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Mary Cashiola
News Editor
Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration.
She was also the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there.
There are 638 articles by Mary Cashiola :
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March 2021
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The Early Word The Early Word: Vaccine open to transpo and logistics workers; the year for restaurants
A way back for restaurants, a “by the book” plan for economic development and a former record shop leased.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Clearer skies, a new carmaker, and vaccinations lead to vacations
Achiuwa brings the Heat (and vice versa), standing water breeds mosquitoes and we’ve got a new Health Directive.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Evictions to resume, the weather threatens and we’re wearing green
We’re seeing a light when it comes to concerts and shows and, with a new timeline from Mayor Jim Strickland, maybe even with MLGW’s TVA decision.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Getting closer to normal; containing a UK cluster
Soon, you might be able to get a vaccination at your doctor’s office and sit with friends in a restaurant. We’re also talking cargo and possible trades and Mary Cashiola’s most embarrassing moment on Zoom.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Love for Rudd; UK variant popping up more often
We’re making assessments about a new government mailer, a Bartlett bar is moving forward despite some restrictions and Arlington’s girls basketball team got a down to the wire decision.
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Update
MetroU of M’s David Rudd stepping down as president
Rudd is the 12th president of the University of Memphis. He is completing his seventh year as president, a role he has been in since May 2014.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Cutoffs are back, but MLGW has a plan; Hall to lead Health Dept.
The City is taking a ‘calculated risk’ with 100 N. Main, a basketball championship game is headed to Collierville, and an Olive Branch manufacturing facility is looking at the future.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Playing pandemic limbo and setting the stage — literally
UTHSC plans a baby boon, Arlington’s future will be decided in court (not on the court) and why we can now go maskless. Maybe.
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The Early Word The Early Word: We survived a pandemic year and the Tashies are buying (more) breakfast
New law takes aim at third-graders, Tigers head to Fort Worth after heartbreak in Houston, and your plants might not be dead.
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The Early Word The Early Word: ServiceMaster announces move, but our ‘Sweats’ have us relaxed
We’re going from books to film and being wowed at Dory while Malco takes a swing in Collierville.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Area to get a ‘c’ change; Strickland questioned vaccine info in early Feb.
Bryant’s is joining a ‘Bella’ family, FedEx is taking on climate change and we look into Penny Hardaway’s early, and important, time in Houston.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Arming the area by August? Plus, Tigers prep for a big game
The Memphis Zoo is getting in touch with visitors, salad days are here and Arlington does not want another round, thank you very much.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Longest spring break ever ends; county ISO new health director
Hometown chef is making a TV dinner, Justise prevails and, with FedEx delivering, the country has one on the way.
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The Early Word The Early Word: How the area’s vaccine roll-out went wrong; highway robbery
The Tigers hold hope for a bid to the NCAA tournament, Grace St. Luke’s students get out of school and the new owners of Earnestine & Hazel’s are already practicing their soul burger.
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February 2021
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The Early Word The Early Word: Director hits ‘Prime’ time and Memphis water has never tasted better
A principal sues over cancel culture and free speech, we’re finding Dory and some of us may have boiler’s remorse.
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The Early Word The Early Word: What’s on tap for Memphis water; plus, the end of a century of barbecue?
Malco is looking to mini-golf, K.T.G. has squares to spare and the area’s last Leonard’s is for sale.
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The Early Word The Early Word: City steps up as Health Dept. told to stand down; plus, save the spray
As the state transfers vaccine management to the City of Memphis, area schools have lessons to impart, an Arlington teen heads home and we’ve got water on the brain.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Hydration, vaccination, and a slacker’s vacation
We’re talking about teachers getting their shot, our new variant and who’s headed into space.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Water, water problems everywhere, and we’re asking Chick-fil-A for help
Can Chick-fil-A make local coronavirus vaccinations more efficient? We’ve also got a nutty story and a secret Rendezvous.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Snow takes out water, bread, fish but keeps Jeeps moving
This week, we’re all weather people. Plus, your second shot can be tardy, we might not give up our masks, and we’ve survived a year of fear.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Snow hits virus, vaccine schedule; restaurants look to relaxed dining
We might be bored (or boarding) at home, but are we cruising toward normalcy?
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The Early Word The Early Word: Winter weather brings no fun and snow fun; more teachers to get vaccine
An act of Faith leads to a new vaccine location in Raleigh and we’re under a state of emergency due to the weather. But while we’re buried in snow, we might as well be “Buried by the Bernards.”
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The Early Word The Early Word: A different kind of Mardi Gras, and teachers get a cool surprise
We’re letting the good times roll — even if your car shouldn’t. We’ve also got the best kind of snowballs, vaccine locations closed and coaching prospects for the University of Memphis.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Memphis is up to snow good; vaccinations run out — again
Eight love stories and all the snow you could ever want, plus the first day of school is set, a coach retires and minor league baseball is getting major changes.
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