The Early Word: Police protests, corona spikes and what’s this about Whataburger?
South of Beale is heading east, a new, interactive COVID map could help guide your travels, and a former big box is getting turned into a one-stop shop.
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 668 articles by Mary Cashiola :
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July 2020
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The Early Word The Early Word: Marsha Blackburn, a barbecue album and Lee Harris walk out of a bar
It's Wednesday, July 1, and we're talking about SCS' new plan to reopen schools in the fall (both online and IRL), the Metal Museum getting a little Rust-y and how we might get more restrictions even without moving back to Phase 1.
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June 2020
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The Early Word The Early Word: Could the Supreme Court change the way we vote? Plus, Pronto Pups
It's Tuesday, June 30, and we're talking about a residential protest, the governor extending takeout alcohol sales and a package deal in Germantown.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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Visual Arts Broken window theory: Local architecture firm makes protest art
A local architecture firm recently “lost a window” but, as they say, took an opportunity – and it quickly went viral.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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The Early Word 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.
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May 2020
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The Early Word 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.
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Metro The Early Word: Protesters, police clash on Union; what’s next for Paris theater
The state's constitutional carry bill moves forward even as tensions rise on the streets. Rhodes is ready to bring students back early, and the U of M will see football players on campus by next week. Plus, how we're handling friends and food in this new phase.
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The Early Word: CBU has a plan for fall, while IC closes high school — for good
AutoZone beats earnings; local student-athletes won't be getting paid any time soon; and, could the Grizzlies be headed to Disney World for the NBA playoffs?
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The Early Word 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?
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The Early Word 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.
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