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The Early Word: Memphians win Grammys, lose on January MLGW bills
Churches deal with crime, the Tigers break losing streak and we explain why a boost for the DA’s office could help the PD’s office.
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 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DAs get equal pay, and life might not be better at The Lake
MEM lands big bucks for a terminal upgrade, the sun isn’t setting on a county solar moratorium and Collierville puts the brakes on a car dealership.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City Council ethics complaint, Nashville on MSCS board
The Lake District could be liquidated, state lawmakers try to compromise over wetlands and Young says changes are coming to Beale.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s and a T. rex named Sue
This week, a Black History Month exhibition opens at Arrow, the Brooks Museum celebrates Lunar New Year and Elvis tribute artists invade Graceland.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Roddy is out, GG is in and Sichuan is coming to the Square
Charges are filed in a jail inmate’s death, a homeless housing project faces pushback and we remember former Orpheum CEO Pat Halloran.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ursula Madden goes to MLGW, and ‘X gon’ give it’ to Boston
Interfaith Dinner is called off, the teen accused in the death of the “watermelon man” will be tried as an adult and new hotels are coming to historic Downtown buildings.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Squirrels on stage, backyard birds and Mardi Gras for dogs
This week, a Tom Lee Park documentary premieres, an Oscar-nominated film screens for free and Valentine’s Day isn’t over yet.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Lawmakers go after right to bail; where to park with Soul
Crime spree suspect faces prior charges, Binghampton kids march against gun violence and two brothers have new hearts.
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The Early Word The Early Word: City, county court split? Plus, manhunt details emerge
Vince Williams Jr. is a Rising Star, a Collierville housing project gets an extension (and a warning) and we look at who may be running for office in August.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Young talks Beale, and new Grizz sweetheart brushes off ex
New documents are released in Nichols’ case, an “abortion trafficking” bill advances and Bartlett gets ready for BlueOval.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Surgeries are held up at Methodist, and the Tigers fall hard
Young Dolph suspect fails to appear, winter weather cost MEM big bucks and we tell you where to get sauced in Raleigh.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Memphis Tourism money piles up, as do the Tigers’ losses
The gun-reform movement has more money than ever, the cicadas are coming (but not here) and we have cute baby pics of Jaren Jackson Jr.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New life for empty Crosstown lot and a Tourism tax prob
Report finds Black drivers receive more traffic tickets, Hardaway says he’s been a target and a Memphis piano man brings home a big award.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Local judge catches flak; Little Rock is in High Cotton
City Council votes down health benefits, a bill goes after Memphis’ bridge protests and somebody is wrong about the murder-solve rate.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bill targets Tennessee Three, and Tigers don’t quit
MSCS wants its own “peace force,” the Memphis Zoo wants solar panels and Tom Lee’s home could be a museum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: River cruise line calls it quits, and critics debate bail bills
Memphis is one step closer to better internet, a North Memphis breakfast/lunch spot is closing and victims of a recent shooting spree speak out.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: ‘Black Magic,’ Irish dance, old coins and blue bottles
This week, Sean Murphy performs Crosstown soundscapes, percussionist Chris Corsano plays Goner and a break-up drama plays out at Elmwood.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers serve revenge; East Memphis brothers gin up business
Hospital homeless discharge policies can leave patients in the cold, MLGW has its hands full with lead pipes and the Grizzlies waive Gilly.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Wanda isn’t on the money; Orpheum brings the ’90s back
The Lake District developer’s last-ditch plan is denied, the Grizzlies get booed and the broken escalators at the Central Library may finally get fixed.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young gets an earful on crime, and BOLO for a Bigfoot
State comptroller is sending an audit team to Halbert’s office, MLGW looks to the future and an indoor amusement park is coming soon.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bartlett’s about to be cooler, and Muddy’s turns four (or 16)
Third time’s not a charm for Wanda Halbert’s revenue reports, DeSoto County DA wants to “stop Memphis” and we’ve got an update on FedExForum renovations.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rocker’s rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park
This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.
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March 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers deal another win, and pickleball is still a big dill
Court filings claim false confession in Lester Street Murders, Brittney Jackson gets $1M bail and a beefy sports bar looks to Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How to vote on this Super day, where to get a fancy PB&J
New Chamber Chairman’s Circle leader has ideas for curbing crime, Binghampton may get a city pool and Jenkins gets 200th win.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tuesday gave 2020 vibes, and this Tiger is your new X pic
Longtime “mayor of Downtown” has died, a DeSoto County “Jane Doe” is identified and the City Council wants more say over MLGW’s money.
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