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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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January 2025
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Richmond plans first 100 days; Memphis man turns 102
Veterans Court gets a new judge, Memphis’ “mushroom queen” is moving and the Tigers earn an “embarrassing” win.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Year of the Snake kicks off; Simien and Safiya play Crosstown
This week, the Memphis Farmers Market pops up, a Guinean-inspired circus stops at GPAC and a Pink Palace exhibit shows why Earth matters.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis chefs are up for Beard awards, and Luke can dunk
Feagins probe revealed another alleged violation, Rittenhouse is ready for round two and the Central High jazz band is heading to New York.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins is fired, Davis is back and Jan. 6 rioters are pardoned
TVA wants you to turn down the heat, the Chickasaw Gardens gates hit a roadblock and Missy Elliot will “work it” on the river.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins’ future will be decided today; Mulroy loves a limerick
Young proposes a new city division, a Germantown woman is prepping for another round on “Jeopardy” and somebody called 13 in last night’s Grizz win.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer science, Mahjong, Dolly Day and DJ nights galore
This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers lose first AAC game; MEM will gain rooftop views
City says a gun-rights lawsuit has no standing, state lawmakers crack down on colleagues and Ecco has more space to lounge.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Germantown gets a First, and a second freeze is on the way
MATA doesn’t say no to Transpro, Crowne Plaza’s future is up in the air and the Grizzlies get a much-needed win.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins fires back, and Mahogany exits East Memphis
COGIC peaces out again, The Cooper becomes a first and we look at what goes wrong when the Grizzlies play the Rockets.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Principals v. Feagins; County Commission v. MSCS board
Grizz can’t shake Rockets, xAI wants to work with local companies and we’ve got a preview of the Tennessee General Assembly’s hot topics.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Methodist’s bond rating is down, and food pop-ups are in
MATA is running out of money, TikTok is on the Supreme Court’s clock and new Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser dishes on her fave restaurants.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party
This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Longtime Macy’s to close; plus, what’s closed for snow
MSCS board member proposes an alternative to firing Feagins, Taylor lays out his case against Mulroy and Coach Jenkins calls an ill-timed timeout.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your flake news; plus, the state may go ‘nuclear’ on MSCS
Closing arguments were delivered in Ja Morant’s civil hearing, another Landers Center exec is fired and The Sporkful podcast is coming to Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Music plays on at Lafayette’s, and a wing deal goes bad
Marchers remember Tyre Nichols, the Landers Center head is fired and owners of a Cooper-Young sober home file a lawsuit.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Star fights Chickasaw gates, and Feagins won’t back down
Beale Street has safety measures in case of attack, the City Council takes up gun reform again and Zach Edey’s haters may be eating their words.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers barely avoid a loss, and crime is down, but how much?
DOJ report will play into Nichols suit, a “kooky” eatery has closed in Cordova and we’ve got a look at Memphis running clubs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: One down, 17 to go for Tigers; Judge Bill Anderson bails
Feagins’ response to the board is expected very soon, Muggin Coffeehouse has closed (for now) and our staff dishes on their fave Memphis dishes.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis birthday at Graceland and global blues on Beale
This week, wrestle your way into 2025, make a Memphis-centric zine and see Bone Thugs-n-Harmony for real this time.
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December 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale’s future, Carter’s past and the Tigers’ present
Collierville may crack down on parties, Ja’s injury could be worse and we’ve got your recipe for good luck in 2025.
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Arts & Culture Hello, 2025: New Year’s Eve parties and resolution inspo for the year ahead
We’ve got your guide to New Year’s Eve events for adults (and even one for kids!), and we’ve included some inspiration to help you meet your 2025 health goals.
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Recipes Eat, drink and be merry: Recipes for the holiday table
Let us help you plan your holiday menu with these recipes from our archives. Plus, we’ve got a little round-up of holiday food events.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Things to do on New Year’s Eve
This week, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Top stories of 2024 and a Grizz flashback to last season
Penny Hardaway plays the Grinch, a local “Jeopardy” contestant wins with the most Memphis clue ever and we recap our fave eats of 2024.
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