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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. 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 Early WordThe Early Word: Musk brings xAI to Memphis, eats challah French toast
U of M tuition is going up, a Germantown triathlete is going to the Olympics and golfers play 99 holes at Overton.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Why billionaire Musk chose us; where to get a millionaire pie
U of M jumps on the AI train, the Liberty Bowl needs answers and Zinnie’s is closing (but not forever).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How the xAI deal got done; Orange Mound Tower’s next life
State court says no to Henri Brooks, folklore center’s archives are in danger and Baron Von Opperbean is coming back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS trims jobs; MLGW sues trimmers
Rideshare drivers talk safety after airport shooting, gun control won’t make the August ballot and Memphis Made is leaving Midtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS job cuts halted; Memphians come together to fix mural
MPD targets gang activity near Downtown, Jerry Lee Lewis’ home could be a museum and we look at MLGW’s top 10 water users.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: TN didn’t help with xAI, and we remember the The Logo
FedEx cuts European jobs, DeAndre Williams works out in Memphis and The Daily Memphian’s Table Talk is back.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dierks Bentley, Doogie Howser’s mom and free park parties
This week, the Metal Museum displays bracelets from the past 70-plus years, The Bluff City Liars bring improv to TheatreWorks and you can drink martinis for a good cause.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Crafts, drafts, records and vintage treasures
This week, get a taste of Filipino culture at the Agricenter, get weird at a Gwar show and celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, galas, spades and more.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Starbucks wins in court, but board rejects Whataburger
Foote Homes redevelopment hits a milestone, friends open a Japanese ramen chain and we’ve got your last-minute shopping guide for foodie fathers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: xAI is ahead, jail food is bad and Rose sets a personal best
Flyway beers are now in Memphis, Holiday Deli lives on and you’ve got two more weeks to eat at The Cheesecake Factory.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Taylor wants to oust Mulroy; will new AD oust Hardaway?
Shelby County finally passes a budget, Collierville’s mayor won’t run again and Bartlett is the new mecca for aquarium fish lovers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS job cuts carry on, and so does Wanda Halbert
J-Tim gets a DWI, Spike Lee is getting a Freedom Award and Johnathan Lawson hints at a comeback.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Groups ask MLGW to slow xAI; Olympic dream is dashed
DeSoto inmate escaped through a “soft spot,” Lakeland’s vice mayor is stripped of his title and we consider what to do about Luke Kennard.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Court case delayed 60 times; Cooper’s bad time with Tigers
DeSoto DA says inmate escape video was deleted, a Downtown gift shop is closing and chicken fingers are coming to Memphis.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Puppy Pride, Dude abides and how to tropic like it’s hot
This week, Ikea celebrates Midsommar with meatballs, Dead Soldiers sing sad songs and author Tara Stringfellow releases her “Magic” book.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Eateries are closing, and college enrollment goes over a cliff
Musk won’t seek tax breaks for xAI, a Memphian is going to the Paris Olympics and we remember Elizabeth Lemmonds.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lose weight with pickleball, and Bartlett gets a Belly
DeSoto fugitive has a lengthy rap sheet, MSCS students have mixed test scores and Ja Morant has something to smile about.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Property tax is going up, and Fino’s, Buckley’s are down
MSCS board cuts 1,100-plus jobs, FedEx bounces back and Collierville Town Square’s may not be owned by Collierville.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies go big, and 500 students are in school limbo
U of M hires an AD, a new gastropub offers live music outside the loop and we look at how much you’ll pay in city property tax.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Picnics for glam rock and hill country blues, plus a Y2K party
This week, watch a four-hour Taiwanese epic, indulge in self-care at Shelby Forest and sample wine as DJs spin wax at Stax.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: What it’s like to live in the Pyramid; plus, Grizz get shooters
An escaped inmate was struck by a car, David Jones is going to the NBA and we’ve got tips on cheese and wine.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Stealing bees is a felony, and it’s taco time in Bartlett
MAS director is placed on leave, an MSCS teacher shortage persists and David Bowie is coming to Overton Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Buckley’s was well done; Grizz fans are on Luke Watch
New law protects property owners from squatters, Ford EVs will use Arkansas lithium and we share the not-so-secret recipe for Buckley’s creamed spinach.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bishop bids adieu, and an MPD top cop lives out of state
Animal shelter problems persist, xAI is even more ahead than we thought and women are taking over Church Health.
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