It's Jan. 22, and The Early Word is talking about brands, beignets, chess, beauty pageants and bugs. It's a banner day. 

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, and the youngbloods over at the Memphis City Council will be talking about removing the residency requirement referendum from the ballot.

Good morning; it’s Friday, Jan. 17. The Memphis Tigers held off an old rival and change is coming to the Memphis International Airport and lots of local schools.

Good morning; it’s Thursday, Jan. 16. Two local facilities are planning massive growth, and a Memphis/Mississippi lawsuit has gotten messier.

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and we'll see the EDGE board vote on PILOTs for UPS and Blues City Brewery. Plus, big men and another win for the Grizz and Germantown's mayor takes up the call. 

It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and we've got the state legislature reconvening, the Grizz grizzing, the dachshunds dashing and the airport announcing four new, nonstop destinations. 

Welcome to the week! Today is Monday, Jan. 13, and the wheel tax, a land swap and a ban on stand-alone apartment buildings are all up for discussion. 

Good morning; it’s Friday, Jan. 10. Tonight, we have the Grizz taking on the Spurs at FedExForum, and the Elvis 85th Birthday Pops concert with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Graceland. 

Welcome to Thursday, Jan. 9. Today's agenda includes the regional economic alliance, the land use control board and the Grizz Bash. 

It's Wednesday, Jan. 8. Today, Downtown's Design Review Board will look at new signage for Wiseacre and the Sugashack, and the Shelby County Commission is talking about how to fund MATA. 

Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the new Memphis City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today. The body is expected to discuss a proposed electric rate hike, but first: The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries has compiled a quick guide to how city government works.

Good morning; it’s Monday, Jan. 6. Comedian Bill Burr is at the Orpheum Theatre tonight, but also important: Many local schools are back in session today after their winter breaks.

Good morning; it’s Jan. 3 and the very first Friday of the year. Today, we're talking about life after death, two restaurant closures and no more comments. 

Good morning; it’s Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Today marks the beginning of Hoopfest Memphis, which includes 13 high school basketball games and used to be called the Penny Hardaway Classic.

Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Dec. 31. Today marks the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl as well as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's annual prayer breakfast. 

Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

An all-too-brief era ends for University of Memphis basketball and many Shelby County-area students have a short school day before winter break starts.

Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 19. Today, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will be in Memphis, and Beale Street Music Fest has an announcement for us. 

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 18. Today, the federal government is expected to announce a new initiative for seven cities, one of them being Memphis. 

Good morning! It's Tuesday, Dec. 17. Today is the Memphis City Council's final meeting of the year, and FedEx has an earnings call this afternoon. 

Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 16. Today, a community program will graduate its first class of real estate developers, and the Grizz take on the Heat at the FedExForum. 

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 13, and today, Gov. Bill Lee will be in town to make an economic development announcement. 

Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 12. Tonight, students from Memphis’ Stax Academy will appear on “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways.” There will also be a vigil near Raleigh to remember victims of gun violence. 

Good morning, all. It’s Wednesday, Dec. 11, and today we're talking about ALL the letters, a new crude oil pipeline and how AutoZone plans to grow. 

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 10, and many of us have snow on the brain (if not on the actual ground). Today, a Downtown board will consider a 20-year PILOT for part of the Snuff District redevelopment in Uptown.