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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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November 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Closing time for clerk’s office; Tigers men get first win
Trial dates are set in the Nichols case, Paul Young meets the other mayors and Bismack Biyombo gets down to “bizness.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz win! Plus, how your lunch, groceries help Liberty Park
Big Brothers Big Sisters closure shocks many, police calls can get you evicted and the Tigers women’s soccer team are the champions.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Talking Heads on-screen, Japan in the garden
This week, learn about the fungus among us at Meeman-Shelby, cheese the day at the Hi-Tone and get ready to spruce up your holiday tree at John Mark’s.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Nichols case details, flipped lives and bad news for boats
Ben Crump gets another Memphis client, Downtown Local owner takes over Midtown Local space and Tigers win all around.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mulroy goes after nuisances; Grizz lead NBA in losses
Ex-cop in Nichols case will take a plea, “the Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may come to Liberty Park and up-and-coming chefs make cameos at Cameo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Judge faces trouble, and Liberty Park may be in the red
A restaurant owner’s killing stuns Whitehaven, Priscilla is having her moment and a nonprofit is honoring the late Jennifer Biggs (and you can help).
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October 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rose, Perry on the art of friendship; new eatery goes Public
Van runs over Brooks sculptures, the Grizzlies aren’t giving up and we’ve got a tip on where to buy last-minute Halloween candy.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: River lows are a recent trend; Tigers are good at sportsball
Freeman’s family sues for $100 million, Memphians go all out for spooky season and you can get some cheese with that wine at Crosstown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DJay is coming, and Dino’s Grill has your ‘Sunday gravy’
A jail detainee dies after a courtroom stabbing, the Tigers women’s soccer team reaches goals and it’s time to vote (again).
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The To-Do List 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.
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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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