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The Early Word: Walking in Memphis can be deadly, and Turley’s got plans in a Pinch
A Midtown pollinator garden violates city ordinances, food trucks are coming to the Old Towne and Memphis basketball has a winning weekend.
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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December 2022
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The Early Word The Early Word: Interest rates may slow Intrator; plus, what’s new at the DA’s office
New Shelby County Clerk’s office misses opening deadline, MSCS has a new timeline to fill its top job and an art exhibition looks at evictions.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Raised By Sound, Emily Dickinson on stage and stumbling Santas
This week, Crosstown Concourse and Overton Square light up the night, a photo exhibit offers a glimpse into evictions and a folk music concert raises funds for the aquifer.
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The Early Word The Early Word: BlueOval will be union built, and pot’s future here is hazy
Rape victims say MPD engaged in “false statements,” MSCS asks for new high school funds and the Tigers catch their breath.
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November 2022
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The Early Word The Early Word: Hyatt has a Dream; plus, a new place to congregate in Germantown
Memphis airport opens new de-icing facility, Bogie’s Deli reopens with 2000-era prices and soccer fans celebrate a World Cup win.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Orgill is the mystery user; plus, who is left at MSCS
The Phil Trenary murder trial is delayed, TVA’s 20-year contracts face a legal challenge and Collierville ends the call for a proposed cell tower.
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The Early Word The Early Word: The Memphis crime lab that wasn’t and a sporty weekend that was
School attendance is down due to flu, a food scientist tackles snacks on Netflix and you may be owed money in DeSoto County.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Memphis gets lit, plus WinterArts and Lil Buck
This week brings holiday lights (and Lizzo lasers) galore, a chance to hike off Thanksgiving excesses, monster trucks and various adaptations of the classics.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Kelsey pleads guilty, and Ibis is flying into South Main
A Memphian was among the Club Q shooting victims, TVA head Jeff Lyash makes the big bucks and 901 FC has a new coach.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Iris’ new bar is open on Mondays, and we remember COGIC’s Louise Patterson
State Supreme Court says no to mandatory life for juveniles, the TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting and the Mississippi River is on the rise.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Police face social dilemma, and Kendric Davis lives up to the hype
The Department of Children’s Services is understaffed, Ja Morant is out with an ankle sprain and Downtown is still feeling the pandemic pinch.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Strikers close Starbucks (and a latte coffee news)
The alleged mastermind in Young Dolph’s slaying pleads not guilty, 901 FC’s coach quits and the Tigers ask boosters to pay up.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Christmas creep, Reba, and Cory Branan’s album release
This week, Devan Shimoyama discusses his portraits of queer Black men, a Memphis publishing icon signs his first novel and a pop-up offers Thanksgiving dinner without the meat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Carrefour sets ‘The Standard'; Arcade’s Harry Zepatos left a legacy
Developers release a timeline for 100 N. Main project, Penny Hardaway recruits his son and Silky O’Sullivan’s has new owners.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Showboats are back; plus, Tom Lee news you otter know
The Mississippi River is on the rise, GloRilla is nominated for a Grammy and giant animals have landed in Tom Lee Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers football bounces back; What’s brewing in Midtown
Suspect who allegedly solicited Young Dolph’s murder is indicted, MLGW puts off its power vote and we’ve got your fall Memphis music playlist.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Memphis Black history through photos, film and music
This week, get into the holiday spirit with drag, take a tour of fall foliage and drink while you shop.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mass text leads to mass confusion; Low river reveals treasures
New legal opinion says mayoral candidates don’t have to live in Memphis, Hernando mayor questions tax vote and the Grizzlies win with help from their friends.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lee is still governor, slavery is illegal and COGIC is back
“Right to work” will become part of the state Constitution, Varonica Cooper is the new city court judge and the Dream Hotel is closer to reality.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: It’s Election Day! Plus, Tiger teamwork makes the dream work
Work halts at the Grand Hyatt, Brass Notes are back on Beale and Steve Mulroy wants Arkansans to vote for recreational pot.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: One in five Black Tennesseans can’t vote; plus, Autura’s legacy lives on
A private prison company gives big bucks to politicians, a suspect in Young Dolph’s murder asks for a transfer and Tigers basketball season starts tonight.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mystery project is coming to Collierville, but first, coffee
Overton Park Greensward parking will end by 2024, Frayser’s getting a big library and the Grand Hyatt Hotel funding gap leads to a war of words.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Downtown has a field day, and Bigfoot stomps in one last time
This week, The PRLVG plays a free happy hour show, Visible Music College students drum for 24 hours and coffee lovers perk up at the Grind City Coffee Xpo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: One Beale deal stalls, and Penny sells grits by the Grindhouse
A federal court ruling could revive mayoral residency requirements, Varsity Spirit says lawsuit claims are “blatantly false” and MLGW mistakenly sends $0 bills.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW has a new leader; Tigers are missing a key player
Christ Church Memphis votes to leave the UMC, Kroger puts the brakes on gas and something cheesy is coming to the Pinch District.
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