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    The Early Word: Eliza’s autopsy, Ezekiel’s alleged victims and the war on crime

    Cold cases are getting a fresh look, standing is the new sitting at FedExForum and shoppers discuss their favorite finds at Gordon Food Service.

    By Bianca Phillips September 30, 2022
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    The Early Word: Ja works hard, plays hard; plus, Tops has barbecue for breakfast

    Ezekiel Kelly is indicted on 26 new charges, MLGW names its interim CEO and there’s a new gym for future ninjas.

    By Bianca Phillips September 29, 2022
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    The Early Word: IARP heat is off the Tigers, but Memphis wrasslin’ is still hot

    The Memphis City Council wants cops to enforce curfews for kids, Memphis Grizzly Danny Green is here to stay and we look at why some homicide victims make headlines (and some do not).

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: Grizz are back in a big way; plus, Audubon Park’s lake will stay open to all

    A state committee may look into the rape kit testing backlog, a pair of Germantown projects move ahead and we read 5,100 pages of MLGW bids so you don’t have to. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 27, 2022
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    The Early Word: A look at Ezekiel Kelly’s past; plus, a look inside Gordon Food Service

    Armed protesters cause MoSH to cancel a drag show, the Memphis Tigers win again and NASA monitors Memphis water from space.

    By Bianca Phillips September 26, 2022
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    The Early Word: BlueOval breaks ground, and Halbert says she’s immune to recall

    Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back, the City of Memphis may use artificial intelligence in its blight fight and we look back on the Collierville Kroger shooting on its one-year anniversary.

    By Bianca Phillips September 23, 2022
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    The Early Word: Employee sues over Kroger shooting, and Marybeth Conley flips her life

    Local rape victim Alicia Franklin shared her story on “Good Morning America,” the Memphis Tigers basketball schedule has dropped and SOB is opening southeast of Beale.

    By Bianca Phillips September 22, 2022
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    The Early Word: Rape victim sues MPD; Overton Square shop is up for grabs

    Downtown disco owner goes to jail, The Eye Center is getting a new look and the Memphis Fire Department is on the hunt for a possible arsonist.

    By Bianca Phillips September 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Mayor wants clerk’s office open longer, and BluffCakes is opening soon

    Former Tiger is arrested on gun charges, teachers’ union leader calls contracts “enslavement” orders and we learn how much money FedEx executives make. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 20, 2022
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    The Early Word: Rape victim says MPD didn’t care; plus, Kontji has an app for you

    FedEx Corp. CEO says we could be headed for a global recession, LeMoyne-Owen College is boosting its visibility and we look at how tax sales can leave families homeless.

    By Bianca Phillips September 19, 2022
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    The Early Word: FedEx cuts costs, and a new cutbank offers access to Tom Lee Park

    Cleotha Henderson is arraigned for a 2021 rape, the University of Memphis is short a few deans and a provost, and eight music legends are inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

    By Bianca Phillips September 16, 2022
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    The Early Word: BlueOval’s got a few problems, and Chef Tam ditches meat

    Amtrak canceled its local route in anticipation of a rail strike, Audubon Park’s golf course is getting a new look and Malone Park Commons gets more money.

    By Bianca Phillips September 15, 2022
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    The Early Word: Council talks crime text alerts, and Ryan Seacrest brings the fun to Le Bonheur

    A gag order has been placed on the Ezekiel Kelly case, Rapper 2 Chainz is bringing a touch of Atlanta to Memphis and we tell you where to eat fish and spaghetti (together). 

    By Bianca Phillips September 14, 2022
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    The Early Word: John Barker under investigation; Henri Brooks wants changes to office that investigated her

    The Fed delivers mixed news on the Memphis economy, Stern Cardiovascular has been hacked and bird’s nest egg rolls are coming back. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 13, 2022
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    The Early Word: MSCS says Strickland is wrong; locals step up to fill nursing shortage

    State blames delay in testing Cleotha Abston’s 2021 rape kit on backlog, gun detection technology faces lawsuit and group builds tiny homes to house the homeless.

    By Bianca Phillips September 12, 2022
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    The Early Word: Remembering the shooting spree victims; plus, we address our collective trauma

    A public defender is ordered to represent Cleotha Abston, an antique shop may be coming to Victorian Village and we tell you where to find an affordable South Indian breakfast all day long.

    By Bianca Phillips September 09, 2022
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    The Early Word: Shooting spree shocks the city

    Cleotha Abston’s bond is revoked, the Memphis City Council approves a One Beale deal and the Memphis Police Department takes a recruiting cue from FedEx.

    By Bianca Phillips September 09, 2022
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    The Early Word: Locals run for Liza; plus, renters face changing housing market

    Steve Mulroy says Eliza Fletcher’s murder was “an isolated attack,” an ex-FedEx contractor calls for a no-confidence vote and there’s a home from the future in Harbor Town. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 07, 2022
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    The Early Word: Judges miss court; plus, the latest on the Eliza Fletcher case

    State Department of Children’s Services is “near collapse,” the Memphis Tigers are off to a rough start and talk about a third bridge is back.

    By Bianca Phillips September 06, 2022
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    The Early Word: Long license plate lines are back; plus, MLGW wants to stay with TVA

    Van Turner and Paul Young announce mayoral runs, Harbor Town has a taco shop named after a dirty word and a Memphis Tigers fan is choosing football over chemo. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 02, 2022
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    The Early Word: Steve Mulroy is the DA, and Bass Pro is a giant Dorito

    MSCS will explore options for Germantown namesake schools, Church Health celebrates 35 years and we hear a personal account of what it’s like to drive through Alfredo sauce. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 01, 2022
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    The Early Word: MSCS names interim chief; plus, Las Savell to be a new cop, fire shop

    Christ Church Memphis will vote on leaving United Methodist, Van Turner announces big plans and Bill Hardgrave talks the future college sports (and his drag racing past). 

    By Bianca Phillips August 31, 2022
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    The Early Word: Halbert’s back from Jamaica (but still in hot water), and Weirich has a new gig

    A local singer is charged with attempted murder, a Memphis City Council member wants new district lines and a Germantown native will play in the U.S. Open today. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 30, 2022
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    The Early Word: Assessor’s got beef with Halbert; plus, 16 private schools get public funds

    Methodist’s live donor transplant program is on hold, new statewide film incentives helped Memphis land “Young Rock” and MIM gets a checklist of ways to lower its Tom Lee Park damage deposit.

    By Bianca Phillips August 29, 2022
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    The Early Word: Tom Lee uncertain for Memphis in May; plus, a big payout for Joris Ray

    Alex Lomax is a Memphis Tiger again, the suburbs want a say in MLGW decisions and Kinfolk makes a Comeback. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 26, 2022

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