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    The Early Word: Feagins won (for now), and Tigers football did, too

    Chickasaw Gardens gates get delayed, MATA moves toward new management and the New York Times says one of the year’s best dishes is at The Lobbyist. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 18, 2024
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    The Early Word: Feagins could be fired, and Cajun is ragin’ in Bartlett

    Frayser high funding is a go, MATA board considers a leadership change and the Tigers are back on the national radar.

    By Bianca Phillips December 17, 2024
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    The Early Word: Live Nation venue brings mixed feelings; Roxie’s lives on

    City task force could address DOJ concerns, the Tigers bounce back in Clemson win and upscale Mexican fare is coming to an old Italian spot.

    By Bianca Phillips December 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: Live the high life on Broad, but party’s over in Germantown

    Penny has a plan to pivot, The Liquor Store gets into the Christmas spirit(s) and your kale caesar salad spot is back — and bigger. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 13, 2024
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    The Early Word: Jail intake has probs; plus, dining in a post-Houston’s world

    Environmentalists are worried about xAI “energy vampires,” Frayser high funds clear one hurdle and JJJ could be an All-Star.

    By Bianca Phillips December 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: DMC rolls back to 2023, and Robbins wins in Collierville

    St. Jude has a new CAO, Memphis is one step closer to becoming the “Digital Delta” and we’ve got movie recs for the weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips December 11, 2024
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    The Early Word: ALSAC’s Shadyac steps down, and the Hu will be a Hilton

    New crime lab would come with a hefty price tag, the Tigers drop down from the top and Brandon Clarke is back for real now.

    By Bianca Phillips December 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS schools may close; Tigers couldn’t close out a win

    Smith & Nephew plans layoffs, a Memphis doc is part of the trans-rights case and another St. Jude Memphis Marathon is in the books.

    By Bianca Phillips December 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tender thoughts on Houston’s; plus, a DOJ deep dive

    TacoNGanas closed its Olive Branch spot, the Grizzlies’ “bench mob” shows out and 22,500 runners are descending on Downtown.

    By Bianca Phillips December 08, 2024
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    The Early Word: DOJ says MPD discriminates; xAI may get more super

    Memphis in May will honor South Korea, a Bartlett commission is pushing back on a proposed mosque and the Tigers have a “hangover from Hawaii.”

    By Bianca Phillips December 05, 2024
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    The Early Word: FedEx doesn’t have mail; Mavs deliver end to Grizz wins

    MAS director is fired, MSCS settles a lawsuit with activists and you’ll have to wait a while for the Commercial Appeal auction.

    By Bianca Phillips December 04, 2024
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    The Early Word: Memphis is having a sports moment, and Arrow calls it quits

    MSCS is bringing virtual teachers back, the city may sue Hyundai and Germantown is looking for a new school board member.

    By Bianca Phillips December 03, 2024
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    The Early Word: Jeff Buckley’s house gets new life; new spot for girl dinner

    St. Jude plans will add to Memphis’ skyline, the Grizzlies keep the wins coming and Cordova residents want out.

    By Bianca Phillips December 02, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers head for Maui title, and MPD goes gang busters

    MLGW’s budget passes, Robert Gordon gets an honor you can step on and Desmond Bane thinks it’s funny that you have to watch his commercial over and over.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers beat UConn, Ja is back and Uncle Lou’s is on the move

    One officer in Tyre Nichols’ case will be tried separately, the election results are official and a cemetery on Central Avenue has lots of stories to tell. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: Party on at Annesdale Mansion and a look inside 100 N. Main

    MATA cuts are still on the table, and Hog & Hominy’s Beef & Cheddar Hot Dog is, too. Plus, Crosstown is getting another live music venue.

    By Bianca Phillips November 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: A judge is under fire, and Tigers find their fire in second half

    Cameras are coming to Hickory Hill, a new brewery opens in the Edge and we’ve got tips on a stress-free Thanksgiving. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: Wins for Wanda Halbert, Taylor Jenkins and Frayser

    Downtown could get a “hamburger tax,” a new center for paralyzed vets is coming to Beale and we tell you why all those ladybugs were in your house early this week.

    By Bianca Phillips November 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Mulroy appeals jail releases; Robinson gets no prison time

    The Grizzlies may be out of the NBA Cup, a church needs a few tater toters and Glicked is coming. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 20, 2024
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    The Early Word: Rum Boogie owner’s run ends; JoJo’s gets a latte more space

    Nichols’ family attorneys say the city is poisoning the jury, a Germantown school board member resigns and Sam’s Deli has served its last muffuletta.

    By Bianca Phillips November 19, 2024
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    The Early Word: One school’s bust is another’s boost; top cop temp check

    Some locals aren’t down for the demo of an iconic East Memphis building, Regional One Health puts pregnancy care on wheels and a Germantown designer leaves his mark on the holidays.

    By Kelsey Bowen November 18, 2024
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    The Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior

    Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.

    By Bianca Phillips November 15, 2024
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    The Early Word: FedEx cuts local jobs, and Memphis Redbirds could cut out

    Swankys leaves Germantown, gun-rights groups sue Memphis and "Disneyland” is coming to Fayette County. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: New Cordova high gets a no, and 901 FC leaves the 901

    Council member is mad about a rat mural, Cordova residents are worried about fire services and the old CA building is going up for auction. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 13, 2024
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    The Early Word: Grizz go west without Ja, Des; Good Fortune is back on TV

    The United Way gets a new CEO, Collierville may get more apartments and the Tigers give an update on Overton’s injury.

    By Bianca Phillips November 12, 2024

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