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The Early Word: Al Sharpton eulogizes Tyre Nichols; FedEx announces layoffs
Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.
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. She’s a diehard morning person who spends her free time running marathons and ultras. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South.”
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February 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols; Elwood’s got a new shack
Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.
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January 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day
New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Protesters demand ‘Justice for Tyre'; Grizz, Tigers win for a grieving city
MPD disbands its SCORPION unit, Flinn Broadcasting is making changes and the Overton Park Shell hits the road.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Five cops are indicted; Tyre Nichols is honored at vigil
City prepares for Nichols video release, David Grisanti is closing and Kendric Davis triumphs over old teammates.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Lunar New Year parties, Tommy Kha and 250 years of American art
This week, NKA Gallery shows work by Black male artists, Opera Memphis presents a political thriller and you can learn to play the harmonica (for free).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More cops are under review in Nichols case; Opera moves to Midtown
Grizzlies fall to Warriors in final seconds, sheriffs are coming to Lakeland and we look at what’s next for 100 N. Main.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Car break-ins sully new Sports Center; Megabus expands
Autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered extensive bleeding, “Elvis” earns eight Oscar nods and Justin Pearson is a winner.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre Nichols update; Cop says there’s no serial killer in Westwood
Land Bank sales are halted (maybe), St. Jude unveils a new patient haven and Jennifer Biggs has a new favorite sandwich.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lisa Marie memorial draws thousands, and Penny hits 100 (sort of)
Five cops were fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, crisis hotline calls are up and we take a trip to “Baneville.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How some suspects get out of jail quickly; Chicago is in Bartlett
Some Germantown residents say no to a medical office, the Tigers claw their way to a win and Beale Street gets the Blues.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Photos at Tone, AI at MoSH and two Dolly Parton parties
This week, the late George Hunt has a posthumous exhibition, Playhouse presents the story of Alabama’s “Scottsboro Boys” and Black Lodge hosts a showtunes rave.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More on that Texas plane crash; Remembering Vincent Astor
Grizzlies keep the streak alive, a Germantown developer is saving the trees and a columnist says we should rename Audubon Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols, Barbara Cooper and Harvest Church plane crash victims
A second suspect has been arrested in Barshay Wilson’s slaying, changes are coming to Downtown PILOTs and Memphis home sales took a dip last year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Crosstown Mound plans are tainted; Grizz get revenge
Tyre Nichols’ loved ones demand justice, the city deploys A.I. to find potholes and we look at one transgender homicide victim’s cold case.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: RIP, Lisa Marie; plus, Fred Smith finances film on first Black aviator
Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer for wizards, Sondheim’s greatest hits and MLK Day events
This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Black holes, blue trees and the BlueCross/Methodist impasse
Memphis isn’t alone in water problems, White Station students take the wheel on driver’s ed and two local chefs are making moves.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Cleotha Henderson evaded burglary charges; FedEx slashes Sundays
Man dies after a “use-of-force” incident, Uptown gets the green light to use TIF funds and the Lakeland School System is getting new digs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW said ‘nope’ to funds; JJJ said ‘nope’ to Spurs’ shots
The Brooks has a new place to break bread, the County Commission talks properties and DeAngelo Williams achieves a first.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Courts fall behind, and Bane gets revenge after smackdown
Alpha Omega is planning a new beginning, Chase Bank is coming to Memphis and Alex Lomax saves the day.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Museum guides get MoSH-ed up, and JJJ casts spell over Magic
Peppertree residents will move soon, a local minister preaches football and we tell you where to eat like a queen on the cheap.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Artists go incognito, Dan Montgomery’s back and the Brooks gets ‘wild’
This week, manifest your dreams with a vision board, or learn the arts of mindfulness and origami. Plus, Lisa Marie Presley will be in town for Elvis’ birthday weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja’s fight makes headlines, and MLGW looks into flaws
Memphis travel is back in a big way, better roads will lead to Topgolf and Bartlett’s Union Depot brings a first in 15 years.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Big oops at 201 Poplar; plus, what’s new at Sunrise
TBI is investigating a Collierville shooting, a Germantown student is helping save lives and the Grizzlies have the best defense in the NBA.
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