Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Mike Sparks https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/500 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: John DeBerry a 'rock star advocate' for patriotism https://dailymemphian.com/article/31585 <p>DeBerry, who represented Shelby County&rsquo;s District 90, is now a senior adviser to Governor Bill Lee after voting with Republicans on issues such as education choice and life of the unborn.</p> mikesparkstn@gmail.com (Mike Sparks) Opinion Metro State Government https://dailymemphian.com/article/31585 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:05 -0500 Opinion: DeBerry's ouster proves Democrats are party of intolerance https://dailymemphian.com/article/15420 <p>I will argue that state Rep. John DeBerry has more influence than the entire Tennessee Democratic Party combined. The completely absurd effort to remove him from the ballot is the equivalent of taking Peyton Manning off the field during the Super Bowl.</p> mikesparkstn@gmail.com (Mike Sparks) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/15420 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:06 -0500