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The Early Word: Groundhog Day for MLGW; FedEx lays off workers (again)
City hires a retired judge to monitor the courts, Holiday Ham may be in trouble and Davonte Pack goes to jail.
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.
There are 959 articles by Bianca Phillips :
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July 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Storm outages top Katrina; Friends say Brooks can’t build
Justin J. Pearson reports massive fundraising, Millington airport gets a facelift and takeout is taking off.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Commission can’t agree on chair; plus, new eats all over
Judge denies reopening Alicia Franklin’s suit, FedEx has a new CFO and a FedEx-St. Jude golf favorite won’t play this year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: You’ll want a peach of this; plus, a look at mayoral campaign spending
More pickleball is coming to Germantown, Pete Pranica is here to stay and Southaven commemorates a tree.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Cruises roll on the river; Lisa Marie died of natural causes
Alleged clinic shooter had previous charges, Coletta is tops of all time and Blue Note Bourbon opens a tasting room.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Women’s punk, roller derby and Meddlesome mayhem
New art shows are opening at ANF Architects, the Metal Museum and Church Health. And big stars are back for the Big3 basketball game.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Colleagues remember Dr. Mauck; plus, a Ja-suit update
Rail report prioritizes Nashville over Memphis, Paper & Clay calls it a day and Captain D’s has an energy ef-fish-cient plan.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Surgeon dies in clinic shooting; Roy Herron left a legacy
City Council OKs gun control ballot measure, Downtown has a new Flame and Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s dad talks BullyBall.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Davonte Pack is wanted; plus, theft ring details
Arrest is made in Casino Jizzle killing, new Rhodes center will study race and Derrick Rose could bring some closure.
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The Early Word The Early Word: RedRover expands all over; crime ring suspects still in jail
Breakfast spot offers second chances, a Memphis Redbird has a famous mom and pickleball meets film in Bartlett.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Break-Up Show returns, Christmas comes early
This week, Cyrena Wages is at the Grove, Anthony Q is at The Green Room and you can make wishes at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
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The Early Word The Early Word: FedEx preps for UPS strike; Grizz trade for Suns player
DA seeks death penalty for Cleotha Henderson, Arlington Kroger breaks ground and we tell you where to find gas station tacos.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Doctors face post-Roe stress; Tom Intrator dreams big
Downtown curfew is in effect, The Lobbyist has a new patio and hot Grizz summer is on.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: State troopers bypass police reform; South Main has soul
Derrick Rose is a Grizzly, Kendric Davis is a Warrior and we’ve got a look at the city budget and new state laws.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chief Davis talks crime; Cole Perry talks mayor’s race
Local colleges weigh in on affirmative action, the Bears of Summer are back and Amro Music gets a tune up.
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June 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Baby, it’s hot outside, and Wanda Halbert is feeling the heat
Cafe Society is changing hands, the Hudspeth family hires Ben Crump and Mulroy addresses that Germantown party.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Slide into summer, boot-scoot at Black Lodge; plus, your fireworks guide
This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja claims self-defense; judge blocks trans youth care ban
Wheel taxes are going up, trees are blamed for the power outage and Little Italy East is open (but you might want to wait).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Williams is out for superintendent; city tax hike is out, too
Former pastor admits to abusing kids, Greenlaw will go back to the city and Shelby County is in a state of emergency.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party foul in Germantown; why the power goes out
Wheel-tax hike gets initial approval, AutoZone’s CEO will step down and crime perception matches reality.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Who is Davonte Pack? Plus, crime makes some want to move
Raleigh traffic stop turns deadly, the Redbirds turn 25 and Carbondale is an abortion destination.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New Jackson for the Grizz, peachy news for Chef Tam
MSCS audit shines light on corruption allegations, residents want gun reform and the Memphis Zoo has new baby pandas.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Queer Prom, alien movies and a summer party on Summer
This week, cool off with Disney’s “Frozen” at the Orpheum, get nostalgic with Matchbox Twenty and watch plays created in 24 hours
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Residents want more cops, and Grizzlies make a Smart move
NCAA suspends Penny Hardaway, Stax has a new record and Gaston Community Center lets the sunshine in.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Survey says crime is bad; Lakeland church is fed up
DCS tried to take Sequoia Samuels away, MPD wants Tasers and FedEx revenue is down (again).
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