Opinion: The good side of going viral
“Social media provides profound community benefits: the power to spread messages, support causes and connect neighbors.”
Topic: social media
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December 2025
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Opinion: Working toward civil discourse on social media
“Growing up, many adults in school and in church impressed upon us ‘character counts.’ Today, I wonder if the messages of character, kindness and respect resonate.”
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November 2025
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Opinion: Protecting public safety from digital manipulation
“The internet isn’t just a separate world we visit; it is now an inseparable part of our streets, schools and homes. The ultimate safety app is awareness.”
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Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
“I am a proponent of the Shelby County’s school board’s decision to ban phones from school and wish it would have been done sooner.”
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Opinion: Beyond the scroll — what social media is really doing to us
“Research shows ‘fake news’ spreads significantly faster than the truth. Why? Because the social media algorithm is structured to reward engagement.”
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April 2025
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Bailey: Todd Halford bringing frivolity to Bartlett city information universe
Todd Halford has brought a new level of fun to the City of Bartlett’s social media world, adding puns, snappy attire and promotion of the suburb.
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August 2024
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Hutchinson: Privacy policies are important to understand
A recent study found 81% of the public say the potential risks they face because of data collection by companies outweigh the benefits.
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March 2024
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Tigers fan changes his profile photo to David Jones, starts a trend
Seth Bell, a 22-year-old native Memphian, even got David Jones himself to join in on the fun.
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February 2023
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Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and posting
Car break-ins are up 41% compared to this time last year, according to Memphis Police Department data.
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May 2022
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Counselor’s comforting Instagram presence fuels private practice
Therapist Savannah Burton has parlayed the loyal social media following she built during the global pandemic into a brick-and-mortar office focused on women’s mental health.
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February 2022
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Guest column: Focus on the good of social media
When teens learn to deal positively with the challenges of social media, they build emotional awareness and intelligence and become more resilient.
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November 2021
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Social Club: Hardaway heads to Minnesota; who should play Al Green in a movie?
Plus, people revisit the Pyramid’s transformation into a retail experience.
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February 2021
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UTHSC student files lawsuit against school over social media posts
Pharmacy student alleges her First Amendment rights were violated by the school.
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January 2021
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Feds: Social media clues used to ID Tennessee man in D.C. riot
Eric Munchel, 30, was taken into custody Sunday after being charged with one felony count of the federal version of trespassing and one felony count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
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October 2020
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Grizzlies growing their brand along with their talent
Ja Morant’s superstardom has helped the team’s online profile reach a new level.
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November 2019
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Judge Jim Lammey reprimanded for social media posts
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jim Lammey receives public reprimand for social media posts he reposted and shared on his Facebook page.
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