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    The Early Word: Beale’s ‘Hard’ news, Mikey’s lost deal, Ja’s long wait

    Willie Herenton leads a new mayoral poll, Celtic Crossing has tacos and the Brooks Museum gets big bucks.

    By Bianca Phillips June 02, 2023
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    The Early Word: Old Burke’s sign comes back, but will DeAndre Williams?

    Four kids were killed in a fire, a teen is charged with killing the watermelon man and Pride may be different this year.

    By Bianca Phillips June 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: DeSoto wants a doo deal; Herenton may be Strickland 2.0

    MSCS could meet with banned activists, Groove On-Demand will groove on and Germantown is keeping drivers’ eyes on the road. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: Flock cameras are watching, and Big 12 talks are back

    Alexis Pugh reduced shelter euthanasia rates, Regional One could be a first and Bhan Thai goes Vietnamese.

    By Bianca Phillips May 30, 2023
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    The Early Word: FBI searches Ford home; Herenton wants Blue Crush back

    MPD plans for safer summer, Ryan Seacrest opens a TV studio for kids and Flip Side offers a flipping good deal.

    By Bianca Phillips May 29, 2023
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    The Early Word: Third graders are behind; Charlie’s is triangulated

    Morant’s social posts lead to wellness check, alleged Huey’s shooter is back in jail and Tina Turner has died.

    By Bianca Phillips May 25, 2023
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    The Early Word: Drag ruling will come by Pride; Christ Church breaks away

    Memphis parks have equity issues, Greenlaw won’t be a detention center and Arlington school board approves a pay raise. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 24, 2023
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    The Early Word: Grindfather pleads guilty, and third graders face retention

    City candidates pull petitions, Arlington school board members may double their pay and JJJ peddles caffeine gummies.

    By Bianca Phillips May 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: Long COVID life, Tyus Jones’ mama and Mayor Z-Bo?

    TennCare coverage is running out for some, barbecue fest is up in smoke and a Lakeland restaurant is raising the (sports) bar.

    By Bianca Phillips May 22, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mayoral residency is settled; animal shelter has ruff news

    Activists push back on MSCS ban, Hollywood stars make a barbecue fest cameo and a group demands an apology from Ja Morant.

    By Bianca Phillips May 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: Nichols lawsuit may bust city budget; Southaven truck drivers face fines

    FedEx pilots authorize strike, cathead biscuits are coming to Harbor Town and Phillip Ashley Rix is writing the book on chocolate.

    By Bianca Phillips May 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: Bonner, Turner lead poll; Ja has ‘more work to do’

    Brian Kelsey’s plea reversal is rejected, some of Calvary’s organ pipes are found and a “mad” idea takes shape at Crosstown Concourse.

    By Bianca Phillips May 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: City Court Clerk question, organ thieves hit Downtown

    Council discusses a residency resolution, Andy B’s bowling alley is sold and modern dance goes country.

    By Holly Whitfield May 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: Ja deja vu, residency lawsuits melodrama

    Memphis Grizzlies moms talk about their sons for Mother’s Day, we look at the string of recent public shootings and compare barbecue spaghetti to Cincinnati chili.

    By Holly Whitfield May 15, 2023
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    The Early Word: Houston’s hit in the nose with lawsuit; Metal Museum to move

    The Memphis Tigers will fly south for the summer, and we craft a food guide to the non-barbecue, plus last-minute Mother’s Day weekend ideas.

    By Kelsey Bowen May 12, 2023
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    The Early Word: Morant misses millions; Sugar Ghost plans new haunt

    Memphis City Council can join the residency suit, the county wheel tax could be in trouble and we remember Arun Gandhi.

    By Bianca Phillips May 15, 2023
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    The Early Word: Uptown greenline, Downtown bike cops and zebra crosswalks

    Memphis mayoral residency lawsuit narrows, MSCS’ superintendent search talks gets tense and we remember Steve Pearl.

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2023
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    The Early Word: City Council sues the city; Cabigaos are guarding Hen House

    General Assembly will address gun reform, Hardaway struggles in the NIL era and Bartlett may have the best margaritas.

    By Bianca Phillips May 09, 2023
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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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