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  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Longest spring break ever ends; county ISO new health director

    Hometown chef is making a TV dinner, Justise prevails and, with FedEx delivering, the country has one on the way. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 02, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: How the area’s vaccine roll-out went wrong; highway robbery

    The Tigers hold hope for a bid to the NCAA tournament, Grace St. Luke’s students get out of school and the new owners of Earnestine & Hazel’s are already practicing their soul burger. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 01, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Director hits ‘Prime’ time and Memphis water has never tasted better

    A principal sues over cancel culture and free speech, we’re finding Dory and some of us may have boiler’s remorse. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 26, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: What’s on tap for Memphis water; plus, the end of a century of barbecue?

    Malco is looking to mini-golf, K.T.G. has squares to spare and the area’s last Leonard’s is for sale. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 25, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: City steps up as Health Dept. told to stand down; plus, save the spray

    As the state transfers vaccine management to the City of Memphis, area schools have lessons to impart, an Arlington teen heads home and we’ve got water on the brain. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 24, 2021
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    The Early Word: Hydration, vaccination, and a slacker’s vacation

    We’re talking about teachers getting their shot, our new variant and who’s headed into space.

    By Mary Cashiola February 23, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Water, water problems everywhere, and we’re asking Chick-fil-A for help

    Can Chick-fil-A make local coronavirus vaccinations more efficient? We’ve also got a nutty story and a secret Rendezvous.

    By Mary Cashiola February 22, 2021
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    The Early Word: Snow takes out water, bread, fish but keeps Jeeps moving

    This week, we’re all weather people. Plus, your second shot can be tardy, we might not give up our masks, and we’ve survived a year of fear. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 19, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Snow hits virus, vaccine schedule; restaurants look to relaxed dining

    We might be bored (or boarding) at home, but are we cruising toward normalcy? 

    By Mary Cashiola February 18, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Winter weather brings no fun and snow fun; more teachers to get vaccine

    An act of Faith leads to a new vaccine location in Raleigh and we’re under a state of emergency due to the weather. But while we’re buried in snow, we might as well be “Buried by the Bernards.” 

    By Mary Cashiola February 17, 2021

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