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    The Early Word: Pinch businesses feel the pinch, and Grizzlies lose steam

    Memphis doctor is indicted for fraud (again), Ginger’s Bread heads Downtown and we tell you about a takeout app that’s almost “too good” to be true. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 20, 2025
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    The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead

    Shelter puts down more dogs, the xAI land sale is really happening and the Tigers may be shorthanded for the Big Dance. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 19, 2025
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    The Early Word: MSCS board unites; Orpheum goes ‘Back to the Future’

    County Commission says no to grant pause, DeSoto officials say no to redistricting and California is not golden for the Grizzlies.

    By Bianca Phillips March 19, 2025
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    The Early Word: Tiger champs head to Dance, and a tiny bit of Tenn. is in Ark.

    MAS closes for another distemper outbreak, crime victims’ safety net is unraveling and we tell you what to eat for St. Patrick’s Day.

    By Bianca Phillips March 17, 2025
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    The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig

    Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 14, 2025
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    The Early Word: Newlyweds flock to Southaven, and the ’90s are alive in CY

    A Frayser pastor was shot and killed, tornadoes are more deadly here and Memphis gets barbecue redemption. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 13, 2025
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    The Early Word: Trump lets Kelsey out; Hardaway has a Ted Lasso moment

    A bill that would deny education to kids moves ahead, vape products may get taxed and we look at how Tony Allen became The Grindfather.

    By Bianca Phillips March 12, 2025
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    The Early Word: Cam trash talks Durant, and the state may trash ASD

    Protesters oppose tuition for immigrant children, Germantown says “bone-jour” to a holiday decor charge and a new gym is pushing body positivity. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 11, 2025
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    The Early Word: Monorail was doomed from the start; Tigers are AAC champs

    MATA lied about bus routes, Colossus gets more colossal and the Grizzlies finally snapped their losing streak.

    By Bianca Phillips March 10, 2025
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    The Early Word: Say adios to Cafe Ole and happy birthday to Memphis Pom

    Edmund Ford Jr. has his first day in court, a DV crisis center abruptly closes and the old Happy Mexican will still be a happy place. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 07, 2025
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    The Early Word: Messy math at U of M and another Grizz loss to shoulder

    MLGW is staying Downtown, MSCS board recall efforts are underway and Phillip Ashley Rix shares his chocolate secrets.

    By Bianca Phillips March 06, 2025
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    The Early Word: Crime expert feels safe here, and Ford Jr. is off the job for now

    Germantown may annex a sliver of land, the old Jerry’s Sno Cones is coming down and the Tigers clinch the AAC’s No. 1 seed.

    By Bianca Phillips March 05, 2025
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    The Early Word: Ford Jr. gave more grants; plus, new life for Houston’s

    Cordelia’s Market gets new owners, the Grizzlies can’t stop losing in the final seconds and the Ostrander Award show may not go on. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 04, 2025
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    The Early Word: Memphis really does recycle, and Tigers take down old rivals

    Edmund Ford Jr. was indicted on federal charges, state lawmakers want to make it harder to get high and the Grizzlies have a nail-biting weekend. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 03, 2025
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    The Early Word: Edmund Ford Jr. heads to the feds; Ransom signs off

    Peabody rooms are getting a makeover, an Asian produce and community hub comes to Cordova and there’s a good sign at the new Aldi.

    By Bianca Phillips February 28, 2025
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    The Early Word: Rittenhouse in an empty house; Tigers in the Dainja zone

    New coalition protests a possible state school takeover, Germantown gets a first look at First Watch and we say sew long to a chain craft store.

    By Bianca Phillips February 27, 2025
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    The Early Word: A family is reunited after 30+ years, and 12 comes in clutch

    A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 26, 2025
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    The Early Word: Artist pay fight plays out in court, and a new judge is named

    A fired federal worker is back on the job, the next sheriff may get a pay raise and there’s a new way to have a cozy afternoon in Germantown. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Bill proposes newer New Bridge; Lucchesi’s pasta is back

    The ethics complaint against Memphis’ fire chief is dismissed, a police reform task force is named and Arlington parents get calls from AI Dolly Parton. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 24, 2025
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    The Early Word: Wrong kind of steals for Ja and a new day for Dory

    Ex-cop in Nichols case is arrested, the school takeover bill comes together and Tops is up in smoke — again.

    By Bianca Phillips February 21, 2025
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    The Early Word: Roads have improved, and a late war hero gets a new home

    XAI may build a solar farm, Memphis police officers are at fault for most of their crashes and Ja Morant is here to stay.

    By Bianca Phillips February 20, 2025
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    The Early Word: Feagins wants phone receipts; Musk explains why Memphis

    City tries to toss the Nichols suit again, Brian Kelsey finally heads to prison and the city says it was ready for snow.

    By Bianca Phillips February 19, 2025
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    The Early Word: Snow is coming; MSCS audit blames board and Feagins

    City Council tackles vacant properties, Memphis music goes into the Hall of Fame and we’re getting another barbecue fest.

    By Bianca Phillips February 18, 2025
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    The Early Word: Inside 201 Poplar, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-Star weekend

    What happens after someone in Memphis is detained by ICE, the Tigers take a road loss and Hard Times coming to the Edge. 

    By Chris Herrington February 17, 2025
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    The Early Word: IP cuts more jobs, and xAI’s short-term power plan goes long

    Feagins’ literacy hire resigns, a woman sues Germantown over a skeleton and you can get baby shower food without the baby. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 14, 2025

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