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The Early Word: Ja's accuser to visit Tigers; mayoral hopefuls talk takeover

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:42 -0500

MSCS teachers will get a raise, the Grizzlies could play games in Nashville and the Mushroom Queen returns.

A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:34:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.

The Early Word: School takeover is approved, and Bartlett let the dogs in

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:24:42 -0500

NBA Commissioner responds to LeBron’s diss, Lakeland has drama and we’ve got the Live at the Garden lineup.

The Early Word: Raises, taxes and 'desperate' teams that may want Ja

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:11:52 -0500

MSCS board votes to sue over a looming takeover, the city has a new name for the area around FedExForum and Crosstown has an office for you.

The Early Word: State school takeover powers and a racetrack reno in neutral

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:22 -0500

OUTMemphis is building a new HQ, the Grizzlies get sweet 16 and Kuya has brunch.

The Early Word: Ted Butler has more putts to give; plus, Elvis' first home

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:20:34 -0500

State cuts some Memphis crime money, Young promises no new taxes and Flip Side is flipping things around.

Hear music on porches, the Peabody rooftop and at the new Grind City Amp

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:21 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, an animal-free circus comes to the Buckman, crawfish are on Riverside Drive and you can watch every episode of the first season of “Twin Peaks” on a big screen.

The Early Word: Meet the Tigers' new sharpshooter; plus, Big Bill's is back

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:12 -0500

Charges are dropped for No Kings protesters, school-voucher expansion passes and we look at how the Live Nation ruling may affect Memphis music.

The Early Word: Teen killed at Shelby Farms; council wants 'No Kings' probe

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:11:04 -0500

Young’s alleged stalker gets out of jail, Growler’s is up for sale and something “big” and “bad” is coming to Cooper-Young.

The Early Word: Kleiman talks, and voucher expansion comes with a cost

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:23:33 -0500

Nichols’ case will detail MPD’s use of force, a farmers market becomes a restaurant and Germantown is ready for snow.

The Early Word: Grizz season is finally over, and kratom may get banned

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:39:23 -0500

Chamber CEO is on leave, FedEx pilots may have a deal and Memphis’ “Soul Man” has a new book.

The Early Word: xAI's water plant is on the back burner; Fred Smith is a Tiger

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:10:21 -0500

Two sue Youth Villages over shooting, a Hernando native is helping with the moon mission and we recommend a sandwich that looks like a shoe.

Dress like Selena, party with Trekkies and get a tattoo at Graceland

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:40:42 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, the Stax Music Academy takes over Handy Park, Ballet Memphis performs a Shakespeare classic and Novel’s new club lets you walk and read at the same time.

The Early Word: Paused xAI promise, Mongo sale and Second Line's new spot

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:36:43 -0500

Eclipse glasses travel from Bartlett to the moon, the suburbs may get a voice at MLGW and the Grizzlies have a close call.

The Early Word: Hagerty talks Task Force, and a giant sandbox is coming

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:29:31 -0500

MSCS finally sets school dates, an “unleaseable” building gets a glow-up and Grind City Amp will open with a free show.

The Early Word: Grizz fans peace out; new office pushes peace over guns

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 06:35:07 -0500

Child-support payments are being held up, Lebanese sweets are coming and a YouTuber takes LeBron to task.

The Early Word: Doctor shortage may be coming; WWII hero gets a degree

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 06:39:45 -0500

Ja Morant’s mansion is for sale, solar panels are having a Memphis moment and Wang’s Mandarin House has new owners.

Arts Beat: More on baseball movies

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:40:44 -0500

More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.

Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.

The Early Word: LeBron talks trash, and BC allegedly led cops on a chase

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 06:31:38 -0500

Pooh Shiesty gets arrested, Hardaway hires a manager and a new restaurant is coming to Clark Tower.

Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:51:41 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, the ’80s are back at Bar Keough, the women of Memphis jazz are at Crosstown Arts and Blue Suede Vintage has retro finds for all sizes.