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Library workers can unionize, Germantown has a new mayor and a decrepit shopping center is coming down. 

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    Pearson’s mom was allegedly involved in a polling site “disturbance,” dirt is finally moving at Union Station and there’s a lot brewing on the coffee scene.

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    The Early Word: Brent Taylor’s sexts, Coach Huff rumors and ‘Asian Target’

    Blackburn was missing from a gubernatorial forum, the County Clerk has new hours and fifth graders are creating public art. 

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    The Early Word: Grizz are undefeated, and the Tigers have a big (man) wait

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    By Bianca Phillips October 23, 2026
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    The Early Word: Big wins for the Grizz and two Memphis restaurants

    The County Commission is running out of money for the MSCS suit, airport parking is getting easier and you can say goodbye to what’s left of Oak Court Mall. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 22, 2026
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    The Early Word: Long data-center pause fails, but anti-ICE vote succeeds

    The troubled Central Lofts have a new future, a Bartlett bar feels like “Cheers” and we’ve ranked the top 10 Grizz rookies.

    By Bianca Phillips October 21, 2026
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    The Early Word: School takeover back on hold; more Collierville Fire drama

    The data-center moratorium vote is back, and council member Yolanda Cooper-Sutton is suspended from some duties.

    By Bianca Phillips October 20, 2026
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    The Early Word: What could save the Sterick; plus a card game with cats

    The Memphis Safe Task Force is a hot political topic, and we’ve got recs for ribs and fall coffees. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 19, 2026
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    The Early Word: Developer goes to jail, and it’s last call at Crosstown Brewing

    Takeover board could replace Richmond, Pearson sues the City Council and if you’re craving fluffy eggs, we’ve got you. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 16, 2026
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    Millington puts the brakes on data centers, yoga pants are coming to Southaven and our food writer makes her own B-Dubs/Dunkin’ combo meal.

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    The data-center debate continues in Shelby County and North Mississippi, and we take a deep dive into a Memphis music murder mystery.

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    By Bianca Phillips October 02, 2026
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    The Early Word: Mystery retailer buys Ikea, and Audubon’s clubhouse tees off

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