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    The Early Word: More on the Downtown mass shooting threat; plus, uplifting Uptown news

    The Collierville Police receive state honors, the Shelby County Commission delays a “no-confidence” vote and a pair of Memphis twins are dancing with themselves. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 19, 2022
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    The Early Word: Fugitives go to jail, pets go home and FedEx goes to the cloud

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to stage an intervention, the University of Memphis is creating an arts corridor and we take a Ford F-150 Lightning for a spin.

    By Bianca Phillips July 18, 2022
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    The Early Word: Early voting starts today, but the Grizzlies’ summer league title run is over

    The Memphis City Council approves a backstop for One Beale (kind of), Downtown’s Hadden Street will become a public plaza and a popular food tent is coming back to the FedExCup Playoffs.

    By Bianca Phillips July 15, 2022
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    The Early Word: Joris Ray is on paid leave, and public money can now pay for private school

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to go in for round three, St. Jude commits even bigger bucks to research and treatment and we tell you where to find the “single best taco in town.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 14, 2022
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    The Early Word: ‘Young Rock’ will film in Memphis, and Downtown gets a fancy convenience store

    A disbarred attorney received big bucks from local politicians, the Memphis City Council blocks funding to enforce the state’s abortion law and Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is having a hot Grizz summer.

    By Bianca Phillips July 13, 2022
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    The Early Word: Mud Island is under review, and our Summer food tour isn’t endless

    The Memphis City Council will consider flood plain housing in Frayser, five local businesses are recognized for diversity and inclusion, and Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a way to see a doctor without leaving your car. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 13, 2022
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    The Early Word: Regional One is a relic; plus, tips on where to drink with your dog

    Memphis Police identify suspect in weekend officer shooting, Santi Aldama shines in the NBA summer league and the Shelby County Election Commission is short a few Republicans.

    By Bianca Phillips July 11, 2022
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    The Early Word: Oil spill threatened Memphis water, and Mud Island gets a fresh look

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray says his “private actions” didn’t violate district policy, a rainbow slasher is on the loose in Bartlett and a Midtown institution is closing shop.

    By Bianca Phillips July 08, 2022
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    The Early Word: Joris Ray admits to affairs, says low TCAP scores are still ‘gains’

    County workers are getting a raise, Memphis rapper GloRilla makes a female first and Collage Dance is a “Cultural Treasure.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 07, 2022
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    The Early Word: Germantown High could be a hospital, and Opera Memphis might get Edge-y

    The old Office Depot could become apartments, car dealers call for state takeover of license plate distribution and NBA basketball is back. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 06, 2022
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    The Early Word: Animal advocates have something to bark about, and we take you on a Summer world tour

    Elmwood looks to the future, vintage streetwear attracts the wrong kind of attention and the Memphis Grizzlies practice “sustainable success.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2022
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    The Early Word: Ja lands big bucks, JJJ is out and your MLGW bill is going up this summer

    Local employers offer abortion travel coverage, cops crack down on traffic violations, and we tell you where to find the world’s greatest sandwich for less than $7.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2022
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    The Early Word: Say bye to Emoni Bates; plus, Meals on Wheels car stolen during delivery

    FedEx announces big plans for profits, Pamela Moses wants her rights back and we take a hard look at how domestic violence cases move through the justice system. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2022
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    The Early Word: Is Emoni Bates coming back? We don’t know. But Saigon Le’s menu is.

    The local Planned Parenthood branch suspends abortion services, Bartlett maintenance workers get cozy new digs and we get a sneak peek at Felicia Suzanne’s new space.

    By Bianca Phillips June 29, 2022
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    The Early Word: Your car tags may be in the mail; plus, time traveling and tacos on Summer

    The Shelby County Commission approves MATA funds in another marathon session, Collierville’s new ambulance service is launching (without their ambulances) and we offer six takeaways from the University of Memphis’ IARP hearing. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: Report alleges abuse at Head Starts; plus, Marmalade left a legacy

    Illinois will soon be the closest state with abortion access, Carrefour at the Gateway could revive Germantown’s west end and Ole Miss baseball brings home a big win. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 27, 2022
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    The Early Word: Kennedy Chandler is a Grizzly, and Overton Park 9 reopens

    Some Tigers are going pro, a new green space was designed with the homeless in mind and the Memphis Sandwich Clique co-founder makes a miraculous recovery.

    By Bianca Phillips June 24, 2022
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    The Early Word: Memphis is getting a new skyline, and Ja moves to Utah

    We remember Memphis entrepreneur Pete Aviotti, DeSoto County prepares for pot sales and Magnolia & May is open for lunch.

    By Bianca Phillips June 23, 2022
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    The Early Word: Camping in a park is a felony, and the TVA wants you to turn down the A/C

    Free football tickets are changing lives, the Memphis City Council tables city primaries and the Railroad & Trolley Museum is leaving the Station.

    By Bianca Phillips June 22, 2022
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    The Early Word: Elvis’ potential comeback special and some must-try Summer eats

    We remember “mayor of Midtown” Mark Flanagan, our Grizzlies writers offer takes on the NBA draft and two Memphians are heading to Harvard.

    By Bianca Phillips June 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Your home could be stolen without you knowing; plus, we got Akot

    We look at alternatives to arming teachers and see what’s quacking in Cordova. Plus, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a new way to recruit students who want to live on-campus.

    By Bianca Phillips June 20, 2022
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    The Early Word: Memphis in May loses big, and fans will get more (by par) at FedEx Cup

    There are new findings in the Bellevue Baptist sexual abuse case, retail spots are going fast in Germantown’s Thornwood and we offer ideas on how to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips June 17, 2022
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    The Early Word: Love lives in Laurelwood, and First Horizon merger faces challenge

    We have some tee-rific news about Topgolf, Memphis-Shelby County Superintendent Joris Ray defends the district and gelato is coming to Central Station. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 16, 2022
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    The Early Word: Tiny-ish homes will replace blight, and we should all be like Elliot Perry

    The first bidder for MLGW’s contract is revealed, statewide TCAP results show we still have work to do and we consider some possible Grizzlies trades. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 15, 2022
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    The Early Word: Some say nay to Joris Ray; plus, Tigers and Grizzlies are coaching up

    MoSH exhibit shares local LGBTQ history, a new podcast features Memphis civil rights veterans and Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. breaks into the fashion business.

    By Bianca Phillips June 14, 2022

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