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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Redbirds make history. Hardaway recycles it.

    Just for fun, enjoy a cold one at Grind City and take a selfie at Pose 901. Let history record the Redbirds streak, and the removal of Forrest’s bust. Meanwhile, Hardaway makes his own history ... and repeats it.

    By Andrew A. Smith July 23, 2021
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    The Early Word: Good sports news offsets bad health news

    Bad air joins our health worries, while politicians wrangle with health departments in Memphis and Nashville. But better sidewalks, AutoZone Park, the Milwaukee Bucks and even the TVA give us reason to smile.

    By Andrew A. Smith July 22, 2021
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    The Early Word: Was bridge fiasco individual error or systemic failure? Plus: Midtown goes Barcelona

    New name and concept for the existing Restaurant Iris building has been revealed, Army Corps of Engineers gives final approval on the redesign of Tom Lee Park, and masks will be back at SCS this fall. 

    By Chris Herrington July 21, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Le Bonheur expands, unused COVID facility shutters

    It was a busy day for the Memphis Medical District, as Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announced an expansion, neighborhood investment was bolstered and the temporary COVID hospital on Union closed without ever opening. 

    By Chris Herrington July 20, 2021
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    The Early Word: A COVID surge, a labor shortage and Penny at 50

    With COVID surging again, Shelby County’s low vaccination rate is a growing concern. Meanwhile, some local employers are struggling to hire enough workers to meet demand, and Penny turned 50.

    By Chris Herrington July 19, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Health officials sound the alarm and we react to Whataburger news

    We’re celebrating Ida B. Wells; some vaccinations become mandatory; and Tennessee is definitely making national news — and the late-night talk shows. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 16, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Shelby takes a stand on shots for kids; food fest returns

    Plus, Wright says we’re wrong, a remediation could lead to a renaissance and Iris will bloom elsewhere. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 15, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Problems with cooks in the kitchens; pipeline activists look to pivot

    We don’t have a lot of lots, but we do have a report of hepatitis A. And if you defeated a multimillion-dollar corporation, what would you take on next? 

    By Mary Cashiola July 14, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Davis goes to D.C. and the I-40 bridge has a lot on its plates

    MLGW takes its first step to leave TVA, restaurants go on vacation and a $750,000 payout to a former City of Memphis employee. Plus, thoughts on Tigers and Grizzlies basketball. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 13, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Opera house looks to new home; senior facilities’ new struggle

    Opera Memphis plans to leave East Memphis; Collierville looks to create more of a destination; and local health experts say we’re at the start of another surge. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 12, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Where we are on the bridge and how the Butcher Shop may be medium well

    We’ve got pediatricians protesting, a huge new collection of music to hear, and the U of M and Larry Brown are Facebook official. Plus, we can drink from public water fountains again.

    By Mary Cashiola July 09, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A bionic woman packs her bags and what Delta is doing to us

    Local health experts have new advice as Delta’s impact grows. Plus, we’re looking at the evolution of ‘the office,’ a Classic take and finding the key to someone’s heart. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 08, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Byhalia’s gone but not forgotten; police station sale stalls

    A battle for the underground continues while Brothers are taking to the sky. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 07, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A pipeline stopped and a police station for sale

    We’re looking out for a new surge on the horizon, what laws go into effect this month and a historic proposal in Olive Branch. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 06, 2021
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    The Early Word: A renaissance, a revolution and Tigers get in the game

    We’ll soon see new faces at the National Civil Rights Museum as well as Memphis-area schools. Plus, there could be an Original Project in Orange Mound and what’s hotter than hot? 

    By Mary Cashiola July 02, 2021
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    The Early Word: Cop released by court; new laws include open carry for (almost) everyone

    Bobby Rush and Rhodes College are giving us the red, white and blues, we’re seeing a mosaic of color in Binghampton, and will you cross the bridge for burning lights? 

    By Mary Cashiola July 01, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Tigers fans get a win and a smaller ‘Epiphany’

    The Memphis Zoo is changing with the times, a large apartment project is underway in Binghampton and the City of Memphis has launched a slate of neighborhood improvements. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 30, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: 8 steel slabs, 4,000 bolts but 0 deaths — and no opening date

    We’re watching our Penny and bridge repairs; there’s good news on the coronavirus front and Torchy’s has some hot spots. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 29, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A new bridge, a new bank and there’s Magic in the air

    We’re on pins and needles about Penny Hardaway. Plus, we’re talking about how to treat long-haulers and a great deal on a house in Binghampton. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 28, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: COVID briefings, Sweat going away; pickleball gets real popular

    We’re adjusting our FedExpectations, and a hospital deal is almost done — but docs want a delay instead. Plus, a very happy birthday to the Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 25, 2021
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    The Early Word: It’s Taco Thursday and we’ve got Amazon power

    A new gas station is being grandfathered in, rescue funds are going to public safety, and maybe you’re ❤️‍🔥🌮?

    By Mary Cashiola June 24, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Tracking Delta but flying Frontier to Vegas

    A state-of-the-art school is raising the question of addition, the U of M is looking to recruits and commitments and we’re tracking new cases of the Delta variant.

    By Mary Cashiola June 23, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A great loss to Memphis; fighting intimidation with relocation

    With several commissioners absent, Shelby County residents get back a penny, although it may be short-lived. Plus, the crack is gone and if you’re looking for livers, we found them. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 22, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: New hero emerges at the Brooks; help wanted everywhere else

    The pandemic’s paradox is workers then and now; plus, how an earlier outbreak is still helping Memphis almost 30 years later and we need to slow down. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 21, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: OXO marks a spot near Memphis, Stax holds an ‘All Star’ Zoom

    Justin Timberlake is listening to local students’ songs, Bartlett is blowing up over inflatables and the Delta variant does not seem to be contained here. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 18, 2021

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