The Early Word: Love for Germantown’s outdoor venue, soul food and a new story in Balmoral
Happy Valentine's Day! Two companies new to Memphis have a heart for seniors and their health; the Winters are coming; and we've even got some mood music.
Mary Cashiola
News Editor
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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February 2020
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The Early Word The Early Word: Airport, riverfront look to upgrade; how to work in art
Today is notable because it's Presidents Day and Collierville's 150th birthday. We've got more than a playoff dream for the Grizzlies, a local man helping others cope with childhood tragedies and how to save Midtown.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Native son broadcasts to nation; water bill targets county
It's Tuesday, Feb. 18, and today, we've got a "bike to work" project, #girldads, and a possibility for some minor flooding.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Beloved leader steps down; Tom Lee at peace; and state senator goes with the flow
It's Wednesday, Feb. 19, and the Memphis City Council is making moves, the Shelby County Commission is looking for MATA funding, and the nurse will see you now.
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The Early Word The Early Word: MLGW has a choice to make, a cigar bar is rescued, and delicious pizza
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: A local space force, an airport expansion and a Killer comeback
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Goodbye to a rodeo clown and a beloved brother; hello, ‘Bluff City Law’ restaurant
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Memphis’ hotel boom, explained; TV’s Monica and Mardi Gras
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: The future in the palm of a hand, Downtown DIY project
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Corona prep comes home; A-list activists; and a delicious leap of faith
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: The cash behind the carry in Lee’s handgun plan; ‘talking’ art in the park
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.
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March 2020
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The Early Word The Early Word: A pipe coming down the pike, politics and the Grizz’s great weekend
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Crosstown’s new ‘stealth’ company, a Viking berth, and Super Tuesday
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Who won, how we’re prepping for COVID-19, and where our future scientists are
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Tigers get to be guinea pigs; mansion sale causes a stir
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Patient zero; love and basketball; and school starts
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Comprehensive coverage; FedEx leader to retire; and ‘Uncorked’
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.
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The Early Word 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 Word The Early Word: A Precious moment for the U of M; two favorite restaurants slated to return
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Coronavirus gets everything, even Tom Hanks and Elvis Presley biopic
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: What hasn’t been canceled; plus, FedEx still flying and flattening the curve
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Adjusting to our new remote reality; who COVID-19 is helping
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Burning questions, answered; Harris has his say; and we’re all homeschoolers now
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Gyms are closed, but fitness prevails; so does FedEx
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.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Testing gets on track; a side of bright for area restaurants?
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.
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