There are 1538 article(s) tagged The Early Word:

• July 2022

  • The Early Word: Party is over at Emerge Memphis, and Wiseacre drops Tiny Bomb on Texas

    An adult suspect has been arrested in Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death, auto thefts are on the rise and the former Office Depot is set to become apartments. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 28, 2022

  • The Early Word: Long license plate lines are gone, and Archer Malmo has 140 new owners

    Memphis has a quality housing problem, the City Council looks over the debt cliff and Tigers football could have a “big year.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 27, 2022

  • The Early Word: A look at Joris Ray’s state of (alleged) affairs; plus, monkeypox is here

    A second suspect has been charged in Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death, Graceland is having money problems and there’s a new speakeasy coming to South Main (but you’ll need a password to get in). 

    By Bianca Phillips July 26, 2022

  • The Early Word: Memphis Police hope to improve 911, and Crisis Center takes calls to 988

    TONE responds to an unauthorized pro-abortion banner at Orange Mound Tower, the federal building gets a new name, and the suburbs map out park plans.

    By Bianca Phillips July 25, 2022

  • The Early Word: Bryant’s Breakfast goes big, and Scott Brockman prepares for departure

    A local man was convicted for participating in the Jan. 6 riot, the DA’s office seeks an adult transfer for the teen who killed Rev. Autura Eason-Williams and rival coaches discuss Penny Hardaway’s strategy.

    By Bianca Phillips July 22, 2022

  • The Early Word: Teen charged in Eason-Williams death; 96X offers ‘alternative’ to commercial radio

    New Melrose High coach is ready for some football, Felicia Suzanne’s is one step closer to reopening and about 1,000 Black attorneys and judges are coming to Memphis. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 21, 2022

  • The Early Word: Remembering Rev. Autura Eason-Williams; plus, The Hub breaks barriers

    State Rep. Torrey Harris was arrested in Nashville, Shelby County’s air pollution program faces problems and Collierville campers are all smiles.

    By Bianca Phillips July 20, 2022

  • The Early Word: More on the Downtown mass shooting threat; plus, uplifting Uptown news

    The Collierville Police receive state honors, the Shelby County Commission delays a “no-confidence” vote and a pair of Memphis twins are dancing with themselves. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 19, 2022

  • The Early Word: Fugitives go to jail, pets go home and FedEx goes to the cloud

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to stage an intervention, the University of Memphis is creating an arts corridor and we take a Ford F-150 Lightning for a spin.

    By Bianca Phillips July 18, 2022

  • The Early Word: Early voting starts today, but the Grizzlies’ summer league title run is over

    The Memphis City Council approves a backstop for One Beale (kind of), Downtown’s Hadden Street will become a public plaza and a popular food tent is coming back to the FedExCup Playoffs.

    By Bianca Phillips July 15, 2022

  • The Early Word: Joris Ray is on paid leave, and public money can now pay for private school

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to go in for round three, St. Jude commits even bigger bucks to research and treatment and we tell you where to find the “single best taco in town.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 14, 2022

  • The Early Word: ‘Young Rock’ will film in Memphis, and Downtown gets a fancy convenience store

    A disbarred attorney received big bucks from local politicians, the Memphis City Council blocks funding to enforce the state’s abortion law and Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is having a hot Grizz summer.

    By Bianca Phillips July 13, 2022

  • The Early Word: Mud Island is under review, and our Summer food tour isn’t endless

    The Memphis City Council will consider flood plain housing in Frayser, five local businesses are recognized for diversity and inclusion, and Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a way to see a doctor without leaving your car. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 13, 2022

  • The Early Word: Regional One is a relic; plus, tips on where to drink with your dog

    Memphis Police identify suspect in weekend officer shooting, Santi Aldama shines in the NBA summer league and the Shelby County Election Commission is short a few Republicans.

    By Bianca Phillips July 11, 2022

  • The Early Word: Oil spill threatened Memphis water, and Mud Island gets a fresh look

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray says his “private actions” didn’t violate district policy, a rainbow slasher is on the loose in Bartlett and a Midtown institution is closing shop.

    By Bianca Phillips July 08, 2022

  • The Early Word: Joris Ray admits to affairs, says low TCAP scores are still ‘gains’

    County workers are getting a raise, Memphis rapper GloRilla makes a female first and Collage Dance is a “Cultural Treasure.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 07, 2022

  • The Early Word: Germantown High could be a hospital, and Opera Memphis might get Edge-y

    The old Office Depot could become apartments, car dealers call for state takeover of license plate distribution and NBA basketball is back. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 06, 2022

  • The Early Word: Animal advocates have something to bark about, and we take you on a Summer world tour

    Elmwood looks to the future, vintage streetwear attracts the wrong kind of attention and the Memphis Grizzlies practice “sustainable success.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2022

  • The Early Word: Ja lands big bucks, JJJ is out and your MLGW bill is going up this summer

    Local employers offer abortion travel coverage, cops crack down on traffic violations, and we tell you where to find the world’s greatest sandwich for less than $7.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2022

• June 2022

  • The Early Word: Say bye to Emoni Bates; plus, Meals on Wheels car stolen during delivery

    FedEx announces big plans for profits, Pamela Moses wants her rights back and we take a hard look at how domestic violence cases move through the justice system. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2022

  • The Early Word: Is Emoni Bates coming back? We don’t know. But Saigon Le’s menu is.

    The local Planned Parenthood branch suspends abortion services, Bartlett maintenance workers get cozy new digs and we get a sneak peek at Felicia Suzanne’s new space.

    By Bianca Phillips June 29, 2022

  • The Early Word: Your car tags may be in the mail; plus, time traveling and tacos on Summer

    The Shelby County Commission approves MATA funds in another marathon session, Collierville’s new ambulance service is launching (without their ambulances) and we offer six takeaways from the University of Memphis’ IARP hearing. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 28, 2022

  • The Early Word: Report alleges abuse at Head Starts; plus, Marmalade left a legacy

    Illinois will soon be the closest state with abortion access, Carrefour at the Gateway could revive Germantown’s west end and Ole Miss baseball brings home a big win. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 27, 2022

  • The Early Word: Kennedy Chandler is a Grizzly, and Overton Park 9 reopens

    Some Tigers are going pro, a new green space was designed with the homeless in mind and the Memphis Sandwich Clique co-founder makes a miraculous recovery.

    By Bianca Phillips June 24, 2022

  • The Early Word: Memphis is getting a new skyline, and Ja moves to Utah

    We remember Memphis entrepreneur Pete Aviotti, DeSoto County prepares for pot sales and Magnolia & May is open for lunch.

    By Bianca Phillips June 23, 2022