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The Early Word: Huff has a lot to say; Andrew Michael guys have a new place

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:44:00 -0500

Redistricting fight brings out the big guns, the ex-MATA CEO wants her job back and Novel workers may form a union.

The Early Word: Outdoors Inc. takes a hike; Memphians dance for a Grizz Girl

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:30:24 -0500

No Kings bodycam video is out, a Memphis voice remains on the education board and a 13-year-old is a barbecue champ.

The Early Word: Latest on the state takeovers of local schools and politics

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:19:38 -0500

Memphis hospitals get bad ratings, barbecue fest ended with back-to-back champs and we look back on the life of Monk.

The Early Word: Civil-rights activists rekindle as judge sides with voter map

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:46:27 -0500

Another suit is filed over redistricting, a Germantown restaurant will open ahead of schedule and The Artist Table is gone.

Brass band on the Wolf, Bigfoot on Beale and Birdcap's new book

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:59:56 -0500

This week, you can peep Cooper-Young backyard gardens, camp out with mushroom people and release your intentions into Hyde Lake.

The Early Word: Harris presents his last budget, and Newby's just won't die

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:18 -0500

The Shell is getting a backstage, a Cooper-Young property changes hands and there a familiar face at Buster’s Butcher.

The Early Word: A Grizz star has fallen, and Sexton pushes House Dems out

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:20:08 -0500

Pearson picks his district race, a new Downtown bar wants the morning crowd and Houston’s-style chicken tenders are back.

The Early Word: Residents throw more money into trash and down the drain

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:29:16 -0500

Another lawsuit is filed over redistricting, Ghost River owners explains why they left Beale and Huff wants the Tigers to be like Michael Jackson.

The Early Word: Grizzlies get lucky, and the redistricting fight is on

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:20:06 -0500

FedEx may have an advantage over Amazon, suburban school enrollment is down and here’s why tomatoes cost so much.

The Early Word: Memphis gets carved up, and the Grizz need lottery luck

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:27:39 -0500

Colleagues remember Judge Skahan, third-graders will get retested and HighTee golf lounges adds, um, high tea.

Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:27:11 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.

The Early Word: Memphis may be split into thirds, and a Legacy is dissolved

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 7 May 2026 06:25:17 -0500

The vacancy left by G.A. Hardaway is filled, a new chatbot has moved into Grok’s house and Collierville is giving up on X.

The Early Word: Election winners locked in as redistricting effort begins

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 6 May 2026 06:25:24 -0500

Shooting breaks out in Cooper-Young, Carolina Watershed may get a new life and we’ve got the opening lineup for Crosstown’s new music venue.

The Early Word: FedEx has an Amazon problem, and BBQ fest plays with fire

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 5 May 2026 06:23:18 -0500

Shelby County will back an MSCS lawsuit, the Chamber looks for a new leader and a taproom is ghosting Beale.

The Early Word: Memphis could get flipped, and TBI gets more power

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 4 May 2026 06:23:26 -0500

Protesters block xAI, and you can buy a recording studio and a record store with everything in it.

The Early Word: Ted Townsend is out, and Baron Von Opperbean is in

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:21:34 -0500

Mulroy’s under a microscope, ramen joins pastries Downtown and we meet an inspiration on wheels.

A very Wu-Tang weekend, a River of Time and Riverbeat Music Fest

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:44 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you get a pass to peek into people’s backyards, there’s a morning rave on Beale Street and Global Cafe hosts a beer mile for a cause.

The Early Word: Some push to paint this town red, and a hotel gets a refresh

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:35:45 -0500

The kid who sued Ja Morant is a Tiger now. Plus, we’ve got a deep dive on Grizzlies guard prospects and an intro to our new food writer.

The Early Word: Guard ruling stands; Hernando gets a place to shell-ebrate

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:29:48 -0500

No Kings questioning goes private, a new wine bar is coming to Uptown and Jayden Reid explains why he left the Big Ten for the Tigers.

The Early Word: County won't fund takeover fight; reflecting on Jim Baker

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:28:07 -0500

County will get two new courts, Tigers sign two new players and Quail Ridge is almost ready to par-tee.