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The Early Word: Monorail was doomed from the start; Tigers are AAC champs
MATA lied about bus routes, Colossus gets more colossal and the Grizzlies finally snapped their losing streak.
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: Cam trash talks Durant, and the state may trash ASD
Protesters oppose tuition for immigrant children, Germantown says “bone-jour” to a holiday decor charge and a new gym is pushing body positivity.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trump lets Kelsey out; Hardaway has a Ted Lasso moment
A bill that would deny education to kids moves ahead, vape products may get taxed and we look at how Tony Allen became The Grindfather.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Newlyweds flock to Southaven, and the ’90s are alive in CY
A Frayser pastor was shot and killed, tornadoes are more deadly here and Memphis gets barbecue redemption.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: How to celebrate St. Pat’s Day, plus daffodils and drag
This week, the owls are not what they seem at Crosstown Arts, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” hits the road and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tiger champs head to Dance, and a tiny bit of Tenn. is in Ark.
MAS closes for another distemper outbreak, crime victims’ safety net is unraveling and we tell you what to eat for St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS board unites; Orpheum goes ‘Back to the Future’
County Commission says no to grant pause, DeSoto officials say no to redistricting and California is not golden for the Grizzlies.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pinch businesses feel the pinch, and Grizzlies lose steam
Memphis doctor is indicted for fraud (again), Ginger’s Bread heads Downtown and we tell you about a takeout app that’s almost “too good” to be true.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Women spin, blossoms bloom and nerds unite
This week, punk rock changes a teen girl’s life at Circuit, Black-owned food trucks take over Tiger Lane and you’ve got one more chance to go back to Comeback Coffee.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: All doesn’t mean y’all for Kustoff talk; Tigers go dancing
FedEx cuts its earnings outlook, interim MSCS head talks takeover and Trump plans, and you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for this new coffee spot in Cordova.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Future is uncertain for Tigers basketball, Redbirds baseball
A Memphis judge is confirmed to a higher court, the Showboats coach takes leave before the season starts and free pickleball is coming to Poplar Plaza.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dolly Parton owns Pancho’s; river parks may get a refresh
The animal shelter will stay closed indefinitely, the City Council wants to clean up the Wolf River Bottoms and the Grizzlies wake up from a long hibernation.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Are you safe from measles? Plus, school takeover news
Young says he doesn’t want to raise taxes, police search for a Downtown shooting suspect and a Midtown outdoor bar is closed for good.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Measles is here, and the Malco Drive-in can be yours
Trump could let xAI off the hook for air pollution, the state takeover bill could snare other school districts and JoJo’s has a latte more space.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Three firings and a Shelby Farms buffalo origin story
The city spends big on contracts, the Showboats are off to a slow start and we look at why it takes so long to open a restaurant.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bar birthdays, a Bartlett bayou bash and Black Violin
This week, visual art and dance are on display at the U of M, MIM brings barbecue to Collierville (in March) and Sir Meatball has a dog party.
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