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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Shows over at Malco (temporarily) and a hot item for the pandemic

    It’s the last Monday of the year, and we’ve got questions about the Nashville bombing, predictions for the legislative session and a few more miles to go. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 28, 2020
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    The Early Word: Ja Morant starts in style, Brady White finishes a winner

    Plus, Methodist Le Bonheur’s plan to buy local Saint Francis hospitals is off, and Geoff Calkins’ Christmas Storytime goes digital, with assists from Kirk Whalum and Scott Morris. 

    By Chris Herrington December 24, 2020
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    The Early Word: The final push to flatten the curve; Grizzlies begin year No. 20

    And a Memphis Tiger says “we got to grow up,” a poetic road sign finds its dream site, and Craig Brewer’s new movie with Eddie Murphy is coming soon.

    By Chris Herrington December 23, 2020
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    The Early Word: Four days of Christmas, then hunker down with health directive

    “Stax Music Academy Live” debuts on WKNO, an inside look at FedEx’s vaccine shipping, and Army arrives in a pinch.

    By Chris Herrington December 22, 2020
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    The Early Word: No fans in forum stands, and businesses brace for restrictions

    Plus, vaccines pass through FedEx World Hub, two classic Memphis spots go on the block, and Mannings get in the golf game. 

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: With surge in cases, area on the shot clock (and Grizz are back, too)

    Chick-fil-A looks to be landing at the airport, Bill Dries is remembering The Jar, and Maker’s Mark helps Ripley get lit.

    By Mary Cashiola December 18, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Alcenia’s new owner, a peek into peak and a round of shots

    Today is Thursday, Dec. 17, and we’re considering additional fines for those not following health directives, thinking about a Charley Pride biopic and putting our energy into Tiger basketball. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 17, 2020
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    The Early Word: State keeps vaccine on ice, and new pizza places — plural!

    A “berry” special paint job shows up in East Memphis, drag racing drives a discussion at the City Council and the University of Memphis says, “Hold my beer.”

    By Mary Cashiola December 16, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Vaccines, the CDC head, and a sale on South Main

    A new training program for local med students, when people here will get the vaccine, and how you can get the most from your food pantry items. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 15, 2020
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    The Early Word: Light at the end of the tunnel (and on a cove in C’ville)

    We’ve lost a local civil rights leader, tacos take their place in Cooper-Young, and the Tigers get a brand new Bowl. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 14, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Hospitals plan for more morgue space; COVID shots coming

    Developers are looking high and low for space in Cooper-Young, a local legend passes away, and we’ve got a giveaway to Wonders. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 11, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: West and the whistleblowers; one man’s passion for whiskey

    We’ve got free food in Frayser, a Cardinal commitment and the people behind a new boutique beauty business.

    By Mary Cashiola December 10, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Asking citizens to serve and teaming up in Collierville

    We’ve got plans to deal with a looming doctor shortage, failing schools and a riverfront site. Plus, a team approach wins in Collierville and the suburbs’ teachers will get a small thank-you for working through the pandemic. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 09, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Beer and pizza in the Edge; a bigger Brothers on the way?

    We’re looking to gains for the Grizzlies, a possible fine for not wearing your mask, and how we can age ourselves with a store. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 08, 2020
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    The Early Word: Side effects of the pandemic may include ...

    Memphis sees a record number of homicides, the pandemic is having an effect on children and young adults, and the Mid-South is grappling with a nursing shortage. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 07, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Amazon, IP look to box offices; how a cookie ‘crumbls’ in East Memphis

    Terri Freeman plans to leave the National Civil Rights Museum, the VP comes to Memphis and we now know who will get the vaccine first in Tennessee. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 04, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: How restaurants, bubble party are raising hard questions about Health Dept.

    The FedExForum reopens for basketball, we’re not fair with our philanthropic dollars, FedEx the company makes a strategic acquisition and another film festival is coming to Memphis.

    By Mary Cashiola December 03, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Christmas numbers come early and how a bubble ‘saved’ the All Black Affair

    The VPOTUS is headed to the Bluff City, Bartlett is ready for a parade, and the Memphis City Council doesn’t need lobbyists to register. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 02, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A party raises eyebrows and restaurants see a wait

    Plus, One Beale could be a beacon, medical residencies are under the knife and axe-throwing and other heart-pounding activities are coming to the former Fairgrounds.

    By Mary Cashiola December 01, 2020
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    The Early Word: Cyber Monday, snow! and Tom Lee funding takes pandemic hit

    It’s Cyber Monday and we’re talking about the Tigers' performance, what happens when COVID comes to your house and fall getting frozen.

    By Mary Cashiola November 30, 2020
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    The Early Word: Hospitals fill up, Grizz get down and happy birthday to us

    We’re talking about Tiger basketball’s new season, the U of M’s plans for spring break and all the gratitude we have for you. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 27, 2020
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    The Early Word: The ‘soul’ of South Main hits the market; gyms go to mat for ‘essential’ status

    Trying to save Christmas, even without the parades, how high home prices are going, and when the area’s field hospital might open. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 24, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Masks are back on the menu and a look inside the Luciann

    As we approach Thanksgiving, we’re talking about new restrictions from the Health Department, two girl scouts making history and the “Line” king. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 23, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: HD looks to new restrictions, mayors to possible mask mandates

    Memphis-born painter makes it big and gives back to the Bluff City, what you should cook for your smaller-than-usual Thanksgiving and a visit with the ghosts of NBA Drafts past and future.

    By Mary Cashiola November 20, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Grizz have a good night and the perfect gift idea for 2020?

    We’ve got all the basketball today, from high school to the NBA, as well as an agonizing wait for local restaurants, a home (testing kit) for the holidays and the continuation of City Council contention. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 19, 2020

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