The To-Do List: Gladys Knight, Cheap Trick and oodles of noodles
This week, the dream of the 2000s is Live at the Garden, an art exhibition at Rhodes is in “conversation” with one at the Brooks and the weenies will be running in Germantown.
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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The Early WordThe Early Word: Park Avenue gets a new Shack; Dermon may be a hotel
IP looks for a new CEO, MLGW explores utility-owned solar and Narcan is available over the counter (if you can find it).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Glo-Jo to take on Blackburn; Zoo pushes online-only sales
Shelby County DA names new first deputy, Mikey Williams’ chances at being a Tiger are dwindling and Ashlar Hall could make a comeback.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Two grim anniversaries; pickleball’s dark side
Tom Lee Park is open, home buyers are gaining power in a seller’s market and we’ve got tips on getting started with solar panels.
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City of Memphis Everything changed after Liza’s death, but Memphis keeps running
After Eliza Fletcher’s kidnapping and killing last year, local runners' sense of security was forever changed. One woman said she had always thought she would outrun anyone who meant her harm, but she knows now that’s not true.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis has big 901 Day plans; officials host private public safety summit
U of M announces $5 million worth of campus security measures, Pervis Payne may be eligible for parole and we have your guide to a busy holiday weekend.
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August 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beyonce, zines and many ways to celebrate 901 Day
This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Judge may stop the Brooks; Toast could raise Jackson Ave.
MIM will honor France (again), Joe Cooper is living his dream with the Tigers and DOJ meeting attendees say MPD has a culture problem.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: No gun-reform bills passed; Downtown gets bagel bees-ness
TBI looks into 201 Poplar death, CrimeStoppers offers $10K for tips on 12 homicides and two of the country’s largest ballet companies call Memphis home.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Democrats walk out; Richie Fletcher remembers Eliza
Retired judge makes $200 per hour, county police reform moves ahead and the U of M isn’t giving up on conference realignment.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Run for Liza again; Buster’s gets to the meat of the matter
Germantown’s diesel leak may have been caused by inattention, Hudspeth videos leave unanswered questions and Malcolm Dandridge is back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Friends sue to stop Brooks; Hudspeth video shows fatal encounter
Special session will be continued, Southaven is closing its doors and we take a deep dive on busing 50 years later.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: The apocalypse, Sweatfest and The Doobie Brothers (for real this time)
This week, MEMFix comes to Frayser, a mayoral forum tackles the arts and wrestling stars tackle each other as the WWE brings “Monday Night Raw” to the FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Taxpayers hit with birthday tab; show Oher the money
Senate passes four bills that do “nothing,” Lichterman breaks ground on a new play forest and Ja faces competition for his throne.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: House boots public; Chickasaw Gardens requests gates
Jarveon Hudspeth video is coming soon, the city’s first Sichuan restaurant opens in Cordova and we’ve got an update on your missing MLGW bill.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: House limits public access; High Point Grocery flys high
Gibson calls out Bonner, Crone Law Firm expands out of state and we’ve got your consumer’s guide to every Grizzlies home game.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Gun-rights lobby has a firm grip; Knifebird owner goes Public
Lawsuit considers Davis’ role in Nichols’ death, the city isn’t tracking juvenile curfew data and macro-friendly meals are coming to Cordova.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Sheleah Harris alleges MSCS corruption; ALSAC cuts staff
Human remains have been found near where a little girl went missing, artifacts were allegedly stolen from Arkabutla and Memphis is hiring cops in Puerto Rico.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Water lanterns, Black art and LL Cool J’s hip-hop party
This week, celebrate Robert Raiford’s memory at an outdoor disco, eat your way around the globe at the Germantown International Festival and take a peek inside Ballet Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Biggs, Belz; Grizz versus errrybody?
MPD cracks on Downtown cruising, Momma’s trucker bar is open and Bartlett BMA makes history.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rest in peace, Biggs; more on the Tuohy/Oher battle
Gun reform bills are turned down for special session, the Tigers need to sell some tickets and you can check out joy at the library.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls on MLGW; Tuohy lawyer on Oher claims
Memphis in May seeks new home, Southaven bans public camping and pickleball is a smash in Collierville.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis, golf and party where Swifties can ‘Shake It Off’
This week, Large Professor plays on the anniversary of hip-hop, Michael Oher signs his new book and Crosstown’s plaza becomes a water park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Was Oher blindsided? Plus, Ross family hires Crump
Showboats player dies, FM100’s risky retirement is working out and Germantown residents get credit after all.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Housing project may be doomed; Glover is the best, by par
Brian Kelsey gets prison time, eight people are injured in a Beale area shooting and Westwood is making a comeback.
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