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The Early Word: Rape victim sues MPD; Overton Square shop is up for grabs
Downtown disco owner goes to jail, The Eye Center is getting a new look and the Memphis Fire Department is on the hunt for a possible arsonist.
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: Mayor wants clerk’s office open longer, and BluffCakes is opening soon
Former Tiger is arrested on gun charges, teachers’ union leader calls contracts “enslavement” orders and we learn how much money FedEx executives make.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rape victim says MPD didn’t care; plus, Kontji has an app for you
FedEx Corp. CEO says we could be headed for a global recession, LeMoyne-Owen College is boosting its visibility and we look at how tax sales can leave families homeless.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer, fit, film and fall fests galore
This week, hot air balloons ascend over Collierville, dragons dance at Crosstown Concourse and stars are inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx cuts costs, and a new cutbank offers access to Tom Lee Park
Cleotha Henderson is arraigned for a 2021 rape, the University of Memphis is short a few deans and a provost, and eight music legends are inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: BlueOval’s got a few problems, and Chef Tam ditches meat
Amtrak canceled its local route in anticipation of a rail strike, Audubon Park’s golf course is getting a new look and Malone Park Commons gets more money.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Council talks crime text alerts, and Ryan Seacrest brings the fun to Le Bonheur
A gag order has been placed on the Ezekiel Kelly case, Rapper 2 Chainz is bringing a touch of Atlanta to Memphis and we tell you where to eat fish and spaghetti (together).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: John Barker under investigation; Henri Brooks wants changes to office that investigated her
The Fed delivers mixed news on the Memphis economy, Stern Cardiovascular has been hacked and bird’s nest egg rolls are coming back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS says Strickland is wrong; locals step up to fill nursing shortage
State blames delay in testing Cleotha Abston’s 2021 rape kit on backlog, gun detection technology faces lawsuit and group builds tiny homes to house the homeless.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Shooting spree shocks the city
Cleotha Abston’s bond is revoked, the Memphis City Council approves a One Beale deal and the Memphis Police Department takes a recruiting cue from FedEx.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering the shooting spree victims; plus, we address our collective trauma
A public defender is ordered to represent Cleotha Abston, an antique shop may be coming to Victorian Village and we tell you where to find an affordable South Indian breakfast all day long.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A Classic game, a weenie race and Backstreet’s back
This week, decompress with a day-long yoga fest, drink wine in the name of science and jam out to Americana music at the Lucero Family Block Party.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Locals run for Liza; plus, renters face changing housing market
Steve Mulroy says Eliza Fletcher’s murder was “an isolated attack,” an ex-FedEx contractor calls for a no-confidence vote and there’s a home from the future in Harbor Town.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Soul at the Shell, storytelling at Tone and ways to get down in the M-town
This week, The Doobie Brothers’ 50th anniversary tour stops at Live at the Garden, the Delta Fair ushers in fall (almost) at Agricenter International and Chicago DJ Ayana Contreras spins at Central Station.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Judges miss court; plus, the latest on the Eliza Fletcher case
State Department of Children’s Services is “near collapse,” the Memphis Tigers are off to a rough start and talk about a third bridge is back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Long license plate lines are back; plus, MLGW wants to stay with TVA
Van Turner and Paul Young announce mayoral runs, Harbor Town has a taco shop named after a dirty word and a Memphis Tigers fan is choosing football over chemo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Steve Mulroy is the DA, and Bass Pro is a giant Dorito
MSCS will explore options for Germantown namesake schools, Church Health celebrates 35 years and we hear a personal account of what it’s like to drive through Alfredo sauce.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: ‘Soul queen’ King, ‘Moonlight,’ and the Golden Age of Magic
This week, view the sunset with your dog, watch 2016’s Best Picture Academy Award winner on the big screen and party hop between Grind City, Wiseacre and Hampline breweries.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS names interim chief; plus, Las Savell to be a new cop, fire shop
Christ Church Memphis will vote on leaving United Methodist, Van Turner announces big plans and Bill Hardgrave talks the future college sports (and his drag racing past).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert’s back from Jamaica (but still in hot water), and Weirich has a new gig
A local singer is charged with attempted murder, a Memphis City Council member wants new district lines and a Germantown native will play in the U.S. Open today.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Assessor’s got beef with Halbert; plus, 16 private schools get public funds
Methodist’s live donor transplant program is on hold, new statewide film incentives helped Memphis land “Young Rock” and MIM gets a checklist of ways to lower its Tom Lee Park damage deposit.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tom Lee uncertain for Memphis in May; plus, a big payout for Joris Ray
Alex Lomax is a Memphis Tiger again, the suburbs want a say in MLGW decisions and Kinfolk makes a Comeback.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Want to lead MSCS or work for the DA’s office? Here’s your chance.
Your Whataburger wait just got shorter, PILOT deals may get smaller, and Tom Lee Park has trees.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Joris Ray steps down, and MATA gets funds to step up its HQ
U.S. Marshals make an arrest in Yvonne Nelson’s death, former House Speaker Glen Casada and his aide are indicted in an alleged kickback scheme and MLGW is finally reopening its lobbies.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Wanda Halbert’s on holiday, and Asian Palace has a new King
Emmanuel Akot leaves the Tigers before he starts, Downtown’s Fire Station No. 5 comes down and the Memphis Grizzlies show interest in Kevin Durant.
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