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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: How vaccinations are impacting garbage pickup and babies

    We’ve got a new/old food challenge, a secret comes out and local pediatricians are trying to prevent an outbreak of the chicken pox — or something worse. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 22, 2021
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    The Early Word: Robinson’s disputed charges and the next phase of vaccine

    We’re revisiting our epidemiological past, a Goner comes back to life and a sweet shop is whipping up a new menu. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 21, 2021
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    The Early Word: Touchdowns, splashdowns and fall festivals return

    Tigers fans are grinning over a huge win this weekend, Cooper-Young Fest is back, and a state park gets even “Fuller.” 

    By Mary Cashiola September 20, 2021
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    The Early Word: 500 songs, fewer cases and a first at the Brooks

    We’re remembering a captain of industry, showing out with some of the best songs of all time and preparing for Memphis Madness. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 17, 2021
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    The Early Word: Raymond James, Whataburger, and a sign of a new Summer

    We’re banning cowbells, saving croutons, and redefining Memphis, street by street. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 16, 2021
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    The Early Word: St. Jude’s astronauts, a princess and buried treasure

    Today is heavy on imagination and inspiration, with a people’s princess coming to town, a rock band remembering when it did, an unexpected discovery in Wolf River Harbor and a cancer survivor headed for the stars. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 15, 2021
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    The Early Word: U of M stadium question could come back, but Gateway grocery isn’t

    A makeover begins in the Medical District, a high-profile trial begins Downtown, and an experiment changes course in Binghampton.

    By Mary Cashiola September 14, 2021
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    The Early Word: A Classic Memphis weekend; a cotton king departs

    Today’s agenda is chockablock, but we’re talking about commercial air looking at Presidents Island, Marc Gasol’s career coming full circle and a torch being passed at Leonard’s. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 13, 2021
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    The Early Word: A different Bryant’s breakfast, and half of us have gotten the shot

    Big changes could be coming to Summer Avenue — as well as the FedEx St. Jude golf tournament. Plus, tensions simmer over schools and all the state’s rules. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 10, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: New lines are drawn, candidates campaign and COVID cases are up

    It was a bread-letter day for La Baguette, a Memphis QB needs surgery and a Midtown restaurant has been bought by a couple of regulars. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 09, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Lawsuit follows viral video; consolidation may get stuck in committee

    Downtown goes on the record and we remember a motorcycle-riding, cowboy-hat-wearing basketball coach. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 08, 2021
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    The Early Word: More COVID cases = more questions; Karens pop up all over town

    Long COVID is real; the next two games will be a test for Memphis football; and, could donuts (and the camaraderie that comes with them) be a key to longevity?

    By Mary Cashiola September 07, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Big 12 questions, 11 proposals and Tennessee’s No. 1 in new COVID cases

    Plus, Health Sciences Park still bears some scars and Drake puts up a mysterious billboard in Memphis. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 03, 2021
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    The Early Word: Big names put in for 100 N. Main, tailgating a no-go at Tobey

    When younger children can get a COVID-19 vaccine, how our coronavirus case numbers are looking and who’s “Becoming” a Freedom Award honoree. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 02, 2021
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    The Early Word: COVID resources in short supply, but security guards aren’t

    Plus, we’re celebrating 901 Day, considering Tiger basketball’s upcoming season and thinking about visiting Mexico. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 01, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Federal court hears mask ask; Memphis sees a rainbow

    State reverses course on virtual classes, a concerning trend continues in juvenile court and should we worry that the Tigers don’t have a quarterback yet? 

    By Mary Cashiola August 31, 2021
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    The Early Word: Mask mandates, a replica mansion and one bad trip

    We have breakthrough data on breakthrough cases, a local family sues Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee and there’s 100% chance of rain. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 30, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Governor gets a new suit; Grizz are selling shower shoes

    Hospital numbers set new record, friends and family remember their favorite uncle, and Shelby County sues Bill Lee. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 27, 2021
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    The Early Word: U of M is shooting its shot, in every way

    The U of M takes the Bates, lobbies the governor and plans to achieve world domination ... wait, sorry, *checks notes* ... national prominence. Plus, ethics complaints against a mayor, COVID immunity waning and country ham. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 26, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Schools fertile ground for COVID, controversy? Plus, a ‘Chicken’ crosses the road

    A new student section sneaks up on us, we’ve got plenty of U of M news and it’s been quite the school year so far, no? 

    By Mary Cashiola August 25, 2021
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    The Early Word: What local hospitals are now seeing; SCS parents look to virtual reality

    Almost 50 people have succumbed to COVID-19 over the past week, Shelby County is giving raises and bonuses ... and so is Methodist. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 24, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Inside the world of hospital nurses; and, are we all long-haulers?

    The U of M is hiring, a former Grizzlies’ player LOCs it in and the mask fight will only go away when they do. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 23, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: COVID numbers not at our worst, but hospitals in serious trouble

    Plus, a trail is being blazed in local basketball, redistricting is underway and another golf course is getting something of a redesign.

    By Mary Cashiola August 20, 2021
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    The Early Word: Health Dept. isn’t asking; we’re masking

    Shelby County is set to pay millions as part of class action lawsuits, we’ve got COVID in schools and we’re asking people to eat, drink and be mask-y. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 19, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Health care workers, hospitals raise alarm over COVID caseload, school opt outs

    Memphis City Council members cool on consolidation, Collierville Schools has hundreds of students in quarantine and we barely knew Patrick Beverley. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 18, 2021

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