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    The Early Word: State unemployment hits record high; Graceland reopens but lays off workers

    A local coronavirus patient is getting better with an experimental anti-viral drug, private school vouchers head to a Supreme decision, baseball could come back with a big change, and a chatbot named Peyton is ready to help you file your unemployment claim. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 22, 2020
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    The Early Word: Coronavirus cases rise; riverfront redesign revealed

    Don't celebrate a holiday from social distancing just yet. This Memorial Day, we're celebrating those who serve in a new way. We've also got the U of M set to bring back football practice, and some pandas are having to go back to China because of the pandemic. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 21, 2020
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    The Early Word: A new trove of coronavirus data, plus former U of M track star jumps to TV

    All the numbers you never knew you needed but do, plus a possible light switch, sports fans face the future, and "new" restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 20, 2020
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    The Early Word: As Phase 2 begins, schools brace for continued change

    SCS announced yesterday it is looking at a hybrid model for schools in the fall, and we're talking about making masks mandatory for Shelby County. Plus, a few Tigers are going toe-to-toe and we're looking on the bright side with an ophthalmologist. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 19, 2020
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    The Early Word: Upcoming elections prompt questions; FedEx looks to its footprint

    New Memphis music focuses on love after loss and John Malmo weighs in on the power play between MLGW, TVA and others. Plus, with summer almost upon us, what are we going to do about pools? 

    By Mary Cashiola May 18, 2020
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    The Early Word: Phase 2 could begin Monday; plus, how nursing homes will have to change

    Happy Friday! The Tigers are putting a ring on it, e-commerce is exploding, and it should have been barbecue fest. Also, it's time to make the donuts. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 15, 2020
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    The Early Word: County looks to hire more contact tracers; redefining fitness at reopened gyms

    It's Thursday, May 14, and Shelby County is planning a massive expansion of the Health Department. We're also talking about a Memphis family feud, county budget cuts, and how we get back into shape after the COVID 19. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 14, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Looking to Phase 2; Forrest takes his leave?

    It's Wednesday, May 13, and we're talking about back-to-school blues, absentee voting and who can do it, and how we provide to pets in a pandemic. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 13, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: The key to containing COVID-19; Zoo prepares new way

    It's both International Nurses Day and National Limerick Day, and a former U of M basketball star returns to graduate, a new brewery is feeling hop-ful, and the Tennessee Air National Guard has a surprise in store.

    By Mary Cashiola May 12, 2020
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    The Early Word: MLGW dispute gets some juice; plus, the fast and the fashionable

    It's Monday, May 11, and Sen. Lamar Alexander is in quarantine but leading a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. A new, coronavirus-born business is skating into its next chapter, and the new housing market is doing better than you think. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 11, 2020
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    The Early Word: What happens in the fall? Plus, not all restaurants are returning

    It's Friday, May 8, and today we're talking about what seems like the distant future: what schools and colleges will do in the fall. We've also got how coronavirus is affecting kids and a key member of the area's COVID-19 task force briefings. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 08, 2020
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    The Early Word: Barbers are back; Surge pushed to summer?

    It's Thursday, May 7, and restaurants are rehabbing, barbers are barbering and the County Commission is working on a budget. Plus, a new list puts Penny Hardaway just behind Jordan and Kobe. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 07, 2020
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    The Early Word: Strickland plans to use rainy day fund; does everyone get a stimulus check?

    Today is Wednesday, May 6, and the Memphis Zoo has a plan to reopen, a local company comes clean with new COVID-19 supplies, and Memphians know how to put the fun in funeral. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 06, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Back to Business takes baby steps; NBA looks to Christmas

    Today is both Cinco de Mayo and Giving Tuesday Now. Yesterday, we reopened Shelby County's economy, the governor saw his private school voucher program run into a problem and local hair stylists got a surprise. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 05, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Are we ready to reopen? And local gal brings ‘The Voice’ home

    It’s May 4, and today we officially begin Phase 1 of our local reopening plan. It's also a 'Star Wars' holiday, and we're looking for a new outdoor trend in restaurants, how popular tourist attractions plan to keep guests safe and for football to return in the fall.

    By Mary Cashiola May 04, 2020
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    The Early Word: Memphis ready to go back to work; how we celebrate now

    Congratulations, you made it to May. Today, we're talking about plans to reopen the local economy, balancing work from home with homework, shakes go sayonara and how special events have changed since the coronavirus came on the scene. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 01, 2020
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    The Early Word: Area to reopen soon; restaurants and workers face tall order

    It's Thursday, April 30, and we've got two Memphis musical performances tonight, the county grappling over its upcoming budget, a coronavirus marathon and a gas giveaway. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 30, 2020
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    The Early Word: Local mayors wanted to reopen May 1; plus, plexiglass is the hot new office accessory

    It's Wednesday, April 29, and today, we're all about businesses reopening, with who and how. Just maybe not when. Also up: Justin Timberlake eats ghost-peppered hot wings while talking about Memphis and his music. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 29, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Area mayors want to get back to business — with caveats

    It's Tuesday, April 28, and we're talking about the area mayors' plan to reopen Shelby County's economy. Plus, a recent spike in coronavirus cases, lunch at a reopened restaurant and how hospitals are reacting to the latest. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 28, 2020
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    The Early Word: Memphis v. Nashville, COVID-19 edition; plus, does your home office work?

    It's Monday, April 27, and bakeries are helping people feel better, elective surgeries are set to make a comeback and Tigers are headed to the NFL. We also recently got to see our neighbors — on TV. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 27, 2020
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    The Early Word: State leads reopening with restaurants; cities to share plans next week

    It's Friday, April 24, and we're talking about the various plans to reopen Tennessee's economy — and how a few local doctors feel about that. We've also got Grizz games returning, a senator who left the state, and a tour business turning away from tourists to focus on locals. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 24, 2020
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    The Early Word: Safer at home is staying put, and UTHSC grabs its cape

    It's Thursday, April 23, and a popular Grizzlies coach is headed home, Downtown is working to keep its restaurants open, and a new blight initiative includes lots of leafy greens. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 23, 2020
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    The Early Word: Coronavirus creates uncertainty for city budget, businesses and banks

    Happy Earth Day, Memphis. We've got shock and sugar today, a word of caution, new math, and a dip into the festival circuit. Plus, is chicken a sign of change for Summer Avenue? 

    By Mary Cashiola April 22, 2020
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    The Early Word: The state prepares to reopen; and your office, reimagined

    It's Tuesday, April 21, and both Memphis and Shelby County are looking for ways to balance their budgets. Some restaurants are ready to reopen their dining rooms (with tweaks, of course), and a local lab is about to embark on an immunity challenge. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 21, 2020
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    The Early Word: Big data knows you’re not at home; when could restaurants reopen

    It's Monday, April 20, and we've got a County Commission budget presentation and a COVID-19 hackathon happening. Plus, turnover with the Tigers, a "Safer at Home" protest and a possible restaurant reopening recommendation. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 20, 2020

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