There are 795 article(s) tagged The Early Word:

• February 2023

  • The Early Word: The King has a stroke; Grizz win, shake off haters

    More cops are in trouble over Tyre Nichols, St. Jude plans taller towers and Strickland says his sports venue plan is at “halftime.”

    By Bianca Phillips 13 hours ago

  • The Early Word: Memphis may get state sports venue funds; Herenton is back

    County Commission passes police reform, Dillon Brooks’ days may be numbered and there’s a goat (or ram?) near I-40.

    By Bianca Phillips February 07, 2023

  • The Early Word: Ja’s friends bring drama; State lawmakers try to ban drag

    Another Memphis cop is fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, dogs at MAS get new turf and we take a deep dive into FedEx cuts.

    By Bianca Phillips February 06, 2023

  • The Early Word: Police chases are perilous; Ja and JJJ win (but Grizz lose)

    Memphis City Council considers police reforms, city launches text alerts and the TVA’s smokestacks are coming down. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 05, 2023

  • The Early Word: Al Sharpton eulogizes Tyre Nichols; FedEx announces layoffs

    Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.

    By Bianca Phillips February 02, 2023

  • The Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols; Elwood’s got a new shack

    Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.

    By Bianca Phillips February 01, 2023

• January 2023

  • The Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day

    New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.

    By Bianca Phillips January 31, 2023

  • The Early Word: Protesters demand ‘Justice for Tyre'; Grizz, Tigers win for a grieving city

    MPD disbands its SCORPION unit, Flinn Broadcasting is making changes and the Overton Park Shell hits the road.

    By Bianca Phillips January 30, 2023

  • The Early Word: Five cops are indicted; Tyre Nichols is honored at vigil

    City prepares for Nichols video release, David Grisanti is closing and Kendric Davis triumphs over old teammates. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 27, 2023

  • The Early Word: More cops are under review in Nichols case; Opera moves to Midtown

    Grizzlies fall to Warriors in final seconds, sheriffs are coming to Lakeland and we look at what’s next for 100 N. Main.

    By Bianca Phillips January 26, 2023

  • The Early Word: Car break-ins sully new Sports Center; Megabus expands

    Autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered extensive bleeding, “Elvis” earns eight Oscar nods and Justin Pearson is a winner.

    By Bianca Phillips January 26, 2023

  • The Early Word: Tyre Nichols update; Cop says there’s no serial killer in Westwood

    Land Bank sales are halted (maybe), St. Jude unveils a new patient haven and Jennifer Biggs has a new favorite sandwich. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 24, 2023

  • The Early Word: Lisa Marie memorial draws thousands, and Penny hits 100 (sort of)

    Five cops were fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, crisis hotline calls are up and we take a trip to “Baneville.”

    By Bianca Phillips January 23, 2023

  • The Early Word: How some suspects get out of jail quickly; Chicago is in Bartlett

    Some Germantown residents say no to a medical office, the Tigers claw their way to a win and Beale Street gets the Blues.

    By Bianca Phillips January 20, 2023

  • The Early Word: More on that Texas plane crash; Remembering Vincent Astor

    Grizzlies keep the streak alive, a Germantown developer is saving the trees and a columnist says we should rename Audubon Park.

    By Bianca Phillips January 19, 2023

  • The Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols, Barbara Cooper and Harvest Church plane crash victims

    A second suspect has been arrested in Barshay Wilson’s slaying, changes are coming to Downtown PILOTs and Memphis home sales took a dip last year.

    By Bianca Phillips January 18, 2023

  • The Early Word: Crosstown Mound plans are tainted; Grizz get revenge

    Tyre Nichols’ loved ones demand justice, the city deploys A.I. to find potholes and we look at one transgender homicide victim’s cold case. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 17, 2023

  • The Early Word: RIP, Lisa Marie; plus, Fred Smith finances film on first Black aviator

    Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.

    By Bianca Phillips January 16, 2023

  • The Early Word: Black holes, blue trees and the BlueCross/Methodist impasse

    Memphis isn’t alone in water problems, White Station students take the wheel on driver’s ed and two local chefs are making moves. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 12, 2023

  • The Early Word: Cleotha Henderson evaded burglary charges; FedEx slashes Sundays

    Man dies after a “use-of-force” incident, Uptown gets the green light to use TIF funds and the Lakeland School System is getting new digs.

    By Bianca Phillips January 11, 2023

  • The Early Word: MLGW said ‘nope’ to funds; JJJ said ‘nope’ to Spurs’ shots

    The Brooks has a new place to break bread, the County Commission talks properties and DeAngelo Williams achieves a first. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 10, 2023

  • The Early Word: Courts fall behind, and Bane gets revenge after smackdown

    Alpha Omega is planning a new beginning, Chase Bank is coming to Memphis and Alex Lomax saves the day. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 09, 2023

  • The Early Word: Museum guides get MoSH-ed up, and JJJ casts spell over Magic

    Peppertree residents will move soon, a local minister preaches football and we tell you where to eat like a queen on the cheap.

    By Bianca Phillips January 06, 2023

  • The Early Word: Ja’s fight makes headlines, and MLGW looks into flaws

    Memphis travel is back in a big way, better roads will lead to Topgolf and Bartlett’s Union Depot brings a first in 15 years.

    By Bianca Phillips January 05, 2023

  • The Early Word: Big oops at 201 Poplar; plus, what’s new at Sunrise

    TBI is investigating a Collierville shooting, a Germantown student is helping save lives and the Grizzlies have the best defense in the NBA. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2023