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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Israel-Gaza conflict hits home; Tim Shelton gave 110%
The Mississippi River hits a new all-time low, a Tigers basketball rivalry is brewing and more tacos are coming to Summer Avenue.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Music Fest is a no go, and it’s closing time for Doc’s Wine
U of M wants stadium funds ASAP, a new fine-dining spot is coming to South Main and we tell you where to find dim sum for a small sum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young to treat crime like a virus; Tekila replaces Red Hook
Henderson’s lawyer says he won’t get a fair trial with Memphis jurors, locals gather in solidarity around Israel and details emerge on Mikey Williams’ gun charges.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Swift on screen, Monster Market and fall fests galore
This week, artists collaborate onstage at the Tambourine Bash, Loaf and Cxffeeblack come together for brunch and Willie Nelson is on the road again (and coming to Southaven).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Stadium cash goes into the bank, and X is banking on 3s
Brooks Museum gets a new name, Taco Cat is opening a brick-and-mortar and a Memphis family will feud today.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rose feels the love, but will Memphis forgive Coach Cal?
TBI cuts rape kit testing time in half, Shaq brings big eats and Paul Young comes with swagger and hope.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Paul Young is mayor, but some council seats head to runoffs
Alleged Margolin shooter faces new charges, David Grisanti transforms old P.O. Press, and Des and Trip are a Grizzlies power couple.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Spooky movies, campfires and Harry Potter in concert
This week, Tennessee Shakespeare presents “The Tempest” (twice and for free!), more than 100 artists will paint murals around the Edge and the Drive-By Truckers bring Southern rock to the Shell.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: It’s Election Day! And MLGW may be on the move
The alleged FedExForum shooter appears in court, Tigers hype basketball season and Leftwich Tennis Center opens soon (and costs more).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls sling mud; MIM is in the red again
Film commission has its biggest year, Bartlett tables a new mosque and Memphis is a hub for Black tech talent.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: CBU faces major cuts; Rose is ‘a different Derrick’
Barbecue fest may be on the move, the County Commission fails to ban pretextual traffic stops and DJ Ron Olson paints music.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rendezvous’ 75th ribaversary; plus, how to stop stressing
A judge ends Michael Oher’s conservatorship, Le Bonheur is expanding and the Grizzlies waive two players.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Kendric is a Warrior; Clayborn windows offer look into 1968
FedExForum shooting suspect has been arrested, an ADA has been suspended and Mango’s offers gas station gourmet.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Mid-Autumn Fest, Bluff City Chinese, Tim Burton’s gothic dreams
This week, you can catch plenty of live music at Gonerfest and Mempho. Plus, Memphis Made celebrates 10 years of beers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Early voting is up, and the Tigers are on (but Mikey is out)
Brian Kelsey is free for now, Althea Greene gets another chance and the Orpheum offers a glimpse into segregation.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Fiber internet for the city, tropical escape for Cooper-Young
Body found in the river is Tamia Taylor, Ashlar Hall plan gets pushback and Horn Lake is getting its first Chick-fil-A.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: State may reject education funds, but Memphis can’t refuse DeSoto’s doo yet
Memphis is developing a plan to reduce pedestrian deaths, the SEC apologizes to the Tigers and Gonerfest kicks off for the 20th time.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Could suburbs secede? Plus, how to dink and drink on Beale
Panta bids adéu, the aquifer looks like Swiss cheese and Mia Madison’s legacy lives on in a North Memphis orchard.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Outdoors Inc. peaces out; sports venue questions, answered
Two officers indicted in Freeman’s death faced past lawsuit, five charged in Nichols’ death won’t be part of civil suit and Cxffeeblack sends baristas to Africa.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bluff Cakes party, Barbie Rave and cowabunga at the Comic Expo
This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Indictments handed down in Freeman death; Kontji is back
Brooks Museum is back on (for now), things are looking up at FedEx and Belly Acres says bye to Overton Square.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Park coming to Brooks roof; Kiel and Spinosa clash
International Paper gets out of Russia, Indie Memphis brings Oscar hopefuls and the Tigers’ roster is almost set.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Blackface trophy causes outrage; Strickland faces stadium pressure
Re-arrests are down after bail reform, Medtronic may invest millions and we look at cases dismissed over ties with the officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Happy birthday to us! Plus, Brian Kelsey appeals
Calkins hopes the stadium funding plan doesn’t scare off the Grizzlies, Drake and Zeke get a brass note and we look at how Hattiloo is selling out shows.
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