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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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    The Early Word: Blackface trophy causes outrage; Strickland faces stadium pressure

    Re-arrests are down after bail reform, Medtronic may invest millions and we look at cases dismissed over ties with the officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: Happy birthday to us! Plus, Brian Kelsey appeals

    Calkins hopes the stadium funding plan doesn’t scare off the Grizzlies, Drake and Zeke get a brass note and we look at how Hattiloo is selling out shows. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls talk stadium funds while Tigers go 3-0

    FedEx lays off workers, a Collierville man pleads not guilty to killing his wife and Guy Fieri dishes out Knuckle Sandwiches.

    By Bianca Phillips September 15, 2023
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    The Early Word: Cops in Nichols case enter pleas; Grizz get Tigers leftovers?

    Peabody Elementary students are forced relocate, a taste of New York is coming to Memphis and Tom Lee Park is a melting pot.

    By Bianca Phillips September 14, 2023
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    The Early Word: Cops federally indicted in Nichols case; Jaylin McKenzie video released

    Police search for woman missing after booze cruise, Tennessee gets sued over abortion rights and the flu may be worse than COVID this year.

    By Bianca Phillips September 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls throw shade; Carlisle serves Racquet Club plan

    Council staff shakeup raises questions, Patrice Robinson is tapped for TVA board and Majestic is bringing back Sunday fun day.

    By Bianca Phillips September 12, 2023
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    The Early Word: Courts are backed up, but the hotel pipeline is moving along

    Memphis in May gets sued, Dillon Brooks helps Canada beat the U.S. and the suburbs could break up with MLGW. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 11, 2023
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    The Early Word: Shelby County is a ‘unicorn,’ and Penny stands by Mikey

    Brooks work stoppage could cost $7 million, NLE Choppa endorses Paul Young and we’re heading into a big football weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips September 08, 2023
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    The Early Word: Park Avenue gets a new Shack; Dermon may be a hotel

    IP looks for a new CEO, MLGW explores utility-owned solar and Narcan is available over the counter (if you can find it).

    By Bianca Phillips September 07, 2023
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    The Early Word: Glo-Jo to take on Blackburn; Zoo pushes online-only sales

    Shelby County DA names new first deputy, Mikey Williams’ chances at being a Tiger are dwindling and Ashlar Hall could make a comeback.

    By Bianca Phillips September 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: Two grim anniversaries; pickleball’s dark side

    Tom Lee Park is open, home buyers are gaining power in a seller’s market and we’ve got tips on getting started with solar panels.

    By Bianca Phillips September 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Memphis has big 901 Day plans; officials host private public safety summit

    U of M announces $5 million worth of campus security measures, Pervis Payne may be eligible for parole and we have your guide to a busy holiday weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield September 01, 2023
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    The Early Word: Judge may stop the Brooks; Toast could raise Jackson Ave.

    MIM will honor France (again), Joe Cooper is living his dream with the Tigers and DOJ meeting attendees say MPD has a culture problem. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: No gun-reform bills passed; Downtown gets bagel bees-ness

    TBI looks into 201 Poplar death, CrimeStoppers offers $10K for tips on 12 homicides and two of the country’s largest ballet companies call Memphis home.

    By Bianca Phillips August 30, 2023
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    The Early Word: Democrats walk out; Richie Fletcher remembers Eliza

    Retired judge makes $200 per hour, county police reform moves ahead and the U of M isn’t giving up on conference realignment. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 29, 2023
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    The Early Word: Run for Liza again; Buster’s gets to the meat of the matter

    Germantown’s diesel leak may have been caused by inattention, Hudspeth videos leave unanswered questions and Malcolm Dandridge is back.

    By Bianca Phillips August 28, 2023
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    The Early Word: Friends sue to stop Brooks; Hudspeth video shows fatal encounter

    Special session will be continued, Southaven is closing its doors and we take a deep dive on busing 50 years later.

    By Bianca Phillips August 25, 2023
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    The Early Word: Taxpayers hit with birthday tab; show Oher the money

    Senate passes four bills that do “nothing,” Lichterman breaks ground on a new play forest and Ja faces competition for his throne.

    By Bianca Phillips August 24, 2023

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