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The Early Word: A task force tussle, a Ja shrug and a Michelin guide

October numbers are in from the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration arrests, and SNAP beneficiaries could receive half of their benefits.

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The Early Word: Absences are down at local schools, but a suspended Ja Morant had his first

The Orpheum campus is getting a facelift, the football Tigers are moving up and the Memphis Fire Department has a new chief. 

By Chris Herrington November 03, 2025
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The Early Word: New arrests strain jail, courts; what’s poppin’ on Brookhaven

City of Memphis helps fill SNAP gap, fire chief retires and the Memphis Tigers get clobbered by the other Tigers. 

By Bianca Phillips November 02, 2025
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The Early Word: Food pantries hit hard in SNAP crisis; Ja makes the Suns set

ICE fears keep some kids out of school, Bartlett sets new limits for elected leaders and a Downtown sushi spot fuels the Grizzlies. 

By Bianca Phillips October 30, 2025

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    The Early Word: Task force sparks boycotts; MSCS responds to ICE fears

    Former Evolve CEO is still in jail, but Lindsey Whiteside is going home. Plus, what’s next on tap for the old Tamp & Tap. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 29, 2025
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    The Early Word: Coach Cal gets his roses; Billy Bass has sung his last song

    All nine MSCS seats are back on the 2026 ballot (again), and Halbert’s ouster attempt is back on, too. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 28, 2025
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    The Early Word: Task force hurts some restaurants and stops sharing ICE stats

    Expired tag renewals jump, the Tigers football team is still a contender and we try to determine if the Orpheum is really haunted. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 27, 2025
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    The Early Word: Sobering news for a liquor store and big news on Little Italy

    Whiteside arrested on new charges, IP lays off workers and Bartlett tries to save its only golf course. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 24, 2025
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    The Early Word: 12 answered the Grizzlies’ call; Downtown fights doom

    State troopers make lots of arrests, the County Commission considers a veto override and Silverfield thinks his Tigers can bounce back.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 23, 2025
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    The Early Word: Grizzlies game day is here! And In-N-Out is coming someday

    Crime keeps going down, DeSoto County parents are pulling kids from school and a long-needed fix is coming to the Central Library.

    By Bianca Phillips October 22, 2025
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    The Early Word: Memphis is left out of Guard lawsuit; PD’s office struggles

    No Kings protest organizer addresses Cohen controversy, Frayser students can name their own high school and Ja Morant is back just in time.

    By Bianca Phillips October 21, 2025
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    The Early Word: ‘No Kings’ in the city, but a Downtown bar may have ghosts

    Memphis gets proactive about potholes, county may have a plan to pay Halbert’s rent and we look at Coach Cal’s most memorable games.

    By Bianca Phillips October 20, 2025
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    The Early Word: Task Force crams up a crowded jail; Memphis beer’s as good as gold

    Millington is asking for Wanda Halbert’s rent check, Mayor Paul Young wants the Memphis Safe Task Force “laser-focused” on violent crime and Little Petals brings big flavor for those on the go. 

    By Kelsey Bowen October 17, 2025
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    The Early Word: Troopers don’t play by MPD’s rules; Palladio’s story may go on

    JJJ makes a surprise return, an Uptown brewery patio goes to the dogs and we tell you where to get wired this weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips October 16, 2025
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    The Early Word: Lee Harris may sue task force; Bill Lee says it’s here forever

    Hotel developer is buying a Downtown office building, Orgill opens a hardware-store owner’s dream and hipster workwear comes to Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips October 15, 2025
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    The Early Word: Cops allegedly race Corvettes; pastor gets house arrest

    Collierville has a new prosecutor, Silverfield is feeling “angst” over UAB game and we look at scores from students with private-school vouchers.

    By Bianca Phillips October 14, 2025
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    The Early Word: Bauhaus in Frayser is for sale, but beware of Pig Man

    The National Guard’s been here before, the library removes banned books displays and we tell you where to find sushi for breakfast.

    By Bianca Phillips October 13, 2025
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    The Early Word: Wealthier families get school vouchers; Guard arrives today

    South City is finally done, Morant says his ankle is “good” and Banana Ball is coming.

    By Bianca Phillips October 10, 2025
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    The Early Word: Guard may be here a year, and Pearson takes on Cohen

    International Paper building has sold, Monster Market is back and Coach Tuomas Iisalo is looking at the bright side.

    By Bianca Phillips October 09, 2025
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    The Early Word: High school science center opens, a Cracker Barrel closes

    National Guard comes this week, City Council urges meeting to rethink Regional One and the last ex-cop charged in Nichols’ death goes free.

    By Bianca Phillips October 08, 2025
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    The Early Word: Task force is pulling folks over; how is it tracking arrests?

    County tries to fix its cash-flow crunch, the Grizzlies get off to a rusty start and we’ve got your guide to spooky-season fun.

    By Bianca Phillips October 07, 2025
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    The Early Word: The Station’s on the rocks; Skelly brings bones to the yard

    Tigers football team is still undefeated, and the Showboats and Chris Brown both cancel over Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

    By Bianca Phillips October 06, 2025
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    The Early Word: TV sports guy walks away, and First Watch plans a second

    State’s county bond ban doesn’t matter right now, Google is going hard on West Memphis and The Liquor Store has beef with its catfish. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 03, 2025
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    The Early Word: State rejects county budget; feds want to ‘bulldoze’ crime

    Social Desiii offers tastes from every Indian region, the Grizzlies have plans to fill a Bane-sized hole and it’s all gravy for Soul & Spirits.

    By Bianca Phillips October 02, 2025
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    The Early Word: The guard’s not here yet, and a Downtown hotel is closing

    Mulan has closed in Cooper-Young, MSCS has a new board chair and the Grizzlies have a new center with a down-under accent.

    By Bianca Phillips October 01, 2025
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    The Early Word: Party lines for MSCS board and a Cooper-Young eatery fire

    Wanda Halbert denies Millington lease, a Downtown bagel shop heads east and we catch up with the Grizz after summer break.

    By Bianca Phillips September 30, 2025
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    The Early Word: Colleges hit a cliff; how Ja spent his summer vacation

    Myron Lowery has died, the National Guard won’t make arrests and we explain why your neighbor may have power when you don’t.

    By Bianca Phillips September 29, 2025
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    The Early Word: Halbert’s late on her rent, and Cordova history is up for sale

    Ford Jr.’s trial has been pushed back, Max’s Sports Bar goes hard on sports and Hardaway says his team is “second-best.”

    By Bianca Phillips September 26, 2025
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    The Early Word: Where the cops are and where to find pumpkin everything

    New Monopoly game trades Park Place for Tom Lee Park, a local Supreme Court justice is retiring and we’ve got eight Grizzlies storylines to watch.

    By Bianca Phillips September 25, 2025

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