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The Early Word: More cops are under review in Nichols case; Opera moves to Midtown
Grizzlies fall to Warriors in final seconds, sheriffs are coming to Lakeland and we look at what’s next for 100 N. Main.
Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who spent 14 years as a reporter and editor at The Memphis Flyer before dipping her toes in the public relations field for a few years. She’s a diehard morning person who spends her free time running marathons and ultras, practicing daily yoga, and stuffing her face with vegan food.
There are 336 articles by Bianca Phillips :
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January 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Car break-ins sully new Sports Center; Megabus expands
Autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered extensive bleeding, “Elvis” earns eight Oscar nods and Justin Pearson is a winner.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre Nichols update; Cop says there’s no serial killer in Westwood
Land Bank sales are halted (maybe), St. Jude unveils a new patient haven and Jennifer Biggs has a new favorite sandwich.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lisa Marie memorial draws thousands, and Penny hits 100 (sort of)
Five cops were fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, crisis hotline calls are up and we take a trip to “Baneville.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How some suspects get out of jail quickly; Chicago is in Bartlett
Some Germantown residents say no to a medical office, the Tigers claw their way to a win and Beale Street gets the Blues.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Photos at Tone, AI at MoSH and two Dolly Parton parties
This week, the late George Hunt has a posthumous exhibition, Playhouse presents the story of Alabama’s “Scottsboro Boys” and Black Lodge hosts a showtunes rave.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More on that Texas plane crash; Remembering Vincent Astor
Grizzlies keep the streak alive, a Germantown developer is saving the trees and a columnist says we should rename Audubon Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols, Barbara Cooper and Harvest Church plane crash victims
A second suspect has been arrested in Barshay Wilson’s slaying, changes are coming to Downtown PILOTs and Memphis home sales took a dip last year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Crosstown Mound plans are tainted; Grizz get revenge
Tyre Nichols’ loved ones demand justice, the city deploys A.I. to find potholes and we look at one transgender homicide victim’s cold case.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: RIP, Lisa Marie; plus, Fred Smith finances film on first Black aviator
Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer for wizards, Sondheim’s greatest hits and MLK Day events
This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Black holes, blue trees and the BlueCross/Methodist impasse
Memphis isn’t alone in water problems, White Station students take the wheel on driver’s ed and two local chefs are making moves.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Cleotha Henderson evaded burglary charges; FedEx slashes Sundays
Man dies after a “use-of-force” incident, Uptown gets the green light to use TIF funds and the Lakeland School System is getting new digs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW said ‘nope’ to funds; JJJ said ‘nope’ to Spurs’ shots
The Brooks has a new place to break bread, the County Commission talks properties and DeAngelo Williams achieves a first.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Courts fall behind, and Bane gets revenge after smackdown
Alpha Omega is planning a new beginning, Chase Bank is coming to Memphis and Alex Lomax saves the day.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Museum guides get MoSH-ed up, and JJJ casts spell over Magic
Peppertree residents will move soon, a local minister preaches football and we tell you where to eat like a queen on the cheap.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Artists go incognito, Dan Montgomery’s back and the Brooks gets ‘wild’
This week, manifest your dreams with a vision board, or learn the arts of mindfulness and origami. Plus, Lisa Marie Presley will be in town for Elvis’ birthday weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja’s fight makes headlines, and MLGW looks into flaws
Memphis travel is back in a big way, better roads will lead to Topgolf and Bartlett’s Union Depot brings a first in 15 years.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Big oops at 201 Poplar; plus, what’s new at Sunrise
TBI is investigating a Collierville shooting, a Germantown student is helping save lives and the Grizzlies have the best defense in the NBA.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rest in peace, Gangsta Boo; plus, where is Midtown, really?
MLGW offers text alerts, MSCS tries to keep kids safe and the Memphis Grizzlies are winning again.
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December 2022
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tap water is safe to drink! Plus, a big night for basketball
The New Daisy is coming back, Leonard’s Barbecue will expand to Bartlett and we tell you where to find a good burger for $6.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: New Year’s Eve edition
We’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve, including an art party, a rap show and a Victorian six-course meal. Plus, some places are still celebrating Christmas.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: You should wash your car; Liberty Bowl goes Hog wild
Penny Hardaway opens up about Tyler Harris, Horn Lake rentals will have to be registered and our food writers reveal the best dishes of 2022.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Water pressure builds, and Tigers football ends with a win
Some suburbs escaped water woes, the city of Memphis denied the MPD failed to properly investigate a 2021 rape and the Grizzlies lost — again.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Winter weather leads to water woes; WMC’s Jarvis Greer retires
Sen. London Lamar proposes gun permits, Warriors Christmas Day win leaves questions and we remember the 1982 Liberty Bowl.
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