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The Early Word: Lawsuit fights school vouchers; Grizzlies, Tigers fight, too

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:10:41 -0600

Croughnuts are coming to Arlington, birria has arrived at Babalu and Sheriff Tuggle reveals his favorite cereal.

The Early Word: Family speaks out on jail death, and Feagins runs for mayor

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:11:25 -0600

Alleged St. George’s assault may have been perpetrated by a student, a pioneering centenarian has died and we meet the BVO CEO.

The Early Word: FedEx Freight spins off; Grizz deliver a Warrior whoopin'

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:23:10 -0600

Former judge will monitor MPD, school board member recall would be tough and Cameo’s owners are opening two more spots.

The Early Word: Feagins just needs one vote; where to ship boxes, get married

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:26:46 -0600

Knifebird is gone, Cafe Keough is next and Bane is looking for a new home team.

The Early Word: Feagins won (for now), and Tigers football did, too

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:32:28 -0600

Chickasaw Gardens gates get delayed, MATA moves toward new management and the New York Times says one of the year’s best dishes is at The Lobbyist.

The Early Word: Feagins could be fired, and Cajun is ragin' in Bartlett

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:23:58 -0600

Frayser high funding is a go, MATA board considers a leadership change and the Tigers are back on the national radar.

The Early Word: Live Nation venue brings mixed feelings; Roxie's lives on

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:02:47 -0600

City task force could address DOJ concerns, the Tigers bounce back in Clemson win and upscale Mexican fare is coming to an old Italian spot.

The Early Word: Live the high life on Broad, but party's over in Germantown

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:23:50 -0600

Penny has a plan to pivot, The Liquor Store gets into the Christmas spirit(s) and your kale caesar salad spot is back — and bigger.

The Early Word: Jail intake has probs; plus, dining in a post-Houston's world

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:31:50 -0600

Environmentalists are worried about xAI “energy vampires,” Frayser high funds clear one hurdle and JJJ could be an All-Star.

The Early Word: DMC rolls back to 2023, and Robbins wins in Collierville

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:38:17 -0600

St. Jude has a new CAO, Memphis is one step closer to becoming the “Digital Delta” and we’ve got movie recs for the weekend.

The Early Word: ALSAC's Shadyac steps down, and the Hu will be a Hilton

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:17:29 -0600

New crime lab would come with a hefty price tag, the Tigers drop down from the top and Brandon Clarke is back for real now.

The Early Word: MSCS schools may close; Tigers couldn't close out a win

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 06:27:30 -0600

Smith & Nephew plans layoffs, a Memphis doc is part of the trans-rights case and another St. Jude Memphis Marathon is in the books.

The Early Word: Memphis Tourism money piles up, as do the Tigers' losses

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:23:45 -0600

The gun-reform movement has more money than ever, the cicadas are coming (but not here) and we have cute baby pics of Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Early Word: Surgeries are held up at Methodist, and the Tigers fall hard

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:24:09 -0600

Young Dolph suspect fails to appear, winter weather cost MEM big bucks and we tell you where to get sauced in Raleigh.

The Early Word: Young talks Beale, and new Grizz sweetheart brushes off ex

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:07:23 -0600

New documents are released in Nichols’ case, an “abortion trafficking” bill advances and Bartlett gets ready for BlueOval.

The Early Word: Lawmakers go after right to bail; where to park with Soul

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:54:09 -0600

Crime spree suspect faces prior charges, Binghampton kids march against gun violence and two brothers have new hearts.

The Early Word: City, county court split? Plus, manhunt details emerge

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:54:28 -0600

Vince Williams Jr. is a Rising Star, a Collierville housing project gets an extension (and a warning) and we look at who may be running for office in August.

The Early Word: St. Jude airs a superb ad, new supers coming to schools

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:01:16 -0600

MPD has a suspect in Sunday’s shootings, the Grizzlies play New Orleans on Lundi Gras and questions about the bridge-blocking protest last week get (some) answers.

The Early Word: Cruises roll on the river; Lisa Marie died of natural causes

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:28:41 -0500

Alleged clinic shooter had previous charges, Coletta is tops of all time and Blue Note Bourbon opens a tasting room.

The Early Word: Colleagues remember Dr. Mauck; plus, a Ja-suit update

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:23:19 -0500

Rail report prioritizes Nashville over Memphis, Paper & Clay calls it a day and Captain D’s has an energy ef-fish-cient plan.