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The Early Word: MLK’s life is honored; Germantown may pause vape shops
New juvie has more kids than the sheriff’s office can handle, Ja Morant splits with his agent and the party is over in Southaven.
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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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Fests celebrate tattoos, yoga, books, music and the arts
This week, Memphis Farmers Market opens, Elizabeth King performs “sacred soul” at Crosstown Arts and there’s an eclipse party in Overton Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Downtown deli reopens, and Huey’s will close (briefly)
Tyre Nichols trial will stay in Memphis for now, a bill would eliminate two Shelby County judges and the Tigers score a top recruit.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Total eclipse day, ‘ghost’ sushi and Gasol’s big night
MPD’s homicide-solve rate is complicated, DeSoto’s DA has a true-crime podcast and you’ll be paying more for crawfish this season.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young’s first 100 days and a look at the new FedExForum deal
Jury selection kicks off in Abston’s rape trial, Coach Cal could be our neighbor and we’ve got a look at the good (and the bad) from Cordova’s Eat N Vibe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City has budget oops, and the Beetle has breakfast plans
Judge rules in Ja Morant’s favor, Abston’s rape trial begins and two Memphis plants will be affected by new EPA rules on cancer-causing chemicals.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Corky’s BBQ goes big, and Lichterman goes private
Cleotha Abston won’t take the stand in his rape trial, a Southaven ex-cop was indicted for car theft and GG Jackson goes to church.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Puppies on the plaza, fairy tales on stage, rock ‘n’ roll on film
This week, Stax kicks off a summer dance series in Handy Park, flowers meet art at the Dixon and Memphis Made rolls out the hops.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: SmokeSlam details drop, and Bounty drops off food scene
Plot thickens in city council ethics complaint, Feagins announces her transition team and we look back at the Grizzlies’ top 27 moments.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bartlett gets burgers; Grizzlies’ weird season is finally over
Friday shootout leaves one MPD officer dead, Cleotha Abston is found guilty on a rape charge and WLOK’s foundation means the station can live forever.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Free legal service loses funds; Grizz had best worst year ever
The surviving suspect in Friday’s police killing took a plea deal last year, Mike Detroit shares the story of his secret brother and Memphis barbecue gets some Nashville love.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young calls for new tax; Elvis’ alma mater will close
Bonner wants out of the juvenile detention business, Germantown is investigating possible arson and a longtime Cooper-Young boutique is closing.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pride flag bill may be dead; Overton Shell comes back to life
MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: 4/20 music, a Swiftie Saturday and ballet on the big stage
This week, 1990s hip-hop group Arrested Development headlines Africa in April, Shelby Farms Park gets a head start on Earth Day and music is back on Cooper-Young porches.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Inside look at Lobley’s bail hearing and the new ‘Old Bridge’
State lawmakers pass $53B budget, Sugarmon wants more time for juvie takeover and we’ve got the scoop on a Downtown gelato shop.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis’ budget hole and new DeSoto watering holes
Chronic absenteeism is up in schools, a South Memphis polluter will close and the future looks bright for Tigers football.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Laird Veatch is out, and so are lawyers in the Ja-suit
County Commission asks Halbert for a plan, Lee’s school voucher plan is dead and the Patty Daddys are bringing burgers to the Edge.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young asks for 75 cents, and The Dame’s got ‘girl dinner’
Feds investigate Orange Mound mass shooting, teachers might be able to carry guns and Jennifer Chandler is joining The Daily Memphian.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Two judgeships get the ax, but at least Buc-ee’s is coming
U of M’s campus schools will be its own district, Lake District developer gets a last chance and the Goo Goo Dolls are coming to the Garden.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Morant, Miller ink a deal; Mapco rises from Hop-in’s ashes
General Assembly ends for the year, Kevin Ritz gets grilled and BluffCakes is closing (but you can still order giant cookies).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx break-up’s in the mail; Memphis saves for a rainy day
Police union sues the city, mochi doughnuts pop up on Summer Avenue and Coach Cal could come to Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Sergeants want in on suit; Arrive’s Vice coffee shop departs
The Lake District’s foreclosure sale is back on, the sun isn’t setting on a controversial solar farm and we tell you where to find Yemeni coffee.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Juvie court is closed, but Jones leaves door open for Tigers
Jurors get picture of Kroger gas station shooting, staff changes are coming to MSCS and a South Memphis polluter is gone.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert makes money moves, and a fired coach alleges racism
Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Food truck fests, river beats and what to do for Cinco de Mayo
This week, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra plays “Star Wars” tunes, Overton Park hosts a discussion on snakes and the Listening Lab celebrates a blues great’s 90th birthday.
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