The Early Word: How COVID-19 is affecting the Mid-South; plus, low-hanging fruit for local farmers?
It's Monday, March 9, a day when the Shelby County Commission will be looking at paid parental leave. We're also talking about a new benefit for FedEx employees, two leading scientists here in Memphis and the questions surrounding a new high school in Shelby County.
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The Early WordMary Cashiola
Mary Cashiola is a Memphian with more than 10 years of experience in local journalism. She is also a non-runner who runs, a former ad agency copywriter, a practicing home cook and an aspiring efficiency expert.
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