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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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December 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trials are down at 201, but a train to Nashville is on track
New food arrivals fly into MEM, Desmond Bane brings the pain and the Tigers beat VCU (but it wasn’t pretty).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: CBU staff cuts are coming, and a Hy-Vee store may be, too
Wright pleads guilty to Trenary’s killing, another cop was fired for actions the night of Nichols’ death and the stadium deal could hit a snag.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your light bill is going up, and the stadium deal is in timeout
Texts reveal Oher/Tuohys fight goes way back, MPD reminds the public not to confront criminals and Downtown has a new place to sip.
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Arts & Culture Sleigh your holiday plans with this event guide
From lighting displays to Christmas parades, let our guide help you make the most of the holiday season. Plus, a reader shares her favorite latke recipe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Security isn’t cheap; plus, mochi and more in Memphis
City Council members spent big on food and travel, gardeners are tackling food security and a proposed path takes art off the rails.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trenary trial is delayed; Mikey Williams takes a plea
Eric Otten’s double-homicide case heads to a grand jury, more housing is coming to the University of Memphis and Bartlett drivers have a new route.
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November 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Delightful lights, firepit Fridays and stumbling Santas
This week, Raised by Sound brings Cat Power to Crosstown, Oscar Wilde’s work takes center stage and you can toast to the holidays at The Kent.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz win at home! And big changes take off at the airport.
Tuohys will stop calling Oher their son, Ben Crump is hired by another family and Rachel’s Flower Shop won’t be rooted on Poplar much longer.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New life for Melrose High, new path for Tigers’ Tevin Carter
Collierville theater-goers can raise a toast, the city gifts $1 million to a new crisis center and we outline three ways the Grizzlies could rise from the ashes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Traffic deaths are on the rise; Grizz are ‘embarrassing’
Security company is fined for unlicensed guards, Amelia Gene’s lives up to the fine-dining hype and Scott Brockman steered the airport back to safety.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Holiday lights, holiday shopping and ice skating at AutoZone
This week, there’s a Miracle on Broad Avenue, Lord T & Eloise get aristocrunk at Railgarten and we’ve got a hot tip on photos with Krampus.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Fred Smith saves the day, and Dillon is our ex-girlfriend
More troopers are coming (again), AutoZone isn’t happy and a family member remembers those allegedly killed by Mavis Christian Jr.
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Food Thanksgiving 101: Recipes, turkey trots and Black Friday fun
Get prepared for the big day with recipes for turkey and cranberry sauce, a rundown of what’s open for Thanksgiving and an events guide for pre- and post-meal fun.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis cop offers Hope, and ‘more Aldama’ is the answer
Former MPD officer is sentenced in pepper-spray case, the Tigers take a trip to the tropics and we help you get a start on holiday shopping.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Meet the new City Council; Realtors watch Missouri case
Shooter found dead after manhunt had history of domestic violence, county faces another inmate death suit and Nineteenth Century Club may be spared from white paint.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Women rule City Council; Shelby Farms Parkway is dead
Ja Morant can stand his ground, Northside High will be a community hub and Chick-fil-A tries to bring “mor chickin” to Poplar Avenue.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Christmas comes early, Adam Sandler comes to Memphis
This week, “Lil Buck” stars in “NutReMix,” trees are blue in Germantown and that Anita Baker show we’ve been hearing about on Bally Sports all year is finally happening.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers soccer secrets and holiday news ‘You Oughta Know’
Defendant in Trenary case claims he falsely confessed, Bartlett looks to legalize booze and Herrington weighs in on the Rhodes BDSM brouhaha.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: BSDM talk at Rhodes hits kink; Grizz loss Smarts
Two jailers are indicted over an alleged assault, Airbnbs could be illegal in Arlington and GloRilla is giving back again.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Perk up, plant seeds and prep for the holidays
This week, single folks share their stories, Friends of George’s kicks off the holiday season and we learn to move past the trauma of those sad children’s movies from the 1990s. (“All Dogs Go to Heaven,” we’re looking at you.)
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx pilots may fly away; Halbert’s rent was months late
Two are charged in a St. Jude employee’s death, Memphis needs a composter and the trees are blue in Germantown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert blames the county; Tuohys show us the money
Local judge was suspended over drug use, “mor chickin” could be coming Downtown and the gate closes on Chickasaw Gardens’ gate request.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chickasaw gates may be a ‘no,’ but Leftwich is a grand slam
Sheriff’s office beefs up security after stabbing, new juvenile detention center doubles as a school and Chris Herrington has a tip on the best fried chicken sandwich in the city.
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