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    The Early Word: Of Dead Mice and Men (and Maywood and Tacos)

    A product recall is issued after thousands of dead rodents are found in a West Memphis Family Dollar distribution center, a new live-work-play development is proposed for Olive Branch, and a University of Memphis linebacker retires for medical reasons. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 22, 2022
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    The Early Word: Cracking down on bridge inspections and speeders; partying like an All-Star

    An engineering report reveals how (and when) the Hernando-DeSoto bridge crack came to be, diners will soon be paying extra for takeout at some Memphis restaurants and the Memphis Tigers still have a chance at the NCAA tournament despite a big loss. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Talking Tee, trees and pandemic photography

    Ja Morant’s father suits Memphis to a Tee, a shutterbug has a new exhibit at Crosstown Concourse and a popular Bartlett restaurant returns with even better croutons. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 18, 2022
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    The Early Word: MLGW in the news again; the ’90s are alive in Memphis

    A vacant high school is one step closer to a new life, Memphis in May reveals its full music fest line-up and Restaurant Iris gets a new chef.

    By Bianca Phillips February 17, 2022
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    The Early Word: MLGW board terms expired; Memphis basketball is inspired

    The airport lands a huge renovation project, state lawmakers focus on helping Memphis (but only Memphis) and insider insight into Grizzlies star Ja Morant. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 16, 2022
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    The Early Word: Voting ban, ice storm post-mortem, and barbecue chocolates

    Collierville appoints its first Black director, the Memphis Tigers battle the Cincinnati Bearcats, and towing companies may be forced to accept credit cards and Venmo.

    By Bianca Phillips February 15, 2022
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    The Early Word: A proposal for MLGW, JSU comes back, love and basketball

    We’re seeing a “bare market” at area grocery stores, a former Shelby County Health Department staffer is suing and Tom Lee will be surrounding by heroes. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 14, 2022
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    The Early Word: What could expedite MLGW repairs; Grizzlies choose their guys

    A Memphis attorney’s federal appointment moves forward despite Blackburn, a baker plans to open on Union Avenue and even the number of COVID-19 briefings are decreasing.

    By Mary Cashiola February 11, 2022
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    The Early Word: Storm survival stories; Tigers on a wave of wins

    Seven local baristas make national news, we get an open-air tour of Liberty Park and we now know exactly which company is locating just north of Nike near Frayser. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 10, 2022
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    The Early Word: MLGW switches its SOP (and more lights on); Loews hotel project is off

    Elvis enters the metaverse, the city’s public housing is being sold and it’s pie day. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 09, 2022
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    The Early Word: 12% remains without, and we’ve got wine by the Barrel

    Some see light at the end of the tunnel (or down their street), the Tigers plan to go after transfers and the County Commission ponders whether to fill state Sen. Katrina Robinson’s seat. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 08, 2022
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    The Early Word: Power predictions, old movies and alley-oops

    How Steve Cohen survived redistricting, big improvements both in — and on the way to — DeSoto County and the Grizz go international. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 07, 2022
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    The Early Word: Will it ever stop? Yo, I don’t know. Turn on the lights and I’ll glow

    Ice storm brings a state of emergency, the Health Department changes how it reports COVID cases, and we’ve got Classic Fred Jones, already working to find another team to take Jackson State’s place.

    By Mary Cashiola February 04, 2022
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    The Early Word: A ‘Classic’ decision, a TV win and trash goes high tech?

    Restaurant workers get ready to dish, Collierville adopts a prognosticating raccoon and is Bates going to switch?

    By Mary Cashiola February 08, 2022
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    The Early Word: Corky’s is burnt but it’s not the end; possible power conflict

    A hospital in Bartlett is getting out of the baby business, the state could give the U of M $50M and the Memphis City Council is questioning a Union. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 02, 2022
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    The Early Word: New education funding and a lifetime award for a Champion

    The Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane scores a new career high, dinner is a total surprise and a new Fire Department plan may have us feeling the burn.

    By Mary Cashiola February 01, 2022
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    The Early Word: New cruise means waterfront to-dos; program shapes attorneys’ views

    We’re deep into election prep, two state lawmakers are urging new Tennessee Historical Commission markers for the state’s lynching victims and pilot program embeds prosecutors into police precincts. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 31, 2022
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    The Early Word: All-Star Ja, no more directives and Downtown groceries

    The Health Department doesn’t plan to issue any more directives, your polling place might have changed and the Farmer finds a new ’Garten.

    By Mary Cashiola January 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: Garage is a no-go; Memphis drivers are go, go, go

    Mayor Jim Strickland is promising higher pay for police officers, what spurs Ja Morant on and we’re clocking speeders ourselves. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 27, 2022
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    The Early Word: Memphis goes back to schools, restaurateurs get a Blue Plate special

    A Bartlett commercial strip is part of a larger trend, a Cordova country club plans a more resort-style development and Whataburger is off the table in Collierville. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 26, 2022
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    The Early Word: We’re all over the map, Seth Henigan and drag racing

    Plus, a vax center reopens, Ja Morant ascends and we’re talking noods.

    By Mary Cashiola January 25, 2022
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    The Early Word: Why 100 N. Main and how Tigers won over Tulsa

    We’re on the trail of MPD’s (non) pursuit policy, health care workers find a place to de-stress and why the chicken crossed the city limits. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 24, 2022
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    The Early Word: Local hospitals under pressure, as is Tigers basketball

    A state senator could lose her seat, a modernization project is landing at an airport near you, and a bunch of local celebs say “Winner, winner, chicken tender.” 

    By Mary Cashiola January 21, 2022
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    The Early Word: Orgel has plans for 100 N. Main, Carrefour; Where’s Wallace mystery solved ... sort of

    DMC selects local team to redevelop Memphis’ tallest building, Collierville Macy’s will get new life and Germantown schools drop their mask mandate. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 20, 2022
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    The Early Word: Reckless driving data is a drag; new map for Cohen, Kustoff

    Local gas station proposal is a no-go, Horn Lake tries to stand out with a new recruiter and Ida B. Wells street is on the way. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 19, 2022

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