The Early Word
The Early Word: City Council sticks to status quo; Geoff Calkins moves on
Collierville cop gets arrested, Tyus Jones could be traded and Elwood’s Shack sells tomatoes for a cause.
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 :
-
June 2023
-
Premium
The Early Word -
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja can’t play for 25 games, but you can play pickleball in Collierville
High tea comes to Collierville, Carmeon Hamilton has a new HGTV show and Downtown parking garages go digital.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Pride, Puppy Pride and Juneteenth weekend
This week, cult classic “Halloween III” is set to music, the Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 70 years and Zora Neale Hurston’s life story takes center stage.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Poplar CK’s is gone, but Halbert will stay in Poplar Plaza
Methodist and BlueCross reach a deal, the Grizzlies may get a new practice court and we remember MUS’ Dion Stutts.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS board member quits; Fino’s will serve hole foods
City Council rejects Cordova district, FedEx contract would pay pilots a lot more and we look at what’s next for LeMoyne-Owen College.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Public defenders switch sides; Ja and JJJ are on different paths
FedEx pilots’ union leaders approve contract, property tax is going up in Collierville and Terri Bosby is Memphis’ hype woman.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Public defenders need help; Grisanti offers family faves to go
Comeback Coffee expands, Young Rock is over and we learn where mayoral hopefuls stand on a tax increase.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Concerts back in the Coliseum and Memphis in the Big 12?
Mayoral hopefuls talk crime, NBA commissioner talks Ja Morant and fungus is among us at Taco Antrax.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Fowl art, free cookout and Women of Soul
This week, guitars tell stories of American history, the “No Tears Project” educates through civil rights stories and Evan Williams turns Crosstown stories into song. Plus, we get an early start to Juneteenth.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: ‘Blue dog’ building will see new life; Downtown shop needs new owner
Christ Church joins Global Methodist, Liberty Park’s developer has big plans and MLGW employees can live anywhere.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Is property tax the new wheel tax? Plus, a golf news shocker
Jamaican eatery is back in business after food truck theft, glow-in-the-dark monsters are coming to Cordova and we look at possible replacements for Dillon Brooks.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Wheel tax falls flat, and we can’t drive I-55
Summer is for coffee shop hopping, youth detention center offers kids a new light (literally) and a future skatepark will honor Tyre Nichols.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Old Burke’s sign comes back, but will DeAndre Williams?
Four kids were killed in a fire, a teen is charged with killing the watermelon man and Pride may be different this year.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: The King has a new crown, and this tequila saves cats
Pride parade wasn’t a drag (thanks to a federal judge), there’s good news for football (both kinds) and we look at 201 Poplar deaths over five years.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale’s ‘Hard’ news, Mikey’s lost deal, Ja’s long wait
Willie Herenton leads a new mayoral poll, Celtic Crossing has tacos and the Brooks Museum gets big bucks.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Your Pride guide, plus Todd Snider and Kingpin Skinny Pimp
This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.
-
-
May 2023
-
Arts & Culture A look at Memphis in May: most polled liked return to the river
Another Memphis in May International Festival is in the books, and most of the Daily Memphian readers who responded to a social media poll were happy with the return to the river.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Eliza’s number is retired; Black families sell land to Orgill
New life is coming to the Sterick, change is coming to the Grizzlies and we look at how where you live determines your lifespan.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: DeSoto wants a doo deal; Herenton may be Strickland 2.0
MSCS could meet with banned activists, Groove On-Demand will groove on and Germantown is keeping drivers’ eyes on the road.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Flock cameras are watching, and Big 12 talks are back
Alexis Pugh reduced shelter euthanasia rates, Regional One could be a first and Bhan Thai goes Vietnamese.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: FBI searches Ford home; Herenton wants Blue Crush back
MPD plans for safer summer, Ryan Seacrest opens a TV studio for kids and Flip Side offers a flipping good deal.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dolph’s cars, Inkwell’s birthday and powwow music
This week, celebrate Southern soul food at Slave Haven, learn to skate at the River Garden and catch an Academy Award winner at Comeback Coffee.
-
Downtown MIM Guide: How to run your best race at the Great American River Run
Memphis in May wraps up this weekend with the Great American River Run. We’ve got tips for runners in the half-marathon, 10K or 5K races, plus tricks to up your spectator game.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Third graders are behind; Charlie’s is triangulated
Morant’s social posts lead to wellness check, alleged Huey’s shooter is back in jail and Tina Turner has died.
-
Premium
The Early WordThe Early Word: Drag ruling will come by Pride; Christ Church breaks away
Memphis parks have equity issues, Greenlaw won’t be a detention center and Arlington school board approves a pay raise.
-