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    The Early Word: Iris’ new bar is open on Mondays, and we remember COGIC’s Louise Patterson

    State Supreme Court says no to mandatory life for juveniles, the TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting and the Mississippi River is on the rise.

    By Bianca Phillips November 22, 2022
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    The Early Word: Police face social dilemma, and Kendric Davis lives up to the hype

    The Department of Children’s Services is understaffed, Ja Morant is out with an ankle sprain and Downtown is still feeling the pandemic pinch. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Strikers close Starbucks (and a latte coffee news)

    The alleged mastermind in Young Dolph’s slaying pleads not guilty, 901 FC’s coach quits and the Tigers ask boosters to pay up. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 18, 2022
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    The Early Word: Carrefour sets ‘The Standard'; Arcade’s Harry Zepatos left a legacy

    Developers release a timeline for 100 N. Main project, Penny Hardaway recruits his son and Silky O’Sullivan’s has new owners. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 17, 2022
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    The Early Word: Showboats are back; plus, Tom Lee news you otter know

    The Mississippi River is on the rise, GloRilla is nominated for a Grammy and giant animals have landed in Tom Lee Park. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 16, 2022
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    The Early World: County Commission asks rental owners to pay up, plus the Grizzlies’ return Trip

    More details emerge on the third man charged in the killing of rapper Young Dolph, and the country’s largest maritime disaster is getting a Memphis-area museum.

    By Chris Herrington November 15, 2022
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    The Early Word: Tennessee targets drag shows, FedEx cuts back

    After the implosion of Grand Hyatt, the need for major hotels remains. Tiger hoops lands another recruit, and Jaren Jackson Jr. readies a return. 

    By Chris Herrington November 14, 2022
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    The Early Word: Tigers football bounces back; What’s brewing in Midtown

    Suspect who allegedly solicited Young Dolph’s murder is indicted, MLGW puts off its power vote and we’ve got your fall Memphis music playlist.

    By Bianca Phillips November 13, 2022
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    The Early Word: Mass text leads to mass confusion; Low river reveals treasures

    New legal opinion says mayoral candidates don’t have to live in Memphis, Hernando mayor questions tax vote and the Grizzlies win with help from their friends.

    By Bianca Phillips November 10, 2022
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    The Early Word: Lee is still governor, slavery is illegal and COGIC is back

    “Right to work” will become part of the state Constitution, Varonica Cooper is the new city court judge and the Dream Hotel is closer to reality. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 09, 2022
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    The Early Word: It’s Election Day! Plus, Tiger teamwork makes the dream work

    Work halts at the Grand Hyatt, Brass Notes are back on Beale and Steve Mulroy wants Arkansans to vote for recreational pot. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 08, 2022
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    The Early Word: One in five Black Tennesseans can’t vote; plus, Autura’s legacy lives on

    A private prison company gives big bucks to politicians, a suspect in Young Dolph’s murder asks for a transfer and Tigers basketball season starts tonight.

    By Bianca Phillips November 07, 2022
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    The Early Word: Mystery project is coming to Collierville, but first, coffee

    Overton Park Greensward parking will end by 2024, Frayser’s getting a big library and the Grand Hyatt Hotel funding gap leads to a war of words.

    By Bianca Phillips November 04, 2022
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    The Early Word: One Beale deal stalls, and Penny sells grits by the Grindhouse

    A federal court ruling could revive mayoral residency requirements, Varsity Spirit says lawsuit claims are “blatantly false” and MLGW mistakenly sends $0 bills.

    By Bianca Phillips November 03, 2022
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    The Early Word: MLGW has a new leader; Tigers are missing a key player

    Christ Church Memphis votes to leave the UMC, Kroger puts the brakes on gas and something cheesy is coming to the Pinch District. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 02, 2022
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    The Early Word: Compromise at Audubon Park, a bridge closure you can see coming

    The County Clerk’s Office missed a Halloween deadline and a Memphis Animal Servers officer is best in the land. 

    By Chris Herrington November 01, 2022
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    The Early Word: City offers help for Memphis in May, Topgolf ready to tee-off

    There’s hip-hop Halloween at Orange Mound Tower, the Memphis Grizzlies have a chance at some road revenge and it’s the end of the road (this season, at least) for 901 FC.

    By Chris Herrington October 31, 2022
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    The Early Word: Change is coming at MSCS, and Brian Kelsey is changing his plea

    Mayor Jim Strickland takes his sports venue plan to lawmakers, inmates open up about crime and the Grizzlies beat the Kings (again).

    By Bianca Phillips October 30, 2022
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    The Early Word: The King pays a visit, and Memphis brings all the bones to the yard

    State Rep. Barbara Cooper has died, Memphis Police try to prevent rising car thefts and “Young Rock” gets a big perk.

    By Bianca Phillips October 27, 2022
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    The Early Word: TVA adds water to the river, and Flight is grounded

    Sheriff would make crime No. 1 issue as mayor, Bartlett residents are upset over clear-cutting and a new organization has students’ backs.

    By Bianca Phillips October 26, 2022
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    The Early Word: Morant and Bane are a dynamic duo; Sivad rises from the dead

    MSCS students show some of largest test score declines in the nation, a new crisis center is coming and Shelby County leads the state in early voting.

    By Bianca Phillips October 25, 2022
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    The Early Word: Memphis Tilth merges, Tigers get an ugly win and 901 FC meets goal

    Memphis Police take home cruisers, Grizzlies battle dark magic in Texas and DA Steve Mulroy’s office takes on criminal justice reform.

    By Bianca Phillips October 24, 2022
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    The Early Word: Elliot Perry, Fred Smith get honors; Belz sells Shelby Oaks

    A harsh flu season may be coming, cancer risk could be higher in parts of South Memphis and “P-Valley” is coming back to TV. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Audubon golf update may not be fore the best; plus, a ‘Big Memphis’ win

    A 2014 rape kit lawsuit is back in court, a wine bar may be coming soon to the Edge and two Downtown public housing towers are getting a refresh.

    By Bianca Phillips October 20, 2022
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    The Early Word: Coliseum may get kicked for soccer stadium; plus, how Henderson got early release

    The MLGW leadership standoff continues, MSCS board members debate pepper spray and FedEx is raising shipping rates.

    By Bianca Phillips October 19, 2022

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