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    The Early Word: Party over for short-term rentals? Plus, tee time for Topgolf

    Germantown has a new top cop, Grizzlies navigate a post-Steve-O world and we’ve got your guide to spooky season.

    By Bianca Phillips October 24, 2023
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    The Early Word: Steve-O’s out for the season; Pitt Hyde gets $7M surprise

    Some say Memphis is in a “crime crisis,” Tom Lee Park vendor space may be empty for a while and there’s a new date-night spot Downtown.

    By Bianca Phillips October 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: You can buy Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch; J-Tim is bigger than Ja

    Red Dog claims are admissible in Nichols lawsuit, even more troopers are coming to city streets and Kennard is struggling with 3-pointers (but he’s not worried).

    By Bianca Phillips October 20, 2023
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    The Early Word: Game over in Cordova; ESPN chronicles Ja’s downfall

    Paul Young names his dream team, MLGW is one step closer to leaving Downtown and Steve Mulroy’s got enemies in Nashville.

    By Bianca Phillips October 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: What’s brewing in Collierville; Grizz, Tigers predictions

    No charges will be filed in Jarveon Hudspeth’s death, Arlington doesn’t want to be Cordova and something cheesy is coming to the Crosstown area. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: MATA considering cuts, a sad goodbye to ‘Brooks’

    The Tennessee Attorney General talks, the Memphis election is certified and Tiger hoops is unranked (and that’s OK).

    By Chris Herrington October 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mempho coming in May; Alex’s Tavern’s secret to success

    A local judge is suspended, MLGW’s new LEDs are lighting up the night and automatic gratuities are here to stay.

    By Bianca Phillips October 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: Music Fest is a no go, and it’s closing time for Doc’s Wine

    U of M wants stadium funds ASAP, a new fine-dining spot is coming to South Main and we tell you where to find dim sum for a small sum.

    By Bianca Phillips October 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Young to treat crime like a virus; Tekila replaces Red Hook

    Henderson’s lawyer says he won’t get a fair trial with Memphis jurors, locals gather in solidarity around Israel and details emerge on Mikey Williams’ gun charges.

    By Bianca Phillips October 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Stadium cash goes into the bank, and X is banking on 3s

    Brooks Museum gets a new name, Taco Cat is opening a brick-and-mortar and a Memphis family will feud today. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 11, 2023
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    The Early Word: Israel-Gaza conflict hits home; Tim Shelton gave 110%

    The Mississippi River hits a new all-time low, a Tigers basketball rivalry is brewing and more tacos are coming to Summer Avenue.

    By Bianca Phillips October 15, 2023
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    The Early Word: Rose feels the love, but will Memphis forgive Coach Cal?

    TBI cuts rape kit testing time in half, Shaq brings big eats and Paul Young comes with swagger and hope. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 09, 2023
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    The Early Word: Paul Young is mayor, but some council seats head to runoffs

    Alleged Margolin shooter faces new charges, David Grisanti transforms old P.O. Press, and Des and Trip are a Grizzlies power couple.

    By Bianca Phillips October 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: It’s Election Day! And MLGW may be on the move

    The alleged FedExForum shooter appears in court, Tigers hype basketball season and Leftwich Tennis Center opens soon (and costs more).

    By Bianca Phillips October 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls sling mud; MIM is in the red again

    Film commission has its biggest year, Bartlett tables a new mosque and Memphis is a hub for Black tech talent.

    By Bianca Phillips October 04, 2023
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    The Early Word: CBU faces major cuts; Rose is ‘a different Derrick’

    Barbecue fest may be on the move, the County Commission fails to ban pretextual traffic stops and DJ Ron Olson paints music.

    By Bianca Phillips October 03, 2023
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    The Early Word: Rendezvous’ 75th ribaversary; plus, how to stop stressing

    A judge ends Michael Oher’s conservatorship, Le Bonheur is expanding and the Grizzlies waive two players.

    By Bianca Phillips October 02, 2023
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    The Early Word: Kendric is a Warrior; Clayborn windows offer look into 1968

    FedExForum shooting suspect has been arrested, an ADA has been suspended and Mango’s offers gas station gourmet.

    By Bianca Phillips September 29, 2023
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    The Early Word: Early voting is up, and the Tigers are on (but Mikey is out)

    Brian Kelsey is free for now, Althea Greene gets another chance and the Orpheum offers a glimpse into segregation.

    By Bianca Phillips September 28, 2023
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    The Early Word: Fiber internet for the city, tropical escape for Cooper-Young

    Body found in the river is Tamia Taylor, Ashlar Hall plan gets pushback and Horn Lake is getting its first Chick-fil-A.

    By Bianca Phillips September 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: State may reject education funds, but Memphis can’t refuse DeSoto’s doo yet

    Memphis is developing a plan to reduce pedestrian deaths, the SEC apologizes to the Tigers and Gonerfest kicks off for the 20th time.

    By Bianca Phillips September 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: Could suburbs secede? Plus, how to dink and drink on Beale

    Panta bids adéu, the aquifer looks like Swiss cheese and Mia Madison’s legacy lives on in a North Memphis orchard.

    By Bianca Phillips September 25, 2023
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    The Early Word: Outdoors Inc. peaces out; sports venue questions, answered

    Two officers indicted in Freeman’s death faced past lawsuit, five charged in Nichols’ death won’t be part of civil suit and Cxffeeblack sends baristas to Africa.

    By Bianca Phillips September 22, 2023
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    The Early Word: Indictments handed down in Freeman death; Kontji is back

    Brooks Museum is back on (for now), things are looking up at FedEx and Belly Acres says bye to Overton Square.

    By Bianca Phillips September 21, 2023
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    The Early Word: Park coming to Brooks roof; Kiel and Spinosa clash

    International Paper gets out of Russia, Indie Memphis brings Oscar hopefuls and the Tigers’ roster is almost set.

    By Bianca Phillips September 20, 2023

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