The Early Word: Are you safe from measles? Plus, school takeover news
Young says he doesn’t want to raise taxes, police search for a Downtown shooting suspect and a Midtown outdoor bar is closed for good.
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March 2025
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The Early Word: Dolly Parton owns Pancho’s; river parks may get a refresh
The animal shelter will stay closed indefinitely, the City Council wants to clean up the Wolf River Bottoms and the Grizzlies wake up from a long hibernation.
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The Early Word: Future is uncertain for Tigers basketball, Redbirds baseball
A Memphis judge is confirmed to a higher court, the Showboats coach takes leave before the season starts and free pickleball is coming to Poplar Plaza.
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The Early Word: Bluffs’ tornado shield debunked; Mayor’s meeting heats up
Tesla protests were mostly peaceful, Kelly English serves greens at a new Midtown food truck and Daily Memphian staffers reflect on the Tigers’ premature season end.
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The Early Word: All doesn’t mean y’all for Kustoff talk; Tigers go dancing
FedEx cuts its earnings outlook, interim MSCS head talks takeover and Trump plans, and you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for this new coffee spot in Cordova.
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The Early Word: Pinch businesses feel the pinch, and Grizzlies lose steam
Memphis doctor is indicted for fraud (again), Ginger’s Bread heads Downtown and we tell you about a takeout app that’s almost “too good” to be true.
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The Early Word: MSCS board unites; Orpheum goes ‘Back to the Future’
County Commission says no to grant pause, DeSoto officials say no to redistricting and California is not golden for the Grizzlies.
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The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead
Shelter puts down more dogs, the xAI land sale is really happening and the Tigers may be shorthanded for the Big Dance.
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The Early Word: Tiger champs head to Dance, and a tiny bit of Tenn. is in Ark.
MAS closes for another distemper outbreak, crime victims’ safety net is unraveling and we tell you what to eat for St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament.
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The Early Word: Newlyweds flock to Southaven, and the ’90s are alive in CY
A Frayser pastor was shot and killed, tornadoes are more deadly here and Memphis gets barbecue redemption.
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The Early Word: Trump lets Kelsey out; Hardaway has a Ted Lasso moment
A bill that would deny education to kids moves ahead, vape products may get taxed and we look at how Tony Allen became The Grindfather.
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The Early Word: Cam trash talks Durant, and the state may trash ASD
Protesters oppose tuition for immigrant children, Germantown says “bone-jour” to a holiday decor charge and a new gym is pushing body positivity.
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The Early Word: Monorail was doomed from the start; Tigers are AAC champs
MATA lied about bus routes, Colossus gets more colossal and the Grizzlies finally snapped their losing streak.
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The Early Word: Say adios to Cafe Ole and happy birthday to Memphis Pom
Edmund Ford Jr. has his first day in court, a DV crisis center abruptly closes and the old Happy Mexican will still be a happy place.
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The Early Word: Messy math at U of M and another Grizz loss to shoulder
MLGW is staying Downtown, MSCS board recall efforts are underway and Phillip Ashley Rix shares his chocolate secrets.
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The Early Word: Crime expert feels safe here, and Ford Jr. is off the job for now
Germantown may annex a sliver of land, the old Jerry’s Sno Cones is coming down and the Tigers clinch the AAC’s No. 1 seed.
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The Early Word: Ford Jr. gave more grants; plus, new life for Houston’s
Cordelia’s Market gets new owners, the Grizzlies can’t stop losing in the final seconds and the Ostrander Award show may not go on.
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The Early Word: Memphis really does recycle, and Tigers take down old rivals
Edmund Ford Jr. was indicted on federal charges, state lawmakers want to make it harder to get high and the Grizzlies have a nail-biting weekend.
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February 2025
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The Early Word: Edmund Ford Jr. heads to the feds; Ransom signs off
Peabody rooms are getting a makeover, an Asian produce and community hub comes to Cordova and there’s a good sign at the new Aldi.
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The Early Word: Rittenhouse in an empty house; Tigers in the Dainja zone
New coalition protests a possible state school takeover, Germantown gets a first look at First Watch and we say sew long to a chain craft store.
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The Early Word: A family is reunited after 30+ years, and 12 comes in clutch
A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown.
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The Early Word: Artist pay fight plays out in court, and a new judge is named
A fired federal worker is back on the job, the next sheriff may get a pay raise and there’s a new way to have a cozy afternoon in Germantown.
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The Early Word: Bill proposes newer New Bridge; Lucchesi’s pasta is back
The ethics complaint against Memphis’ fire chief is dismissed, a police reform task force is named and Arlington parents get calls from AI Dolly Parton.
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The Early Word: Wrong kind of steals for Ja and a new day for Dory
Ex-cop in Nichols case is arrested, the school takeover bill comes together and Tops is up in smoke — again.
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