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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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    The Early Word: Rittenhouse gets run off, and smart meters are still dumb

    Biden taps Kevin Ritz for a judgeship, the Terrace at the River Inn has a new menu and Coach Taylor Jenkins got knocked down (but he got up again).

    By Bianca Phillips March 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Beale preps for Big Dance, and Ursula can finally get paid

    Grizzlies are making roster moves, truck drivers can park it in Southeast Memphis and we’ve got your Memphis visitor guide ahead of the NCAA games.

    By Bianca Phillips March 20, 2024
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    The Early Word: CBU is on the come up, and sports venue renos move ahead

    MPD has to rethink its structure, a tree upcycling facility is paused and a local restaurateur got his start in a mariachi band. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers won’t go to NIT, but the Big Dance is coming here

    A judge tests positive for drugs, questions remain around DeSoto County Jane Doe’s death and Black-owned eateries offer dining deals this week. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 18, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers are out, and Judge Melissa Boyd may be, too

    Senate passes ban on traffic stop bans, Belltower Coffee is opening a third spot and something big is coming to Huey’s in East Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips March 15, 2024
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    The Early Word: New school costs rise, and Overton Park preps new trails

    Steve Cohen’s garage burns down, SmokeSlam selects barbecue teams and a fancy new hotel is coming to 100 N. Main.

    By Bianca Phillips March 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: Methodist surgeries are up in the air; Publix is a ‘guarantee’

    Rittenhouse speech causes uproar, Kee’s bond is raised and Halbert’s new numbers project a deficit for Regional One plans.

    By Bianca Phillips March 13, 2024

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