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The Early Word: Who is new at MSCS; plus, ramen news you need to dough

U of M may dismiss Ghanaian students, Grok chatbot talks about its own antisemitism and we get to know Coach Iisalo.

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The Early Word: Hy-Vee is off, party’s over and cobblestones are out

ALSAC’s new leader isn’t worried, a former Tigers star gets his flowers and we remember journalist Karanja A. Ajanaku.

By Bianca Phillips July 10, 2025
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The Early Word: Quail Ridge goes from holes to homes, and Rox will reopen

ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.

By Bianca Phillips July 09, 2025
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The Early Word: Collierville sues over party foul; MPD must demote cops

New parks director is named, an Olympic star will run in Memphis and the Grizzlies were so close in Summer League. 

By Bianca Phillips July 08, 2025

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    The Early Word: Shelby Farms’ grave mystery and Memphis’ fight over xAI

    MSCS could lose money for translators, Olive Branch has a bonsai bonanza and Germantown gets its first mural. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 07, 2025
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    The Early Word: xAI gets its way, and a crash can’t stop Guinness from flowing

    Fish and chips comes to Collierville, the Redbirds caused a stir on socials and we’ve got an update on JJJ’s toe. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 03, 2025
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    The Early Word: Chicken spot is ‘kuku’ for Memphis; JJJ news you need to toe

    XAI secures big bucks, MSCS gets its money back from the feds and fireworks won’t be the only thing going boom this weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips July 02, 2025
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    The Early Word: A Celtic crash, a deal for JJJ to stay and a new Penny in town

    A man has been charged in the Memphis Rox shooting, the County Commission went back to the budget and there’s a new option for game night.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2025
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    The Early Word: New laws start this week; plus, how you can fix potholes

    Two men are dead after a Memphis Rox shooting, a retiring judge has “had enough” and every day is Thanksgiving at The Four Way.

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2025
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    The Early Word: Judge Norris steps off another case; Grizz make rookie moves

    MEM could get a new name, Dainja is denied and a popular brunch spot has a mold problem.

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2025
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    The Early Word: Grizz get Coward; Germantown gets more yoga pants

    Judge in Nichols case could be deposed, some of Tennessee’s private school voucher data is staying private and we’ve got your guide to Fourth of July fun.

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2025
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    The Early Word: Do xAI tests clear the air? Could car inspections come back?

    Young’s alleged stalker had a list of names, Feagins wants her job back ASAP and FedEx is unsure of its financial future.

    By Bianca Phillips June 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: No new Shelby County taxes and what’s next for FedEx

    Germantown’s taxes are going up, a state ban will make it harder to catch a legal buzz and big tech predates the “Digital Delta.”

    By Bianca Phillips June 24, 2025
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    The Early Word: Farewell to Mr. Smith, free summer meals for kids

    Elon Musk is moving more equipment to the Mid-South, an architecture firm is reshaping The Edge District and a seafood restaurant has opened on Beale Street.

    By Holly Whitfield June 23, 2025
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    The Early Word: xAI crosses the border, TV talker is Memphis-bound

    A new Agri-Education center in North Mississippi, a board-game bar expands and we’re talking Tigers.

    By Chris Herrington June 20, 2025
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    The Early Word: Alleged trespasser mad over crime; BBQ matriarch dies

    Harris suggests tax hike again, the city nominates an animal shelter director and we’ve got a tip on how to handle bad takeout food.

    By Bianca Phillips June 19, 2025
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    The Early Word: Morant claps back, and NAACP throws a stone at xAI

    MSCS is selling properties, Harris backs off his tax hike and we bid farewell to “real dude” Desmond Bane.

    By Bianca Phillips June 18, 2025
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    The Early Word: Ford-Harris drama heats up; Head Start funds get late start

    Man dies after police shooting, the Grizzlies’ trade market is wide open now and local Gen Z hipsters can soon stock up on blue-collar workwear.

    By Bianca Phillips June 17, 2025
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    The Early Word: Grizzlies say bye to Bane, and we’ve got a Parkways primer

    FedEx makes a power move, there’s a fight brewing in Bartlett and we’ve got tips on what to order at City Silo.

    By Bianca Phillips June 16, 2025
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    The Early Word: Jail is full of mildew, and Morant splits with Miller

    Lawmakers accuse MSCS of destroying records, county property taxes may go up and Gonerfest has a new home.

    By Bianca Phillips June 13, 2025
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    The Early Word: MSCS OKs small raises, and Primas is whisking away

    A new jail might have a new address, the Grizzlies need to find their center and less is more in Bartlett. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 12, 2025
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    The Early Word: ‘Big, beautiful’ budget brawl hits home; Cane’s been raised

    City Council passes budget, the Music Hall of Fame announces a new class and Overton Park golfers had 99 problems — but a hole wasn’t one. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 11, 2025
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    The Early Word: Texting is the new speeding, and a kid sings for St. Jude

    Historically Black medical school comes to Memphis, city worker raises may be lowered and Germantown throws Houston High a bone.

    By Bianca Phillips June 10, 2025
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    The Early Word: Memphis drivers are too fast, and a Tiger hooper comes home

    Grizzlies center Zach Edey is having ankle surgery, the Memphis IKEA is downsizing its staff and we know where you can cool off this summer. 

    By Chris Herrington June 09, 2025
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    The Early Word: Trump tariffs worry FedEx founder, and Max’s maxes out

    Nichols suit will go on despite DOJ dismissal, MSCS forensic audit is coming and tight tops don’t sell chicken wings these days. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 08, 2025
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    The Early Word: Old Temple Israel will go, and so will Tigers basketball exec

    Germantown church will expand, U of M will cost more and The Daily Memphian gets a new restaurant reporter.

    By Bianca Phillips June 05, 2025
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    The Early Word: Midtown church goes big, and ninjas are coming to Wolfchase

    Collierville won’t stop the party, FedEx pilots are “fed up,” and one man made a difference at Barksdale.

    By Bianca Phillips June 04, 2025
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    The Early Word: A $30M county mistake? Plus, a party foul in the ’burbs

    The city has hired a Sherton hotel consultant, and it wants to shield DOJ records from the Tyré Nichols lawsuit. Plus, we’ve got a look at what to eat at the Germantown horse show. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 03, 2025
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    The Early Word: You could have a Crosstown office; Zeanah has a new job

    Man’s body was recovered from the Wolf, the West Tennessee forensic center’s future is uncertain and Jerrod Smith is not throwing away his shot.

    By Bianca Phillips June 09, 2025

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