The Early Word: Pride flag bill may be dead; Overton Shell comes back to life
MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.
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April 2024
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The Early Word: Young calls for new tax; Elvis’ alma mater will close
Bonner wants out of the juvenile detention business, Germantown is investigating possible arson and a longtime Cooper-Young boutique is closing.
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The Early Word: Free legal service loses funds; Grizz had best worst year ever
The surviving suspect in Friday’s police killing took a plea deal last year, Mike Detroit shares the story of his secret brother and Memphis barbecue gets some Nashville love.
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The Early Word: Bartlett gets burgers; Grizzlies’ weird season is finally over
Friday shootout leaves one MPD officer dead, Cleotha Abston is found guilty on a rape charge and WLOK’s foundation means the station can live forever.
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The Early Word: SmokeSlam details drop, and Bounty drops off food scene
Plot thickens in city council ethics complaint, Feagins announces her transition team and we look back at the Grizzlies’ top 27 moments.
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The Early Word: Corky’s BBQ goes big, and Lichterman goes private
Cleotha Abston won’t take the stand in his rape trial, a Southaven ex-cop was indicted for car theft and GG Jackson goes to church.
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The Early Word: City has budget oops, and the Beetle has breakfast plans
Judge rules in Ja Morant’s favor, Abston’s rape trial begins and two Memphis plants will be affected by new EPA rules on cancer-causing chemicals.
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The Early Word: Young’s first 100 days and a look at the new FedExForum deal
Jury selection kicks off in Abston’s rape trial, Coach Cal could be our neighbor and we’ve got a look at the good (and the bad) from Cordova’s Eat N Vibe.
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The Early Word: Total eclipse day, ‘ghost’ sushi and Gasol’s big night
MPD’s homicide-solve rate is complicated, DeSoto’s DA has a true-crime podcast and you’ll be paying more for crawfish this season.
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The Early Word: Downtown deli reopens, and Huey’s will close (briefly)
Tyre Nichols trial will stay in Memphis for now, a bill would eliminate two Shelby County judges and the Tigers score a top recruit.
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The Early Word: MLK’s life is honored; Germantown may pause vape shops
New juvie has more kids than the sheriff’s office can handle, Ja Morant splits with his agent and the party is over in Southaven.
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The Early Word: Midtown Catholic school will close; Judge Boyd resigns
Young says new police rank may prevent federal oversight, two FedExForum projects move ahead and homeless pups get home training in jail.
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The Early Word: FedEx is out, UPS is in and Whataburger eyes Midtown
Judge Melissa Boyd wants to resign, Church Health will teach you how to cook and Marc Gasol shares what might have been.
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The Early Word: MPD morale is low, and Mande Dibi brings new barbecue
MPD top brass may be deposed in Nichols case, Memphis Showboats start the season strong and you can build your own doughnuts in Collierville.
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March 2024
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The Early Word: Man makes folly at Folk’s Folly, and Hard Rock rocks on
Memphis’ traffic stop ban is nullified, AutoZone Park needs some love and Pho Binh faves are back.
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The Early Word: BC is back, and airport baggage claim will see the light
Judge Boyd is jailed, Collierville is being sued for saying no to Chick-fil-A and FedExForum funding clears hurdles.
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The Early Word: Strickland’s got a new gig, and the old CA will store your stuff
Frayser residents sound off on trash and crime, a new art gallery is opening in Midtown and we look at whether our bridges could survive a boat crash.
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The Early Word: Supper’s on with Chef Tam; Judge Boyd fails drug test — again
Downtown crime was down for NCAA, Geronimo Kee has words for his judge and the Asian Night Market is too big for Crosstown.
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The Early Word: Pride flags may be banned; NCAA games bring the drama
Report reveals problems at 201 Poplar, pickleball has come to a theater near you and we tell you where to find beach drinks without the beach.
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The Early Word: Intrator’s Pinch plan is likely dead; Halbert needs IT help
“Refined Waffle House” comes to Harbor Town, Penny’s name comes off Downtown eatery and MEM is making it easier to find your car.
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The Early Word: CBU is on the come up, and sports venue renos move ahead
MPD has to rethink its structure, a tree upcycling facility is paused and a local restaurateur got his start in a mariachi band.
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The Early Word: Rittenhouse gets run off, and smart meters are still dumb
Biden taps Kevin Ritz for a judgeship, the Terrace at the River Inn has a new menu and Coach Taylor Jenkins got knocked down (but he got up again).
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The Early Word: Beale preps for Big Dance, and Ursula can finally get paid
Grizzlies are making roster moves, truck drivers can park it in Southeast Memphis and we’ve got your Memphis visitor guide ahead of the NCAA games.
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The Early Word: Tigers won’t go to NIT, but the Big Dance is coming here
A judge tests positive for drugs, questions remain around DeSoto County Jane Doe’s death and Black-owned eateries offer dining deals this week.
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The Early Word: Tigers are out, and Judge Melissa Boyd may be, too
Senate passes ban on traffic stop bans, Belltower Coffee is opening a third spot and something big is coming to Huey’s in East Memphis.
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