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    The Early Word: New year, new youth program; a deuce of a lawsuit

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Today marks the beginning of Hoopfest Memphis, which includes 13 high school basketball games and used to be called the Penny Hardaway Classic.

    By Mary Cashiola January 02, 2020
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    The Early Word: An airport buffet, de-annexation and the best music

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Dec. 31. Today marks the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl as well as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's annual prayer breakfast. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 31, 2019
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    The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 30, 2019
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    The Early Word: Memphis’ Alphabet suburb and a Wiseman says goodbye

    An all-too-brief era ends for University of Memphis basketball and many Shelby County-area students have a short school day before winter break starts.

    By Mary Cashiola December 20, 2019
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    The Early Word: Three tax breaks, one makeover and Orange Mound isn’t having it

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 19. Today, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will be in Memphis, and Beale Street Music Fest has an announcement for us. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 19, 2019
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    The Early Word: Waste and water, Confederates and crafts

    Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 18. Today, the federal government is expected to announce a new initiative for seven cities, one of them being Memphis. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 18, 2019
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    The Early Word: Mac is back, the Grizz are pretty good and Delta does what???

    Good morning! It's Tuesday, Dec. 17. Today is the Memphis City Council's final meeting of the year, and FedEx has an earnings call this afternoon. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 17, 2019
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    The Early Word: FedEx, Friday and the future of Saint Francis

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 16. Today, a community program will graduate its first class of real estate developers, and the Grizz take on the Heat at the FedExForum. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 16, 2019
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    The Early Word: Governor comes to town and incentives are WAY up

    Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 13, and today, Gov. Bill Lee will be in town to make an economic development announcement. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 13, 2019
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    The Early Word: Zoo brews, the Beacon’s bacon and Ja’s poster dunk

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 12. Tonight, students from Memphis’ Stax Academy will appear on “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways.” There will also be a vigil near Raleigh to remember victims of gun violence. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 12, 2019
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    The Early Word: AutoZone, an email scam and letter-writing is making a comeback

    Good morning, all. It’s Wednesday, Dec. 11, and today we're talking about ALL the letters, a new crude oil pipeline and how AutoZone plans to grow. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 11, 2019
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Police station may be saved, 97 candidates and good movies

    Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 10, and many of us have snow on the brain (if not on the actual ground). Today, a Downtown board will consider a 20-year PILOT for part of the Snuff District redevelopment in Uptown. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 10, 2019
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Another Downtown grocery store; Tim Howard’s new job?

    Today is Giving Tuesday, and our gifts include a possible all-time volume record for FedEx, two billion-dollar developments and a reported new job for soccer star Tim Howard. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 03, 2019
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    The Early Word: New hotels; solving poverty; and next weekend

    Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 2, and today a Downtown board will discuss almost $500 million in incentives for two billion-dollar Downtown development projects. It's also Cyber Monday, which is a big deal for global logistics companies.

    By Mary Cashiola December 02, 2019
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    The Early Word: Black Friday; One Beale’s two hotels; and dessert

    It’s Nov. 29, Black Friday, and in addition to being a huge shopping day, it's also the biggest game of the season for Tiger football. The team will take on Cincinnati, and an appearance at the AAC Championship is on the line for the Tigers.

    By Mary Cashiola November 29, 2019
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    The Early Word: New Eggleston Foundation, police shortage and reaching peak peak

    It’s Wednesday, Nov. 27. We saw (heard?) a string of storms last night, but you can expect today to be windy but sunny. The Grizz take on the Clippers tonight at FedExForum, while everyone else will be doing last-minute grocery store runs to buy ingredients they forgot.

    By Mary Cashiola November 27, 2019
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    The Early Word: High-profile apartments to start; Bluff City bye-bye

    Good morning! It’s Tuesday, Nov. 26, and West Memphis and Collierville both plan to host their official Christmas Tree Lightings tonight — although rain may derail those plans.

    By Mary Cashiola November 26, 2019
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    The Early Word: A big birthday, the Tigers’ special sauce and school vouchers

    Good morning, and welcome to The Early Word. This is the Daily Memphian’s new a.m. digital digest, designed to help you find the news you need to navigate your day. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 25, 2019

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