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    The Early Word: Two judgeships get the ax, but at least Buc-ee’s is coming

    U of M’s campus schools will be its own district, Lake District developer gets a last chance and the Goo Goo Dolls are coming to the Garden.

    By Bianca Phillips April 25, 2024
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    Feds investigate Orange Mound mass shooting, teachers might be able to carry guns and Jennifer Chandler is joining The Daily Memphian.

    By Bianca Phillips April 24, 2024
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    The Early Word: Laird Veatch is out, and so are lawyers in the Ja-suit

    County Commission asks Halbert for a plan, Lee’s school voucher plan is dead and the Patty Daddys are bringing burgers to the Edge.

    By Bianca Phillips April 23, 2024
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    The Early Word: Memphis’ budget hole and new DeSoto watering holes

    Chronic absenteeism is up in schools, a South Memphis polluter will close and the future looks bright for Tigers football.

    By Bianca Phillips April 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: Inside look at Lobley’s bail hearing and the new ‘Old Bridge’

    State lawmakers pass $53B budget, Sugarmon wants more time for juvie takeover and we’ve got the scoop on a Downtown gelato shop.

    By Bianca Phillips April 19, 2024
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    The Early Word: Pride flag bill may be dead; Overton Shell comes back to life

    MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.

    By Bianca Phillips April 18, 2024
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    The Early Word: Young calls for new tax; Elvis’ alma mater will close

    Bonner wants out of the juvenile detention business, Germantown is investigating possible arson and a longtime Cooper-Young boutique is closing.

    By Bianca Phillips April 17, 2024
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    The Early Word: Free legal service loses funds; Grizz had best worst year ever

    The surviving suspect in Friday’s police killing took a plea deal last year, Mike Detroit shares the story of his secret brother and Memphis barbecue gets some Nashville love.

    By Bianca Phillips April 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: Bartlett gets burgers; Grizzlies’ weird season is finally over

    Friday shootout leaves one MPD officer dead, Cleotha Abston is found guilty on a rape charge and WLOK’s foundation means the station can live forever.

    By Bianca Phillips April 15, 2024
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    The Early Word: SmokeSlam details drop, and Bounty drops off food scene

    Plot thickens in city council ethics complaint, Feagins announces her transition team and we look back at the Grizzlies’ top 27 moments.

    By Bianca Phillips April 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: Corky’s BBQ goes big, and Lichterman goes private

    Cleotha Abston won’t take the stand in his rape trial, a Southaven ex-cop was indicted for car theft and GG Jackson goes to church. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 11, 2024
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    The Early Word: City has budget oops, and the Beetle has breakfast plans

    Judge rules in Ja Morant’s favor, Abston’s rape trial begins and two Memphis plants will be affected by new EPA rules on cancer-causing chemicals.

    By Bianca Phillips April 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Young’s first 100 days and a look at the new FedExForum deal

    Jury selection kicks off in Abston’s rape trial, Coach Cal could be our neighbor and we’ve got a look at the good (and the bad) from Cordova’s Eat N Vibe.

    By Bianca Phillips April 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: Total eclipse day, ‘ghost’ sushi and Gasol’s big night

    MPD’s homicide-solve rate is complicated, DeSoto’s DA has a true-crime podcast and you’ll be paying more for crawfish this season. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 08, 2024
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    The Early Word: Downtown deli reopens, and Huey’s will close (briefly)

    Tyre Nichols trial will stay in Memphis for now, a bill would eliminate two Shelby County judges and the Tigers score a top recruit.

    By Bianca Phillips April 05, 2024
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    The Early Word: MLK’s life is honored; Germantown may pause vape shops

    New juvie has more kids than the sheriff’s office can handle, Ja Morant splits with his agent and the party is over in Southaven. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 04, 2024
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    The Early Word: Midtown Catholic school will close; Judge Boyd resigns

    Young says new police rank may prevent federal oversight, two FedExForum projects move ahead and homeless pups get home training in jail.

    By Bianca Phillips April 03, 2024
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    The Early Word: FedEx is out, UPS is in and Whataburger eyes Midtown

    Judge Melissa Boyd wants to resign, Church Health will teach you how to cook and Marc Gasol shares what might have been. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 02, 2024
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    The Early Word: MPD morale is low, and Mande Dibi brings new barbecue

    MPD top brass may be deposed in Nichols case, Memphis Showboats start the season strong and you can build your own doughnuts in Collierville.

    By Bianca Phillips April 01, 2024
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    The Early Word: Man makes folly at Folk’s Folly, and Hard Rock rocks on

    Memphis’ traffic stop ban is nullified, AutoZone Park needs some love and Pho Binh faves are back. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 29, 2024
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    The Early Word: BC is back, and airport baggage claim will see the light

    Judge Boyd is jailed, Collierville is being sued for saying no to Chick-fil-A and FedExForum funding clears hurdles.

    By Bianca Phillips March 28, 2024
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    The Early Word: Strickland’s got a new gig, and the old CA will store your stuff

    Frayser residents sound off on trash and crime, a new art gallery is opening in Midtown and we look at whether our bridges could survive a boat crash.

    By Bianca Phillips March 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Supper’s on with Chef Tam; Judge Boyd fails drug test — again

    Downtown crime was down for NCAA, Geronimo Kee has words for his judge and the Asian Night Market is too big for Crosstown. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: Pride flags may be banned; NCAA games bring the drama

    Report reveals problems at 201 Poplar, pickleball has come to a theater near you and we tell you where to find beach drinks without the beach. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: Intrator’s Pinch plan is likely dead; Halbert needs IT help

    “Refined Waffle House” comes to Harbor Town, Penny’s name comes off Downtown eatery and MEM is making it easier to find your car.

    By Bianca Phillips March 22, 2024

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