https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1017 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 https://dailymemphian.com/article/67431 <p>&ldquo;The 8th District is more than lines drawn on a political map. It is families, farms, neighborhoods, small businesses, cities and rural communities that together make up a vital part of Tennessee.&rdquo;</p> opinion@dailymemphian.com (Heidi Kuhn) Opinion Guest Columnists Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/67431 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:06 -0500 https://dailymemphian.com/article/55851 <p>&ldquo;While Memphis Safe Task Force agencies are here now, their assignment is temporary. When they depart, the resulting caseloads and responsibilities will remain with our local courts, clerks and correctional facilities.&rdquo;</p> opinion@dailymemphian.com (Heidi Kuhn) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/55851 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 04:00:05 -0500