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The Early Word: Pride flags may be banned; NCAA games bring the drama
Report reveals problems at 201 Poplar, pickleball has come to a theater near you and we tell you where to find beach drinks without the beach.
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. She’s a diehard morning person who spends her free time running marathons and ultras. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South.”
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March 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Intrator’s Pinch plan is likely dead; Halbert needs IT help
“Refined Waffle House” comes to Harbor Town, Penny’s name comes off Downtown eatery and MEM is making it easier to find your car.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Siriano style, hoops on Beale and cherry blossoms in bloom
This week, sci-fi fans unite at Mid-South Con, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd share a stage and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra gets cosmic with Pink Floyd.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: CBU is on the come up, and sports venue renos move ahead
MPD has to rethink its structure, a tree upcycling facility is paused and a local restaurateur got his start in a mariachi band.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rittenhouse gets run off, and smart meters are still dumb
Biden taps Kevin Ritz for a judgeship, the Terrace at the River Inn has a new menu and Coach Taylor Jenkins got knocked down (but he got up again).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale preps for Big Dance, and Ursula can finally get paid
Grizzlies are making roster moves, truck drivers can park it in Southeast Memphis and we’ve got your Memphis visitor guide ahead of the NCAA games.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers won’t go to NIT, but the Big Dance is coming here
A judge tests positive for drugs, questions remain around DeSoto County Jane Doe’s death and Black-owned eateries offer dining deals this week.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers are out, and Judge Melissa Boyd may be, too
Senate passes ban on traffic stop bans, Belltower Coffee is opening a third spot and something big is coming to Huey’s in East Memphis.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: St. Patrick’s fun, Scorsese films and a JT album drop
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New school costs rise, and Overton Park preps new trails
Steve Cohen’s garage burns down, SmokeSlam selects barbecue teams and a fancy new hotel is coming to 100 N. Main.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Methodist surgeries are up in the air; Publix is a ‘guarantee’
Rittenhouse speech causes uproar, Kee’s bond is raised and Halbert’s new numbers project a deficit for Regional One plans.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Taxes may fund FedExForum reno; Penny defends job
Memphis police union questions “low bond,” the Metal Museum is one step closer to renovating Rust Hall and a Mississippi coffee shop owner does it all.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers’ chance to Dance is slim; One Empty Place is full
Uncle Lou’s is taking over an old Wendy’s, six council members are late on filing finance forms and Southaven is getting a skate park.
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Metro This Week in Memphis: Tigers play in AAC Tournament; ‘Old Bridge’ closed
Also happening this week: Spring break begins, and the Land Use Control Board considers a new event venue at Crosstown Concourse.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Traffic stop ban may be stopped; remembering John Stokes
Good Groceries makes a good move, the city and the DOJ enter an MOU and a Lakeland eyesore will soon be gone.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Orange Mound art, a SXSW preview and free banned books
This week, Hayley Arceneaux talks about her space trip, Beto O’Rourke signs books and Crosstown celebrates Nintendo’s Mario franchise.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young is the man with the plan, and Halbert is a no-show
Michalyn Easter-Thomas may be violating the city’s ethics code, JJJ has a great day and a Vatican ministry lends a hand to Memphis (or, well, an arm).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tuesday gave 2020 vibes, and this Tiger is your new X pic
Longtime “mayor of Downtown” has died, a DeSoto County “Jane Doe” is identified and the City Council wants more say over MLGW’s money.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How to vote on this Super day, where to get a fancy PB&J
New Chamber Chairman’s Circle leader has ideas for curbing crime, Binghampton may get a city pool and Jenkins gets 200th win.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers deal another win, and pickleball is still a big dill
Court filings claim false confession in Lester Street Murders, Brittney Jackson gets $1M bail and a beefy sports bar looks to Memphis.
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February 2024
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rocker’s rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park
This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bartlett’s about to be cooler, and Muddy’s turns four (or 16)
Third time’s not a charm for Wanda Halbert’s revenue reports, DeSoto County DA wants to “stop Memphis” and we’ve got an update on FedExForum renovations.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young gets an earful on crime, and BOLO for a Bigfoot
State comptroller is sending an audit team to Halbert’s office, MLGW looks to the future and an indoor amusement park is coming soon.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Wanda isn’t on the money; Orpheum brings the ’90s back
The Lake District developer’s last-ditch plan is denied, the Grizzlies get booed and the broken escalators at the Central Library may finally get fixed.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers serve revenge; East Memphis brothers gin up business
Hospital homeless discharge policies can leave patients in the cold, MLGW has its hands full with lead pipes and the Grizzlies waive Gilly.
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