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The Early Word: Wanda Halbert has to move; Ja’s redemption tour begins
Judge rules in rape kit case, Lake District developer owes big bucks and some Collierville residents say no to Chick-fil-A.
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: Midtown man killed leaving Zinnie’s; Arrests made in Live Lounge shooting
Bill would broaden sales of canned cocktails, Lush and Local Lime head to Germantown and we tell you how to speak Grizz.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Oak Court Mall’s future is hazy; Ja is a work in progress
Memphis cops could get a raise, party buses may get operating hours and Horn Lake has gone to pot.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Buster’s Hammond fam hams it up; Tigers basketball isn’t over
State House passes exception to abortion ban, Memphis streets get lit and Ja Morant is back (kind of).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers’ dreams are dashed; St. Mary’s fixes ‘holy holes’
Morant preps for a comeback, lawmakers will vote on abortion ban change and suburban mayors want to go back in time.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx has good news, bad news; mayoral poll favors three
Morant apologizes to his family, Tigers’ dynamic duo preps for NCAA game and we look at solutions to juvenile crime.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Cherry blossom picnic, puppets and where to get green beer
This week, we’ve got your St. Patrick’s Day guide. Plus, the Godmother of Soul is at the Orpheum, and there’s magic at the Halloran Centre.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja is doing Reiki, and coalition won’t give up on Coliseum
Airport unveils new service to Raleigh, trains have derailed 35 times here since 2018 and an ’08 Tiger is headed to the NCAA.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: TD Bank merger has risks; Lake District is in troubled waters
Floyd Bonner files a lawsuit, Collierville Harley shop has a new use and we’ve reached the end of a COVID-19 era.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Taste of Mobile comes to Memphis, and Roddy does Dallas again
In this “Pi Day” Early Word, we learn how JJJ makes everything look cool. Plus, a “fun times” bar is opening in Midtown and Hernando gets cultured.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers are the champions; Elvis’ legacy is all shook up
One-third of SCORPION cops had infractions, Big Body Roddy had a big night and pickleball is having a moment.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dillon faces villain, and Collierville isn’t neutral on white
State bills target juvenile justice, the county will tackle cancer-causing pollution and the GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim.
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Food MBRW: Sun of a Vegan wants to tempt you with a ‘eureka moment’
Sun of a Vegan’s Collier family wants to help people make a transition to plant-based eating with tacos, nachos, burgers and their signature lasagna.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: St. Pat’s parade, trash can painting and a Super Mario party
This week, Black Lodge serves a “Nope”-themed dinner, New Edition gets the band back together and artist Harmonia Rosales’ exhibition opens at the Brooks.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja will miss more games; why students miss school
DOJ will investigate the MPD, Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch will be sold and we tell you how to save on groceries.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral residency rules could be enforced, and police reform moves ahead
Carjacking victims share their stories, third graders may get a second chance and Art House Cafe brings the smoke.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Crimes by minors are major concern, and we remember banker Ron Terry
Colorado police are investigating Morant’s IG Live video, two people are dead after a GloRilla show and the 901 Fund expands.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Morant may have threatened mall cop; artist wins forgery fight
MPD brings back old traffic unit, the Grizzlies break road losing streak and Collierville has utility bill issues, too.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Allies offer exit from violence; Winter makes early exit
Corps wants to restore the river, Tigers are one step closer to the Big Dance and Memphis could be the new hip-hop capital.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Gershun Freeman video is out, and so is public drag
Tigers clinch No. 2 seed, Rape Crisis Center expands and we look at what areas were targeted by the SCORPION unit.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Alvin Ailey, Black country music and lot of Elvises
This week, the Dixon and Theatre Memphis celebrate women in the arts, Step Afrika steps into GPAC and there’s a chili showdown at Memphis Made.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dillon shows skin, Grizz win; plus, Herrington muses on Music Fest
New Cordova high school is one step closer, AutoZone is building a skybridge and Hotel Pontotoc may get a second life.
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February 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Car Center lays off hundreds; Music Fest promises more
MSCS eyes Cordova land for new high school, MEM gets federal funds and Steve-O might be back this week.
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The To-Do List To-Do List: Blaxploitation on the big screen and belated Mardi Gras parties
This week, the U.S. Poet Laureate will read at Rhodes, Spillit stops in Orange Mound and Ballet Memphis pays homage to love.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trans youth care ban moves ahead; Tigers win a close one
FedEx pilots are closer to a strike, Grizzlies lose in the final minute and Ikea has meal deals for days.
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