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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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    The Early Word: House boots public; Chickasaw Gardens requests gates

    Jarveon Hudspeth video is coming soon, the city’s first Sichuan restaurant opens in Cordova and we’ve got an update on your missing MLGW bill. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: House limits public access; High Point Grocery flys high

    Gibson calls out Bonner, Crone Law Firm expands out of state and we’ve got your consumer’s guide to every Grizzlies home game.

    By Bianca Phillips August 22, 2023
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    The Early Word: Gun-rights lobby has a firm grip; Knifebird owner goes Public

    Lawsuit considers Davis’ role in Nichols’ death, the city isn’t tracking juvenile curfew data and macro-friendly meals are coming to Cordova.

    By Bianca Phillips August 21, 2023
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    The Early Word: Remembering Biggs, Belz; Grizz versus errrybody?

    MPD cracks on Downtown cruising, Momma’s trucker bar is open and Bartlett BMA makes history.

    By Bianca Phillips August 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: Rest in peace, Biggs; more on the Tuohy/Oher battle

    Gun reform bills are turned down for special session, the Tigers need to sell some tickets and you can check out joy at the library.

    By Bianca Phillips August 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls on MLGW; Tuohy lawyer on Oher claims

    Memphis in May seeks new home, Southaven bans public camping and pickleball is a smash in Collierville.

    By Bianca Phillips August 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: Was Oher blindsided? Plus, Ross family hires Crump

    Showboats player dies, FM100’s risky retirement is working out and Germantown residents get credit after all.

    By Bianca Phillips August 15, 2023

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