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The Early Word: Grizz caught in the gun fight? Plus, a Champion goes west
AutoZone Park could get a refresh, Mini Claw (and places like it) may save the mall and you can get a taste of Montana in Germantown.
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: Nash teen made Mem threats, and guns are still on the ballot
FedEx Corp. missed Wall Street’s mark, a newspaper-inspired bar opens Downtown and you can claw your way to a good time at the mall.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Pizza, pints, funnel cakes and the art of letting go
This week, celebrate Latin culture with salsa dance, art, DJs and an Overton Square fest. Plus, old-school hip-hop artists come together in Orange Mound, and 1990s alt-rockers The Wallflowers take the stage at Graceland.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: School was hit with stray bullets; 100 N. Main gets a hotel
Students were detained after a school shooting threat, the Tyre Nichols trial continues and we remember the late founder of Tiger Bookstore.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Oprah talks Presleys; Germantown gets taste of the West
A Germantown man is arrested for arson, an ex-cop testifies in Tyre Nichols trial and the AAC commissioner wants Memphis to stay.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Should the Tigers stay or go? Plus, Mike Cody, remembered
Memphis police killed a carjacking suspect, the alleged Railgarten shooter is back in jail and 100 N. Main is selling for much less.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers football wins big; plus, a new ‘Spin’ on Poplar Plaza
Wanda Halbert stays for now, another big power user is setting up near xAI and Chicago meets Philly on a food truck.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young’s the U.N. on gun issue; Feagins may close schools
FedEx gets sued by the EEOC, St. Jude and the Tigers will bring the Carolinas to Memphis and banana pudding is coming to a Kroger near you.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A Mid-Autumn fest and a ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
This week, fests feature French films, multiple styles of yoga, live music and more than 430 local artists and vendors.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Francine’s at the front door, and gun reform is back on
First witness is called in Tyre Nichols trial, Bob’s Barksdale is coming back and pumpkin spice season comes early this year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Council puts brakes on gas stations, says MATA is ‘lying’
MSCS could lose preschool funding, the jury is selected in the Nichols trial and Smith & Nephew’s campus is up for grabs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lee’s got ‘fighting’ words; Nichols jury selection begins
A jail bailout is delayed, power outages are less frequent and cathead biscuits are coming back.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Really short plays, fancy homes and Smashing Pumpkins
This week, Memphis musicians preview AmericanaFest sets, pink wines get some love and 35 years of the Southern Heritage Classic are on display.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Letter alleges NCAA violations; remembering Chef Kramer
Ed Scott is worried about ticket sales, the sheriff’s office wants big bucks for jail repairs and you’re one step closer to buying Beaver Nuggets in Fayette County.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Turnover in Mulroy’s office and on Penny’s basketball staff
Elon Musk wants to make xAI twice as big, Craig Brewer has a new TV show with Kevin Hart and we explain why Pronto Pups aren’t corn dogs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lobster Pronto Pups are back, and firefighters are fired up
Memphis rents are dropping (but still pricy), the Tigers football team is off to a great start and we tell you why you might want to take the stairs at 201 Poplar.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Something sweet is at Love’s, and Cajun is ragin’ in Bartlett
Fair and football season kicks off, a new Germantown ramen bar lets you look “down on society” and you can tie the knot at Wiseacre this weekend.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Monkeys ride dogs and Memphians celebrate the 901
This week, runners finish the miles Eliza Fletcher could not, Matthew Sweet and MonoNeon are at the Shell and you can shop — without spending a dime — on Broad Avenue.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert invokes Trump; St. Jude gets land out of Pinch
Agee takes on Taylor, two nightclubs shootings have two very different outcomes and MSCS’ new comms guy has jokes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MATA OKs deep cuts, but the Tigers will stay Downtown
Monogram Foods is leaving East Memphis, gun control won’t be on the ballot and you’re about to pay even more for electricity.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Repubs take aim at our gun control, and MEM fills a hole
Carol Coletta steps down, a jailer is arrested over Zimmerman’s escape and Seth Henigan’s backup is revealed.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Can laser tag save Liberty? Plus, an arrest in Penny pinch
One ex-cop in Nichols’ case takes a deal, Midtown’s crown jewel has a new queen and birria tacos are coming to Grizz games.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Lodge’s last bash (really) and an Off the Rails art party
This week, I Love Memphis and Streetdog Foundation celebrate 15 years (but not together), and there will be swingin' and swayin' and DJs playing on Maggie H. Isabell Street.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: BlueOval EVs aren’t coming soon; Penny loses his shoes
Escaped DeSoto inmate was arrested 500-plus miles away, a restaurateur couple has been keeping a secret and we’ve got the perfect spot for your next Instagram profile pic.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Fast food slows down hotel plan; MATA job cuts may go deep
A stalled Whitehaven High project can move ahead, a Downtown hotel bar nods to the Press-Scimitar and we’ve got a look at what’s planned for Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
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