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Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, and we're seeing stars in Memphis. It's AgLaunch's Demo Day, plus we've got advance preparation for an outbreak, a big birthday and a career opportunity for gamers.
Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent for those who are into that. We've also got a contested development in Midtown, a new type of health clinic and how the rain is hurting certain businesses.
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 25, and the Greater Memphis Chamber will be discussing the future of humanity (!!!) this morning. We're also talking about how to keep Collierville Collierville-y, juvenile justice and a three-way land swap.
It’s Monday, Feb. 24, and we've got the Shelby County Commission and the Germantown BMA on tap for today. We've also got the rodeo blues, options for the Grizz and how the U.S. Postal Service has it in for the suburbs.
Happy Friday! It’s Feb. 21 and, today, you can expect Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to encourage lawmakers to be bold as part of his "State of the County" address. We're also talking about art spaces, a digital evangelist taking on a library and how Downtown is shaping up.
It’s Thursday, Feb. 20, and today feels like a day for a new dawn. A Delta Dawn. We've also got the city looking for change, a road trip with the Grizzlies and a possible tax on those untaxed.
It's Wednesday, Feb. 19, and the Memphis City Council is making moves, the Shelby County Commission is looking for MATA funding, and the nurse will see you now.
It's Tuesday, Feb. 18, and today, we've got a "bike to work" project, #girldads, and a possibility for some minor flooding.
Today is notable because it's Presidents Day and Collierville's 150th birthday. We've got more than a playoff dream for the Grizzlies, a local man helping others cope with childhood tragedies and how to save Midtown.
Happy Valentine's Day! Two companies new to Memphis have a heart for seniors and their health; the Winters are coming; and we've even got some mood music.
It's Thursday, Feb. 13, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is scheduled to be in town for a Civil Rights trail announcement. We're also talking about new homes in existing neighborhoods, a proposed gun bill, and why we need a new juvenile detention facility.
It's Wednesday, Feb. 12, and today, we'll learn who all is playing Beale Street Music Fest, what all these hotels mean for Downtown and how the Memphis River Parks Partnership is preparing for a new Tom Lee Park.
It's Tuesday, Feb. 11, and the County Commission got some surprising news yesterday. We're also talking about restaurant openings and closings, why Memphis is looking to the state and an argument for removing Nathan Bedford Forrest once and for all.
It's Monday, Feb. 10, and we're ready for Whitehaven's glow up. Plus, we're talking about a scientific breakthrough born in Memphis, Lil' Jon and a chic little restaurant street.
Today is Feb. 7 and National Wear Red Day for heart disease. We're also pondering the Grizzlies' trade deals, Memphis role in combating coronavirus and two cities suing the state.
It's Thursday, Feb. 6, and we've got a small chance of snow in this evening's forecast. We're also talking about new homes in unexpected places, a family business going back to its roots and a school lawsuit.
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 5, and today is college football's National Signing Day for high school seniors. Also today: proposed changes to One Beale and Health Sciences Park will go to Downtown’s Design Review Board.
It's Tuesday, Feb. 4, and we've got the Memphis City Council and the Germantown Planning Commission meeting today. Though not with each other. Plus, a Grizzlies' trade tracker, Tom Cruise and a little bit of conflusion.
It's Feb. 3, and today is the last day citizens who are not already registered to vote can do so in time to participate in the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries. Plus, some friendly competition, high-powered advocates and how to stave off the plague.
Happy Friday! Today we know which way Sen. Lamar Alexander will vote in the president's impeachment trial, AutoZone is committed to Downtown and two of our Memphis Grizz are out for the night.
It's Thursday, Jan. 30, and we're staring down history with a Grizz win, a flu outbreak and vintage rock 'n' roll memorabilia for the opening of a Coliseum archive.
It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, and today is all about aviation. We're talking about FedEx's role in China, how Amazon is backtracking what it said about launching cargo operations at the airport (but they still need you to be a robot boss) and the executive chef at Flight Restaurant Group.
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 28, and we're talking about Germantown's apartment ban, Geoff Calkins' tribute to his dad and the Penny Hardaway experiment.
It's Monday, Jan. 27, and today will find Collierville considering an amendment to its beer ordinance and Amazon breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility near Frayser.
Welcome to Friday, Jan. 24, and The Early Word. Today we're talking about a pipeline in the pipeline, what's happening with coronavirus and interstate shootings.