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    The Early Word: Catching Lightning at the megasite ... and maybe at Tigers practice

    The University of Memphis wants to open a high school, Tigers basketball had a party at practice yesterday and we’re considering what Ford’s future plant will mean for the Mid-South. Plus, we have ALL the festival news. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 29, 2021
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    The Early Word: Megasite lands ‘tough’ tenant; police talk motive in Kroger shooting

    Who’s eligible for a COVID booster, why a federal judge acquitted a state senator and Dulberger’s leaving just as Wahlburgers is opening. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 28, 2021
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    The Early Word: ‘Tina’ and the Tonys, Kroger, and Robinson walks (on some charges)

    A view into The ’Vous may be coming to a streaming service near you, we’re reeling over the end of our winning streak and wondering when a controversial video could be released. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 27, 2021
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    The Early Word: The aftermath of Collierville’s active shooter and 2,000 other deaths

    MATA may be Ready! for change, a former basketball standout high-jumps into the ring, and almost every single senior at one area high school gets a free ride to college. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 24, 2021
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    The Early Word: Feds consider hospital kickback scheme, missing students

    Animals aren’t immune from COVID, but the Tigers look good — better than expected. And the Grizzlies might require vaccinations. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 23, 2021
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • The Early Word

    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
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    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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