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The Early Word: Long license plate lines are gone, and Archer Malmo has 140 new owners
Memphis has a quality housing problem, the City Council looks over the debt cliff and Tigers football could have a “big year.”
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: A look at Joris Ray’s state of (alleged) affairs; plus, monkeypox is here
A second suspect has been charged in Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death, Graceland is having money problems and there’s a new speakeasy coming to South Main (but you’ll need a password to get in).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black metalworkers, Blvck Hippie and a dream weekend for music fans
This week, Theatre Memphis honors Priscilla Presley with a black-tie gala, a Tops Gallery group exhibition explores “metafiguration” and the Time Warp Drive-in will take you way back to Fantasia and Neverland.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis Police hope to improve 911, and Crisis Center takes calls to 988
TONE responds to an unauthorized pro-abortion banner at Orange Mound Tower, the federal building gets a new name, and the suburbs map out park plans.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bryant’s Breakfast goes big, and Scott Brockman prepares for departure
A local man was convicted for participating in the Jan. 6 riot, the DA’s office seeks an adult transfer for the teen who killed Rev. Autura Eason-Williams and rival coaches discuss Penny Hardaway’s strategy.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Teen charged in Eason-Williams death; 96X offers ‘alternative’ to commercial radio
New Melrose High coach is ready for some football, Felicia Suzanne’s is one step closer to reopening and about 1,000 Black attorneys and judges are coming to Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Rev. Autura Eason-Williams; plus, The Hub breaks barriers
State Rep. Torrey Harris was arrested in Nashville, Shelby County’s air pollution program faces problems and Collierville campers are all smiles.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More on the Downtown mass shooting threat; plus, uplifting Uptown news
The Collierville Police receive state honors, the Shelby County Commission delays a “no-confidence” vote and a pair of Memphis twins are dancing with themselves.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Fugitives go to jail, pets go home and FedEx goes to the cloud
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to stage an intervention, the University of Memphis is creating an arts corridor and we take a Ford F-150 Lightning for a spin.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Early voting starts today, but the Grizzlies’ summer league title run is over
The Memphis City Council approves a backstop for One Beale (kind of), Downtown’s Hadden Street will become a public plaza and a popular food tent is coming back to the FedExCup Playoffs.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Party with Yo Gotti, watch a movie with Craig Brewer and Al Kapone
This week, Hattiloo Theatre opens its 16th season with a jazzy jukebox revue, singer-songwriter John Darnielle’s alter-ego “Mountain Goats” climbs onstage at Minglewood and Darius Rucker plays Live at the Garden (for the third time!).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Joris Ray is on paid leave, and public money can now pay for private school
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to go in for round three, St. Jude commits even bigger bucks to research and treatment and we tell you where to find the “single best taco in town.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: ‘Young Rock’ will film in Memphis, and Downtown gets a fancy convenience store
A disbarred attorney received big bucks from local politicians, the Memphis City Council blocks funding to enforce the state’s abortion law and Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is having a hot Grizz summer.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mud Island is under review, and our Summer food tour isn’t endless
The Memphis City Council will consider flood plain housing in Frayser, five local businesses are recognized for diversity and inclusion, and Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a way to see a doctor without leaving your car.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Regional One is a relic; plus, tips on where to drink with your dog
Memphis Police identify suspect in weekend officer shooting, Santi Aldama shines in the NBA summer league and the Shelby County Election Commission is short a few Republicans.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Oil spill threatened Memphis water, and Mud Island gets a fresh look
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray says his “private actions” didn’t violate district policy, a rainbow slasher is on the loose in Bartlett and a Midtown institution is closing shop.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Masked celebrities on stage, aliens on the big screen and ‘slicing’
This week, see artist Jamond Bullock’s new mural while you slice the pool at Gooch Park, get a glimpse into artist Tangela’s “Splendid Mind” at Crosstown Arts and catch the world premiere of “Shanktown” at TheatreWorks.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Joris Ray admits to affairs, says low TCAP scores are still ‘gains’
County workers are getting a raise, Memphis rapper GloRilla makes a female first and Collage Dance is a “Cultural Treasure.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Germantown High could be a hospital, and Opera Memphis might get Edge-y
The old Office Depot could become apartments, car dealers call for state takeover of license plate distribution and NBA basketball is back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Animal advocates have something to bark about, and we take you on a Summer world tour
Elmwood looks to the future, vintage streetwear attracts the wrong kind of attention and the Memphis Grizzlies practice “sustainable success.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja lands big bucks, JJJ is out and your MLGW bill is going up this summer
Local employers offer abortion travel coverage, cops crack down on traffic violations, and we tell you where to find the world’s greatest sandwich for less than $7.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Watch the sky get lit, view the sunset and make a splash
This week, Regina Bradley talks Southern hip-hop, a two-day music fest raises funds to help those struggling with addiction and Backbeat Tours drives you around town for beer and pizza.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Say bye to Emoni Bates; plus, Meals on Wheels car stolen during delivery
FedEx announces big plans for profits, Pamela Moses wants her rights back and we take a hard look at how domestic violence cases move through the justice system.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Is Emoni Bates coming back? We don’t know. But Saigon Le’s menu is.
The local Planned Parenthood branch suspends abortion services, Bartlett maintenance workers get cozy new digs and we get a sneak peek at Felicia Suzanne’s new space.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your car tags may be in the mail; plus, time traveling and tacos on Summer
The Shelby County Commission approves MATA funds in another marathon session, Collierville’s new ambulance service is launching (without their ambulances) and we offer six takeaways from the University of Memphis’ IARP hearing.
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