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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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It's Friday, March 27, and we're talking about grocery store challenges, a record number of layoffs and how vulnerable Memphis is to the effects of COVID-19.
It's Thursday, March 26, and the Get Live Virtual Music Festival kicks off today. Plus, two historic Downtown buildings are getting a renovation, one doctor tells us how it is and we're using Zoom to see our friends.
It's Wednesday, March 25, and we've got tips on how to make it work from home, a toilet paper cake and the math you may want during this time of isolation.
It's March 24 and, tonight, Memphis' official shelter in place order goes into effect. We're also talking about Old Dominick's new purpose, a welcome parade and a president and a King.
Happy Monday, Memphis. It's March 23 and drive-thru testing is expected to begin at Tiger Lane today. We've also got weddings, virtual funerals, gun sales and other things related to this snow day times 10,000.
It's Friday, March 20, and we're looking at a future without restaurants, bars and gyms — but that's not deterring some fitness instructors from bringing the workout to you. Plus, an alternative spring break, Memphis in May needs another month and some state legislators isolate themselves together.
It's Thursday, March 19, and we're seeing economic and political fallout from the coronavirus. Plus, ways we can help our favorite restaurants and their workers.
It's Wednesday, March 18, and we're hunkered down, though not because the city's State of Emergency tells us we have to be. Look for how FedEx and UPS are taking care of couriers as more packages are being shipped directly to homes and, sorry, more closures and cancellations.
It's Friday the 13th, and we've got COVID-19 on our minds. We're talking about the local impact of coronavirus on schools, events, restaurants, FedEx, and two basketball teams. And a popular pizza joint is moving forward in Memphis.
It's Thursday, March 12, and coronavirus is affecting everything. But a Memphian is headed to "The Voice" and Precious Achiuwa has gotten more accolades.
It's Wednesday, March 11, and we've got two restaurants trying to rise and ride again, a new plan to fund MATA and continued coronavirus coverage.
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.
It's Tuesday, March 10, and we've got continued coronavirus coverage. We're also talking about a Shelby County proposal to be carved out from state law, a controversial water request withdrawn and how you like your newsletters.
It’s March 6, and the Southern Women’s Show begins at the Agricenter today. We've also got the goods on a new stage for an old stage, another jail lawsuit and fish on Friday's.
It's Thursday, March 5, and Tiger Nation is up in arms. We've also got a travel writer and podcaster bringing the world to Memphis (and vice versa); Tim Howard coming out of retirement to play for his own team and a new Team Elvis.
It's Wednesday, March 4, and a Downtown board is looking at Memphis Made Brewing and sculptures on the riverfront. We've also got money for mamas, a profile of DittyTV and the businesswomen of Broad Avenue.
It's Super Tuesday, and in addition to election coverage, we've got a mansion with room for more, a tower with a view, Katori Hall and Post Malone.
It's Monday, March 2, and by tonight Germantown could be much closer to building a new water tower. We've also got a confession from the Catholic Diocese, a whiskey tasting and why a local union wants Mayor Lee Harris to veto a residency requirement relaxation.
It’s Friday, Feb. 28, and today is the first day of the 68th Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show at the Memphis Convention Center. We're also talking about competing priorities for Shelby County funding, what Tops Bar-B-Q is changing — and what it isn't — and how good Memphis is for jobs.
Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, and we're seeing stars in Memphis. It's AgLaunch's Demo Day, plus we've got advance preparation for an outbreak, a big birthday and a career opportunity for gamers.
Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent for those who are into that. We've also got a contested development in Midtown, a new type of health clinic and how the rain is hurting certain businesses.
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 25, and the Greater Memphis Chamber will be discussing the future of humanity (!!!) this morning. We're also talking about how to keep Collierville Collierville-y, juvenile justice and a three-way land swap.
It’s Monday, Feb. 24, and we've got the Shelby County Commission and the Germantown BMA on tap for today. We've also got the rodeo blues, options for the Grizz and how the U.S. Postal Service has it in for the suburbs.
Happy Friday! It’s Feb. 21 and, today, you can expect Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to encourage lawmakers to be bold as part of his "State of the County" address. We're also talking about art spaces, a digital evangelist taking on a library and how Downtown is shaping up.
It’s Thursday, Feb. 20, and today feels like a day for a new dawn. A Delta Dawn. We've also got the city looking for change, a road trip with the Grizzlies and a possible tax on those untaxed.