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    The Early Word: COVID hits communities, FedEx and football?

    As we near the end of June, we're talking about the Grizz's new schedule, whether police should live where they work, a test of education and Lloyds of Germantown. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 29, 2020
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    The Early Word: Strickland pushes ahead on masks, police reform; the FedExForum lease at work

    As local COVID rates continue to rise, Mayor Jim Strickland signed the City Council's mask ordinance, and also announced next steps on policing reform. Geoff Calkins looks at the initial negotiations on the FedExForum lease, and the surplus it's yielded. 

    By Chris Herrington June 26, 2020
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    The Early Word: FedExForum lease, school plans, rising COVID rates

    The FedExForum lease agreement between the Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis/Shelby County is on the cusp of a tricky new phase, even though all parties are more concerned right now with what everyone else is: Those COVID rates keep rising. 

    By Chris Herrington June 25, 2020
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    The Early Word: Theaters open early, a pause on Broad and patio tips

    Shelby County officials give local theaters a path for reopening, while the proposed gas station on Broad Avenue hits another roadblock. Meanwhile: Patios and masks for everyone. 

    By Chris Herrington June 24, 2020
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    The Early Word: After another record day of COVID cases, what will a new week bring?

    Shelby County had its highest day ever for new COVID cases on Saturday, with 385, just six days after a previous record 256. There's plenty to sort out, but the trendlines are troubling. What will a new week bring? Plus: Secret shopping at local grocers, Memphis takes Talladega and more. 

    By Chris Herrington June 22, 2020
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    The Early Word: Kissing 2020 festivals goodbye; help for Dreamers and renters

    We're talking about Las Delicias, police residency requirements after weeks of protests, a recruiting class to remember and the Orpheum making up a bunch of Broadway shows.

    By Mary Cashiola June 19, 2020
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    The Early Word: How cows could help with COVID-19; mask law faces challenge

    The Grizzlies have their hotel reservations for Disney, the Southern Heritage Classic is canceled, and perhaps the oldest part of Memphis is getting a face lift. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 18, 2020
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    The Early Word: Waves of activism take City Hall; plus, Phase 2’s long game?

    Today, we're talking about changes at Flight, a balloon festival that hasn't gotten off the ground and how "Bluff City Law" could play a part in the city's next close-up. Plus, masks are now mandatory. Mostly. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 17, 2020
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    The Early Word: Phase 3 businesses get pushed back; masks are on the menu at one eatery

    It's Tuesday, June 16, and things are heating up between the County Commission and the Shelby County mayor; we've got new details about the future Overton Square hotel; and some area students are getting new laptops. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 16, 2020
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    The Early Word: Three extra weeks of school; plus, are restaurants ready for Phase 3?

    It's Monday, June 15, and we've got our eyes on a possible move to Phase 3, how local athletes are getting together to practice in secret and take a stand for racial justice, and changes to the PPP program. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 15, 2020
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    The Early Word: What makes these protests different? And when can we go to the movies?

    Today, we're talking about a Bar-Kay making music with some Billys, a new way to let people know you have a dog and a joy ride gone right but maybe for the wrong reasons.

    By Mary Cashiola June 12, 2020
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    The Early Word: Playing for peace, protecting our food and learning the city’s secrets

    It's Thursday, June 11, and we've seen a recent spike in coronavirus cases, the Liberty Bowl is just about perfect (if you can get a ticket) and a new movie about the 901 FC's Tim Howard is in the works. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 11, 2020
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    The Early Word: Coronavirus high pushes mask proposal; who’s behind recent protests?

    It's Wednesday, June 10, and we've got a new park view, perspective on Penny Hardaway's stand, and plans for police reform. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 10, 2020
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    The Early Word: Coronavirus growing at ‘unsustainable’ rate; how to police the police

    It's Tuesday, June 9, and we're looking to the police, the County Commission is struggling with its budget and the coronavirus isn't going away. Plus, there's a new plan for Downtown. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 09, 2020
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    The Early Word: The long view on protests; new help for COVID work casualties

    It's Monday, June 8, and we've got wind and flash flood advisories in effect for the Mid-South today. We're also talking about police reform, life after death at Elmwood and exciting changes at Acre. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 08, 2020
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    The Early Word: Absentee ballots approved; protesters train for more marches

    It's Friday, June 5, and the courts have dealt the state two blows with the last two days; the first coronavirus patient treated with an experimental drug is released; and the Rendezvous is returning — with lunch. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 05, 2020
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    The Early Word: Strickland meets with protesters; Miller leaves U of M

    It's Thursday, June 4, and a Shelby County Schools vote on new laptops and tablets has been delayed, the Grizz are almost ready to play again, and residents of a Binghampton apartment are concerned their garden party is coming to an end. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 04, 2020
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    The Early Word: Phase 3 pushed back; protests continue, head to G’town Parkway

    Today is Wednesday, June 3, and Caritas Village has closed its cafe for good, coronavirus numbers hit a recent high, and the state has help for small businesses. 

     

    By Mary Cashiola June 03, 2020
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    The Early Word: About last night, COVID-19 in kids, and state pulls its masks back

    It's Tuesday, June 2, and the Mississippi River bridge is a symbol of new activism, Memphis and Germantown get a curfew, and SCS' board members have questions about new tech for students. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 02, 2020
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    The Early Word: Protesters look to bridges; Memphis could make masks mandatory

    After a weekend of protests over the death of George Floyd, we're talking about how political masks have become, a bright spot for the environment and the local startup community, and how to find joy. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 01, 2020
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    The Early Word: Memphis reacts to protests and Tiger tweet; free child care

    We're talking about voting with the virus, if the Grizzlies will make the playoffs (or have they already) and response to Wednesday night's protest. Plus, a notable Memphian just wrote a book. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 29, 2020
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    The Early Word: Digital divide puts schools on clock; foraging for the perfect pandemic pastime

    We're checking out mushrooms, a new lounge right on the river, and how Starbucks (and other commercial tenants) are changing their leases. Plus, will two new Tigers be eligible to play next season? 

    By Mary Cashiola May 26, 2020
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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
  • The Early Word

    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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