The Early Word: Judge Coffee is out of court, and Santi is off our court
The state takeover of MSCS is halted, a local “Jeopardy” contestant’s run is done and Celtic celebrates its crash-aversary.
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July 2026
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The Early Word: Hello to new state laws and goodbye to Coletta’s on Appling
Court is back in session, gluten-free donuts are coming soon and we reflect on Ja Morant’s greatest hits.
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June 2026
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The Early Word: Ja Morant is gone, and 201 Poplar is closed
County taxes are going up, Coach Cal will get his roses and GG Jackson is here to stay.
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The Early Word: The ‘E’ is back in Elvis; Ardent fight is a broken record
Young is shaking up his office, Millington’s racetrack reno is stalled out and you can help guide the future of Rainbow Lake.
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The Early Word: Pike Place-style market is coming; Grizz rooks are here
Vegan cafe lives on after owner’s death, Novel’s cafe is expanding Downtown and the Tigers sign a social-media star.
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The Early Word: Grizzlies get centered; TCAP shows the kids may be alright
New County Commissioner is accused of misusing grant funds, the Memphis Zoo was hit with a bomb hoax and a barbecue chain comes to Olive Branch.
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The Early Word: Grizzlies get Boozer, and the Redbirds get their city money
FESJC’s future is uncertain, SpaceX recommits to building a water recycling plant and a local sommelier wins big.
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The Early Word: A ballpark money mystery and a mayor’s farewell
Man is sentenced for local chef’s death, the House District 93 race heats up and the old Marine hospital apartments will get a refresh.
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The Early Word: Food scene is popping, and U of M campus crime is dropping
MSCS sues over takeover, the Tigers’ roster is complete and we meet a senior swimmer who’s headed to the Olympics.
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The Early Word: Takeover board elects a chair; Harbor Town gets a sports bar
A Memphis music producer is found dead, an aviation school is flying into Millington and a state department is fighting AI fakery.
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The Early Word: Sawyer is suspended, and free art is coming to Downtown
Collierville’s chicken fight continues, MLGW is trying to keep our lights on and a Binghampton cafe says goodbye.
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The Early Word: MSCS takeover board is ready to roll, and so is a new Sonic
Government tries to silence SpaceX critics, something new to coming to the Memphis sky and we learn how our movie critic really feels about “Disclosure Day.”
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The Early Word: Tami Sawyer’s fraud charges, and SpaceX’s Grok bombshell
County Commission may raise taxes, a meatpacking plant packs it up and four local Wendy’s are saved from closure.
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The Early Word: Lunching in Memphis and flying over Bartlett
There’s a new spot for sunset selfies, an arts school is coming to North Memphis and linguists study why Memphians say “mursic.”
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The Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy
New Treadwell school plan is in limbo, Hernandez Govan is back in jail and the Mempho lineup is out.
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The Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love
Olive Branch says no to a new data center, Memphis Made beers are here to stay and the Overton Park Shell turns 90.
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The Early Word: More AI is coming; AutoZone Park swings and misses
Pearson and Cohen drop redistricting lawsuit, DeSoto residents sue SpaceX and FedEx pilots finally get their wish.
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The Early Word: Animal officer faces cruelty charge; Task Force gets sued
WK Kellogg Co. is cutting jobs, churches are organizing voters and there’s prime real estate for sale on Poplar.
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The Early Word: Midtown’s Viet Hoa expands, and the Blue Monkey shrinks
Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.
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The Early Word: Ardent hits a sour note, and two restaurants see double
Former bank CEO is sentenced over child porn charges, Morant Trade Watch is on and you can eat barbecue for breakfast.
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The Early Word: County taxes may stay the same, but Ja’s future is uncertain
The feds make Memphis a model, U of M students are about to pay more and a local Broadway star heads to the Orpheum stage.
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The Early Word: Death of a newspaper building and layoffs at Hollywood Feed
Elvis Presley Boulevard roadwork has years to go, the Aug. 6 ballot is getting longer and a new gas station is coming to Poplar/Highland.
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The Early Word: Halbert isn’t giving up, but Tony Allen’s case is closed
New bill targets child predators, a Germantown man pushes for more disc golf and Hardaway is building chemistry.
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The Early Word: School takeover board comes to life, and a law firm is dead
UTHSC looks into racism claim, Holiday City has a new owner and we get a first taste of Josephine Estelle.
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May 2026
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The Early Word: Slaps on the wrist for City Council chair and Arlington mayor
NBA passes lottery reform that could impact the Grizzlies, a Bartlett soul-food spot catches fire and you can stop worrying about Fred Smith Jr.
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