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Mayoral candidates debate crime, a Tiger enters the transfer portal and something new is popping in Collierville.
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: Dillon begrudges villainous role, and we’re hosting a mayoral debate
Local law enforcement isn’t immune to recruiting crisis, the General Assembly wrapped up with no action on gun reform and a Florida mom is reunited with her Memphis-born baby.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Puppies, crystals, Lizzo and Little Richard
This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City stadiums get $350 million, and you can buy a honky tonk for $800K
Olive Branch cracks down on out-of-state plates, Mikey Williams pleads not guilty and we solve a Garibaldi’s mystery.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre’s family sues the city; X was the factor in Grizz win
Another superintendent finalist drops out, Live at the Garden gets a re-do year and we tell you where to eat in Tom Lee Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Superintendent search hits snag; Kelsey’s request is ‘meritless’
Lee Harris wants to raise the county wheel tax, a new cafe is opening in the Cossitt and there’s no Widespread Panic in Mempho’s lineup.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trolleys may clang again, and JJJ is the block captain
City halts its new juvenile crime program, Etowah dinner series is hyper-local and we look at how the county courts set bail.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Porchfest, Storyfest and Shelby Forest Spring Fest
This week, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin are walking in Memphis (er, well, Germantown), MoSH offers a look behind the scenes and Wiseacre hosts a weird beer festival.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Much ado about DeSoto’s doo; Cossitt’s new look
Justin J. Pearson lawyers up, Lakeland may get a new YMCA and a national football analyst says Memphis belongs in the Big 12.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Is Van Turner’s house a home? Plus, it’s Grizz Week!
FedEx goes over and up the hill, Germantown residents make noise (over noise) and the Tigers land one of the hottest players in the portal.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: House expels two of Tennessee Three; teen revives Ja lawsuit
Buster’s heads east, judge approves permitless carry for 18-year-olds and we tell you where to find Cal-Mex on the cheap.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Swing at the Shell, jazz at Crosstown and what to do for Easter
This week, Amy Dang blends South Asian sounds with contemporary pop, sci-fi fans gather at Midtown Con 2 and the Harlem Globetrotters bring basketball back to FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx comes together; Hotel Pontotoc may be a hotel again
Crosstown High students stage a walkout, Tennessee passes abortion exemption and Memphis cops can have tattoos now.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Strict sentencing laws will be costly; Liquor Store heads East
Gershun Freeman’s family files a lawsuit, local chefs feed tornado victims and pretty tacos are coming to Front Street.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pearson faces expulsion; Hooks will advise Halbert
More severe weather is predicted, Grizzlies’ future is uncertain and Tommy’s Burgers has more than burgers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Private schools boost security; Summer gets cooler
Judge temporarily halts the drag ban, toll booths are coming to state highways and Germantown wants to extend its greenway.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Seessel’s, sinkholes and Downtown’s ‘living room’
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting, lawmakers are open to red flag gun laws and a Binghampton man has a light bulb moment.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Campfire party, Journey and trail running films
This week, learn who’s not buried at Elmwood, see Van Duren at the Halloran and honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 55th anniversary of his death.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert isn’t ‘going anywhere,’ but Morant’s mask is gone
Carriage Crossing could get a makeover, Strickland confirms police/fire hire pension plans and Lakeland gets a taste of the Philippines.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert puts off move for months, and all the Grizz do is win (at home)
Health Department study finds no cancer clusters, IP execs bring in big bucks and Tiger recruits dish on their status.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dublin comes to East Memphis; Broadway’s ‘best’ come to the Orpheum
Mulroy seeks death penalty for Ezekiel Kelly, Herrington dissects Grizzlies’ hype music and Martin says younger may not be better for Tigers.
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Food NewsCookbook author moving ‘not cheese’ shop from Los Angeles to Memphis
Julie Piatt is moving her dairy-free cheese production and distribution business to Crosstown — and it will include a cafe serving wine, kombucha and plant-based charcuterie.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Seaweed blob may ruin your vacay; East Memphis gets Social
Luke Kennard sets a new record, Halbert says Harris isn’t the boss of her, and Crosstown Concourse gets cheesy.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Midtown mansion goes up for auction; ‘Jacir’ film brings the drama (literally)
Collierville says no to Chick-fil-A’s request, DeSoto tax man wants more money and we tell you where to pot it like it’s hot.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Legos, chalk, beer Olympics and a Red Bull dance off
This week, Master Gardeners get the garden party started, U of M dance students present new works and “Ink” tells the story of Robert Murdoch’s rise.
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