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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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    The Early Word: Mud Island deep dive, and goodbye to Biden

    The Memphis mayor has hired help for the MPD, Millington officials have a softball-related spat and the Grizzlies could win a (summer league) championship.

    By Holly Whitfield July 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: Stadium’s flag comes down, and so does part of the airport

    MSCS loses Satan Club lawsuit, Zach Edey turns his other ankle and we’ve got a hot tip on cheap Italian food for pasta snobs.

    By Bianca Phillips July 19, 2024
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    The Early Word: County Commission confusion and a jersey’s journey home

    TruGreen is getting off our lawn, Cam Spencer is crazy and Aretha Franklin’s home may finally be saved. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 18, 2024
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    The Early Word: An old phish tale surfaces; plus, a sneak peek of Ja 2s

    Tennessee leads the country in FAFSA completion, the old Abuelo’s site gets new life and BT Prime Steakhouse is closed — but it’s coming back.

    By Bianca Phillips July 17, 2024
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    The Early Word: xAI powers up next month, and Evergreen eatery expands

    City’s bond rating is on shaky ground, Southwest hackers demanded ransom and Scotty Pippen Jr. is playing by the rules.

    By Bianca Phillips July 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: Rawgirls is closing, but Brooklyn Bridge is here to stay

    Crosstown Mound plans are moving along, Feagins’ cabinet is almost full and a new coffee shop is rolling into Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips July 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: MAS has new interim leader, and The Walk is still walking

    Early voting is open, Stereo Alley is official and the old Muddy’s Grindhouse has been put to “Good” use.

    By Bianca Phillips July 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: Half Shell is sold, and Ron Olson has a meow-ment

    Marie Feagins celebrates 100 days, Zach Edey sits out with ankle pain and we’ve got a recipe for potato chip-coated chicken tenders.

    By Bianca Phillips July 11, 2024
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    The Early Word: Where cops and recovering addicts live are hot topics

    MLGW and xAI are both designing greywater plants, Brian Kelsey is still going to prison and Jaylen Wells saves the day.

    By Bianca Phillips July 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Edey shows off skills, and a top MPD cop shows his way out

    xAI will offer more jobs than projected, Southwest college was hacked and we’ve got a look at the only countywide race on the August ballot.

    By Bianca Phillips July 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: How Mongo changed Memphis; plus, an election preview

    Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cadillac comes home, Baptist uses AI for lung scans and the Bears of Summer are back.

    By Bianca Phillips July 08, 2024
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    The Early Word: Lowery is hip to the hop; Frayser may not be hip to a landfill

    MSCS saves a closed charter school, Elwood’s Shack owner gets frank on hot dogs and we look at Ed Scott’s long to-do list.

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2024
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    The Early Word: Bishop bids adieu, and an MPD top cop lives out of state

    Animal shelter problems persist, xAI is even more ahead than we thought and women are taking over Church Health.

    By Bianca Phillips July 03, 2024
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    The Early Word: Buckley’s was well done; Grizz fans are on Luke Watch

    New law protects property owners from squatters, Ford EVs will use Arkansas lithium and we share the not-so-secret recipe for Buckley’s creamed spinach.

    By Bianca Phillips July 02, 2024
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    The Early Word: Stealing bees is a felony, and it’s taco time in Bartlett

    MAS director is placed on leave, an MSCS teacher shortage persists and David Bowie is coming to Overton Park.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2024
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    The Early Word: What it’s like to live in the Pyramid; plus, Grizz get shooters

    An escaped inmate was struck by a car, David Jones is going to the NBA and we’ve got tips on cheese and wine.

    By Bianca Phillips June 28, 2024

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