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    The Early Word: Chief Davis talks crime; Cole Perry talks mayor’s race

    Local colleges weigh in on affirmative action, the Bears of Summer are back and Amro Music gets a tune up.

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2023
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    Derrick Rose is a Grizzly, Kendric Davis is a Warrior and we’ve got a look at the city budget and new state laws.

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    Cafe Society is changing hands, the Hudspeth family hires Ben Crump and Mulroy addresses that Germantown party.

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    Wheel taxes are going up, trees are blamed for the power outage and Little Italy East is open (but you might want to wait).

    By Bianca Phillips June 29, 2023
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    The Early Word: Williams is out for superintendent; city tax hike is out, too

    Former pastor admits to abusing kids, Greenlaw will go back to the city and Shelby County is in a state of emergency.

    By Bianca Phillips June 28, 2023
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    The Early Word: Party foul in Germantown; why the power goes out

    Wheel-tax hike gets initial approval, AutoZone’s CEO will step down and crime perception matches reality. 

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    The Early Word: Who is Davonte Pack? Plus, crime makes some want to move

    Raleigh traffic stop turns deadly, the Redbirds turn 25 and Carbondale is an abortion destination. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: New Jackson for the Grizz, peachy news for Chef Tam

    MSCS audit shines light on corruption allegations, residents want gun reform and the Memphis Zoo has new baby pandas. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 23, 2023
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    The Early Word: Residents want more cops, and Grizzlies make a Smart move

    NCAA suspends Penny Hardaway, Stax has a new record and Gaston Community Center lets the sunshine in.

    By Bianca Phillips June 22, 2023
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    The Early Word: Survey says crime is bad; Lakeland church is fed up

    DCS tried to take Sequoia Samuels away, MPD wants Tasers and FedEx revenue is down (again). 

    By Bianca Phillips June 21, 2023
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    The Early Word: City Council sticks to status quo; Geoff Calkins moves on

    Collierville cop gets arrested, Tyus Jones could be traded and Elwood’s Shack sells tomatoes for a cause. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 20, 2023
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    The Early Word: Ja can’t play for 25 games, but you can play pickleball in Collierville

    High tea comes to Collierville, Carmeon Hamilton has a new HGTV show and Downtown parking garages go digital.

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    The Early Word: Sheleah Harris alleges MSCS corruption; ALSAC cuts staff

    Human remains have been found near where a little girl went missing, artifacts were allegedly stolen from Arkabutla and Memphis is hiring cops in Puerto Rico.

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    Methodist and BlueCross reach a deal, the Grizzlies may get a new practice court and we remember MUS’ Dion Stutts.

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    The Early Word: MSCS board member quits; Fino’s will serve hole foods

    City Council rejects Cordova district, FedEx contract would pay pilots a lot more and we look at what’s next for LeMoyne-Owen College.

    By Bianca Phillips June 14, 2023
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    FedEx pilots’ union leaders approve contract, property tax is going up in Collierville and Terri Bosby is Memphis’ hype woman.

    By Bianca Phillips June 13, 2023
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    Comeback Coffee expands, Young Rock is over and we learn where mayoral hopefuls stand on a tax increase. 

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    By Bianca Phillips June 09, 2023
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    The Early Word: ‘Blue dog’ building will see new life; Downtown shop needs new owner

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

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