The Early Word: COVID comes back with a vengeance; state sees effect on students

Mary Cashiola By , Daily Memphian
Updated: August 03, 2021 11:09 AM CT | Published: August 03, 2021 6:27 AM CT

COVID and the New Bridge are back, new cars make themselves scarce, a Tiger gets his own brand camp and a Cicada makes a move in East Memphis. 

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Mary Cashiola

Mary 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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