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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Doctors face post-Roe stress; Tom Intrator dreams big
Downtown curfew is in effect, The Lobbyist has a new patio and hot Grizz summer is on.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: State troopers bypass police reform; South Main has soul
Derrick Rose is a Grizzly, Kendric Davis is a Warrior and we’ve got a look at the city budget and new state laws.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chief Davis talks crime; Cole Perry talks mayor’s race
Local colleges weigh in on affirmative action, the Bears of Summer are back and Amro Music gets a tune up.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Baby, it’s hot outside, and Wanda Halbert is feeling the heat
Cafe Society is changing hands, the Hudspeth family hires Ben Crump and Mulroy addresses that Germantown party.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Slide into summer, boot-scoot at Black Lodge; plus, your fireworks guide
This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja claims self-defense; judge blocks trans youth care ban
Wheel taxes are going up, trees are blamed for the power outage and Little Italy East is open (but you might want to wait).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Williams is out for superintendent; city tax hike is out, too
Former pastor admits to abusing kids, Greenlaw will go back to the city and Shelby County is in a state of emergency.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party foul in Germantown; why the power goes out
Wheel-tax hike gets initial approval, AutoZone’s CEO will step down and crime perception matches reality.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Who is Davonte Pack? Plus, crime makes some want to move
Raleigh traffic stop turns deadly, the Redbirds turn 25 and Carbondale is an abortion destination.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New Jackson for the Grizz, peachy news for Chef Tam
MSCS audit shines light on corruption allegations, residents want gun reform and the Memphis Zoo has new baby pandas.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Queer Prom, alien movies and a summer party on Summer
This week, cool off with Disney’s “Frozen” at the Orpheum, get nostalgic with Matchbox Twenty and watch plays created in 24 hours
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Residents want more cops, and Grizzlies make a Smart move
NCAA suspends Penny Hardaway, Stax has a new record and Gaston Community Center lets the sunshine in.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Survey says crime is bad; Lakeland church is fed up
DCS tried to take Sequoia Samuels away, MPD wants Tasers and FedEx revenue is down (again).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City Council sticks to status quo; Geoff Calkins moves on
Collierville cop gets arrested, Tyus Jones could be traded and Elwood’s Shack sells tomatoes for a cause.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja can’t play for 25 games, but you can play pickleball in Collierville
High tea comes to Collierville, Carmeon Hamilton has a new HGTV show and Downtown parking garages go digital.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Pride, Puppy Pride and Juneteenth weekend
This week, cult classic “Halloween III” is set to music, the Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 70 years and Zora Neale Hurston’s life story takes center stage.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Poplar CK’s is gone, but Halbert will stay in Poplar Plaza
Methodist and BlueCross reach a deal, the Grizzlies may get a new practice court and we remember MUS’ Dion Stutts.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS board member quits; Fino’s will serve hole foods
City Council rejects Cordova district, FedEx contract would pay pilots a lot more and we look at what’s next for LeMoyne-Owen College.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Public defenders switch sides; Ja and JJJ are on different paths
FedEx pilots’ union leaders approve contract, property tax is going up in Collierville and Terri Bosby is Memphis’ hype woman.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Public defenders need help; Grisanti offers family faves to go
Comeback Coffee expands, Young Rock is over and we learn where mayoral hopefuls stand on a tax increase.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Concerts back in the Coliseum and Memphis in the Big 12?
Mayoral hopefuls talk crime, NBA commissioner talks Ja Morant and fungus is among us at Taco Antrax.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Fowl art, free cookout and Women of Soul
This week, guitars tell stories of American history, the “No Tears Project” educates through civil rights stories and Evan Williams turns Crosstown stories into song. Plus, we get an early start to Juneteenth.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: ‘Blue dog’ building will see new life; Downtown shop needs new owner
Christ Church joins Global Methodist, Liberty Park’s developer has big plans and MLGW employees can live anywhere.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Is property tax the new wheel tax? Plus, a golf news shocker
Jamaican eatery is back in business after food truck theft, glow-in-the-dark monsters are coming to Cordova and we look at possible replacements for Dillon Brooks.
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