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    The Early Word: Restaurant service fees may be scrapped; Tigers take Texas

    MLGW says its ready for winter, a new park opens in Midtown and we look at what Ja Morant has been up to during his suspension.

    By Bianca Phillips December 11, 2023
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    The Early Word: MLGW may stay Downtown; Midtown shop snaps shut

    Collierville Schools is giving National Lampoon’s vibes, JJJ offers a tour of his crib and FedEx workers remember the hard-working octogenarian killed at the hub. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 08, 2023
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    The Early Word: Trials are down at 201, but a train to Nashville is on track

    New food arrivals fly into MEM, Desmond Bane brings the pain and the Tigers beat VCU (but it wasn’t pretty).

    By Bianca Phillips December 07, 2023
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    The Early Word: Your light bill is going up, and the stadium deal is in timeout

    Texts reveal Oher/Tuohys fight goes way back, MPD reminds the public not to confront criminals and Downtown has a new place to sip. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: CBU staff cuts are coming, and a Hy-Vee store may be, too

    Wright pleads guilty to Trenary’s killing, another cop was fired for actions the night of Nichols’ death and the stadium deal could hit a snag.

    By Bianca Phillips December 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: Security isn’t cheap; plus, mochi and more in Memphis

    City Council members spent big on food and travel, gardeners are tackling food security and a proposed path takes art off the rails.

    By Bianca Phillips December 04, 2023
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    The Early Word: Trenary trial is delayed; Mikey Williams takes a plea

    Eric Otten’s double-homicide case heads to a grand jury, more housing is coming to the University of Memphis and Bartlett drivers have a new route.

    By Bianca Phillips December 01, 2023
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    The Early Word: Grizz win at home! And big changes take off at the airport.

    Tuohys will stop calling Oher their son, Ben Crump is hired by another family and Rachel’s Flower Shop won’t be rooted on Poplar much longer.

    By Bianca Phillips November 30, 2023
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    The Early Word: About that armed Midtown man; Ja-lly Xmas countdown

    Jim Holt says goodbye to Memphis in May, the DOJ sends help and Fancy’s Fish House was a passing fancy.

    By Bianca Phillips December 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: New life for Melrose High, new path for Tigers’ Tevin Carter

    Collierville theater-goers can raise a toast, the city gifts $1 million to a new crisis center and we outline three ways the Grizzlies could rise from the ashes. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 28, 2023
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    The Early Word: Traffic deaths are on the rise; Grizz are ‘embarrassing’

    Security company is fined for unlicensed guards, Amelia Gene’s lives up to the fine-dining hype and Scott Brockman steered the airport back to safety.

    By Bianca Phillips November 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: Fred Smith saves the day, and Dillon is our ex-girlfriend

    More troopers are coming (again), AutoZone isn’t happy and a family member remembers those allegedly killed by Mavis Christian Jr.

    By Bianca Phillips November 22, 2023
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    The Early Word: Memphis cop offers Hope, and ‘more Aldama’ is the answer

    Former MPD officer is sentenced in pepper-spray case, the Tigers take a trip to the tropics and we help you get a start on holiday shopping. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 21, 2023
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    The Early Word: Meet the new City Council; Realtors watch Missouri case

    Shooter found dead after manhunt had history of domestic violence, county faces another inmate death suit and Nineteenth Century Club may be spared from white paint. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 20, 2023
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    The Early Word: Women rule City Council; Shelby Farms Parkway is dead

    Ja Morant can stand his ground, Northside High will be a community hub and Chick-fil-A tries to bring “mor chickin” to Poplar Avenue. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: Tigers soccer secrets and holiday news ‘You Oughta Know’

    Defendant in Trenary case claims he falsely confessed, Bartlett looks to legalize booze and Herrington weighs in on the Rhodes BDSM brouhaha. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: BSDM talk at Rhodes hits kink; Grizz loss Smarts

    Two jailers are indicted over an alleged assault, Airbnbs could be illegal in Arlington and GloRilla is giving back again. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: FedEx pilots may fly away; Halbert’s rent was months late

    Two are charged in a St. Jude employee’s death, Memphis needs a composter and the trees are blue in Germantown. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 14, 2023
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    The Early Word: Jenkins’ epic rant, Oak Court Mall gets a new lease (and life)

    The Shelby County Public Defender’s Office is overloaded with first-degree murder cases, Tigers’ sports win the weekend and DeSoto will host a Dining Week. 

    By Holly Whitfield November 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Halbert blames the county; Tuohys show us the money

    Local judge was suspended over drug use, “mor chickin” could be coming Downtown and the gate closes on Chickasaw Gardens’ gate request.

    By Bianca Phillips November 10, 2023
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    The Early Word: Chickasaw gates may be a ‘no,’ but Leftwich is a grand slam

    Sheriff’s office beefs up security after stabbing, new juvenile detention center doubles as a school and Chris Herrington has a tip on the best fried chicken sandwich in the city. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 09, 2023
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    The Early Word: Republicans sweep DeSoto; Grind City goes country

    MSCS relies on federal education funds, and Grizz games aren’t leaving Bally Sports (for now). Plus, everything you need to know for a stress-free Thanksgiving.

    By Bianca Phillips November 08, 2023
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    The Early Word: Closing time for clerk’s office; Tigers men get first win

    Trial dates are set in the Nichols case, Paul Young meets the other mayors and Bismack Biyombo gets down to “bizness.”

    By Bianca Phillips November 07, 2023
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    The Early Word: Grizz win! Plus, how your lunch, groceries help Liberty Park

    Big Brothers Big Sisters closure shocks many, police calls can get you evicted and the Tigers women’s soccer team are the champions. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: Nichols case details, flipped lives and bad news for boats

    Ben Crump gets another Memphis client, Downtown Local owner takes over Midtown Local space and Tigers win all around.

    By Bianca Phillips November 03, 2023

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