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    The Early Word: Should the Tigers stay or go? Plus, Mike Cody, remembered

    Memphis police killed a carjacking suspect, the alleged Railgarten shooter is back in jail and 100 N. Main is selling for much less.

    By Bianca Phillips September 17, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers football wins big; plus, a new ‘Spin’ on Poplar Plaza

    Wanda Halbert stays for now, another big power user is setting up near xAI and Chicago meets Philly on a food truck.

    By Bianca Phillips September 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: Young’s the U.N. on gun issue; Feagins may close schools

    FedEx gets sued by the EEOC, St. Jude and the Tigers will bring the Carolinas to Memphis and banana pudding is coming to a Kroger near you.

    By Bianca Phillips September 13, 2024
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    The Early Word: Francine’s at the front door, and gun reform is back on

    First witness is called in Tyre Nichols trial, Bob’s Barksdale is coming back and pumpkin spice season comes early this year. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: Council puts brakes on gas stations, says MATA is ‘lying’

    MSCS could lose preschool funding, the jury is selected in the Nichols trial and Smith & Nephew’s campus is up for grabs.

    By Bianca Phillips September 11, 2024
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    The Early Word: Lee’s got ‘fighting’ words; Nichols jury selection begins

    A jail bailout is delayed, power outages are less frequent and cathead biscuits are coming back.

    By Bianca Phillips September 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers in triumph, turmoil; trial over Nichols’ death begins

    Memphis murder and homicide rates are meaningfully down so far this year, Ja Morant was behind the camera this weekend and we tell you where to start for Memphis art. 

    By Chris Herrington September 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: Old Walgreens could gas back up; Tigers mess, explained

    U of M struggles to find engineering students, a barren Downtown park could see new life and you can get “Gangsta” at Carolina Watershed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 06, 2024
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    The Early Word: Letter alleges NCAA violations; remembering Chef Kramer

    Ed Scott is worried about ticket sales, the sheriff’s office wants big bucks for jail repairs and you’re one step closer to buying Beaver Nuggets in Fayette County. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 05, 2024
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    The Early Word: Turnover in Mulroy’s office and on Penny’s basketball staff

    Elon Musk wants to make xAI twice as big, Craig Brewer has a new TV show with Kevin Hart and we explain why Pronto Pups aren’t corn dogs.

    By Bianca Phillips September 04, 2024
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    The Early Word: Lobster Pronto Pups are back, and firefighters are fired up

    Memphis rents are dropping (but still pricy), the Tigers football team is off to a great start and we tell you why you might want to take the stairs at 201 Poplar.

    By Bianca Phillips September 03, 2024
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    The Early Word: Something sweet is at Love’s, and Cajun is ragin’ in Bartlett

    Fair and football season kicks off, a new Germantown ramen bar lets you look “down on society” and you can tie the knot at Wiseacre this weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips August 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: Halbert invokes Trump; St. Jude gets land out of Pinch

    Agee takes on Taylor, two nightclubs shootings have two very different outcomes and MSCS’ new comms guy has jokes.

    By Bianca Phillips August 29, 2024
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    The Early Word: MATA OKs deep cuts, but the Tigers will stay Downtown

    Monogram Foods is leaving East Memphis, gun control won’t be on the ballot and you’re about to pay even more for electricity.

    By Bianca Phillips August 28, 2024
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    The Early Word: Repubs take aim at our gun control, and MEM fills a hole

    Carol Coletta steps down, a jailer is arrested over Zimmerman’s escape and Seth Henigan’s backup is revealed.

    By Bianca Phillips August 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Will fewer be better at U of M? Plus, a dive into the MATA mess

    A home-smoking pro tip from Patio Porkers, soul food ordering instructions and a Memphis arts meet-up in an unlikely place. 

    By Chris Herrington August 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: Can laser tag save Liberty? Plus, an arrest in Penny pinch

    One ex-cop in Nichols’ case takes a deal, Midtown’s crown jewel has a new queen and birria tacos are coming to Grizz games.

    By Bianca Phillips August 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: BlueOval EVs aren’t coming soon; Penny loses his shoes

    Escaped DeSoto inmate was arrested 500-plus miles away, a restaurateur couple has been keeping a secret and we’ve got the perfect spot for your next Instagram profile pic.

    By Bianca Phillips August 22, 2024
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    The Early Word: Fast food slows down hotel plan; MATA job cuts may go deep

    A stalled Whitehaven High project can move ahead, a Downtown hotel bar nods to the Press-Scimitar and we’ve got a look at what’s planned for Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.

    By Bianca Phillips August 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Liza’s light shines on, but dark days loom at MATA

    Police situation brings new light to an unsigned contract, the BCBS building may soon have new owners and we’ve got your guide to every single Grizz game on the schedule.

    By Bianca Phillips August 20, 2024
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    The Early Word: Dems take Chicago, golf winner takes home trophy

    A poll shows some love for Memphis officials, a new cold, sweet treats shop opens to fill the Jerry’s void and a 95-year-old hardware store has a new owner. 

    By Holly Whitfield August 19, 2024
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    The Early Word: A look at city spending and how to buy Corky’s BBQ on TV

    Chris Kirk leads the FESJC with a hole-in-one, the Grizz schedule drops and the Baklava Lady gets her own place.

    By Bianca Phillips August 16, 2024
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    The Early Word: DA’s office springs a leak, and Black Lodge plans a sequel

    MATA could make deep cuts, a Tigers basketball commit can’t play and our sports team has a hole (wink) lotta love for golf today.

    By Bianca Phillips August 15, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS security gets a raise; plus, what’s rising up on a CY lot

    Civil Right Museum updates are coming, a Republican DA defends Mulroy and we’ve got all the golf news you need to know.

    By Bianca Phillips August 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: Bayou has new roux-lers, and a top COVID doc peaces out

    MSCS school cops walk out, Racquet Club redevelopment plan expands and contracts and new owners plan to save a Cooper-Young coffee institution.

    By Bianca Phillips August 13, 2024

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