There are 1464 article(s) tagged The Early Word:

• January 2020

  • The Early Word: Amazon comes to town in a big way; restaurateurs take on some bad mojo

    Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 28, and we're talking about Germantown's apartment ban, Geoff Calkins' tribute to his dad and the Penny Hardaway experiment. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 28, 2020

  • The Early Word: Germantown takes on apartments; the sheriff speaks; and a rumble by the river

    It's Monday, Jan. 27, and today will find Collierville considering an amendment to its beer ordinance and Amazon breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility near Frayser. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 27, 2020

  • Lee takes on abortion; U of M looks to Europe; and squad goals

    Welcome to Friday, Jan. 24, and The Early Word. Today we're talking about a pipeline in the pipeline, what's happening with coronavirus and interstate shootings. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 24, 2020

  • The Early Word: A sanitation strike, Sunday service and 616 sold

    Good morning, all. It’s Thursday, Jan. 23, and we're talking FedEx's strategy, bipartisanship at its best, and how one group likes to swoop in and bring old restaurants back to life. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 23, 2020

  • New eatery has opening gambit; snake-wearing Bar-Kay gets a surprise

    It's Jan. 22, and The Early Word is talking about brands, beignets, chess, beauty pageants and bugs. It's a banner day. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 22, 2020

  • The Early Word: Memphis’ MLK Day, gastric bypass and Tony Allen

    Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, and the youngbloods over at the Memphis City Council will be talking about removing the residency requirement referendum from the ballot.

    By Mary Cashiola January 21, 2020

  • The Early Word: Tigers bite Bearcats, change coming to airport, schools

    Good morning; it’s Friday, Jan. 17. The Memphis Tigers held off an old rival and change is coming to the Memphis International Airport and lots of local schools.

    By Chris Herrington January 17, 2020

  • The Early Word: Memphis brewery getting into hard seltzer and celebrations of all sorts

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Jan. 16. Two local facilities are planning massive growth, and a Memphis/Mississippi lawsuit has gotten messier.

    By Mary Cashiola January 16, 2020

  • The Early Word: Eggleston, Overton, and a cease-fire for FedEx and Amazon?

    Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and we'll see the EDGE board vote on PILOTs for UPS and Blues City Brewery. Plus, big men and another win for the Grizz and Germantown's mayor takes up the call. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 15, 2020

  • The Early Word: Four nonstop flights on the way; bus fare delayed

    It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and we've got the state legislature reconvening, the Grizz grizzing, the dachshunds dashing and the airport announcing four new, nonstop destinations. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 14, 2020

  • The Early Word: Memphis has opportunities with youth, river port and Grizz

    Welcome to the week! Today is Monday, Jan. 13, and the wheel tax, a land swap and a ban on stand-alone apartment buildings are all up for discussion. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 13, 2020

  • The Early Word: Massive Memphis projects all moving forward; Tigers basketball ... maybe not so much

    Good morning; it’s Friday, Jan. 10. Tonight, we have the Grizz taking on the Spurs at FedExForum, and the Elvis 85th Birthday Pops concert with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Graceland. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 10, 2020

  • The Early Word: 901 FC’s Tim Howard nabs new position; Medtronic makes a move

    Welcome to Thursday, Jan. 9. Today's agenda includes the regional economic alliance, the land use control board and the Grizz Bash. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 09, 2020

  • The Early Word: Tigers in sickness and in wealth; plus, the future of retail

    It's Wednesday, Jan. 8. Today, Downtown's Design Review Board will look at new signage for Wiseacre and the Sugashack, and the Shelby County Commission is talking about how to fund MATA. 

     

    By Mary Cashiola January 08, 2020

  • The Early Word: Two Memphis entities join forces; Hardaway reacts to poll position

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the new Memphis City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today. The body is expected to discuss a proposed electric rate hike, but first: The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries has compiled a quick guide to how city government works.

    By Mary Cashiola January 07, 2020

  • The Early Word: How tech giants are investing in Memphis; the flu is already here

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Jan. 6. Comedian Bill Burr is at the Orpheum Theatre tonight, but also important: Many local schools are back in session today after their winter breaks.

    By Mary Cashiola January 06, 2020

  • The Early Word: The growth of ortho, The DM and (hopefully) the DMV

    Good morning; it’s Jan. 3 and the very first Friday of the year. Today, we're talking about life after death, two restaurant closures and no more comments. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 03, 2020

  • The Early Word: New year, new youth program; a deuce of a lawsuit

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Today marks the beginning of Hoopfest Memphis, which includes 13 high school basketball games and used to be called the Penny Hardaway Classic.

    By Mary Cashiola January 02, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: An airport buffet, de-annexation and the best music

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Dec. 31. Today marks the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl as well as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's annual prayer breakfast. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 31, 2019

  • The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 30, 2019

  • The Early Word: Memphis’ Alphabet suburb and a Wiseman says goodbye

    An all-too-brief era ends for University of Memphis basketball and many Shelby County-area students have a short school day before winter break starts.

    By Mary Cashiola December 20, 2019

  • The Early Word: Three tax breaks, one makeover and Orange Mound isn’t having it

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 19. Today, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will be in Memphis, and Beale Street Music Fest has an announcement for us. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 19, 2019

  • The Early Word: Waste and water, Confederates and crafts

    Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 18. Today, the federal government is expected to announce a new initiative for seven cities, one of them being Memphis. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 18, 2019

  • The Early Word: Mac is back, the Grizz are pretty good and Delta does what???

    Good morning! It's Tuesday, Dec. 17. Today is the Memphis City Council's final meeting of the year, and FedEx has an earnings call this afternoon. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 17, 2019

  • The Early Word: FedEx, Friday and the future of Saint Francis

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 16. Today, a community program will graduate its first class of real estate developers, and the Grizz take on the Heat at the FedExForum. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 16, 2019