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The Early Word: 3Gs discussion gets heated, and a Tiger is injured
Missing U of M student’s body is found, Shelby County home sales are down and there’s a hot property in Collierville.
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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December 2022
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The Early WordThe Early Word: The Walk walks down the road, and Tigers get rolled by Tide
Walter Bailey Jr. gets a portrait, James Lewellen gets a room at Town Hall and Germantown students react to 3Gs deal.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Smoke and Sunrise on Poplar; What’s next for Liberty Park
Constance Abbey’s founder is paralyzed, Damaria Franklin is ruled eligible for the Tigers and JJJ puts blocks on the Hawks.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Summer could come back, and the Germantown grinch can’t steal Christmas
Planned Parenthood will offer vasectomies, U of M’s Laird Veatch talks Tigers sports and we found the deadliest street for pedestrians.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Victorian caroling, Christmas on Beale and Corey Feldman
This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: ADA gets a DUI; plus, sour news about Vinegar Jim’s
Cocozza is open in Harbor Town, a new ER is coming to Arlington and there’s more work to do with TVA.
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Food Dancer Lil Buck and Imagine Cafe dream up new vegan cheese sauce
“Buck Up Sauce” will debut this Friday, Dec. 9, in a special dinner at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Oak Court will go up for auction, and the Tigers put up a fight (literally)
Auto thefts are up 100% this year, a Memphis activist is honored in a national top 100 list and Arlington High students are bringing the Pyramid to Washington, D.C.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW says no to new TVA deal, but Ja’s braids are a winner
The Dixie Greyhound project hits a snag, chef Jimmy Gentry heads Downtown and the Southern Heritage Classic announces a new opponent.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: 3G deal is on the table; plus, what’s good for the goose in Cordova
Tyus Jones leads the Grizzlies to a win, the Tigers can finally get revenge over Utah State and we remember Stax Records founder Jim Stewart.
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Spirit of Memphis Running for the kids — and a personal best — at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon
When the going gets tough in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, it helps to remember why you’re running.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Walking in Memphis can be deadly, and Turley’s got plans in a Pinch
A Midtown pollinator garden violates city ordinances, food trucks are coming to the Old Towne and Memphis basketball has a winning weekend.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Interest rates may slow Intrator; plus, what’s new at the DA’s office
New Shelby County Clerk’s office misses opening deadline, MSCS has a new timeline to fill its top job and an art exhibition looks at evictions.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Raised By Sound, Emily Dickinson on stage and stumbling Santas
This week, Crosstown Concourse and Overton Square light up the night, a photo exhibit offers a glimpse into evictions and a folk music concert raises funds for the aquifer.
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The Early Word The Early Word: BlueOval will be union built, and pot’s future here is hazy
Rape victims say MPD engaged in “false statements,” MSCS asks for new high school funds and the Tigers catch their breath.
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November 2022
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The Early Word The Early Word: Hyatt has a Dream; plus, a new place to congregate in Germantown
Memphis airport opens new de-icing facility, Bogie’s Deli reopens with 2000-era prices and soccer fans celebrate a World Cup win.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Orgill is the mystery user; plus, who is left at MSCS
The Phil Trenary murder trial is delayed, TVA’s 20-year contracts face a legal challenge and Collierville ends the call for a proposed cell tower.
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The Early Word The Early Word: The Memphis crime lab that wasn’t and a sporty weekend that was
School attendance is down due to flu, a food scientist tackles snacks on Netflix and you may be owed money in DeSoto County.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Memphis gets lit, plus WinterArts and Lil Buck
This week brings holiday lights (and Lizzo lasers) galore, a chance to hike off Thanksgiving excesses, monster trucks and various adaptations of the classics.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Kelsey pleads guilty, and Ibis is flying into South Main
A Memphian was among the Club Q shooting victims, TVA head Jeff Lyash makes the big bucks and 901 FC has a new coach.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Iris’ new bar is open on Mondays, and we remember COGIC’s Louise Patterson
State Supreme Court says no to mandatory life for juveniles, the TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting and the Mississippi River is on the rise.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Police face social dilemma, and Kendric Davis lives up to the hype
The Department of Children’s Services is understaffed, Ja Morant is out with an ankle sprain and Downtown is still feeling the pandemic pinch.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Strikers close Starbucks (and a latte coffee news)
The alleged mastermind in Young Dolph’s slaying pleads not guilty, 901 FC’s coach quits and the Tigers ask boosters to pay up.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Christmas creep, Reba, and Cory Branan’s album release
This week, Devan Shimoyama discusses his portraits of queer Black men, a Memphis publishing icon signs his first novel and a pop-up offers Thanksgiving dinner without the meat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Carrefour sets ‘The Standard'; Arcade’s Harry Zepatos left a legacy
Developers release a timeline for 100 N. Main project, Penny Hardaway recruits his son and Silky O’Sullivan’s has new owners.
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