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The Early Word: Boozer breaks out the golf clubs; Task Force raids a nightclub
Commissioners makes a last-ditch jail effort, a new coffee shop is sprouting in Southaven and four Memphis authors have the write stuff.
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 gas station hold-up and a biker gang in spandex
UTHSC report vindicates a controversial professor, SpaceXAI is suing a contractor and a gluten-free bakery has “real” doughnuts.
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The To-Do List A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dems sweep county offices; TN will have a female governor
We’ve got all the election news you need to know, plus news on Interstate Bar-B-Que and a hot deal on a pork panini.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Elite golf is out, and a morning news snooze goes viral
Jail’s medical provider is leaving, work is starting on the old Houston’s site and we get a first look at the new Regional One.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: SpaceXAI may double down on data, and trolleys may roll out
FedEx is making a Herculean effort at the airport, the battle for Belly Acres continues in court and the Peabody goes all in on luxury.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ginger’s Bread swaps plans, and Tater Tot King rumors fly
An NCAA eligibility ruling could shake things up for the Tigers and Grizzlies, and we remember lawyer Ted Jones.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Suburbs talk secession; Memphis Classic is a wrap
Memphis is feeling Trump’s tariffs, a Bartlett ballot had a boo-boo and SpaceXAI is doing a lot.
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The AM/DM The AM/DM podcast: What you need to know before you vote
It’s election week, and school is back in session. Plus, you can get a free Memphis Tigers “shirsey” this weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: SpaceXAI goes ‘hard’ on data centers, and FedEx is growing
Woman gets sentenced for “stolen valor,” Varsity Spirit grows and there’s a new coffee shop called Pot Headz — but they don’t serve pot.
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: Your dog can make a splash this weekend
This weekend is packed with cool indoor activities and an even cooler outdoor party for your dogs.
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The To-Do List Where to whale watch and celebrate Christmas in July (and August)
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got the details on a Frank Ocean listening party, a summer splash shindig for dogs and two album-release parties where you can leave with a CD. (A CD!)
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MPD goes out on a limb, and a salad shop will shutter
Mississippi is gearing up for redistricting, FedEx lays off more workers and The Liquor Store may turn your frown upside down.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Hot news for Poplar Plaza and a Poplar ban for e-bikes
Family sues over inmate’s death, NIMBY-ism finds its way into Germantown’s mayoral race and a bridal shop returns to its roots.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Zoo will get a big gift, but MSCS is waiting on SpaceXAI’s
FedEx lays off workers, the County Commission approves juvie updates and the Orpheum adds three new shows.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Midtown’s beaver is back, and we get a peek inside Satellite
Crime keeps dropping, the Grizzlies dropped a player and a new vegan subscription box is dropping soon.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Penny wants you back, and Tonica has its eyes on the pies
Federal judges won’t pause the new voting map, suburban school leaders tell us how they’re doing and we’ve got a rice bowl rec that won’t wreck your budget.
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The To-Do List Art openings, storytelling and live music inside and out
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to catch a mind-bending Jim Carrey classic on the big screen and how to get a peek inside Ballet Memphis’ HQ.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Southaven turns eye to blinds, and the Whistle calls for you
DA’s office releases DEA shooting video, cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise here and a salad spot releases a salad-free menu.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: The Station can stay, but Liberty Park’s manager may go
Young pitches ideas for spending SpaceXAI taxes, the Memphis Flyer has new ownership and Cotton Row is hot right now.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: What’s new at Hattiloo and where to find the Flava
City workers get parental benefits, the state airport takeover firms up and we look back at the life of Henry Hooper II.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: The Station’s rivals take one more shot, and Hive expands
State preps for airport board takeover, the Grizzlies aren’t summer champs and we look at when Ramble On might ramble in.
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The To-Do List Where to watch the World Cup Final and party like it’s 2003 or Halloween
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got ways to celebrate 30 years of the North Mississippi Allstars and 30 years of the V&E Greenline.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Collierville gets ‘mor chikin,’ and IP makes more paper cuts
We’ve got your early voting guides. Plus, a Midtown pizza spot faces pushback over its Guard protest, and a historic apartment building may come back from the dead.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tennessee wants its takeover back, and it’s Ssssnake Day
A suit is filed in an Ole Miss football player’s death, the suburbs get electrification with representation and we meet the Dems running in District 8.
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