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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Summer could be a simmer; plus, Mike Conley’s horse and house

    It's Friday, April 17, and we're drinking to friendship, Mike Conley and MIFA's Meals on Wheels program. Plus, we're pouring one out for would-be Tiger Jalen Green. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 17, 2020
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    The Early Word: Bell rings early for Tennessee schools; man lives to tell coronavirus tale

    It's Thursday, April 16, and we're formulating a plan to reopen the state. The county is also heading for a budget crisis, car washes become defiant in the wake of COVID-19 and we've got tips for sounding better on your next call. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 16, 2020
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    The Early Word: When will Tenn. get back to business, bartender takes a shot at your yard

    Today is Wednesday, April 15, and there's County Commission committees, an EDGE meeting and a Downtown board. The governor is also expected to make an announcement about the current school year. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 15, 2020
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    The Early Word: Tailor-made masks, loans and the latest order from the outbreak

    It's April 14, and today the Spaghetti Warehouse renovation should take a step forward. We've also got a furlough at FedEx, forgivable loans for Downtown businesses and a new micro loan program for those denied funding by the Small Business Administration. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 14, 2020
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    The Early Word: Inside the ICU, a proposal for rejoining society and WFH with pets

    It's Monday, April 13, and Shelby County Schools is promising to have a big announcement today about a new virtual learning platform. We've also got a local company whose business is lighting up the air and a diamond dealer finding new ways to make people shine. 

     

    By Mary Cashiola April 13, 2020
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    The Early Word: What local COVID-19 data is telling us; plus, a family of foodies

    It's Good Friday, and we've got new data on local coronavirus cases, as well as what those numbers mean for you and me. The Mall of Memphis era is officially over, my favorite grocery store is growing and one restaurant is offering a side of special rolls. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 10, 2020
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    The Early Word: Memphis follows a national trend; one local company is ‘pitching’ in all over the U.S.

    It’s Thursday, April 9, and today would have been the home opener for the Memphis Redbirds. Instead, we've got a new area home for Google at bat, a local company pitching tents, and haircuts in the field. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 09, 2020
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    The Early Word: Corona numbers keep us guessing; what’s on the menu for the Spaghetti Warehouse

    It's Wednesday, April 8, and with all the predictions and estimates, we're on a ride we call The Corona Coaster. Plus, a Prine number, a new cleaning service and a new use for the Spaghetti Warehouse. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 08, 2020
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    The Early Word: Staying apart is saving lives; sewing apart is helping, too

    It's Tuesday, April 7, and home is where some of the heroes are. We're already looking at the second wave of COVID-19, how to navigate the federal Paycheck Protection Program and the future of money. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 07, 2020
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    The Early Word: The latest suggests extended timeline for COVID-19; making bootleg masks

    It's Monday, April 6, and we're talking about sports more than we have in a month. Plus, get to know the woman behind the masks and a civil rights leader who died April 4, 2020. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 06, 2020
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    The Early Word: Popular local chain retains all its employees; plus, a ‘Gateway’ to health

    It's Friday, April 3, and we're talking about why the governor called for 'shelter at home,' a Memphis native who is networking with thousands from his house and where FedEx Freight is going. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 03, 2020
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    The Early Word: Forgivable loans, field hospitals and mask making

    It's Thursday, April 2. The state is looking for temporary medical facilities and the county is looking for new voting machines. Plus, words of wisdom for parents who are suddenly teachers. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 02, 2020
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    The Early Word: Parks get quiet; DMC to help fend off ‘permanent’ closures

    It's April Fools' Day, but we are not bringing the jokes. Instead, we've got thoughts on the "after" life, why local officials should be giving us more specifics about virus outbreaks, and even the Grizz. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 01, 2020
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    The Early Word: Surge predictions, suburban layoffs, and a local company cleans up

    It's Tuesday, March 31, and today, we're talking about building temporary hospitals to accommodate Shelby County's coming coronavirus surge, the latest news about the news, and waffles. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 31, 2020
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    The Early Word: COVID cases more than double in a week; makers going to make

    It's Monday, March 30, and Virtual Chalkfest begins today. We've also got guardsmen in Gallatin, high schools looking at esports and a Downtown diamond hitting a milestone. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 30, 2020
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    The Early Word: How long should we expect to shelter in place? Plus, a new symptom of the virus

    It's Friday, March 27, and we're talking about grocery store challenges, a record number of layoffs and how vulnerable Memphis is to the effects of COVID-19. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 27, 2020
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    The Early Word: Tracking the testing, BYOZoom, and a juice co. presses on

    It's Thursday, March 26, and the Get Live Virtual Music Festival kicks off today. Plus, two historic Downtown buildings are getting a renovation, one doctor tells us how it is and we're using Zoom to see our friends. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 26, 2020
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    The Early Word: Getting comfortable at home; ‘Hamilton’ to return; and a picture of togetherness

    It's Wednesday, March 25, and we've got tips on how to make it work from home, a toilet paper cake and the math you may want during this time of isolation. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 25, 2020
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    The Early Word: Safer at home, false negatives and serving up kindness

    It's March 24 and, tonight, Memphis' official shelter in place order goes into effect. We're also talking about Old Dominick's new purpose, a welcome parade and a president and a King. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 24, 2020
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    The Early Word: Testing gets on track; a side of bright for area restaurants?

    Happy Monday, Memphis. It's March 23 and drive-thru testing is expected to begin at Tiger Lane today. We've also got weddings, virtual funerals, gun sales and other things related to this snow day times 10,000. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 23, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Gyms are closed, but fitness prevails; so does FedEx

    It's Friday, March 20, and we're looking at a future without restaurants, bars and gyms — but that's not deterring some fitness instructors from bringing the workout to you. Plus, an alternative spring break, Memphis in May needs another month and some state legislators isolate themselves together. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 20, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Burning questions, answered; Harris has his say; and we’re all homeschoolers now

    It's Thursday, March 19, and we're seeing economic and political fallout from the coronavirus. Plus, ways we can help our favorite restaurants and their workers. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 19, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Adjusting to our new remote reality; who COVID-19 is helping

    It's Wednesday, March 18, and we're hunkered down, though not because the city's State of Emergency tells us we have to be. Look for how FedEx and UPS are taking care of couriers as more packages are being shipped directly to homes and, sorry, more closures and cancellations. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 18, 2020
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    The Early Word: A Tigers documentary, nursing homes on alert, and cancellations

    It's Tuesday, March 17, and also St. Patrick's Day. Our daily Live Coronavirus Blog lists a lot of cancellations, but while grocery stores worry about supplies, there's still takeout. And will Memphis in May need a new month this year?

    By Andrew A. Smith March 17, 2020
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    The Early Word: FedEx guard changes, Memphis restaurants’ to-go options, and a leisure-time bracket

    It's Monday, March 16, and our experts on pleasant pastimes have created a bracket to counter the cancellation culture. We're also talking to Ryan Silverfield and about FedEx earnings. 

    By Andrew A. Smith March 18, 2020

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