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The Early Word: City Council ethics complaint, Nashville on MSCS board
The Lake District could be liquidated, state lawmakers try to compromise over wetlands and Young says changes are coming to Beale.
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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February 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DAs get equal pay, and life might not be better at The Lake
MEM lands big bucks for a terminal upgrade, the sun isn’t setting on a county solar moratorium and Collierville puts the brakes on a car dealership.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphians win Grammys, lose on January MLGW bills
Churches deal with crime, the Tigers break losing streak and we explain why a boost for the DA’s office could help the PD’s office.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Les Mis, Lunar lion dances and a Superb Owl field day
This week, “Confederates” at Hattiloo explores racial and gender bias, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell speaks at Rhodes and adults get play time at CMOM.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Aquamane heads to Houston; City Silo heads down the road
Suspect in pastor’s killing pleads guilty, the Downtown Sheraton is up for grabs and Memphis in May has a new CEO.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Big Spain, MATA CEO retire; Tigers can’t win for losing
Charges are dropped for one in killing of St. Jude researcher, lawmakers try to ban pride flags and Deanie Parker is a double Grammy nominee.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More Nichols video unveiled; No. 1 Tigers fan remembered
City Council will vote on extending health benefits to themselves, the Grizz sign two more hardship players and we’ve got a tip on where to have fun and make friends.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jack Brown’s has beef, and the Grizz are just having fun
County approves a new juvenile reporting center, the Tigers are unranked and 19 people are vying for Collierville’s open school board seat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz have a fix for Downtown; Tigers lose third straight
Upgrades kept the power on during this month’s winter weather, restaurant staffing issues are stabilizing and District 12 is a bar for hip millennials.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Madea came to Memphis, and Buster’s hams it up
Shelby County judge files an order of protection against her brother, Penny stands by decision to play eldest son and you can get pizza by the slice at Grizzlies games.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Victorian valentines, ‘The Vous’ and a Gene Wilder tribute
This week, Mystic Krewe kicks off Mardi Gras season, and snow day cancellations at Sheet Cake, the Brooks Museum, Playhouse on the Square and Theatre Memphis get a re-do.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chocolatier up for Beard Award; what’s new in chicken
County is cleared in COVID-19 vaccine tweet suit, Tennesseans may be waiting months on SNAP benefits and Vince Williams Jr. dominates Miami.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chief Davis is interim for now; plus, why we have water woes
DeSoto County inmates escape, Penny is done playing and we remember Sara Lewis and Jerome Wright.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Germantown nips minor beer sales in the Bud; Grizz win
Flooding may follow ice, Brent Taylor has ideas to speed up the courts and the Tigers fall from the Top 10.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Puerto Rico trip was a bust, and keep boiling that water
School vouchers could buoy Catholic schools, Tigers give away the game to Tulane and Macy’s plans closings and layoffs.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Let’s do the Time Warp again; plus C.S. Lewis on stage
This week, Black Lodge hosts a 20th anniversary screening of “Kill Bill,” and thousands of Black dance professionals gather in Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Farm and Fig says farewell, and the Tigers tank
Memphis Tourism buys Memphis in May HQ, Mississippi paves the way for $2B EV battery plant and we’ve got tips on which streets may be safest in this weather.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New places to Feast and a Prime deal for Bally Sports
The Desoto Athletic Club asks Collierville to take over, TVA hit record power demand and it may be too cold for crime.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW wants you to conserve, and the Grizzlies sign Pippen
TBI looks into first 2024 jail death, The Lobbyist struggles with crime perception and snow days aren’t for everyone.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your need-to-snow news; plus, Grizz bench beats Warriors
A multibillion-dollar EV battery plant is coming to Mississippi, Tennessee says no to Fake Drakes and South American sweets are coming to Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Barbecue fest name drop, and bye, bye Bedrock
Marcus Smart is added to the injury list, DeAndre Williams goes pro and a county building gets a new name.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Monster club, Inscho art and a trip to Flavortown
This week, Arrow Creative celebrates all things Memphis, Keri Lee hosts a sound bath in the Sound Room and DJ Alpha Whiskey DJs her own birthday party.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Blair allegedly stole from Target; Veatch talks stadium reno
Business leaders ask for help on crime, Bartlett parts with Memphis library and the Grizzlies say goodbye to Biyombo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Police chief left in limbo; Ja-less Grizz dominate Mavs
Lawmakers try to restrict protests, Liberty Stadium deal is done and Dry January may be bad for business.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja is out, Mikey is gone and Guy was here
Whether MPD is enforcing the ban on pretextual stops is anyone’s guess. Plus, Collierville rejects Chick-fil-A, and St. Mary’s plans a library to honor Eliza Fletcher.
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