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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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    The Early Word: Mulroy goes after nuisances; Grizz lead NBA in losses

    Ex-cop in Nichols case will take a plea, “the Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may come to Liberty Park and up-and-coming chefs make cameos at Cameo. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 02, 2023
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    The Early Word: Judge faces trouble, and Liberty Park may be in the red

    A restaurant owner’s killing stuns Whitehaven, Priscilla is having her moment and a nonprofit is honoring the late Jennifer Biggs (and you can help).

    By Bianca Phillips November 01, 2023
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    The Early Word: Rose, Perry on the art of friendship; new eatery goes Public

    Van runs over Brooks sculptures, the Grizzlies aren’t giving up and we’ve got a tip on where to buy last-minute Halloween candy.

    By Bianca Phillips October 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: River lows are a recent trend; Tigers are good at sportsball

    Freeman’s family sues for $100 million, Memphians go all out for spooky season and you can get some cheese with that wine at Crosstown. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 30, 2023
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    The Early Word: DJay is coming, and Dino’s Grill has your ‘Sunday gravy’

    A jail detainee dies after a courtroom stabbing, the Tigers women’s soccer team reaches goals and it’s time to vote (again).

    By Bianca Phillips October 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: Grizz get off to a bad start, and we remember Lily Afshar

    Report critiques local judges, old MPD chief faces a civil rights lawsuit and a former rock club is now serving guac.

    By Bianca Phillips October 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: Freed man sent back to prison; Holiday Ham can be yours

    OUTMemphis fights state prostitution law, Germantown parents complain about “spring holiday” and we’ve got a peek inside Topgolf.

    By Bianca Phillips October 25, 2023
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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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