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Police will be out in full force for Music Fest, Justin Pearson faces challengers and Toni Williams is “nontraditional.”
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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Music MIM Guide: Beale Street Music Fest’s Downtown Return
This weekend, thousands will descend upon the newly renovated Tom Lee Park for Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival. We’ve got a stage map, festival food tips, must-see music recommendations and more.
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Music Your guide to Memphis in May’s return to the river
After two canceled pandemic years and a weird year at Liberty Park, Memphis in May International Festival is heading back Downtown to its longtime home at Tom Lee Park. And we’ve got your survival guide with need-to-know info for the month’s festivities.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Wealth equals health in Memphis; Annesdale Mansion has a new owner
A Memphis City Council member could lose her seat, Lee says gun safety laws may be coming and we look into Dillon Brooks’ exit.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City may ban assault weapons; car break-ins plague diners
Highland Street shooter is charged, Germantown says no to Waffle House and Dillon Brooks gets the boot.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale, Huey’s shootings lead to crime fears; traffic stop leads to reform calls
The five-year mayoral residency rule is in effect, FedEx plans to furlough workers and Penny Schwinn steps down.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Superintendent finalist wants back in; plus, mayoral residency 101
DOJ sues state over trans youth care ban, the airport taps a new CEO and we remember Jack Parnell (and his voice).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bouncy houses, books, ballet and Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty)
This week, the Tennessee Triennial highlights Memphis artists, jookers battle in the Ravine and MEMFix returns with a festival in Alcy-Ball.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz stay alive in game five; new eats in Silo Square
FedEx is closing pilot bases, Ya Ya returns to China and pizza is coming to Orleans Station.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party won’t stop for buses (yet); voters will decide mayoral residency
Kids out past curfew will go to Greenlaw, Alicia Franklin’s lawsuit may come back and Justin J. Pearson goes to Washington.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Super search takes a pause, and ‘old’ LeBron takes the Grizz
Mayoral candidates debate crime, a Tiger enters the transfer portal and something new is popping in Collierville.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dillon begrudges villainous role, and we’re hosting a mayoral debate
Local law enforcement isn’t immune to recruiting crisis, the General Assembly wrapped up with no action on gun reform and a Florida mom is reunited with her Memphis-born baby.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Puppies, crystals, Lizzo and Little Richard
This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City stadiums get $350 million, and you can buy a honky tonk for $800K
Olive Branch cracks down on out-of-state plates, Mikey Williams pleads not guilty and we solve a Garibaldi’s mystery.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre’s family sues the city; X was the factor in Grizz win
Another superintendent finalist drops out, Live at the Garden gets a re-do year and we tell you where to eat in Tom Lee Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Superintendent search hits snag; Kelsey’s request is ‘meritless’
Lee Harris wants to raise the county wheel tax, a new cafe is opening in the Cossitt and there’s no Widespread Panic in Mempho’s lineup.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trolleys may clang again, and JJJ is the block captain
City halts its new juvenile crime program, Etowah dinner series is hyper-local and we look at how the county courts set bail.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Porchfest, Storyfest and Shelby Forest Spring Fest
This week, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin are walking in Memphis (er, well, Germantown), MoSH offers a look behind the scenes and Wiseacre hosts a weird beer festival.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Much ado about DeSoto’s doo; Cossitt’s new look
Justin J. Pearson lawyers up, Lakeland may get a new YMCA and a national football analyst says Memphis belongs in the Big 12.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Is Van Turner’s house a home? Plus, it’s Grizz Week!
FedEx goes over and up the hill, Germantown residents make noise (over noise) and the Tigers land one of the hottest players in the portal.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: House expels two of Tennessee Three; teen revives Ja lawsuit
Buster’s heads east, judge approves permitless carry for 18-year-olds and we tell you where to find Cal-Mex on the cheap.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Swing at the Shell, jazz at Crosstown and what to do for Easter
This week, Amy Dang blends South Asian sounds with contemporary pop, sci-fi fans gather at Midtown Con 2 and the Harlem Globetrotters bring basketball back to FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx comes together; Hotel Pontotoc may be a hotel again
Crosstown High students stage a walkout, Tennessee passes abortion exemption and Memphis cops can have tattoos now.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Strict sentencing laws will be costly; Liquor Store heads East
Gershun Freeman’s family files a lawsuit, local chefs feed tornado victims and pretty tacos are coming to Front Street.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pearson faces expulsion; Hooks will advise Halbert
More severe weather is predicted, Grizzlies’ future is uncertain and Tommy’s Burgers has more than burgers.
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