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The Early Word: Trump, Barrett are coming, and you can buy a milk factory
Germantown’s 911 call center is on hold, minor-league hockey is coming back and you can be Aldi’s neighbor.
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 To-Do List Welcome spring with beer, kites, fairies and all the colors of the rainbow
In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a comedy show at DKDC, a final goodbye from Journey at FedExForum and a mash-up of goth culture and cumbia music at Growlers.
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: UTHSC faculty resign, but Hardaway is all in at the U of M
MSCS board makes Richmond interim again, sheriff candidates agree on jail issues and Grizzlies finally win.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Intrator building comes down, and UTHSC is hiring
Shelby County tops a state gun list, Central BBQ adds breakfast and Stomping Grounds has an opening date.
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