There are 1538 article(s) tagged The Early Word:

• February 2026

  • The Early Word: State money goes Downtown, and Ford pleads guilty

    New Taylor bill targets legal immigrants, Calvary Church sheds light on painful past and the Grizzlies finally get a home win. 

    By Bianca Phillips 14 hours ago

  • The Early Word: The meltdown begins; Jerri Green refreshes the PD’s office

    Tigers lose a heartbreaker, Grizzlies fans win free nuggets and we recount a 1920s Memphis murder case that reads like film noir.

    By Bianca Phillips February 02, 2026

• January 2026

  • The Early Word: Weekend plans may be out, but booze at The Station is a go

    International Paper splits, the Tigers finally win and there’s a new place to get salad in the snow.

    By Bianca Phillips January 30, 2026

  • The Early Word: Memphis may plow ahead, and sober DUIs are a thing

    Central High jazz band has had a tough year, the Grizzlies are on a losing streak and we pay homage to brave restaurant workers. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 29, 2026

  • The Early Word: Memphis’ song of ice on streets and fire at Annesdale

    Robert Pera’s company came up in allegations around the Russian war effort, Nike cuts local jobs and big decisions are coming on booze and golf.

    By Bianca Phillips January 28, 2026

  • The Early Word: Memphis not working with ICE, but places are closed for ice

    Republican lawmakers go after Mulroy again, tulips are coming to the Dixon and we try to navigate the Morant Maze.

    By Bianca Phillips January 27, 2026

  • The Early Word: Baby, it’s cold outside, and the sun is setting on Westy’s

    Noem brings up Memphis after Minneapolis shooting, and lawmakers want a Texas-style school takeover.

    By Bianca Phillips January 26, 2026

  • The Early Word: Forecast is snow joke, and Buster’s owner takes another shot

    Funeral home drops Brent Taylor’s name, Chef Jimmy Gentry gets his flowers and the Tigers don’t know what happened.

    By Bianca Phillips January 23, 2026

  • The Early Word: 1994 ice storm may drop in, but troopers are here to stay

    Craig Brewer’s new film gets an Oscar nom, more affordable housing is coming and there’s a vegan restaurant for sale.

    By Bianca Phillips January 23, 2026

  • The Early Word: Ballet meets ball, and Germantown residents take on TIF

    MSCS board expands its lawsuit, the Republican party has a new leader and Oscar hopefuls are coming to Memphis screens.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 21, 2026

  • The Early Word: Ja wants to stay, and another candidate wants Cohen to go

    Locals talk about the root causes of high crime, bad diets and sedentary lifestyles. Plus, big bucks are coming to Beale.

    By Bianca Phillips January 20, 2026

  • The Early Word: Vigil mourns Good, and a bill would bar where ICE can go

    Mississippi leaders tout the new xAI data center, Gussied Up gives an update and the Tigers land a quarterback.

    By Bianca Phillips January 16, 2026

  • The Early Word: Lee Harris talks jail reform, and a wing spot flies the coop

    State Republicans plan immigration crackdown, Beale Street gets a big boost and the “face of MIFA” is stepping down.

    By Bianca Phillips January 16, 2026

  • The Early Word: Cohen takes action over ICE violence; Ja keeps it short

    Man dies after Task Force chase, GameStop is gone and the Tigers made Hardaway “really proud.”

    By Bianca Phillips January 15, 2026

  • The Early Word: BBQ fests may meat in the middle; plus, where to rise and wine

    General Assembly is back in session, and the Hyde family may get its own street. Plus, Ja talks in Europe.

    By Bianca Phillips January 14, 2026

  • The Early Word: Task Force cases strain DA’s office; more AI is coming

    Halbert won’t be living rent-free anymore, Bane has no hard feelings and we remember lives lost in 2025. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 13, 2026

  • The Early Word: Ja-dropping news, something sweet and a rare coin story

    Gov. Lee turns down funds to feed hungry kids, Hardaway is “totally disappointed” in his Tigers and we get a deeper look a xAI’s power usage.

    By Bianca Phillips January 12, 2026

  • The Early Word: Liquor store gets its shot; school-board hopefuls must wait

    A gyno was found guilty, Dillon Brooks runs his mouth and Calkins thinks you should be an Ole Miss fan tonight. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 08, 2026

  • The Early Word: Republican chair resigns, and school takeover is back

    Military lawyers have arrived, Southaven residents make a case against xAI and the Grizzlies break a year-long losing streak.

    By Bianca Phillips January 07, 2026

  • The Early Word: Ex-bank CEO pleads guilty, and the xAI fight goes south

    State lawmakers have big plans, the Grizzlies are broken again and two nonagenarians find love all over again. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 06, 2026

  • The Early Word: Calkins retires from radio, and here’s a look at 2025 crime

    Local Venezuelans react to Maduro’s capture, MSCS could close two more schools and we look at the local origins of Dashboard Jesus.

    By Bianca Phillips January 05, 2026

  • The Early Word: Paulette’s hires new Guy; Task Force opinions are all over

    Candidates get in line for county ballot, another inmate died at 201 Poplar and the Tigers actually win a game.

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2026

  • The Early Word: Santi Claus came to town; plus, Christmas Day movies

    Westwood High may be saved from closure, Bartlett hires a new business booster and we look at what the Tigers are doing wrong. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2026

  • The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too

    Buc-ee’s fans will have to wait, Airbnb party houses are a hot topic (again) and we explain what the new THC law means for your buzz.

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2026

  • The Early Word: A look at xAI’s power bills and food worth your gas money

    U of M wants to raze two aging halls, the school takeover issue might come back and the Grizz get out-Wizzed again.

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2026