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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: MSCS OKs small raises, and Primas is whisking away
A new jail might have a new address, the Grizzlies need to find their center and less is more in Bartlett.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Pride, dog yoga and what to do for Bonnaroo FOMO
This week, Juneteenth gets started early, the BoDeans are at the Shell and the Memphis Social Bicycle Club races — in drag.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jail is full of mildew, and Morant splits with Miller
Lawmakers accuse MSCS of destroying records, county property taxes may go up and Gonerfest has a new home.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies say bye to Bane, and we’ve got a Parkways primer
FedEx makes a power move, there’s a fight brewing in Bartlett and we’ve got tips on what to order at City Silo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ford-Harris drama heats up; Head Start funds get late start
Man dies after police shooting, the Grizzlies’ trade market is wide open now and local Gen Z hipsters can soon stock up on blue-collar workwear.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Morant claps back, and NAACP throws a stone at xAI
MSCS is selling properties, Harris backs off his tax hike and we bid farewell to “real dude” Desmond Bane.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Alleged trespasser mad over crime; BBQ matriarch dies
Harris suggests tax hike again, the city nominates an animal shelter director and we’ve got a tip on how to handle bad takeout food.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: HoochieCon, Project Pat, Brewfest and summer solstice fun
This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: No new Shelby County taxes and what’s next for FedEx
Germantown’s taxes are going up, a state ban will make it harder to catch a legal buzz and big tech predates the “Digital Delta.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz get Coward; Germantown gets more yoga pants
Judge in Nichols case could be deposed, some of Tennessee’s private school voucher data is staying private and we’ve got your guide to Fourth of July fun.
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The To-Do List This weekend brings outlaws, an Irish birthday and summer Shell shows
This week, Memphis Listening Lab turns four, art pairs with wine at the Brooks and there’s ballroom dancing on the Bluff.
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