The To-Do List: Halloween hike, underwater bubbles and ‘Beetlejuice’
This week, 1990s R&B legends Tony! Toni! Tone! play the Orpheum, spooky double dutch comes to Tom Lee and you can sample your way around India at the Agricenter.
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: Grizz get off to a bad start, and we remember Lily Afshar
Report critiques local judges, old MPD chief faces a civil rights lawsuit and a former rock club is now serving guac.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Freed man sent back to prison; Holiday Ham can be yours
OUTMemphis fights state prostitution law, Germantown parents complain about “spring holiday” and we’ve got a peek inside Topgolf.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party over for short-term rentals? Plus, tee time for Topgolf
Germantown has a new top cop, Grizzlies navigate a post-Steve-O world and we’ve got your guide to spooky season.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Steve-O’s out for the season; Pitt Hyde gets $7M surprise
Some say Memphis is in a “crime crisis,” Tom Lee Park vendor space may be empty for a while and there’s a new date-night spot Downtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: You can buy Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch; J-Tim is bigger than Ja
Red Dog claims are admissible in Nichols lawsuit, even more troopers are coming to city streets and Kennard is struggling with 3-pointers (but he’s not worried).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Repair Days, River Arts and ‘Black Artists in America’
This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Game over in Cordova; ESPN chronicles Ja’s downfall
Paul Young names his dream team, MLGW is one step closer to leaving Downtown and Steve Mulroy’s got enemies in Nashville.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: What’s brewing in Collierville; Grizz, Tigers predictions
No charges will be filed in Jarveon Hudspeth’s death, Arlington doesn’t want to be Cordova and something cheesy is coming to the Crosstown area.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mempho coming in May; Alex’s Tavern’s secret to success
A local judge is suspended, MLGW’s new LEDs are lighting up the night and automatic gratuities are here to stay.
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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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