Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Leighanne Soden https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1003 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 Opinion: A simple blood test can help save more Tennesseans from colorectal cancer https://dailymemphian.com/article/59862 <p>&ldquo;The&nbsp;impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated&nbsp;for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Leighanne Soden) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/59862 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:00:08 -0600 Opinion: Life-saving medical support should not be a privilege https://dailymemphian.com/article/54392 <p>&ldquo;Cancer doesn&rsquo;t care where you live. But in this city, where you live can still determine whether you live.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Leighanne Soden) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/54392 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:12 -0500