Citizens who fought Byhalia Pipeline can rightfully claim victory
“I believe people power played a part in them standing down. Three little people from Mitchell High School,” Kizzy Jones (right) said, referring to herself, Kathy Robinson (left) said Justin Pearson. (Brad Vest/Daily Memphian file)
Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
Don Wade: ‘Their efforts to stop a pipeline from running through southwest Memphis were spirited and admirable. But they weren’t supposed to win. And then they did.’
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