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The Early Word: It’s Election Day! Plus, Tigers win game, lose Tyreek Smith
Germantown’s water worries are over, Edey has a historic night and we look at how FedEx’s new multimillion-dollar facility came together.
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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November 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trump wins, locals want gun reform, more election results
Besides the election news, we’ve got your guide to new movies this week and November food events. Plus, the Grizzlies third-stringers are first-rate.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pink Palace not called MoSH; Ja and LeBron don’t mesh
Smiley will push for gun changes, Shelby County saw its lowest voter turnout in years and the Tigers consider a post-Tyreek future.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rhea was a ‘light in a dark room,’ and Huffs have art and sole
Another Tops catches fire, Mellow Mushroom makes way for a chicken chain and a Bartlett pharmacy says goodbye.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Taiko drums, Indian food, holiday shopping and boozy cider
This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz go west without Ja, Des; Good Fortune is back on TV
The United Way gets a new CEO, Collierville may get more apartments and the Tigers give an update on Overton’s injury.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New Cordova high gets a no, and 901 FC leaves the 901
Council member is mad about a rat mural, Cordova residents are worried about fire services and the old CA building is going up for auction.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx cuts local jobs, and Memphis Redbirds could cut out
Swankys leaves Germantown, gun-rights groups sue Memphis and "Disneyland” is coming to Fayette County.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior
Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two
This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Growing beavers, winning bears and no more pies, oh my!
A family sues Germantown schools over a service dog, CBU cuts more jobs and a Hernando eatery brings the noise (complaints).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rum Boogie owner’s run ends; JoJo’s gets a latte more space
Nichols’ family attorneys say the city is poisoning the jury, a Germantown school board member resigns and Sam’s Deli has served its last muffuletta.
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Food Talking turkey: Thanksgiving recipes and Christmas lighting kickoffs
Our Thanksgiving guide offers recipes to ease your menu-planning worries. And we’ve got a guide to turkey trots and holiday lighting events in case you need something to do besides eat and nap.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mulroy appeals jail releases; Robinson gets no prison time
The Grizzlies may be out of the NBA Cup, a church needs a few tater toters and Glicked is coming.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Wins for Wanda Halbert, Taylor Jenkins and Frayser
Downtown could get a “hamburger tax,” a new center for paralyzed vets is coming to Beale and we tell you why all those ladybugs were in your house early this week.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A Winter Garden, an enchanted castle and sugarplum fairies
This week, Justin Timberlake is back in Memphis, there’s an early turkey trot at Overton Park and the holiday lights come on at Graceland and Downtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A judge is under fire, and Tigers find their fire in second half
Cameras are coming to Hickory Hill, a new brewery opens in the Edge and we’ve got tips on a stress-free Thanksgiving.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party on at Annesdale Mansion and a look inside 100 N. Main
MATA cuts are still on the table, and Hog & Hominy’s Beef & Cheddar Hot Dog is, too. Plus, Crosstown is getting another live music venue.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers beat UConn, Ja is back and Uncle Lou’s is on the move
One officer in Tyre Nichols’ case will be tried separately, the election results are official and a cemetery on Central Avenue has lots of stories to tell.
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December 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jeff Buckley’s house gets new life; new spot for girl dinner
St. Jude plans will add to Memphis’ skyline, the Grizzlies keep the wins coming and Cordova residents want out.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis is having a sports moment, and Arrow calls it quits
MSCS is bringing virtual teachers back, the city may sue Hyundai and Germantown is looking for a new school board member.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Thanksgiving dinners, a turkey trot and all of the lights
This week, Pickleball 901 hosts a Thanksgiving tournament, and Black Friday brings the openings of holiday lighting installations.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx doesn’t have mail; Mavs deliver end to Grizz wins
MAS director is fired, MSCS settles a lawsuit with activists and you’ll have to wait a while for the Commercial Appeal auction.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DOJ says MPD discriminates; xAI may get more super
Memphis in May will honor South Korea, a Bartlett commission is pushing back on a proposed mosque and the Tigers have a “hangover from Hawaii.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Firepit Fridays, Stumbling Santas and a light Delight
This week, a Shakespeare rom-com opens in Cordova, zombies are still in season at Growlers and WYXR raises the sound at Crosstown.
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