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    The Early Word: Riverfront could get more fun; Germantown sees lack of Kohesian

    Pho Saigon has a new owner, Rhodes College has a new president and we’re going to need a bigger boat dock. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 07, 2021
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    The Early Word: A historic nominee, a street renaming and a coffee shop sold

    Plus, a school system is growing, a new football club finds a winning formula and what’s happening with all the Tigers’ talent? 

    By Mary Cashiola December 06, 2021
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    The Early Word: A tale of two unions, a historic win and a man on a mission to revive Summer Avenue

    Popular taco truck owner plans to open Germantown restaurant, Grizz get a huge win and an epic rap battle brings out all the features. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 03, 2021
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    The Early Word: Tony Allen arrested, deputies stay in school and we could be sued for bail?

    We’re heavy on criminal justice, but there’s a new spot for brunch in Bartlett, everybody’s watching that Mississippi Supreme Court case and it’s time for the Jalidays! 

    By Mary Cashiola December 02, 2021
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    The Early Word: Two ‘Young’ Memphians remembered; city has a plan for Summer

    Rapper Young Dolph and basketball star Galen Young were both honored yesterday, the St. Jude Memphis marathon map is out, and where will Ford’s future workers come from? 

    By Mary Cashiola December 01, 2021
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    The Early Word: Homicides near last year’s record high; Pipkin gets reprieve

    Some Tigers look for their Hawaiian shirts while another has “Effortles” style, an area restaurant and family celebrate 100 years and we have Holiday Wonders tickets to give away. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 30, 2021
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    Who are corporate tax incentives helping, Morant’s focus on Memphis

    “Friends” in sickness and in health, U of M football ends a somewhat rocky regular season with a win and Walls is/are going up in Mississippi. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 29, 2021
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    The Early Word: Why we can claim our water, definitively; Mercedes has a history

    A more than decade-old dispute between Mississippi and Memphis gets washed away, a longtime area planner makes plans of his own and “Walking in Memphis” gets the SNL treatment. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 23, 2021
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    The Early Word: Ford is big, Ford is sorry and a ‘Great’ trend continues

    Olive Branch looks to entertainment, hotels and restaurants still need workers and the Episcopal Diocese may have you window shopping. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 22, 2021
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    The Early Word: MPD releases Young Dolph video and we’re watching crime

    A few smart cookies share ways to help Makeda’s, COVID cases are inching up and we investigate the effectiveness of the SkyCop system.

    By Mary Cashiola November 19, 2021
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    The Early Word: A star falls and the earth shakes

    Memphis, music mourn rapper Young Dolph; a parking proposal is postponed; and chicken is back at Crosstown. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 18, 2021
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    The Early Word: Beloved local brand sold for cheddar; plus, Landers gets large

    We’re talking about making cars and basketball stars, judging meat and our love for Whitehaven. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 17, 2021
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    The Early Word: A mask reversal in schools and a new plan for the James Lee House

    This morning’s roundup includes a sting operation, a special site design for Whataburger and an order to maintain the status quo. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 16, 2021
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    The Early Word: A new Ford focus, planning for a ‘Klean’ event

    A toilet paper maker looks to the future, new laws ban COVID mandates and U of M athletes win two, lose one over the weekend. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 15, 2021
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    The Early Word: Megasite is Memphis no longer; chef returns to Bluff City for Bog & Barley

    A big change at the megasite, the area’s longest-running vaccination site is shutting down and two employees have retired after new information is revealed about I-40 bridge inspections. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 12, 2021
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    The Early Word: A ‘villain’ returns; plus, a million to Saint Francis and another to BLDG

    As a TennCare audit raises questions and the county commission considers raises, we’re following the money. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 11, 2021
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    The Early Word: The Peabody gets its ducks in a row; Tigers show us they can fly

    The Peabody prepares for its next 30 years Downtown, a longtime family business is sold, “Lil Buck” and other Memphis dancers are going on a nationwide tour and the Tigers are absolutely thrilling. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 10, 2021
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    The Early Word: One Cent fries, barbecue supplies and a commission surprise

    A pitch for new fields includes Germantown’s horse show, Grizzlies game goes into overtime by a long shot and Bartlett could get into a TIF. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 09, 2021
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    The Early Word: Tigers are AAC champions; new tech takes a shot — and finds 2,000 of them

    Tigers football and soccer get big wins over the weekend, people come out for the Greensward and Kellogg’s workers and the highway patrol looks at putting more troopers in Memphis.

    By Mary Cashiola November 08, 2021
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    The Early Word: A new look at the Brooks and how not to win over local fans

    Another Ku Klux Klan member could be coming down, a local nonprofit draws on its creativi-tea and a new garage in Collierville is up in the air. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 05, 2021
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    The Early Word: Overton Park plan paused and it’s better latte than never

    We’re back to the grind with a hot expo, kids can get shots on the spot and JJJ delivers a “slump-busting” performance.

    By Mary Cashiola November 04, 2021
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    The Early Word: Council considers a mullet amendment, hospitals almost fully vaxxed

    Community marches against gun violence on Dia de los Muertos, council members do the math on Memphis’ minority business spending, and drone racing comes to Beale Street. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 03, 2021
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    The Early Word: U.S. fires back at Methodist, U of M reveals new finalist and you are here

    The Memphis Grizzlies gave us a mixtape, an AutoZone employee has raced 262 miles (and run countless more) for St. Jude and local deer are feeling amorous. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 02, 2021
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    The Early Word: Possible presidents, the Peanut Shoppe and new pandemic laws

    Two Tigers are banding together — as are actual marching bands from across the Mid-South. And it’s Pantà-monium in Midtown with a new restaurant. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 01, 2021
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    The Early Word: A bird in the plaza and a president waiting in the wings

    We’re singing the praises of a rare Finch, shaking up Steph and Golden State and considering a proposal to take the Shelby County Health Department’s authority away.

    By Mary Cashiola October 29, 2021

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