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    The Early Word: Aldi eyes spot near Downtown, and one Grisanti is gone

    City’s elected officials in D.C. have mixed reactions to Trump verdict, predatory towing gets the boot and why you should watch out for ticks this summer.

    By Bianca Phillips May 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Easter-Thomas quits her job; Memphis pizza has the meat

    Mulroy blames city subpoena on a ‘mix-up,’ Mr. Lincoln’s says goodbye and we get a strange email from the supposed Graceland scammer.

    By Bianca Phillips May 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: Young fights crime, and Collierville fights a Chick-fil-A suit

    Brent Taylor wants help from New York to fight Memphis crime, Whitehaven High’s principal blames MSCS for a botched graduation and Hardaway makes another staffing change.

    By Bianca Phillips May 29, 2024
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    The Early Word: One man talks trash, and it’s not a slice day in Memphis

    Wanda Halbert heads to court this week, Shelby County has two fewer judges and the late Bill Walton had Memphis ties. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 28, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers can’t compete; Graceland deal is under investigation

    Luxury hotel is planned near FedExForum, Uptown is getting a Chick-fil-A and Brent Taylor urges schools to stay quiet about guns. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 24, 2024
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    The Early Word: Graceland’s not for sale, and 100 N. Main needs help

    MSCS teachers can’t carry guns to school, drag racing is now a felony and the Queens of the Stone Age will headline Mempho.

    By Bianca Phillips May 23, 2024
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    The Early Word: Chicken, pickleball in Southaven — but not together

    Shelby County doesn’t have a deed of trust for Graceland, the City Council proposes alternatives to a tax hike and changes are coming for Grizz staff.

    By Bianca Phillips May 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: Graceland may be sold, and the ’80s are alive on S. Main

    Wolf River Brisket leaves Crosstown, a Hernando mixed-use project finally comes together after 17 years and the elephants are getting a new home at the zoo.

    By Bianca Phillips May 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Suburbs want a say at MLGW, and chocolate is the new gold

    Cleotha Abston is sentenced for rape, a local cookie lady is suing to save TikTok and the barbecue kings and queens are crowned.

    By Bianca Phillips May 20, 2024
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    The Early Word: Where to eat at MIM’s barbecue fest; plus, teens make a splash

    Trenary murder suspect pleads guilty, council members suggest alternatives to a tax hike and Mexican food comes to the Nineteenth Century Club.

    By Bianca Phillips May 17, 2024
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    The Early Word: Let the barbecue wars begin! Plus, Jerry’s OG is sno more

    Bonner threatens to sue the County Commission, Halbert wants new software and more money, and a veg-forward eatery is planning its return.

    By Bianca Phillips May 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: Halbert says she’s staying, but Red Lobster is closing

    MPD puts vacant jobs on hold, Skrmetti sues over new trans rules and The Lake District is acquired by its lender.

    By Bianca Phillips May 15, 2024
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    The Early Word: More racism is alleged in Collierville, and Toyota is locked out

    Former MPD officers are indicted over a fatal pursuit, a Memphis man is convicted in two 2019 murders and Domino’s delivers a big gift to St. Jude. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: Grizz bad luck won’t stop, but Southwest students fly high

    Juvenile Court moves to temporary homes, Happy Mexican gets a refresh and a Memphis family wins the Feud.

    By Bianca Phillips May 13, 2024
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    The Early Word: Dr. Morris steps back, and Back Yard Burgers may go bye-bye

    Shelby County nixes bail calculator, Kevin Ritz judgeship nomination moves ahead and we’ve got a breakfast rec for “blue-collar ballers.”

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Beale security peaces out early; Le Bonheur gets bigger

    A FedEx plane makes an emergency landing, a former cop is indicted for killing a man and poets celebrate Tom Lee Day. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: More racism alleged in Collierville sports; NBA Draft watch

    Shelby County Jail deals with broken cell locks, a drag-racing case is delayed and a barbecue battle is brewing. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 08, 2024
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    The Early Word: Halbert faces removal, and her raise request was removed, too

    A federal rule could limit gun show sales, JJ Taylor joins Mikey Williams and DeSoto’s tax man still won’t collect taxes.

    By Bianca Phillips May 07, 2024
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    The Early Word: Lawmakers slow down drag racing; Riverbeat went on

    Gregory Livingston is sentenced to life, St. Jude turns to AI for help and a pickleball pop-up is coming to Collierville. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 06, 2024
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    The Early Word: City waste fees may rise and so could gun switch penalties

    Cases are rested in Livingston murder trial, the U of M launches its AD search and we’ve got a hot tip on cafe camping.

    By Bianca Phillips May 03, 2024
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    The Early Word: Halbert makes money moves, and a fired coach alleges racism

    Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.

    By Bianca Phillips May 02, 2024
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    The Early Word: Juvie court is closed, but Jones leaves door open for Tigers

    Jurors get picture of Kroger gas station shooting, staff changes are coming to MSCS and a South Memphis polluter is gone.

    By Bianca Phillips May 01, 2024
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    The Early Word: Sergeants want in on suit; Arrive’s Vice coffee shop departs

    The Lake District’s foreclosure sale is back on, the sun isn’t setting on a controversial solar farm and we tell you where to find Yemeni coffee.

    By Bianca Phillips April 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: FedEx break-up’s in the mail; Memphis saves for a rainy day

    Police union sues the city, mochi doughnuts pop up on Summer Avenue and Coach Cal could come to Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips April 29, 2024
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    The Early Word: Morant, Miller ink a deal; Mapco rises from Hop-in’s ashes

    General Assembly ends for the year, Kevin Ritz gets grilled and BluffCakes is closing (but you can still order giant cookies).

    By Bianca Phillips April 26, 2024

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