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    The Early Word: Tyre Nichols lawsuit looms; Wanda Halbert gets an adviser

    Shelby County will study reparations, critics bash new third-grade retention law and Chick-fil-A wants to bend the rules.

    By Bianca Phillips February 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: More Tyre Nichols video may be coming; JJJ’s pants are nothing but net

    Former SCORPION supervisor has a troubled past, Music Fest will be smaller and we remember Geoffrey Redd. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: Midtown man killed leaving Zinnie’s; Arrests made in Live Lounge shooting

    Bill would broaden sales of canned cocktails, Lush and Local Lime head to Germantown and we tell you how to speak Grizz.

    By Bianca Phillips March 22, 2023
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    The Early Word: Car crimes are on the rise; All-Stars get their game on

    Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.

    By Bianca Phillips February 20, 2023
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    The Early Word: Damaria Franklin gets ‘steal of the year’; Baseball legend dies

    Details emerge about inmate’s death, city council could crack down on where mayors can live and I-55 may get wider.

    By Bianca Phillips February 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: Recalling Halbert may get easier; SCSO suspends two deputies

    Sports Authority offers peek into sports facility upgrade funding, CLERB wants more teeth and Grizz win ahead of All-Star break. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: National media is wrong about us (so far); Bonner moves to Memphis

    Smart Meters aren’t so smart, Lee Harris asks Bill Lee to think again on HIV funds and the Olive Branch Airport takes off. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 15, 2023
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    The Early Word: Uhlhorns found love in 1958; Grizzlies miss Steve-O

    Reports detail SCORPION unit officers’ violations, the city seeks a soccer stadium designer and musicians record a freedom song for Ukraine. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 14, 2023
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    The Early Word: Smart meters aren’t so smart, but you can be a chocolate decoding expert

    Data-driven policing comes under fire, Memphis’ sewer system is at capacity and Whataburger is coming to Midtown.

    By Bianca Phillips February 13, 2023
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    The Early Word: Grizz get 3-point shooter, and SOB gets The Liquor Store

    MPD requests Hemphill be decertified, DeSoto County bans TikTok on government devices and two Tigers are heading to the Super Bowl.

    By Bianca Phillips February 10, 2023
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    The Early Word: Quakes in Syria, Turkey hit home; plus, where to get plant-based pastries

    Methodist and BlueCross agree on Medicaid, a civil rights pioneer has died and East High students are ready for their close-up. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 09, 2023
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    The Early Word: The King has a stroke; Grizz win, shake off haters

    More cops are in trouble over Tyre Nichols, St. Jude plans taller towers and Strickland says his sports venue plan is at “halftime.”

    By Bianca Phillips February 08, 2023
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    The Early Word: Memphis may get state sports venue funds; Herenton is back

    County Commission passes police reform, Dillon Brooks’ days may be numbered and there’s a goat (or ram?) near I-40.

    By Bianca Phillips February 07, 2023
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    The Early Word: Ja’s friends bring drama; State lawmakers try to ban drag

    Another Memphis cop is fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, dogs at MAS get new turf and we take a deep dive into FedEx cuts.

    By Bianca Phillips February 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: Police chases are perilous; Ja and JJJ win (but Grizz lose)

    Memphis City Council considers police reforms, city launches text alerts and the TVA’s smokestacks are coming down. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Al Sharpton eulogizes Tyre Nichols; FedEx announces layoffs

    Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.

    By Bianca Phillips February 02, 2023
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    The Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols; Elwood’s got a new shack

    Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.

    By Bianca Phillips February 01, 2023
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    The Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day

    New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.

    By Bianca Phillips January 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: Protesters demand ‘Justice for Tyre'; Grizz, Tigers win for a grieving city

    MPD disbands its SCORPION unit, Flinn Broadcasting is making changes and the Overton Park Shell hits the road.

    By Bianca Phillips January 30, 2023
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    The Early Word: Five cops are indicted; Tyre Nichols is honored at vigil

    City prepares for Nichols video release, David Grisanti is closing and Kendric Davis triumphs over old teammates. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: More cops are under review in Nichols case; Opera moves to Midtown

    Grizzlies fall to Warriors in final seconds, sheriffs are coming to Lakeland and we look at what’s next for 100 N. Main.

    By Bianca Phillips January 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: Car break-ins sully new Sports Center; Megabus expands

    Autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered extensive bleeding, “Elvis” earns eight Oscar nods and Justin Pearson is a winner.

    By Bianca Phillips January 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: Tyre Nichols update; Cop says there’s no serial killer in Westwood

    Land Bank sales are halted (maybe), St. Jude unveils a new patient haven and Jennifer Biggs has a new favorite sandwich. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 24, 2023
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    The Early Word: Lisa Marie memorial draws thousands, and Penny hits 100 (sort of)

    Five cops were fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, crisis hotline calls are up and we take a trip to “Baneville.”

    By Bianca Phillips January 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: How some suspects get out of jail quickly; Chicago is in Bartlett

    Some Germantown residents say no to a medical office, the Tigers claw their way to a win and Beale Street gets the Blues.

    By Bianca Phillips January 20, 2023

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