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The Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy
New Treadwell school plan is in limbo, Hernandez Govan is back in jail and the Mempho lineup is out.
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: Lunching in Memphis and flying over Bartlett
There’s a new spot for sunset selfies, an arts school is coming to North Memphis and linguists study why Memphians say “mursic.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tami Sawyer’s fraud charges, and SpaceX’s Grok bombshell
County Commission may raise taxes, a meatpacking plant packs it up and four local Wendy’s are saved from closure.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS takeover board is ready to roll, and so is a new Sonic
Government tries to silence SpaceX critics, something new to coming to the Memphis sky and we learn how our movie critic really feels about “Disclosure Day.”
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The To-Do List How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting
In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Sawyer is suspended, and free art is coming to Downtown
Collierville’s chicken fight continues, MLGW is trying to keep our lights on and a Binghampton cafe says goodbye.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Takeover board elects a chair; Harbor Town gets a sports bar
A Memphis music producer is found dead, an aviation school is flying into Millington and a state department is fighting AI fakery.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Food scene is popping, and U of M campus crime is dropping
MSCS sues over takeover, the Tigers’ roster is complete and we meet a senior swimmer who’s headed to the Olympics.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A ballpark money mystery and a mayor’s farewell
Man is sentenced for local chef’s death, the House District 93 race heats up and the old Marine hospital apartments will get a refresh.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies get Boozer, and the Redbirds get their city money
FESJC’s future is uncertain, SpaceX recommits to building a water recycling plant and a local sommelier wins big.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies get centered; TCAP shows the kids may be alright
New County Commissioner is accused of misusing grant funds, the Memphis Zoo was hit with a bomb hoax and a barbecue chain comes to Olive Branch.
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The To-Do List Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King’s second chance
In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”
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Metro The AM/DM Podcast: How to soak up the sun or escape the heat
On today’s show, we’ve got a rundown of indoor summer-themed events — and a one outdoor block party that’ll make you sweat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pike Place-style market is coming; Grizz rooks are here
Vegan cafe lives on after owner’s death, Novel’s cafe is expanding Downtown and the Tigers sign a social-media star.
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