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Head Start gets fresh start without MSCS, Ford Jr. has a trial date and Sincere Parker plans to fight charges.
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: Young is making moves, but 100 N. Main is paused
A Memphis Tiger is arrested, a “dirty” Mormon drink trend is here and we explain what happened to Union Avenue’s arrows and Xs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx exec is about to be ex; Steve Miller blames it on the rain
Memphis fire union sues the city, a taste of Nashville comes to Germantown and a Grizz draft pick may be the new Grindfather.
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The To-Do List Asian Night Market is back, and Wilco’s Pat Sansone pops up
This week, learn what happens if you fall inside a black hole, watch a summer cult classic and ease on down the road to see “The Wiz.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: NCAA fines U of M for cheating, and Methodist slashes jobs
All bets are off with gambling machines, Good Fortune has some good fortune and Herrington weighs in on the Bears of Summer.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Hats off to Mister Hats and a lot of putts to give on Quail Ridge
XAI exec says they’re doing something in Southaven, Ghanaian U of M students must pay or leave and Lakeland schools ditch Arlington.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Green wants Lee’s seat, and Delta stops before it starts
A beloved animal has died at the Memphis Zoo, Collierville paves the way for a cleverly named subdivision and Santi Aldama is having a big summer.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Texas-sized flooding not likely here; Rox reopens for Mond
Old Daisy has a complicated history, an unexpected record was set at the Ed Murphey Classic and Eggxactly serves barbecue flavors for breakfast.
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The To-Do List Watch live bands on the ‘Pattiloo,’ and get a summer start on spooky season
This week, a James Beard winner takes over Bar Limina, the Dixon highlights early 20th-century female artists and you can make your own music at Bar DKDC.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Who is new at MSCS; plus, ramen news you need to dough
U of M may dismiss Ghanaian students, Grok chatbot talks about its own antisemitism and we get to know Coach Iisalo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Hy-Vee is off, party’s over and cobblestones are out
ALSAC’s new leader isn’t worried, a former Tigers star gets his flowers and we remember journalist Karanja A. Ajanaku.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Quail Ridge goes from holes to homes, and Rox will reopen
ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Collierville sues over party foul; MPD must demote cops
New parks director is named, an Olympic star will run in Memphis and the Grizzlies were so close in Summer League.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Shelby Farms’ grave mystery and Memphis’ fight over xAI
MSCS could lose money for translators, Olive Branch has a bonsai bonanza and Germantown gets its first mural.
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The To-Do List Watch fireworks three days in a row, and turn it up to 41 with Spinal Tap
This week the Hi-Tone Cafe hosts a market with queer vendors and free hot dogs. Plus a couple of guys named Lee join forces with a Sheikholeslami for an art show at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: xAI gets its way, and a crash can’t stop Guinness from flowing
Fish and chips comes to Collierville, the Redbirds caused a stir on socials and we’ve got an update on JJJ’s toe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chicken spot is ‘kuku’ for Memphis; JJJ news you need to toe
XAI secures big bucks, MSCS gets its money back from the feds and fireworks won’t be the only thing going boom this weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A Celtic crash, a deal for JJJ to stay and a new Penny in town
A man has been charged in the Memphis Rox shooting, the County Commission went back to the budget and there’s a new option for game night.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz get Coward; Germantown gets more yoga pants
Judge in Nichols case could be deposed, some of Tennessee’s private school voucher data is staying private and we’ve got your guide to Fourth of July fun.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Judge Norris steps off another case; Grizz make rookie moves
MEM could get a new name, Dainja is denied and a popular brunch spot has a mold problem.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New laws start this week; plus, how you can fix potholes
Two men are dead after a Memphis Rox shooting, a retiring judge has “had enough” and every day is Thanksgiving at The Four Way.
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The To-Do List This weekend brings outlaws, an Irish birthday and summer Shell shows
This week, Memphis Listening Lab turns four, art pairs with wine at the Brooks and there’s ballroom dancing on the Bluff.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: No new Shelby County taxes and what’s next for FedEx
Germantown’s taxes are going up, a state ban will make it harder to catch a legal buzz and big tech predates the “Digital Delta.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: HoochieCon, Project Pat, Brewfest and summer solstice fun
This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Alleged trespasser mad over crime; BBQ matriarch dies
Harris suggests tax hike again, the city nominates an animal shelter director and we’ve got a tip on how to handle bad takeout food.
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