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The Early Word: Pike Place-style market is coming; Grizz rooks are here

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:24:49 -0500

Vegan cafe lives on after owner’s death, Novel’s cafe is expanding Downtown and the Tigers sign a social-media star.

The AM/DM Podcast: How to soak up the sun or escape the heat

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:09:56 -0500

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.

Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King's second chance

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:41:11 -0500

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.”

The Early Word: Grizzlies get centered; TCAP shows the kids may be alright

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:29:37 -0500

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.

The Early Word: Grizzlies get Boozer, and the Redbirds get their city money

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:56:31 -0500

FESJC’s future is uncertain, SpaceX recommits to building a water recycling plant and a local sommelier wins big.

The Early Word: A ballpark money mystery and a mayor's farewell

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:17:22 -0500

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.

The Early Word: Food scene is popping, and U of M campus crime is dropping

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:30:41 -0500

MSCS sues over takeover, the Tigers’ roster is complete and we meet a senior swimmer who’s headed to the Olympics.

The Early Word: Takeover board elects a chair; Harbor Town gets a sports bar

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:20:43 -0500

A Memphis music producer is found dead, an aviation school is flying into Millington and a state department is fighting AI fakery.

The Early Word: Sawyer is suspended, and free art is coming to Downtown

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:48:52 -0500

Collierville’s chicken fight continues, MLGW is trying to keep our lights on and a Binghampton cafe says goodbye.

How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:20 -0500

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.

The Early Word: MSCS takeover board is ready to roll, and so is a new Sonic

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:45:16 -0500

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.”

The Early Word: Tami Sawyer's fraud charges, and SpaceX's Grok bombshell

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:22:31 -0500

County Commission may raise taxes, a meatpacking plant packs it up and four local Wendy’s are saved from closure.

The Early Word: Lunching in Memphis and flying over Bartlett

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:30:44 -0500

There’s a new spot for sunset selfies, an arts school is coming to North Memphis and linguists study why Memphians say “mursic.”

The Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:23:37 -0500

New Treadwell school plan is in limbo, Hernandez Govan is back in jail and the Mempho lineup is out.

A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:57 -0500

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.

The Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:09 -0500

Olive Branch says no to a new data center, Memphis Made beers are here to stay and the Overton Park Shell turns 90.

The Early Word: More AI is coming; AutoZone Park swings and misses

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:26 -0500

Pearson and Cohen drop redistricting lawsuit, DeSoto residents sue SpaceX and FedEx pilots finally get their wish.

The Early Word: Animal officer faces cruelty charge; Task Force gets sued

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:20:10 -0500

WK Kellogg Co. is cutting jobs, churches are organizing voters and there’s prime real estate for sale on Poplar.

The Early Word: Midtown's Viet Hoa expands, and the Blue Monkey shrinks

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 06:32:19 -0500

Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.

The Early Word: Ardent hits a sour note, and two restaurants see double

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 06:22:51 -0500

Former bank CEO is sentenced over child porn charges, Morant Trade Watch is on and you can eat barbecue for breakfast.