The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
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XAI is expanding: Elon Musk announced on X Tuesday that his company has bought a third building.
You’ll have to wait on those Beaver Nuggets: There’s bad news for Buc-ee’s fans.
Party foul: A Christmas pajama party gone wrong is prompting new discussions on how to crack down on Airbnb parties.
Where to buy THC: You’ve probably heard that new restrictions around hemp-derived cannabis products go into effect on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means for your buzz.
Top City Council votes of 2025: The Memphis City Council had a busy year.
‘Disappointing’ year in sports: Memphis sports showed some promise in early part of 2025. But then they flopped.
Speaking of disappointing ... The Memphis Grizzlies lost in overtime Tuesday night. Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s playing philosophy may be to blame.
Avoiding a mis-steak: The owner of Marshall Steakhouse in Holly Springs has decided not to sell his restaurant.
Bank building sold: The First Horizon Bank building at 4990 Poplar Ave. has new owners.
Promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue’: Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” did OK on opening week.
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The Early Word Unlock 2025Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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