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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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    The Early Word: More on that Texas plane crash; Remembering Vincent Astor

    Grizzlies keep the streak alive, a Germantown developer is saving the trees and a columnist says we should rename Audubon Park.

    By Bianca Phillips January 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols, Barbara Cooper and Harvest Church plane crash victims

    A second suspect has been arrested in Barshay Wilson’s slaying, changes are coming to Downtown PILOTs and Memphis home sales took a dip last year.

    By Bianca Phillips January 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: Crosstown Mound plans are tainted; Grizz get revenge

    Tyre Nichols’ loved ones demand justice, the city deploys A.I. to find potholes and we look at one transgender homicide victim’s cold case. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: RIP, Lisa Marie; plus, Fred Smith finances film on first Black aviator

    Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.

    By Bianca Phillips January 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: Black holes, blue trees and the BlueCross/Methodist impasse

    Memphis isn’t alone in water problems, White Station students take the wheel on driver’s ed and two local chefs are making moves. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 12, 2023
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    The Early Word: Cleotha Henderson evaded burglary charges; FedEx slashes Sundays

    Man dies after a “use-of-force” incident, Uptown gets the green light to use TIF funds and the Lakeland School System is getting new digs.

    By Bianca Phillips January 11, 2023
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    The Early Word: MLGW said ‘nope’ to funds; JJJ said ‘nope’ to Spurs’ shots

    The Brooks has a new place to break bread, the County Commission talks properties and DeAngelo Williams achieves a first. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 10, 2023
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    The Early Word: Courts fall behind, and Bane gets revenge after smackdown

    Alpha Omega is planning a new beginning, Chase Bank is coming to Memphis and Alex Lomax saves the day. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 09, 2023
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    The Early Word: Museum guides get MoSH-ed up, and JJJ casts spell over Magic

    Peppertree residents will move soon, a local minister preaches football and we tell you where to eat like a queen on the cheap.

    By Bianca Phillips January 06, 2023
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    The Early Word: Ja’s fight makes headlines, and MLGW looks into flaws

    Memphis travel is back in a big way, better roads will lead to Topgolf and Bartlett’s Union Depot brings a first in 15 years.

    By Bianca Phillips January 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Big oops at 201 Poplar; plus, what’s new at Sunrise

    TBI is investigating a Collierville shooting, a Germantown student is helping save lives and the Grizzlies have the best defense in the NBA. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2023
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    The Early Word: Rest in peace, Gangsta Boo; plus, where is Midtown, really?

    MLGW offers text alerts, MSCS tries to keep kids safe and the Memphis Grizzlies are winning again.

    By Bianca Phillips January 03, 2023
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    The Early Word: Tap water is safe to drink! Plus, a big night for basketball

    The New Daisy is coming back, Leonard’s Barbecue will expand to Bartlett and we tell you where to find a good burger for $6.

    By Bianca Phillips December 30, 2022
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    The Early Word: You should wash your car; Liberty Bowl goes Hog wild

    Penny Hardaway opens up about Tyler Harris, Horn Lake rentals will have to be registered and our food writers reveal the best dishes of 2022. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 29, 2022
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    The Early Word: Water pressure builds, and Tigers football ends with a win

    Some suburbs escaped water woes, the city of Memphis denied the MPD failed to properly investigate a 2021 rape and the Grizzlies lost — again. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: Winter weather leads to water woes; WMC’s Jarvis Greer retires

    Sen. London Lamar proposes gun permits, Warriors Christmas Day win leaves questions and we remember the 1982 Liberty Bowl.

    By Bianca Phillips December 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: Baby, it’s cold outside; plus, NASA finds aquifer’s weak spots

    Bill Lee grants clemency, a bid to recognize the 1917 Ell Persons lynching site moves ahead and Young Dolph is honored in a pop-up museum. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 23, 2022
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    The Early Word: Zoo sends pandas packing; Mulroy reflects on 100 days

    Memphis is experiencing a drug shortage, the Tigers easily take Alabama and Olive Branch gets its first RV park.

    By Bianca Phillips December 22, 2022
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    The Early Word: New Villa opens at the Lake, and FedEx will cut costs — again

    Lucy Elementary goes to Millington, The Kitchen Table will open in Vinegar Jim’s and the Klondike TIF is a done deal.

    By Bianca Phillips December 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Mac Edwards does it all; New app shows dog pics while you work

    Klondike TIF wins county approval, Collierville Schools raises tuition for non-residents and pre-pandemic airport traffic is back. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 20, 2022
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    The Early Word: Memphis has new cops; The river has more carp

    J.W. Gibson joins the Memphis mayor’s race, AutoZone Park is getting a makeover and the Tigers could have the best team since 2013. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 19, 2022
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    The Early Word: Grizzlies sail to No. 1, and 3Gs is a done deal

    Memphis Tigers admit to recruiting violations, state DCS faces damning audit and Sylvamo Corp. opens a new global HQ.

    By Bianca Phillips December 16, 2022

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