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The Early Word: Tender thoughts on Houston’s; plus, a DOJ deep dive
TacoNGanas closed its Olive Branch spot, the Grizzlies’ “bench mob” shows out and 22,500 runners are descending on Downtown.
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 2024
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The Early Word The Early Word: MSCS schools may close; Tigers couldn’t close out a win
Smith & Nephew plans layoffs, a Memphis doc is part of the trans-rights case and another St. Jude Memphis Marathon is in the books.
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The Early Word The Early Word: ALSAC’s Shadyac steps down, and the Hu will be a Hilton
New crime lab would come with a hefty price tag, the Tigers drop down from the top and Brandon Clarke is back for real now.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DMC rolls back to 2023, and Robbins wins in Collierville
St. Jude has a new CAO, Memphis is one step closer to becoming the “Digital Delta” and we’ve got movie recs for the weekend.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Jail intake has probs; plus, dining in a post-Houston’s world
Environmentalists are worried about xAI “energy vampires,” Frayser high funds clear one hurdle and JJJ could be an All-Star.
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Arts & Culture Season the day: Your guide to Memphis holiday parades, markets, lights and more
Plan your holiday fun with this guide to events around the Greater Memphis metro area.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Live the high life on Broad, but party’s over in Germantown
Penny has a plan to pivot, The Liquor Store gets into the Christmas spirit(s) and your kale caesar salad spot is back — and bigger.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Live Nation venue brings mixed feelings; Roxie’s lives on
City task force could address DOJ concerns, the Tigers bounce back in Clemson win and upscale Mexican fare is coming to an old Italian spot.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Two parades delayed; holiday films, and cannabis cocktails
This week, Sheet Cake celebrates its first birthday, Ikea hosts a Swedish Christmas feast and Soul & Spirits has six Taylor Swift-themed beers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins could be fired, and Cajun is ragin’ in Bartlett
Frayser high funding is a go, MATA board considers a leadership change and the Tigers are back on the national radar.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins won (for now), and Tigers football did, too
Chickasaw Gardens gates get delayed, MATA moves toward new management and the New York Times says one of the year’s best dishes is at The Lobbyist.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins just needs one vote; where to ship boxes, get married
Knifebird is gone, Cafe Keough is next and Bane is looking for a new home team.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: More holiday concerts than you can shake a jingle bell at
This week, art-crawl through the Edge District, take your dog to meet Santa Paws and sashay into Christmas with “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx Freight spins off; Grizz deliver a Warrior whoopin’
Former judge will monitor MPD, school board member recall would be tough and Cameo’s owners are opening two more spots.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beloved soul-food spot closes, and the weight falls off
Reports detail what may have caused the Harvest plane crash, more MSCS schools make the grade and a Memphis Zoo bird’s squawk lives on in “The Lion King.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Feagins wants to work out issues, and so do Ja and Jaren
Three teens were injured in a drive-by, the Memphis Tigers have fallen again and we’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS chair doubles down on Feagins; Grizz set new record
CBU stays on probation, something new is brewing on Main Street and two Midtown eateries are opening new drive-thru spots.
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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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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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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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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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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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January 2025
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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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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 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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