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    The Early Word: A different kind of Mardi Gras, and teachers get a cool surprise

    We’re letting the good times roll — even if your car shouldn’t. We’ve also got the best kind of snowballs, vaccine locations closed and coaching prospects for the University of Memphis. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 16, 2021
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    The Early Word: Memphis is up to snow good; vaccinations run out — again

    Eight love stories and all the snow you could ever want, plus the first day of school is set, a coach retires and minor league baseball is getting major changes. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 15, 2021
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    The Early Word: Cheers to us; plus, a plan for 100 N. Main?

    Friends remember two young, bright lives we’ve lost, we’ve got the best of basketball, and the recent winter weather provided some unique opportunities. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 12, 2021
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    The Early Word: ISO vaccine sites and a distribution leader; plus, a labor of love

    A young surgeon succumbs to a COVID-related illness, Memphis’ restaurant couples are heating things up and perhaps we’ve had enough of your 1994 ice storm horror stories, thank you very much. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 11, 2021
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    The Early Word: As vaccination frustration continues, experts from FedEx, Chick-fil-A consulted

    A chop shop was on the block, we’ve got a taste for local entrepreneurism and in otter news, we have otter news. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 10, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Have a second? Vaccination frustration is back

    The Memphis Police Department goes ‘Bowling’ for new officers, Ja Morant has returned to spectacular and another challenge arises for the Byhalia Connection. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 09, 2021
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    The Early Word: How COVID is complicating criminal cases; a sight to see in C’ville

    A pharmacy student sues over her free speech rights, volunteers talk about their work at the Pipkin and on Appling City Cove and they’re moving heaven and earth at Overton Park. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 08, 2021
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    The Early Word: Fan party at the Forum, Mempho-mania and a design star

    A complex idea in East Memphis, a murder mystery near Shelby Farms and wide disparities in who is getting the vaccine — and who’s not. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 05, 2021
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    The Early Word: Super Bowl strain, a school-yard fight and a change on Union Avenue

    We’ve got more sites to get the coronavirus vaccine, but — despite pressure on Shelby County Schools to reopen — teachers won’t be moved up on the vaccination priority list. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 04, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: To B117 or not to B117? Plus, a question of can or can

    We’ve got early results on virtual learning, a little dose-see-do on how other places are providing vaccinations and an interesting liquor law in Arlington. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 03, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: High-flying philanthropy blasts off; and, are local schools getting the job done?

    Alleged Capitol rioters head to court, Ja Morant gives us a scare, and 2020 was a year even chocolate couldn’t fix.

    By Mary Cashiola February 02, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Retail shots and a new brew

    The pandemic is taking its toll, Beale Street could be bookended and the surprising group of people who are reluctant to get a vaccine. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 01, 2021
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    The Early Word: New vaccination sites and sounds; an Edge-y new cocktail bar

    We’re talking about depression, what’s the next play for schools at the state level and Memphis mailboxes being full of mashed potatoes. Just your typical Friday. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 29, 2021
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    The Early Word: The worst shot is no shot

    We’re bowled over at our options on cold, winter days; the Snuff District is trying to avoid surface parking; and residents are questioning Collierville High’s in-person plan. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 28, 2021
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    The Early Word: We’re headed to new Heights; plus, vaccine standby takes effect

    Local schools may be put to the test by new CDC guidance, the city is launching an online portal for complaints against the police and Eloise at the Poplar Plaza? 

    By Mary Cashiola January 27, 2021
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    The Early Word: New vaccine locations and, maybe, a Fastpass for a shot?

    Frida’s owners say “I do” to another location, Ja could be big in Japan and Germantown studies a new park place. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 26, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: More change headed to Summer; relighting the PILOT fight?

    We’ve got Cummins and goings, the death of a local legend, and excitement in Orange Mound. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 25, 2021
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    The Early Word: City poised for $200M upgrade; Memphians and the Bernie meme

    We’re ready for a celebration: A long fight for $15 finally bears fruit, the Tigers win and our coronavirus reproductive rate is the lowest it’s been since the pandemic started.

    By Mary Cashiola January 22, 2021
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    The Early Word: Is a school showdown looming? Plus, limited series from ABC looks for locals

    The Grizzlies’ majority owner earns an incentive, Justin Timberlake and Stax students bring Memphis to the world, and we could be dancing in the streets (with members of our own families).

    By Mary Cashiola January 21, 2021
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    The Early Word: Waiting for restrictions to be lifted; finding Rihanna

    A light wind from a Bluff City business, new charges for a local politician and a Capitol rioter’s Memphis backstory.

    By Mary Cashiola January 20, 2021
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    The Early Word: Facebook spawns sandwich speakeasy; employers look to vaccines

    PPP is back, the Grizz are five-in-a-row and why Memphis may be behind other counties in phasing in vaccinations. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 19, 2021
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    The Early Word: A new coffee place, a nurse’s story, and an Irish tale

    Shopping centers are out, a new QB is headed to Memphis, and the Health Department isn’t ruling out extending our latest ‘Safer at Home’ restrictions. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 15, 2021
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    The Early Word: Poplar offices are getting spruced up, and if you want a rainbow ...

    Today’s edition includes lots of sun, fried chicken and some talking and walking in Memphis. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 14, 2021
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    The Early Word: What it’s like at the Pipkin, Gus’s going to Germantown

    Top cop responds to murder by “rogue officer,” and MLK Day will look different this year. Plus, we’re talking chicken, cigars and color schemes in the suburbs.

    By Mary Cashiola January 13, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: To all the cooks in the kitchen; plus, a possible motive for murder

    Could one of Memphis’ historic districts be under fire? We’ve also got our next round of coronavirus vaccinations beginning, hearty takeout, and a new club for golfers. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 12, 2021

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