The Early Word: Are we ready to reopen? And local gal brings ‘The Voice’ home
It’s May 4, and today we officially begin Phase 1 of our local reopening plan. It's also a 'Star Wars' holiday, and we're looking for a new outdoor trend in restaurants, how popular tourist attractions plan to keep guests safe and for football to return in the fall.
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The Early WordMary Cashiola
Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration.
Before joining The Daily Memphian, she was the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there.
She also has a background in advertising, with a focus on higher education and the hospitality industry.
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