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The Early Word: Old Burke’s sign comes back, but will DeAndre Williams?
Four kids were killed in a fire, a teen is charged with killing the watermelon man and Pride may be different this year.
Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who spent 14 years at The Memphis Flyer and five years working in PR for Crosstown Arts before finding her way to The Daily Memphian. 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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June 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: The King has a new crown, and this tequila saves cats
Pride parade wasn’t a drag (thanks to a federal judge), there’s good news for football (both kinds) and we look at 201 Poplar deaths over five years.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale’s ‘Hard’ news, Mikey’s lost deal, Ja’s long wait
Willie Herenton leads a new mayoral poll, Celtic Crossing has tacos and the Brooks Museum gets big bucks.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Your Pride guide, plus Todd Snider and Kingpin Skinny Pimp
This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.
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May 2023
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Arts & Culture A look at Memphis in May: most polled liked return to the river
Another Memphis in May International Festival is in the books, and most of the Daily Memphian readers who responded to a social media poll were happy with the return to the river.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Eliza’s number is retired; Black families sell land to Orgill
New life is coming to the Sterick, change is coming to the Grizzlies and we look at how where you live determines your lifespan.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DeSoto wants a doo deal; Herenton may be Strickland 2.0
MSCS could meet with banned activists, Groove On-Demand will groove on and Germantown is keeping drivers’ eyes on the road.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Flock cameras are watching, and Big 12 talks are back
Alexis Pugh reduced shelter euthanasia rates, Regional One could be a first and Bhan Thai goes Vietnamese.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FBI searches Ford home; Herenton wants Blue Crush back
MPD plans for safer summer, Ryan Seacrest opens a TV studio for kids and Flip Side offers a flipping good deal.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dolph’s cars, Inkwell’s birthday and powwow music
This week, celebrate Southern soul food at Slave Haven, learn to skate at the River Garden and catch an Academy Award winner at Comeback Coffee.
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Downtown MIM Guide: How to run your best race at the Great American River Run
Memphis in May wraps up this weekend with the Great American River Run. We’ve got tips for runners in the half-marathon, 10K or 5K races, plus tricks to up your spectator game.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Third graders are behind; Charlie’s is triangulated
Morant’s social posts lead to wellness check, alleged Huey’s shooter is back in jail and Tina Turner has died.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Drag ruling will come by Pride; Christ Church breaks away
Memphis parks have equity issues, Greenlaw won’t be a detention center and Arlington school board approves a pay raise.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grindfather pleads guilty, and third graders face retention
City candidates pull petitions, Arlington school board members may double their pay and JJJ peddles caffeine gummies.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Long COVID life, Tyus Jones’ mama and Mayor Z-Bo?
TennCare coverage is running out for some, barbecue fest is up in smoke and a Lakeland restaurant is raising the (sports) bar.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral residency is settled; animal shelter has ruff news
Activists push back on MSCS ban, Hollywood stars make a barbecue fest cameo and a group demands an apology from Ja Morant.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bikes, drag, ‘Serial Mom’ and Joyce Cobb
This week, take a “mammoth” hike at Shelby Farms, meet the musicians buried at Elmwood and explore a revamped South City during MEMFix.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Nichols lawsuit may bust city budget; Southaven truck drivers face fines
FedEx pilots authorize strike, cathead biscuits are coming to Harbor Town and Phillip Ashley Rix is writing the book on chocolate.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bonner, Turner lead poll; Ja has ‘more work to do’
Brian Kelsey’s plea reversal is rejected, some of Calvary’s organ pipes are found and a “mad” idea takes shape at Crosstown Concourse.
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Food MIM Guide: Barbecue fest brings smoke back to the water
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns to the redesigned Tom Lee Park this Wednesday. And we’ve got tips on tent etiquette, where to eat, where to park and what to bring.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Morant misses millions; Sugar Ghost plans new haunt
Memphis City Council can join the residency suit, the county wheel tax could be in trouble and we remember Arun Gandhi.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dogchella, Mother’s Day and lots of ballet
This week, Memphis in May celebrates Malaysia, Opera Memphis honors soldiers and Motownphilly’s back again.
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Arts & Culture MIM Guide: How to celebrate Malaysia this week
It’s Memphis in May’s “international week,” and we’ve got your essential guide to celebrating this year’s honored country of Malaysia.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Uptown greenline, Downtown bike cops and zebra crosswalks
Memphis mayoral residency lawsuit narrows, MSCS’ superintendent search talks gets tense and we remember Steve Pearl.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City Council sues the city; Cabigaos are guarding Hen House
General Assembly will address gun reform, Hardaway struggles in the NIL era and Bartlett may have the best margaritas.
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