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The Early Word: Tigers bounce back in OT, and Sunrise is rising farther east

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:27:29 -0500

SpaceX is facing penalties, cheese curds are coming to Lakeland and SmokeSlam may be smoked out.

Dia de los Muertos, Irish autumn and a Southeast Asian anniversary party

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:44:10 -0500

This week, Collage Dance Collective opens its 17th season, the Broad Avenue Art Walk returns and “Monty Python’s Spamalot” opens at the Orpheum.

The Early Word: Big wins for the Grizz and two Memphis restaurants

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:54:24 -0500

The County Commission is running out of money for the MSCS suit, airport parking is getting easier and you can say goodbye to what’s left of Oak Court Mall.

The Early Word: Long data-center pause fails, but anti-ICE vote succeeds

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:29:55 -0500

The troubled Central Lofts have a new future, a Bartlett bar feels like “Cheers” and we’ve ranked the top 10 Grizz rookies.

Here for the boos: Guide to Halloween parties and trick-or-treating

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:37:46 -0500

Local haunts are hosting DJ nights, costume contests and even a hearse giveaway for adults. And there’s plenty of chances for the kiddos to stock up on candy all month long.

The Early Word: School takeover back on hold; more Collierville Fire drama

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:31:42 -0500

The data-center moratorium vote is back, and council member Yolanda Cooper-Sutton is suspended from some duties.

The Early Word: What could save the Sterick; plus a card game with cats

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:13:14 -0500

The Memphis Safe Task Force is a hot political topic, and we’ve got recs for ribs and fall coffees.

The Early Word: Developer goes to jail, and it's last call at Crosstown Brewing

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:31:42 -0500

Takeover board could replace Richmond, Pearson sues the City Council and if you’re craving fluffy eggs, we’ve got you.

Aliens, vampires and a market of monster-inspired oddities

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:33:58 -0500

This week, the Tambourine Bash is back with a new name, Cooper-Young Beerfest takes over the Midtown Autowerks lot and a music show lasts six hours with no breaks.

The Early Word: Local 110-year-old is full of life, but the Landers hotel isn't

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:19:51 -0500

Millington puts the brakes on data centers, yoga pants are coming to Southaven and our food writer makes her own B-Dubs/Dunkin’ combo meal.

The Early Word: Early voting opens, and Penny didn't spend his own coin

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:53:33 -0500

MSCS faces a staffing crisis, the vacant Falls Building gets another chance and an inclusive baseball field is coming to Tobey Park.

The Early Word: Pat Neely's new show and Geoff Calkins' new pod

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:26:44 -0500

The data-center debate continues in Shelby County and North Mississippi, and we take a deep dive into a Memphis music murder mystery.

The Early Word: Grizz lease is 'very close,' and the bones come home

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:17:27 -0500

Memphis Immigration Court is “mega” busy, SpaceXAI causes traffic problems and we ask if the zoo could bring pandas back.

Mempho is back, Jazz Fest is new and we say bye (sort of) to Oktoberfest

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:08:08 -0500

This week, there’s a theater fest for kids, Opera Memphis celebrates 70 years and Modest Mouse “floats on” over to Satellite Music Hall.

The Early Word: Midtown water guy and takeover board are back to work

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 06:30:47 -0500

City Council’s data-center debate will be continued, and a new restaurant serves elevated comfort food for when you’re hungry AF.

The Early Word: Midtown water guy was jailed, and Alchemy will transform

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:36:59 -0500

Your MLGW bill may go up, a robot works at Kroger and we remember Joel Hobson III.

The Early Word: AI fight shuts down City Council, and Ford heads to prison

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 06:30:42 -0500

John Beifuss retires from the CA, the old Ikea may be another furniture store and we look at why your September MLGW bill was so high.

The Early Word: The takeover break's over, and Kroger has the local meats

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 06:21:26 -0500

Changes are coming to the Land Bank, a Memphis couple fills an empanada need and Cam Boozer does everything.

The Early Word: A terrifying tick story and the mintiest place in Memphis

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 06:26:17 -0500

Most of the money for the new Regional One hasn’t been approved yet, the Task Force is mum on police-pursuit policies and you can time travel in Arlington.

The Early Word: Retro wine bar closes, while a new bar gets 'gas station fancy'

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 07:26:22 -0500

A family opens up about a Task Force shooting, Blackburn wants the electric chair back and cops nab a truckload of kratom.