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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Police search goes off the Ryall; streets closed to cars?

    Memphis’ search for a new police chief has taken a turn, two Lawsons are looking and we want to know about the box office. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 06, 2021
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    The Early Word: Tunica looks to new wave; Health Department tracks P.1 and U.K. strains

    Collierville High will soon get to see students’ faces, researchers are planting California crops in Memphis and NCAA rules are causing roster changes. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 21, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Influencers are getting shots and new technology is hearing them

    Yes, the vaccine is getting local brand ambassadors and Memphis is implementing new technology designed to pinpoint gunshots where they happen. Plus, we have a design star in our midst. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 02, 2021
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    The Early Word: A trashy lawsuit, 2 huge redevelopments and cicadas

    All bets are off at Harrah’s but everything else is on. Plus, a trip to Andalusia, the first step of a massive journey and several Tigers are taking their leave. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 01, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: We’re on the road again, and the Tigers’ new coach has everyone smiling

    We’re watching out for new mutants, investigating how a school transfer would go, and preparing for a glow up. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 31, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Sorting out what a new Brazilian strain could mean; SCS’ tech troubles

    The U of M hires a new basketball coach while Penny Hardaway looks to retain his players. We’re also talking about Germantown’s bid to take over three schools and a shortened summer break. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 30, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: How city brought emergency response to vaccinations; Tigers get it

    Memphis’ mission, if it chose to accept it, was never going to be simple. Plus, Tigers end the season as NIT champs, the city hosts U.S. team trials for climbing and you can hop with the kangaroos. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 29, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Germantown wants its schools back and the Tigers advance

    Waste Pro says no mo’, we need to get gardening, and the Grizzlies are at their absolute cutest.

    By Mary Cashiola March 26, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Avoca-do get yourself a MemPop; plus, Waste Pro could be on way out

    Computer probe gets political, FEMA is paying for funerals, and Germantown has its head in the clouds. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 25, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: What we’re hearing from the herd; plus, Bari, Majestic make big moves

    We’re getting cold comfort from MPD, Rhodes is building a new Village and “Bluebird Happy Hour” is already on the books. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 24, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Shoot your shot (because now you can) and the bird’s the word

    You get a shot! And you get a shot! Plus, Germantown gives us the bird, the timing isn’t great for more reappraisals and there’s a new ‘Slim’ beer. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 23, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: House hunters get serious; why an EV car maker looked to Memphis

    Who’s stepping up efforts to stop a pipeline, who’s doing the electric slide and who is bringing the vaccine right into people’s homes.

    By Mary Cashiola March 22, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Vaccine open to transpo and logistics workers; the year for restaurants

    A way back for restaurants, a “by the book” plan for economic development and a former record shop leased. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 19, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Clearer skies, a new carmaker, and vaccinations lead to vacations

    Achiuwa brings the Heat (and vice versa), standing water breeds mosquitoes and we’ve got a new Health Directive. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 18, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Evictions to resume, the weather threatens and we’re wearing green

    We’re seeing a light when it comes to concerts and shows and, with a new timeline from Mayor Jim Strickland, maybe even with MLGW’s TVA decision. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 17, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Shelby County vaccines found safe; DMC, MPD eye new leadership

    Live indoor concerts are coming back to the Memphis area, and they’re starting just across the Mississippi border. We’re also talking about Southern Living crowning Muddy’s Bake Shop one of the South’s best bakeries.

    By Chris Herrington March 16, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Vaccines surge, the (former) Veep visits and the Tigers are a top (NIT) seed

    On Sunday, a bug in the system started temporarily locking Twitter accounts for tweeting out a certain seven-letter word. We’re also talking about the Tigers losing another heartbreaker to Houston. 

    By Chris Herrington March 15, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Getting closer to normal; containing a UK cluster

    Soon, you might be able to get a vaccination at your doctor’s office and sit with friends in a restaurant. We’re also talking cargo and possible trades and Mary Cashiola’s most embarrassing moment on Zoom. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 12, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Love for Rudd; UK variant popping up more often

    We’re making assessments about a new government mailer, a Bartlett bar is moving forward despite some restrictions and Arlington’s girls basketball team got a down to the wire decision.

    By Mary Cashiola March 11, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Cutoffs are back, but MLGW has a plan; Hall to lead Health Dept.

    The City is taking a ‘calculated risk’ with 100 N. Main, a basketball championship game is headed to Collierville, and an Olive Branch manufacturing facility is looking at the future. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 10, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Playing pandemic limbo and setting the stage — literally

    UTHSC plans a baby boon, Arlington’s future will be decided in court (not on the court) and why we can now go maskless. Maybe. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 09, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: We survived a pandemic year and the Tashies are buying (more) breakfast

    New law takes aim at third-graders, Tigers head to Fort Worth after heartbreak in Houston, and your plants might not be dead. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 08, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: ServiceMaster announces move, but our ‘Sweats’ have us relaxed

    We’re going from books to film and being wowed at Dory while Malco takes a swing in Collierville. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 05, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Area to get a ‘c’ change; Strickland questioned vaccine info in early Feb.

    Bryant’s is joining a ‘Bella’ family, FedEx is taking on climate change and we look into Penny Hardaway’s early, and important, time in Houston. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 04, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Arming the area by August? Plus, Tigers prep for a big game

    The Memphis Zoo is getting in touch with visitors, salad days are here and Arlington does not want another round, thank you very much. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 03, 2021

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