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The Early Word: Gun was found at White Station, and Southern Baptists name names
A Parkway Village apartment building sees new life, Collierville prepares for active shooters and the Memphis Tigers may get a coveted transfer.
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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The To-Do List The To-Do List: ’Shroom hunts, Craig Brewer’s ‘cosmic’ secret and a drag lip-sync battle
This week, there’s a rare chance to see Robert Altman’s “Nashville” on the big screen, Memphis in May wraps up with a run and Hubby Jenkins of Carolina Chocolate Drops fame plays Crosstown Arts.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Some ‘majestic’ news for Harbor Town, and the ‘purple church’ is back
Germantown is one step closer to owning its namesake schools, Mayor Jim Strickland considers a third round and FedEx tests self-driving delivery trucks.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Southern Baptists plan to tell secrets, and Overton Park Shell tells its story
Memphis voters will decide on term limits (again), the top cop proposes some big changes and Ja Morant follows in Z-Bo’s footsteps.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Who really pays for the Grizzlies lease; plus, a creepy tour of 100 N. Main
The Memphis Police Department deals with a staffing shortage, Crosstown High holds its first-ever graduation and we have a tip on where to find some very spicy soup.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Things are mostly back to normal at the airport, and Ja won’t need surgery
The general election campaigns heat up, artists have a “critical conversation” about public art and two Hickory Hill schools are getting upgrades.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: There’s a debate over where the county line is, and Eads may get its own pyramid
The state Supreme Court rules on school choice, Germantown’s Carrefour may get fresh look and there’s a familiar face behind the bar at the newly reopened Belle Tavern.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Tour CY gardens, eat baklava and drink whiskey with dogs in wind suits
This week, the Tilt-a-Whirl will be spinning at the Bluff City Fair, the mimosas will be bottomless in Court Square and you can learn how to save your seat (literally).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Baby formula shortage hits home; plus, new path bridges Greenline gap
Memphis River Parks is luring pollinators to the foot of Beale, a former Tiger may get a sweet deal and there’s a new way to rent e-scooters.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: #TeamLiberty or #TeamTomLee? Plus, auto repair shops in a jam
Tennessee’s trigger laws would ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned, the second phase of construction is wrapping up @the Park and Olive Branch cracks down on litter.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: What’s next for the Grizz and the return of stadium rock
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helps evacuate kids from Ukraine, Groove On-Demand hits record-high ridership and Collierville gets a new pancake place.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: U of M plans a stadium refresh, and the Falls Building sells for $10 million
Zach Kleiman is named NBA’s Executive of the Year, a COVID drug has Memphis ties and a local developer plans to open an antique shop in a Victorian Village home.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: The Who’s on first; Collage Dance presents second tribute to Brazil
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a pay-what-you-can performance, the Raleigh Library celebrates cookbooks and Memphis in May triathletes swim, bike and run through Shelby Farms Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz didn’t duck no smoke, and Collage Dance hits the road
Sherra Wright appears before the parole board, the Tennessee Valley Authority declines to release salary data and Germantown police may get body cameras.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: We’ve got a scoop on Crosstown; plus, music is back at Minglewood
One Beale’s Grand Hyatt Hotel is one step closer to being financed, the Memphis City Council moves ahead with plans to hire an energy consultant and a group of little senators push for cleaner school bathrooms.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz news you ‘knee-d’ to know; plus, Downtown gets a futuristic mural
A Memphis-based medical device company is acquired for $145 million, a new bagel maker delivers to your doorstep and “truth in sentencing” is now law.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: We take a tour of Downtown projects; plus, the Mulan saga continues
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins sounds off about that “dirty” comment, our own Dan Conaway runs into the Half Shell (literally) and a global tech company opens its largest Eastern U.S. office in Memphis.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Barks, blues, canoes and barbecues
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a collaborative performance, Crosstown High students present both a music fest and a chalk fest, and a local fashion designer offers a watercolor class for Mother’s Day.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A look at Dillon Brooks’ flagrant foul and Lee Harris’ county budget
Shelby County plans transitional housing for ex-offenders, the city’s quarterly crime summit is coming to North Memphis and Collierville Elementary is getting a new gym.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Harris, Mulroy win primaries, and Morant wins ‘best game’ of his career
Veteran WDIA host Bobby O’Jay has died, Graceland Too makes a comeback (sort of) and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art launches national director search.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Go vote today, and catch a Memphis-made film about jookin
We remember Mid-South business leader Larry Papasan and Shelby County politician Joe Cooper. Plus, Frost Bake Shop opens in The Lake District.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies miss ‘Golden’ opportunity, and FedEx goes carbon neutral
We look at the impact of the Southern Heritage Classic and meet Kyle Anderson’s mom. Plus, COVID numbers are trending up and bird flu is back.
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Music Survival Guide: Sunday at Beale Street Music Fest
It’s day three of Beale Street Music Festival, and we tell you how to score some free whiskey and the best place to take a selfie. Plus, we highlight a 1990s-era headliner and some local rappers you’ve got to see.
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Music Survival Guide: Saturday at Beale Street Music Fest
It’s day two of Beale Street Music Festival, and we share a hack to beat the Ferris wheel line and offer some ideas on where to eat. Plus, we highlight a headliner you must see and some notable locals.
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Music Survival Guide: Friday at Beale Street Music Fest
Today is the first day of Beale Street Music Festival, and we’ve got tips on where to park and where to stash your stuff. Plus, we offer suggestions for musicians you don’t want to miss.
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