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The 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.
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 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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April 2022
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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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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mulan plans to stay put, and Darius Rucker is coming back
The Tennessee General Assembly has ended its session, a new cocktail bar is coming to the Edge District and LeMoyne Gardens loses its landmark designation.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Stax soul fest, jookin meets Philip Glass, and a puppet fashion show
This week, The Subteens get the band back together, Bodywerk plays electronic music at Silly Goose and Memphians of all ages share their stories at Storyfest. Plus, it’s Beale Street Music Festival weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Experts weigh in on NCAA charges, and a chef plans a ‘big, bad’ takeover
LGBTQ+ activists raise concerns over Memphis in May’s honored country, Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding formula passes and TacosNGanas plans to open an East Memphis location.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A Ja-wesome win for the Grizz, plus 3Gs bill heads to Lee’s desk
Tenero Café & Butcher shop opens in Williamsburg Village, a pair of childhood friends lead the fight for fertility benefits and a Memphis chef is killed in a “road rage” incident.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Morant’s award, Jenkins’ fine and a refresh for Williamsburg Village
Some Rhodes College students are without a room for next fall, second COVID-19 booster shots are available for those over 50 and Muggin’ Coffeehouse opens a second location in Uptown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City council debates changing elections, and Grizzlies are plagued by fouls
Deli on the Square sees new life as Deli Midtown food truck, the Tigers score a big recruit and Frayser may get an adventure park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Big comebacks for the Grizzlies and Iris Orchestra
State House passes permitless carry for 18-year-olds, Memphis Area Transit Authority offers free rides for early voters and authentic tacos come to Arlington.
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Music Know before you go: Six helpful hints for Beale Street Music Festival
Maps, apps and shuttle schedules — we’ve got you covered with a music schedule, and info on where to park, what to eat and a special freebie for Nissan owners.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Spring fashion, weird beers and lots of ballet
This week, cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies at Fourth Bluff watch parties, catch local music shows on porches throughout Cooper-Young and see Memphis soul singer Talibah Safiya at Crosstown Arts.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis’ crime crisis and a ‘Shell-a good’ music line-up
DeSoto County officials make decisions on medical pot sales, Gina Neely will take over as host of WMC-TV’s “Bluff City Life” and our readers discuss what’s missing from the Memphis food scene.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies take game two, and Memphis scientists work on new COVID drug
We look at the city’s homicides by ZIP code, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland proposes the first-ever dedicated funding source for MATA and Memphis in May unveils artist George Hunt’s final poster.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tennessee leads in anti-LGBTQ bills, and the Grizz are ready for game two
Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren declares for the NBA draft, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art wants to become a hub for Black art and Downtown reports a peaceful Easter/NBA playoff weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: The Grizzlies ‘are going to be fine,’ and Tigers transfer key players
A wandering wallaby is safely home at the zoo, a Lakeland commissioner is cleared of a possible ethics violation and Collierville studies LED streetlights.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: We like big putts and cannot lie, plus a ’roo is on the run
Topgolf plans win approval, the Memphis Grizzlies prepare for their first playoff match against the Timberwolves and Alcenia’s has reopened on North Main with a fresh, new look.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Festival season is here! Plus, Waxahatchee plays Crosstown Theater
This week, spring festivals feature everything from gardening and music to beer and African culture. Plus, Ghanaian rapper Ata Kak plays Crosstown Arts, and Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a giant egg hunt with some pretty awesome prizes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A possible Facebook faux pas, and Widespread Panic is coming to Mempho ... again
Union Station demolition is set to begin soon, Momma’s trucker bar gets a new look and Memphis Tiger DeAndre Williams enters the NBA Draft.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Senate passes 3Gs bill, and the Grizzlies learn their first playoff opponent
The Walk development gets a construction extension, the DOJ intervenes in a lawsuit against Methodist and the Memphis Tigers gain a new player.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies are here to stay, but Parkview seniors get the boot
A judge rules against increasing the number of early voting sites, Memphis Police launch a new “Memphis Most Wanted” website and a 3-year-old girl may be the Grizzlies’ good luck charm.
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MetroThe Early Word: Grizzlies wrap up ‘exhilarating’ season, and students help quash book ban bill
The Grizzlies give back to Rozelle Elementary, the Parkview’s residents could get a little younger and a new South Main shop sells Memphis-made groceries.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Between The Rock and a hard loss
The Memphis Grizzlies lose to the Denver Nuggets, Tennessee senators vote no on Ketanji Brown Jackson and residents of Coro Lake speak out against a senior living development proposal.
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