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The Early Word: The Station can stay, but Liberty Park's manager may go

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:24:31 -0500

Young pitches ideas for spending SpaceXAI taxes, the Memphis Flyer has new ownership and Cotton Row is hot right now.

The Early Word: What's new at Hattiloo and where to find the Flava

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:28:23 -0500

City workers get parental benefits, the state airport takeover firms up and we look back at the life of Henry Hooper II.

The Early Word: The Station's rivals take one more shot, and Hive expands

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:15:39 -0500

State preps for airport board takeover, the Grizzlies aren’t summer champs and we look at when Ramble On might ramble in.

Where to watch the World Cup Final and party like it's 2003 or Halloween

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:11:29 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got ways to celebrate 30 years of the North Mississippi Allstars and 30 years of the V&E Greenline.

The Early Word: Collierville gets 'mor chikin,' and IP makes more paper cuts

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:26:46 -0500

We’ve got your early voting guides. Plus, a Midtown pizza spot faces pushback over its Guard protest, and a historic apartment building may come back from the dead.

The Early Word: Tennessee wants its takeover back, and it's Ssssnake Day

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:19:59 -0500

A suit is filed in an Ole Miss football player’s death, the suburbs get electrification with representation and we meet the Dems running in District 8.

The Early Word: Drama at City Council and much a-doo over salad greens

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:21:33 -0500

A long-vacant East Memphis restaurant is finally open, and a long-vacant Downtown hotel may soon be, too.

The Early Word: Boozer oozes confidence; plus, the tea on matcha

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:52:26 -0500

Task Force is a political football, a vegan restaurant is closing and not everyone is jazzed about the Memphis Jazz development.

A very artsy weekend with some pole vaulting and an armored smackdown

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:29:44 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you can learn to listen like an artist and help some art kids get to Italy.

The Early Word: A wild public meeting, chicken drama and a burger break

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:25:39 -0500

There’s another Task Force fatality, the MSCS forensic audit is out and Ikea wants a road name change.

The Early Word: Burger chain's belly ache and a possible crackdown on AI

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 06:28:06 -0500

Shelby County Jail heats up, Ragin’ Cajun may not be raging anymore and the Grizzlies are totally centered.

The Early Word: World Cup defeat still a win for Redbirds; new grocery plans

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 06:14:02 -0500

Candidates for new 5th district have their say, the Grizzlies could get another center and Vitalant wants your blood.

The Early Word: Tomato farmer has a vine idea, and we take you back to 1776

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:16:03 -0500

A Memphis crime family faces racketeering charges, a local nonprofit for veterans is calling it quits and pro hockey is coming back.

Independence Day fun, 'Incognito' art and beer mile that's not really a mile

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:59:43 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free.

The Early Word: Judge Coffee is out of court, and Santi is off our court

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 06:18:24 -0500

The state takeover of MSCS is halted, a local “Jeopardy” contestant’s run is done and Celtic celebrates its crash-aversary.

The Early Word: Hello to new state laws and goodbye to Coletta's on Appling

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 06:31:15 -0500

Court is back in session, gluten-free donuts are coming soon and we reflect on Ja Morant’s greatest hits.

The Early Word: Ja Morant is gone, and 201 Poplar is closed

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:22:50 -0500

County taxes are going up, Coach Cal will get his roses and GG Jackson is here to stay.

The Early Word: The 'E' is back in Elvis; Ardent fight is a broken record

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:15:57 -0500

Young is shaking up his office, Millington’s racetrack reno is stalled out and you can help guide the future of Rainbow Lake.

The AM/DM Podcast: New laws take effect, and fireworks fill the sky

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:12:31 -0500

Also this week: The Memphis-Shelby County schools board tackles some hot topics.

The Early Word: Pike Place-style market is coming; Grizz rooks are here

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:24:49 -0500

Vegan cafe lives on after owner’s death, Novel’s cafe is expanding Downtown and the Tigers sign a social-media star.