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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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    The Early Word: Taxes may fund FedExForum reno; Penny defends job

    Memphis police union questions “low bond,” the Metal Museum is one step closer to renovating Rust Hall and a Mississippi coffee shop owner does it all. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers’ chance to Dance is slim; One Empty Place is full

    Uncle Lou’s is taking over an old Wendy’s, six council members are late on filing finance forms and Southaven is getting a skate park.

    By Bianca Phillips March 11, 2024
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    The Early Word: Traffic stop ban may be stopped; remembering John Stokes

    Good Groceries makes a good move, the city and the DOJ enter an MOU and a Lakeland eyesore will soon be gone.

    By Bianca Phillips March 08, 2024
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    The Early Word: Young is the man with the plan, and Halbert is a no-show

    Michalyn Easter-Thomas may be violating the city’s ethics code, JJJ has a great day and a Vatican ministry lends a hand to Memphis (or, well, an arm).

    By Bianca Phillips March 07, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tuesday gave 2020 vibes, and this Tiger is your new X pic

    Longtime “mayor of Downtown” has died, a DeSoto County “Jane Doe” is identified and the City Council wants more say over MLGW’s money.

    By Bianca Phillips March 06, 2024
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    The Early Word: How to vote on this Super day, where to get a fancy PB&J

    New Chamber Chairman’s Circle leader has ideas for curbing crime, Binghampton may get a city pool and Jenkins gets 200th win.

    By Bianca Phillips March 05, 2024
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    The Early Word: Mayor borrows new crime plan, Tigers rise to burn Blazers

    The iconic Clark Tower gets a major renovation, videos show violence at Shelby County Jail and the Tigers made a comeback in their last home game of the season.

    By Holly Whitfield March 04, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers deal another win, and pickleball is still a big dill

    Court filings claim false confession in Lester Street Murders, Brittney Jackson gets $1M bail and a beefy sports bar looks to Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips March 01, 2024
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    The Early Word: Bartlett’s about to be cooler, and Muddy’s turns four (or 16)

    Third time’s not a charm for Wanda Halbert’s revenue reports, DeSoto County DA wants to “stop Memphis” and we’ve got an update on FedExForum renovations.

    By Bianca Phillips February 29, 2024

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