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The 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.
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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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 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 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: 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 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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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 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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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: 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 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 WordThe 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.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Firepit Fridays, Stumbling Santas and a light Delight
This week, a Shakespeare rom-com opens in Cordova, zombies are still in season at Growlers and WYXR raises the sound at Crosstown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DOJ says MPD discriminates; xAI may get more super
Memphis in May will honor South Korea, a Bartlett commission is pushing back on a proposed mosque and the Tigers have a “hangover from Hawaii.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx doesn’t have mail; Mavs deliver end to Grizz wins
MAS director is fired, MSCS settles a lawsuit with activists and you’ll have to wait a while for the Commercial Appeal auction.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Thanksgiving dinners, a turkey trot and all of the lights
This week, Pickleball 901 hosts a Thanksgiving tournament, and Black Friday brings the openings of holiday lighting installations.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis is having a sports moment, and Arrow calls it quits
MSCS is bringing virtual teachers back, the city may sue Hyundai and Germantown is looking for a new school board member.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jeff Buckley’s house gets new life; new spot for girl dinner
St. Jude plans will add to Memphis’ skyline, the Grizzlies keep the wins coming and Cordova residents want out.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers beat UConn, Ja is back and Uncle Lou’s is on the move
One officer in Tyre Nichols’ case will be tried separately, the election results are official and a cemetery on Central Avenue has lots of stories to tell.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party on at Annesdale Mansion and a look inside 100 N. Main
MATA cuts are still on the table, and Hog & Hominy’s Beef & Cheddar Hot Dog is, too. Plus, Crosstown is getting another live music venue.
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