There are 1580 article(s) tagged The Early Word:

• April 2026

  • The Early Word: BC goes to jail, and a rapper’s family home gets raided

    Partial MSCS audit finds waste and abuse, Halbert’s ouster attempt is back on and Hana Haden has “that dawg” in her.

    By Bianca Phillips 12 minutes ago

  • The Early Word: No tax breaks for FedEx, but you can get Piccadilly to go

    There’s subtle progress on the Grizzlies’ lease, Richmond is super again and baseball is back.

    By Bianca Phillips April 01, 2026

• March 2026

  • The Early Word: A mayor, deputies get arrested; MPD cops are put on leave

    County Commission cracks down on Ford-style outbursts, Sushi Jimmi is opening a new restaurant and local Iranians share their thoughts on the war.

    By Bianca Phillips March 31, 2026

  • The Early Word: Protest ends with pepper spray, and an old Tiger returns

    Midtown music venue is for sale, the county has a penny problem and we’ve got your guide to crawfish season.

    By Bianca Phillips March 30, 2026

  • The Early Word: xAI is worth billions, and Tigers hire new basketball coach

    Airport board isn’t worried about a takeover, Frayser is turning 200 and we sample almost everything at Kuya.

    By Bianca Phillips March 27, 2026

  • The Early Word: Art Museum case is dismissed; airport board may be, too

    Two more resign from UTHSC, a “headquarters-worthy property” is up for grabs and you can help name the new hockey team.

    By Bianca Phillips March 26, 2026

  • The Early Word: More UTHSC drama and something new for old Muddy’s

    State Democrats call for gas relief, Ja Morant isn’t No. 1 and we remember Varsity Spirit founder Jeff Webb.

    By Bianca Phillips March 25, 2026

  • The Early Word: Last call for Memphis Made; plus, we’ve got your Trump news

    Collierville leaders don’t want ‘mor chickin,’ the Grizzlies move up in race to the bottom and we meet new Fox13 anchor Rob Sneed. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 24, 2026

  • The Early Word: Tiger returns, Trump is coming and more judges may be, too

    Feagins sues MSCS again, xAI is sued over deepfakes and Maru serves sushi you can eat with your hands.

    By Bianca Phillips March 23, 2026

  • The Early Word: Intrator building comes down, and UTHSC is hiring

    Shelby County tops a state gun list, Central BBQ adds breakfast and Stomping Grounds has an opening date.

    By Bianca Phillips March 20, 2026

  • The Early Word: UTHSC faculty resign, but Hardaway is all in at the U of M

    MSCS board makes Richmond interim again, sheriff candidates agree on jail issues and Grizzlies finally win. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 20, 2026

  • The Early Word: Trump, Barrett are coming, and you can buy a milk factory

    Germantown’s 911 call center is on hold, minor-league hockey is coming back and you can be Aldi’s neighbor.

    By Bianca Phillips March 18, 2026

  • The Early Word: Penny is saved, but Memphis may earn fewer tax dollars

    House passes bill to track undocumented students, Hogwarts is coming to the Orpheum and we’ve got ideas for St. Patrick’s Day. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 17, 2026

  • The Early Word: Does Regional One need a redo? Plus: Back to Frayser

    One Tennessee legislator wants an English language test for drivers, Chez Philippe gets an honor and remembering the Memphis sports Medicine Man. 

    By Chris Herrington March 16, 2026

  • The Early Word: Wing man owes big, and Collierville is over half-done hotel

    State legislators get automatically reelected, something may finally open in San Diego Cantina and a Grizz loss is a win.

    By Bianca Phillips March 13, 2026

  • The Early Word: Game over for Tigers, but liquor stores aren’t giving up

    District 93 House seat has no candidates, Germantown changes its tune on mayoral rules and a former food hall may be getting a new life.

    By Bianca Phillips March 12, 2026

  • The Early Word: Life advice from Lionel Hollins and good news for Liars

    Salinas reports back from an ICE detention center, xAI gets approval in Mississippi and stingrays return to Memphis Zoo.

    By Bianca Phillips March 11, 2026

  • The Early Word: Germantown rejects TIF; meet the new guy in Ford’s seat

    Regional One gets the green light, the Tigers women’s basketball coach is out and coffee industry pros spill the beans. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 10, 2026

  • The Early Word: Tigers triumph, and West Memphis has meals on wheels

    XAI tax revenue could double, Ja Morant finally talks and we look into the world of model-train hobbyists.

    By Bianca Phillips March 09, 2026

  • The Early Word: Guard deployment hinges on semantics; Tigers lose again

    Lawmakers argue over the West Bank, Millington wants a Lone Sailor and Brookhaven Pub is getting a fresh look.

    By Bianca Phillips March 06, 2026

  • The Early Word: Tigers’ losses may cost a pretty Penny; new rooms with a view

    New Germantown mayor may be limited to one job, xAI hints at another water-recycling plant and a Filipino bar opens this weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips March 05, 2026

  • The Early Word: Liberty Park money matters and an xAI mystery

    Car thefts are way down, Brent Taylor has a challenger and a pastor is turning her church into a sober club.

    By Bianca Phillips March 04, 2026

  • The Early Word: Where to go if you fancy a pint or need cute glasses

    Family sues Youth Villages for wrongful death, and Memphis gets some sports wins at a time of great sports loss. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 03, 2026

  • The Early Word: MATA may get back on track, but basketball is off the rails

    Gubernatorial candidates get sassy, Lakeland wants more from the sheriff’s office and we share the story of Memphis’ oldest person. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 02, 2026

• February 2026

  • The Early Word: How to fix 201 Poplar and how to lose a basketball game

    TBI looks for a suspect in an officer shooting, another golf bar is opening and we say goodbye to SlowMo again. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 27, 2026