There are 1416 article(s) tagged The Early Word:

• August 2025

  • The Early Word: What you spent on city’s Bass Pro retreat; R.I.P., Doom

    More xAI could mean more pollution, Memphis’ golf history is set in stone and the Tigers don’t crack the Top 25.

    By Bianca Phillips 2 hours ago

  • The Early Word: Poplar viaduct history lesson and your guide to par-tee time

    Musselwhite gushes over xAI, some inmates will get out of jail free and Bartlett isn’t losing its Mojo.

    By Bianca Phillips August 04, 2025

  • The Early Word: Teacher shortage and a settled dispute in the Nichols suit

    A cold front has arrived, a fancy wine bar opens Downtown and there’s vegan sorcery afoot at Guac Fresh Mex.

    By Bianca Phillips August 01, 2025

• July 2025

  • The Early Word: Ole Miss death a mystery; MSCS schools get sorted

    Germantown tries to help Houston High, Tom Lee’s house may see new life and runners cover 465 miles for St. Jude.

    By Bianca Phillips July 31, 2025

  • The Early Word: xAI to fix up schools and city to fix up AutoZone Park

    More dirty soda and cowboy boots are coming. Plus, we take a deep dive into the fight between the city and the police union.

    By Bianca Phillips July 30, 2025

  • The Early Word: Feagins spills the tea, and MATA blows through money

    Intake at 201 Poplar takes days, the County Commission delayed an MSCS board shakeup and high tea meets Asian fusion in Cordova.

    By Bianca Phillips July 29, 2025

  • The Early Word: Why to stay out of the river; plus, we remember Mayor Morris

    Methodist tries to right its ship, Asian-influenced bakeries are the new craze and it may be a good time to buy a home. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 28, 2025

  • The Early Word: The Glo will go on, and Finebaum has a sick burn for the Big 12

    Cops charged in Nichols’ death get new sentencing dates, Hogan learned the wrasslin’ ropes in Memphis and we’ve got a hot tip on a cold meal for a hot day.

    By Bianca Phillips July 25, 2025

  • The Early Word: Daily Memphian goes to court, and Marie Feagins did, too

    County Commission may shake up the school board, a Grizz coach makes a comeback and you can eat on down the road before “The Wiz.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 24, 2025

  • The Early Word: Feagins wants to stay, but Showboats show themselves out

    Tekila is bringing the fuego to East Memphis, Baby Jack’s hits the road and we recount Ozzy Osbourne’s Memphis moment. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 23, 2025

  • The Early Word: Ole Miss killing still a mystery; Big 12 rejects Tigers again

    Head Start gets fresh start without MSCS, Ford Jr. has a trial date and Sincere Parker plans to fight charges.

    By Bianca Phillips July 22, 2025

  • The Early Word: Young is making moves, but 100 N. Main is paused

    A Memphis Tiger is arrested, a “dirty” Mormon drink trend is here and we explain what happened to Union Avenue’s arrows and Xs. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 21, 2025

  • The Early Word: FedEx exec is about to be ex; Steve Miller blames it on the rain

    Memphis fire union sues the city, a taste of Nashville comes to Germantown and a Grizz draft pick may be the new Grindfather.

    By Bianca Phillips July 18, 2025

  • The Early Word: NCAA fines U of M for cheating, and Methodist slashes jobs

    All bets are off with gambling machines, Good Fortune has some good fortune and Herrington weighs in on the Bears of Summer.

    By Bianca Phillips July 17, 2025

  • The Early Word: Hats off to Mister Hats and a lot of putts to give on Quail Ridge

    XAI exec says they’re doing something in Southaven, Ghanaian U of M students must pay or leave and Lakeland schools ditch Arlington. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 16, 2025

  • The Early Word: Green wants Lee’s seat, and Delta stops before it starts

    A beloved animal has died at the Memphis Zoo, Collierville paves the way for a cleverly named subdivision and Santi Aldama is having a big summer.

    By Bianca Phillips July 15, 2025

  • The Early Word: Texas-sized flooding not likely here; Rox reopens for Mond

    Old Daisy has a complicated history, an unexpected record was set at the Ed Murphey Classic and Eggxactly serves barbecue flavors for breakfast.

    By Bianca Phillips July 14, 2025

  • The Early Word: Who is new at MSCS; plus, ramen news you need to dough

    U of M may dismiss Ghanaian students, Grok chatbot talks about its own antisemitism and we get to know Coach Iisalo.

    By Bianca Phillips July 11, 2025

  • The Early Word: Hy-Vee is off, party’s over and cobblestones are out

    ALSAC’s new leader isn’t worried, a former Tigers star gets his flowers and we remember journalist Karanja A. Ajanaku.

    By Bianca Phillips July 10, 2025

  • The Early Word: Quail Ridge goes from holes to homes, and Rox will reopen

    ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.

    By Bianca Phillips July 09, 2025

  • The Early Word: Collierville sues over party foul; MPD must demote cops

    New parks director is named, an Olympic star will run in Memphis and the Grizzlies were so close in Summer League. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 08, 2025

  • The Early Word: Shelby Farms’ grave mystery and Memphis’ fight over xAI

    MSCS could lose money for translators, Olive Branch has a bonsai bonanza and Germantown gets its first mural. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 07, 2025

  • The Early Word: xAI gets its way, and a crash can’t stop Guinness from flowing

    Fish and chips comes to Collierville, the Redbirds caused a stir on socials and we’ve got an update on JJJ’s toe. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 03, 2025

  • The Early Word: Chicken spot is ‘kuku’ for Memphis; JJJ news you need to toe

    XAI secures big bucks, MSCS gets its money back from the feds and fireworks won’t be the only thing going boom this weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips July 02, 2025

  • The Early Word: A Celtic crash, a deal for JJJ to stay and a new Penny in town

    A man has been charged in the Memphis Rox shooting, the County Commission went back to the budget and there’s a new option for game night.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2025