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The Early Word: Can laser tag save Liberty? Plus, an arrest in Penny pinch
One ex-cop in Nichols’ case takes a deal, Midtown’s crown jewel has a new queen and birria tacos are coming to Grizz games.
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. She’s a diehard morning person who spends her free time running marathons and ultras. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Lodge’s last bash (really) and an Off the Rails art party
This week, I Love Memphis and Streetdog Foundation celebrate 15 years (but not together), and there will be swingin' and swayin' and DJs playing on Maggie H. Isabell Street.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: BlueOval EVs aren’t coming soon; Penny loses his shoes
Escaped DeSoto inmate was arrested 500-plus miles away, a restaurateur couple has been keeping a secret and we’ve got the perfect spot for your next Instagram profile pic.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Fast food slows down hotel plan; MATA job cuts may go deep
A stalled Whitehaven High project can move ahead, a Downtown hotel bar nods to the Press-Scimitar and we’ve got a look at what’s planned for Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Liza’s light shines on, but dark days loom at MATA
Police situation brings new light to an unsigned contract, the BCBS building may soon have new owners and we’ve got your guide to every single Grizz game on the schedule.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A look at city spending and how to buy Corky’s BBQ on TV
Chris Kirk leads the FESJC with a hole-in-one, the Grizz schedule drops and the Baklava Lady gets her own place.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Graceland Too is back! And ye olde Ren Faire is here with beer
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a classic breakdancing film, romance fans meet (cute) at Novel and Juvenile gets the ladies on the dance floor.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DA’s office springs a leak, and Black Lodge plans a sequel
MATA could make deep cuts, a Tigers basketball commit can’t play and our sports team has a hole (wink) lotta love for golf today.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS security gets a raise; plus, what’s rising up on a CY lot
Civil Right Museum updates are coming, a Republican DA defends Mulroy and we’ve got all the golf news you need to know.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bayou has new roux-lers, and a top COVID doc peaces out
MSCS school cops walk out, Racquet Club redevelopment plan expands and contracts and new owners plan to save a Cooper-Young coffee institution.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS is missing teachers, but don’t miss this JEM dish
Frayser landfill expansion fight isn’t over, New Wing Order closes and we weigh the pros and cons of joining the Big 12 or ACC.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Sake, sushi, chicken, beer and ‘Coconut Cake’
This week, learn about creepy dolls in Elmwood Cemetery, relive your youth at a brewery book fair and dig into the plot at an old drive-in.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How to get out of jail free and book a MEM flight right now
Three Downtown restaurants have closed, but one is coming back. And we’ve got a hot tip on where to find good times and greasy tacos.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Why dining out is pricy; BlueOval coalition has concerns
WK Kellogg Co. is downsizing, construction is halted on a high-school science lab and municipal school districts celebrate 10 years.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mud Island eatery comes back; Musk has a plant to sell us
Laser tag is coming to Liberty Park, a Loflin Yard-style spot moves ahead in Bartlett and an Olympian’s mom offers a behind-the-scenes look at the path to silver.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: AC problems close schools; Half Shell opens new hot spot
Two Memphis mayoral appointments go before the City Council, and we remember Cordell Walker and Tucker Rudd.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis is No. 1 on a bad list, but Rider won a silver medal
The party is over for a home in Germantown, an Elvis landmark reopens today and we look at restaurants that aren’t closing.
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MetroThe Early Word: Sawyer wins, school board resets and a Beale club closes
We’ve got your Election Day results, plus an update on The Lake District and an Irish fast-fashion retailer coming to Wolfchase.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Champagne, lemonade and cocktails for your ‘Tell-tale Heart’
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your Election Day guide, plus the top 5 Memphis athletes
Just City sues over bail changes, Germantown wants a city flag and our dining series is back with a new name and a new host.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Should TVA pull plug on xAI? Plus, Belz gives art to Brooks
Seth Rider finally gets his Olympic shot, the Lipscomb & Pitts sign is gone from Union Extended and a new all-girls’ school is coming to Downtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Olympic dream must wait, but it’s par-tee time at Audubon
Germantown voters could decide if mayor is a full-time job, the Memphis Zoo heads to Sri Lanka and we remember Gina Sugarmon.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: River Parks pays a scammer; City Silo moves and grows
HIV is on the rise in Shelby County, a burger truck combines food with fashion and we rank the greatest Memphis athletes of the century.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jeff Crane is leaving, but the Art Museum battle wages on
Main Event security guard will stay in jail, a new fund may spur Downtown development and Comeback is canning Memphis water.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Uptown tales, Downtown soul, Midtown rock ’n’ roll
This week, Old Dominick celebrates Christmas in July, Freedom Summer activists share stories and stand-up comedy meets beer at High Cotton Brewing.
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