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    The Early Word: Repubs take aim at our gun control, and MEM fills a hole

    Carol Coletta steps down, a jailer is arrested over Zimmerman’s escape and Seth Henigan’s backup is revealed.

    By Bianca Phillips August 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Will fewer be better at U of M? Plus, a dive into the MATA mess

    A home-smoking pro tip from Patio Porkers, soul food ordering instructions and a Memphis arts meet-up in an unlikely place. 

    By Chris Herrington August 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: Can laser tag save Liberty? Plus, an arrest in Penny pinch

    One ex-cop in Nichols’ case takes a deal, Midtown’s crown jewel has a new queen and birria tacos are coming to Grizz games.

    By Bianca Phillips August 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: BlueOval EVs aren’t coming soon; Penny loses his shoes

    Escaped DeSoto inmate was arrested 500-plus miles away, a restaurateur couple has been keeping a secret and we’ve got the perfect spot for your next Instagram profile pic.

    By Bianca Phillips August 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: Fast food slows down hotel plan; MATA job cuts may go deep

    A stalled Whitehaven High project can move ahead, a Downtown hotel bar nods to the Press-Scimitar and we’ve got a look at what’s planned for Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.

    By Bianca Phillips August 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Liza’s light shines on, but dark days loom at MATA

    Police situation brings new light to an unsigned contract, the BCBS building may soon have new owners and we’ve got your guide to every single Grizz game on the schedule.

    By Bianca Phillips August 20, 2024
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    The Early Word: Dems take Chicago, golf winner takes home trophy

    A poll shows some love for Memphis officials, a new cold, sweet treats shop opens to fill the Jerry’s void and a 95-year-old hardware store has a new owner. 

    By Holly Whitfield August 19, 2024
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    The Early Word: A look at city spending and how to buy Corky’s BBQ on TV

    Chris Kirk leads the FESJC with a hole-in-one, the Grizz schedule drops and the Baklava Lady gets her own place.

    By Bianca Phillips August 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: DA’s office springs a leak, and Black Lodge plans a sequel

    MATA could make deep cuts, a Tigers basketball commit can’t play and our sports team has a hole (wink) lotta love for golf today.

    By Bianca Phillips August 15, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS security gets a raise; plus, what’s rising up on a CY lot

    Civil Right Museum updates are coming, a Republican DA defends Mulroy and we’ve got all the golf news you need to know.

    By Bianca Phillips August 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: Bayou has new roux-lers, and a top COVID doc peaces out

    MSCS school cops walk out, Racquet Club redevelopment plan expands and contracts and new owners plan to save a Cooper-Young coffee institution.

    By Bianca Phillips August 13, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS is missing teachers, but don’t miss this JEM dish

    Frayser landfill expansion fight isn’t over, New Wing Order closes and we weigh the pros and cons of joining the Big 12 or ACC.

    By Bianca Phillips August 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: How to get out of jail free and book a MEM flight right now

    Three Downtown restaurants have closed, but one is coming back. And we’ve got a hot tip on where to find good times and greasy tacos. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: Why dining out is pricy; BlueOval coalition has concerns

    WK Kellogg Co. is downsizing, construction is halted on a high-school science lab and municipal school districts celebrate 10 years.

    By Bianca Phillips August 08, 2024
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    The Early Word: Mud Island eatery comes back; Musk has a plant to sell us

    Laser tag is coming to Liberty Park, a Loflin Yard-style spot moves ahead in Bartlett and an Olympian’s mom offers a behind-the-scenes look at the path to silver.

    By Bianca Phillips August 07, 2024
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    The Early Word: AC problems close schools; Half Shell opens new hot spot

    Two Memphis mayoral appointments go before the City Council, and we remember Cordell Walker and Tucker Rudd.

    By Bianca Phillips August 06, 2024
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    The Early Word: Memphis is No. 1 on a bad list, but Rider won a silver medal

    The party is over for a home in Germantown, an Elvis landmark reopens today and we look at restaurants that aren’t closing. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 05, 2024
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    The Early Word: Your Election Day guide, plus the top 5 Memphis athletes

    Just City sues over bail changes, Germantown wants a city flag and our dining series is back with a new name and a new host.

    By Bianca Phillips August 01, 2024
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    The Early Word: Should TVA pull plug on xAI? Plus, Belz gives art to Brooks

    Seth Rider finally gets his Olympic shot, the Lipscomb & Pitts sign is gone from Union Extended and a new all-girls’ school is coming to Downtown. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Olympic dream must wait, but it’s par-tee time at Audubon

    Germantown voters could decide if mayor is a full-time job, the Memphis Zoo heads to Sri Lanka and we remember Gina Sugarmon.

    By Bianca Phillips July 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: River Parks pays a scammer; City Silo moves and grows

    HIV is on the rise in Shelby County, a burger truck combines food with fashion and we rank the greatest Memphis athletes of the century.

    By Bianca Phillips July 29, 2024
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    The Early Word: Jeff Crane is leaving, but the Art Museum battle wages on

    Main Event security guard will stay in jail, a new fund may spur Downtown development and Comeback is canning Memphis water.

    By Bianca Phillips July 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: ‘Black eye’ for the security field; Huff times for the Grizz

    Report finds problems at the animal shelter, two friends taco chance in Bartlett and we tell you where to find juicy summer tomatoes. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: DMC fights Intrator’s blight; Feagins is over overtime abuse

    Friend’s of George’s plans to appeal drag ban ruling, MLGW could power the city with Tesla batteries and the “Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may be coming to Midtown.

    By Bianca Phillips July 24, 2024
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    The Early Word: xAI powers up, and parts of Liberty Stadium come down

    County Commission votes in a new leader, Front Street Deli reopens again and the Grizzlies can’t take the Heat.

    By Bianca Phillips July 23, 2024

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