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    The Early Word: Music Fest-goers give mixed reviews; Ballins are up for a challenge

    FedEx gets a big tax cut, TVA ‘fell short’ and Bill Townsend is saving historic Memphis one building at a time.

    By Bianca Phillips May 08, 2023
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    The Early Word: TD Bank deal is off; Tyre Nichols’ death was a homicide

    Police will be out in full force for Music Fest, Justin Pearson faces challengers and Toni Williams is “nontraditional.”

    By Bianca Phillips May 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Wealth equals health in Memphis; Annesdale Mansion has a new owner

    A Memphis City Council member could lose her seat, Lee says gun safety laws may be coming and we look into Dillon Brooks’ exit.

    By Bianca Phillips May 04, 2023
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    The Early Word: City may ban assault weapons; car break-ins plague diners

    Highland Street shooter is charged, Germantown says no to Waffle House and Dillon Brooks gets the boot. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 03, 2023
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    The Early Word: Beale, Huey’s shootings lead to crime fears; traffic stop leads to reform calls

    The five-year mayoral residency rule is in effect, FedEx plans to furlough workers and Penny Schwinn steps down.

    By Bianca Phillips May 02, 2023
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    The Early Word: Eliza’s number is retired; Black families sell land to Orgill

    New life is coming to the Sterick, change is coming to the Grizzlies and we look at how where you live determines your lifespan.

    By Bianca Phillips May 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: Superintendent finalist wants back in; plus, mayoral residency 101

    DOJ sues state over trans youth care ban, the airport taps a new CEO and we remember Jack Parnell (and his voice).

    By Bianca Phillips April 28, 2023
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    The Early Word: Grizz stay alive in game five; new eats in Silo Square

    FedEx is closing pilot bases, Ya Ya returns to China and pizza is coming to Orleans Station. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: Party won’t stop for buses (yet); voters will decide mayoral residency

    Kids out past curfew will go to Greenlaw, Alicia Franklin’s lawsuit may come back and Justin J. Pearson goes to Washington.

    By Bianca Phillips April 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: Super search takes a pause, and ‘old’ LeBron takes the Grizz

    Mayoral candidates debate crime, a Tiger enters the transfer portal and something new is popping in Collierville.

    By Bianca Phillips April 25, 2023
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    The Early Word: Dillon begrudges villainous role, and we’re hosting a mayoral debate

    Local law enforcement isn’t immune to recruiting crisis, the General Assembly wrapped up with no action on gun reform and a Florida mom is reunited with her Memphis-born baby.

    By Bianca Phillips April 24, 2023
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    The Early Word: City stadiums get $350 million, and you can buy a honky tonk for $800K

    Olive Branch cracks down on out-of-state plates, Mikey Williams pleads not guilty and we solve a Garibaldi’s mystery.

    By Bianca Phillips April 21, 2023
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    The Early Word: Tyre’s family sues the city; X was the factor in Grizz win

    Another superintendent finalist drops out, Live at the Garden gets a re-do year and we tell you where to eat in Tom Lee Park.

    By Bianca Phillips April 20, 2023
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    The Early Word: Superintendent search hits snag; Kelsey’s request is ‘meritless’

    Lee Harris wants to raise the county wheel tax, a new cafe is opening in the Cossitt and there’s no Widespread Panic in Mempho’s lineup.

    By Bianca Phillips April 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: Trolleys may clang again, and JJJ is the block captain

    City halts its new juvenile crime program, Etowah dinner series is hyper-local and we look at how the county courts set bail.

    By Bianca Phillips April 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: FM 100 goes country; Ja has a game plan

    Justin J. Pearson is sworn in, the Memphis Sand Aquifer may have some problems and Collierville stops Walmart from painting part of their store blue.

    By Holly Whitfield April 14, 2023
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    The Early Word: Pearson’s back to Nashville and Halbert’s adviser has ideas

    Justin J. Pearson was reinstated to the Tennessee State House yesterday by the County Commission, candidate financial filings show that Paul Young leads the pack in the race for Memphis mayor and Wanda Halbert’s special adviser is looking for efficiencies.

    By Alys Drake April 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Council approves ‘Driver Equality Act'; South Memphis’ (possible) breath of fresh air

    Plus, Bog & Barley is open for business and a possible solid waste fee hike for Memphis. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim April 12, 2023
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    The Early Word: Much ado about DeSoto’s doo; Cossitt’s new look

    Justin J. Pearson lawyers up, Lakeland may get a new YMCA and a national football analyst says Memphis belongs in the Big 12.

    By Bianca Phillips April 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Is Van Turner’s house a home? Plus, it’s Grizz Week!

    FedEx goes over and up the hill, Germantown residents make noise (over noise) and the Tigers land one of the hottest players in the portal.

    By Bianca Phillips April 10, 2023
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    The Early Word: House expels two of Tennessee Three; teen revives Ja lawsuit

    Buster’s heads east, judge approves permitless carry for 18-year-olds and we tell you where to find Cal-Mex on the cheap.

    By Bianca Phillips April 07, 2023
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    The Early Word: FedEx comes together; Hotel Pontotoc may be a hotel again

    Crosstown High students stage a walkout, Tennessee passes abortion exemption and Memphis cops can have tattoos now.

    By Bianca Phillips April 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: Strict sentencing laws will be costly; Liquor Store heads East

    Gershun Freeman’s family files a lawsuit, local chefs feed tornado victims and pretty tacos are coming to Front Street.

    By Bianca Phillips April 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Pearson faces expulsion; Hooks will advise Halbert

    More severe weather is predicted, Grizzlies’ future is uncertain and Tommy’s Burgers has more than burgers.

    By Bianca Phillips April 04, 2023
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    The Early Word: Private schools boost security; Summer gets cooler

    Judge temporarily halts the drag ban, toll booths are coming to state highways and Germantown wants to extend its greenway.

    By Bianca Phillips April 03, 2023

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