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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 WordThe Early Word: Harris presents his last budget, and Newby’s just won’t die
The Shell is getting a backstage, a Cooper-Young property changes hands and there a familiar face at Buster’s Butcher.
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The To-Do List Brass band on the Wolf, Bigfoot on Beale and Birdcap’s new book
This week, you can peep Cooper-Young backyard gardens, camp out with mushroom people and release your intentions into Hyde Lake.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Civil-rights activists rekindle as judge sides with voter map
Another suit is filed over redistricting, a Germantown restaurant will open ahead of schedule and The Artist Table is gone.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Latest on the state takeovers of local schools and politics
Memphis hospitals get bad ratings, barbecue fest ended with back-to-back champs and we look back on the life of Monk.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Outdoors Inc. takes a hike; Memphians dance for a Grizz Girl
No Kings bodycam video is out, a Memphis voice remains on the education board and a 13-year-old is a barbecue champ.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Huff has a lot to say; Andrew Michael guys have a new place
Redistricting fight brings out the big guns, the ex-MATA CEO wants her job back and Novel workers may form a union.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Anthropic’s rent at xAI and how Mike Miller lets talent fly
Novel workers vote to unionize, an immigrants-rights group sues state troopers and Memphis names its first poet laureate.
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The To-Do List The River Run, the Sunset Symphony and lemon drops in the park
In this week’s To-Do List, meet the artist behind Wiseacre’s cans, take a storybook tour of Tom Lee Park and get a taste of Cuba.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New Le Bonheur exec pulls out; No Comment switches it up
A Midtown church is tearing down buildings, a Memphis kid stars in a new movie and we look back at what brought the U of M law school Downtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New voter map is upheld, and Grizz may get a raw deal
Three are appointed to the school takeover board, Blackburn questions Trump and the former Daily News building has a new owner.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mulroy sues over ‘busywork,’ and Boozer isn’t a given
Germantown kid falls out of the Spelling Bee, Southern food goes swanky and it’s time to start making tailgating plans.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Slaps on the wrist for City Council chair and Arlington mayor
NBA passes lottery reform that could impact the Grizzlies, a Bartlett soul-food spot catches fire and you can stop worrying about Fred Smith Jr.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: School takeover board comes to life, and a law firm is dead
UTHSC looks into racism claim, Holiday City has a new owner and we get a first taste of Josephine Estelle.
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The To-Do List Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert isn’t giving up, but Tony Allen’s case is closed
New bill targets child predators, a Germantown man pushes for more disc golf and Hardaway is building chemistry.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Death of a newspaper building and layoffs at Hollywood Feed
Elvis Presley Boulevard roadwork has years to go, the Aug. 6 ballot is getting longer and a new gas station is coming to Poplar/Highland.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: County taxes may stay the same, but Ja’s future is uncertain
The feds make Memphis a model, U of M students are about to pay more and a local Broadway star heads to the Orpheum stage.
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The To-Do List LGBTQ+ Pride takes over Beale Street, and ‘The Goonies’ are in the cemetery
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got your LGBTQ+ Pride guide. Plus, Elmwood screens a 1980s classic, Filipino culture is on display in Millington and there are Pizza Witches in Crosstown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ardent hits a sour note, and two restaurants see double
Former bank CEO is sentenced over child porn charges, Morant Trade Watch is on and you can eat barbecue for breakfast.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Midtown’s Viet Hoa expands, and the Blue Monkey shrinks
Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Animal officer faces cruelty charge; Task Force gets sued
WK Kellogg Co. is cutting jobs, churches are organizing voters and there’s prime real estate for sale on Poplar.
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