https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/862 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/41610 <p>&ldquo;The media play a vital role in keeping the public informed, but spreading misinformation &mdash; misinformation that could have been corrected if the facts had been verified &mdash; causes unnecessary hysteria and further erodes trust.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Martavius Jones) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/41610 Sun, 4 Feb 2024 04:00:13 -0600