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    The Early Word: Williams is under probe; Halbert’s been undercharging

    School voucher bill sails through, Harris wants state funds for new Regional One and two Grizz rookies are heading to All-Star weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips January 29, 2025
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    The Early Word: Old CA could house new ER, and Liberty Stadium shrinks

    Vietnamese food gets elevated at Bao Toan, Kirk Whalum honored a fallen astronaut and the Grizzlies have too many turnovers.

    By Bianca Phillips January 28, 2025
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    The Early Word: Central BBQ goes home, FedExForum witnesses wins

    The city’s spending on private legal bills is rising, while MATA waits for more cash. Parks director Nick Walker says goodbye.

    By Chris Herrington January 27, 2025
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    The Early Word: Richmond plans first 100 days; Memphis man turns 102

    Veterans Court gets a new judge, Memphis’ “mushroom queen” is moving and the Tigers earn an “embarrassing” win.

    By Bianca Phillips January 24, 2025
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    The Early Word: Memphis chefs are up for Beard awards, and Luke can dunk

    Feagins probe revealed another alleged violation, Rittenhouse is ready for round two and the Central High jazz band is heading to New York.

    By Bianca Phillips January 23, 2025
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    The Early Word: Feagins is fired, Davis is back and Jan. 6 rioters are pardoned

    TVA wants you to turn down the heat, the Chickasaw Gardens gates hit a roadblock and Missy Elliot will “work it” on the river.

    By Bianca Phillips January 22, 2025
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    The Early Word: Feagins’ future will be decided today; Mulroy loves a limerick

    Young proposes a new city division, a Germantown woman is prepping for another round on “Jeopardy” and somebody called 13 in last night’s Grizz win. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 21, 2025
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    The Early Word: Tigers lose first AAC game; MEM will gain rooftop views

    City says a gun-rights lawsuit has no standing, state lawmakers crack down on colleagues and Ecco has more space to lounge.

    By Bianca Phillips January 17, 2025
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    The Early Word: Germantown gets a First, and a second freeze is on the way

    MATA doesn’t say no to Transpro, Crowne Plaza’s future is up in the air and the Grizzlies get a much-needed win.

    By Bianca Phillips January 16, 2025
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    The Early Word: Feagins fires back, and Mahogany exits East Memphis

    COGIC peaces out again, The Cooper becomes a first and we look at what goes wrong when the Grizzlies play the Rockets.

    By Bianca Phillips January 15, 2025
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    The Early Word: Principals v. Feagins; County Commission v. MSCS board

    Grizz can’t shake Rockets, xAI wants to work with local companies and we’ve got a preview of the Tennessee General Assembly’s hot topics.

    By Bianca Phillips January 14, 2025
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    The Early Word: Methodist’s bond rating is down, and food pop-ups are in

    MATA is running out of money, TikTok is on the Supreme Court’s clock and new Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser dishes on her fave restaurants.

    By Bianca Phillips January 13, 2025
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    The Early Word: Longtime Macy’s to close; plus, what’s closed for snow

    MSCS board member proposes an alternative to firing Feagins, Taylor lays out his case against Mulroy and Coach Jenkins calls an ill-timed timeout.

    By Bianca Phillips January 10, 2025
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    The Early Word: Your flake news; plus, the state may go ‘nuclear’ on MSCS

    Closing arguments were delivered in Ja Morant’s civil hearing, another Landers Center exec is fired and The Sporkful podcast is coming to Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips January 09, 2025
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    The Early Word: Music plays on at Lafayette’s, and a wing deal goes bad

    Marchers remember Tyre Nichols, the Landers Center head is fired and owners of a Cooper-Young sober home file a lawsuit.

    By Bianca Phillips January 08, 2025
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    The Early Word: Star fights Chickasaw gates, and Feagins won’t back down

    Beale Street has safety measures in case of attack, the City Council takes up gun reform again and Zach Edey’s haters may be eating their words.

    By Bianca Phillips January 07, 2025
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    The Early Word: Tigers barely avoid a loss, and crime is down, but how much?

    DOJ report will play into Nichols suit, a “kooky” eatery has closed in Cordova and we’ve got a look at Memphis running clubs.

    By Bianca Phillips January 06, 2025
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    The Early Word: One down, 17 to go for Tigers; Judge Bill Anderson bails

    Feagins’ response to the board is expected very soon, Muggin Coffeehouse has closed (for now) and our staff dishes on their fave Memphis dishes. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2025
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    The Early Word: Beale’s future, Carter’s past and the Tigers’ present

    Collierville may crack down on parties, Ja’s injury could be worse and we’ve got your recipe for good luck in 2025.

    By Bianca Phillips December 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Top stories of 2024 and a Grizz flashback to last season

    Penny Hardaway plays the Grinch, a local “Jeopardy” contestant wins with the most Memphis clue ever and we recap our fave eats of 2024. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS chair doubles down on Feagins; Grizz set new record

    CBU stays on probation, something new is brewing on Main Street and two Midtown eateries are opening new drive-thru spots.

    By Bianca Phillips December 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Feagins wants to work out issues, and so do Ja and Jaren

    Three teens were injured in a drive-by, the Memphis Tigers have fallen again and we’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve.

    By Bianca Phillips December 24, 2024
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    The Early Word: Beloved soul-food spot closes, and the weight falls off

    Reports detail what may have caused the Harvest plane crash, more MSCS schools make the grade and a Memphis Zoo bird’s squawk lives on in “The Lion King.”

    By Bianca Phillips December 23, 2024
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    The Early Word: FedEx Freight spins off; Grizz deliver a Warrior whoopin’

    Former judge will monitor MPD, school board member recall would be tough and Cameo’s owners are opening two more spots. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 20, 2024
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    The Early Word: Feagins just needs one vote; where to ship boxes, get married

    Knifebird is gone, Cafe Keough is next and Bane is looking for a new home team. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 19, 2024

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