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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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Metro The AM/DM Podcast: How to soak up the sun or escape the heat
On today’s show, we’ve got a rundown of indoor summer-themed events — and a one outdoor block party that’ll make you sweat.
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The To-Do List Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King’s second chance
In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies get centered; TCAP shows the kids may be alright
New County Commissioner is accused of misusing grant funds, the Memphis Zoo was hit with a bomb hoax and a barbecue chain comes to Olive Branch.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizzlies get Boozer, and the Redbirds get their city money
FESJC’s future is uncertain, SpaceX recommits to building a water recycling plant and a local sommelier wins big.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A ballpark money mystery and a mayor’s farewell
Man is sentenced for local chef’s death, the House District 93 race heats up and the old Marine hospital apartments will get a refresh.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Food scene is popping, and U of M campus crime is dropping
MSCS sues over takeover, the Tigers’ roster is complete and we meet a senior swimmer who’s headed to the Olympics.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Takeover board elects a chair; Harbor Town gets a sports bar
A Memphis music producer is found dead, an aviation school is flying into Millington and a state department is fighting AI fakery.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Sawyer is suspended, and free art is coming to Downtown
Collierville’s chicken fight continues, MLGW is trying to keep our lights on and a Binghampton cafe says goodbye.
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The To-Do List How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting
In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS takeover board is ready to roll, and so is a new Sonic
Government tries to silence SpaceX critics, something new to coming to the Memphis sky and we learn how our movie critic really feels about “Disclosure Day.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tami Sawyer’s fraud charges, and SpaceX’s Grok bombshell
County Commission may raise taxes, a meatpacking plant packs it up and four local Wendy’s are saved from closure.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lunching in Memphis and flying over Bartlett
There’s a new spot for sunset selfies, an arts school is coming to North Memphis and linguists study why Memphians say “mursic.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy
New Treadwell school plan is in limbo, Hernandez Govan is back in jail and the Mempho lineup is out.
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The To-Do List A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem
In this week’s To-Do List, veteran newsman Otis Sanford signs his new book, and Alabama plays mountain music — like grandma and grandpa used to play.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love
Olive Branch says no to a new data center, Memphis Made beers are here to stay and the Overton Park Shell turns 90.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More AI is coming; AutoZone Park swings and misses
Pearson and Cohen drop redistricting lawsuit, DeSoto residents sue SpaceX and FedEx pilots finally get their wish.
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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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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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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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