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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: Car crimes are on the rise; All-Stars get their game on
Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Damaria Franklin gets ‘steal of the year’; Baseball legend dies
Details emerge about inmate’s death, city council could crack down on where mayors can live and I-55 may get wider.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Count birds, eat soup and celebrate Mardi Gras
This week, Leyla McCalla plays Crosstown Theater, Kristin Chenoweth signs her book and Ukrainian artists share how war has changed their culture.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Recalling Halbert may get easier; SCSO suspends two deputies
Sports Authority offers peek into sports facility upgrade funding, CLERB wants more teeth and Grizz win ahead of All-Star break.
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The Early Word The Early Word: National media is wrong about us (so far); Bonner moves to Memphis
Smart Meters aren’t so smart, Lee Harris asks Bill Lee to think again on HIV funds and the Olive Branch Airport takes off.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Uhlhorns found love in 1958; Grizzlies miss Steve-O
Reports detail SCORPION unit officers’ violations, the city seeks a soccer stadium designer and musicians record a freedom song for Ukraine.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Smart meters aren’t so smart, but you can be a chocolate decoding expert
Data-driven policing comes under fire, Memphis’ sewer system is at capacity and Whataburger is coming to Midtown.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Grizz get 3-point shooter, and SOB gets The Liquor Store
MPD requests Hemphill be decertified, DeSoto County bans TikTok on government devices and two Tigers are heading to the Super Bowl.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: TEDx, pinball and your Valentine’s Day events guide
This week, the Memphis Botanic Garden pairs Phillip Ashley Chocolates with whiskey, and Old Dominick pairs whiskey with the Super Bowl. Plus, Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys play the Halloran.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Quakes in Syria, Turkey hit home; plus, where to get plant-based pastries
Methodist and BlueCross agree on Medicaid, a civil rights pioneer has died and East High students are ready for their close-up.
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The Early Word The Early Word: The King has a stroke; Grizz win, shake off haters
More cops are in trouble over Tyre Nichols, St. Jude plans taller towers and Strickland says his sports venue plan is at “halftime.”
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The Early Word The Early Word: Memphis may get state sports venue funds; Herenton is back
County Commission passes police reform, Dillon Brooks’ days may be numbered and there’s a goat (or ram?) near I-40.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Ja’s friends bring drama; State lawmakers try to ban drag
Another Memphis cop is fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, dogs at MAS get new turf and we take a deep dive into FedEx cuts.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Police chases are perilous; Ja and JJJ win (but Grizz lose)
Memphis City Council considers police reforms, city launches text alerts and the TVA’s smokestacks are coming down.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black lit, Black art and ‘Works of Heart’
This week, Hattiloo Theatre and Crosstown Arts share coming-of-age stories on the stage and screen. And Tennessee Shakespeare Company shares a classic love story switcheroo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Al Sharpton eulogizes Tyre Nichols; FedEx announces layoffs
Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols; Elwood’s got a new shack
Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day
New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Protesters demand ‘Justice for Tyre'; Grizz, Tigers win for a grieving city
MPD disbands its SCORPION unit, Flinn Broadcasting is making changes and the Overton Park Shell hits the road.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Five cops are indicted; Tyre Nichols is honored at vigil
City prepares for Nichols video release, David Grisanti is closing and Kendric Davis triumphs over old teammates.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Lunar New Year parties, Tommy Kha and 250 years of American art
This week, NKA Gallery shows work by Black male artists, Opera Memphis presents a political thriller and you can learn to play the harmonica (for free).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More cops are under review in Nichols case; Opera moves to Midtown
Grizzlies fall to Warriors in final seconds, sheriffs are coming to Lakeland and we look at what’s next for 100 N. Main.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Car break-ins sully new Sports Center; Megabus expands
Autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered extensive bleeding, “Elvis” earns eight Oscar nods and Justin Pearson is a winner.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre Nichols update; Cop says there’s no serial killer in Westwood
Land Bank sales are halted (maybe), St. Jude unveils a new patient haven and Jennifer Biggs has a new favorite sandwich.
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