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Germantown’s 911 call center is on hold, minor-league hockey is coming back and you can be Aldi’s neighbor.
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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March 2026
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The To-Do List Welcome spring with beer, kites, fairies and all the colors of the rainbow
In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a comedy show at DKDC, a final goodbye from Journey at FedExForum and a mash-up of goth culture and cumbia music at Growlers.
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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Collierville The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues
Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A, but it’s getting a second chance today.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The To-Do List Trolley Night is back, and a garden party at the Dixon is gonna be golden
In this week’s To-Do List, a Ghanaian artist makes life-sized movie poster art, an author chases ghosts at Elmwood and Soul & Spirits has a street-food fest.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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April 2026
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The Early WordThe 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.
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The To-Do List Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
In this week’s To-Do List, the ’80s are back at Bar Keough, the women of Memphis jazz are at Crosstown Arts and Blue Suede Vintage has retro finds for all sizes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: LeBron talks trash, and BC allegedly led cops on a chase
Pooh Shiesty gets arrested, Hardaway hires a manager and a new restaurant is coming to Clark Tower.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: More on baseball movies
More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.
Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Doctor shortage may be coming; WWII hero gets a degree
Ja Morant’s mansion is for sale, solar panels are having a Memphis moment and Wang’s Mandarin House has new owners.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz fans peace out; new office pushes peace over guns
Child-support payments are being held up, Lebanese sweets are coming and a YouTuber takes LeBron to task.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Hagerty talks Task Force, and a giant sandbox is coming
MSCS finally sets school dates, an “unleaseable” building gets a glow-up and Grind City Amp will open with a free show.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Paused xAI promise, Mongo sale and Second Line’s new spot
Eclipse glasses travel from Bartlett to the moon, the suburbs may get a voice at MLGW and the Grizzlies have a close call.
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The To-Do List Dress like Selena, party with Trekkies and get a tattoo at Graceland
In this week’s To-Do List, the Stax Music Academy takes over Handy Park, Ballet Memphis performs a Shakespeare classic and Novel’s new club lets you walk and read at the same time.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: xAI’s water plant is on the back burner; Fred Smith is a Tiger
Two sue Youth Villages over shooting, a Hernando native is helping with the moon mission and we recommend a sandwich that looks like a shoe.
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