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Opinion: ‘Judge Coffee, release Andrew Hayes’

“The true measure of a justice system is not whether it can claim perfection. It is whether the justice system has the courage to correct itself when it discovers that it failed.”

By William E. Arnold Jr. 21 hours ago
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Opinion: It’s not how long we live, it’s what we learn

“Forgiveness is less about the people who have hurt us and more about healing ourselves after we have been hurt. Or to put it differently, the way to get even is to let go. We get even by letting go of the pain, anger and resentment.”

By Micah Greenstein September 20, 2026
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Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97

“I am running for Tennessee State House District 97 because I refuse to accept that our state should rank last when it matters most: for our children, our loved ones, and our working families.”

By Jesse Huseth September 20, 2026
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Opinion: Memphis is moving forward. Why are some so angry about it?

“Crime is falling. Investment is surging. The tax base is expanding. Memphis has spent years demanding progress. Now that it’s finally happening, results should matter more than partisan grievance.”

By John Covington September 20, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: The Task Force’s actions are moral indictment of Memphis
Letter to the Editor: We don’t need military occupation. We need poverty eradication.
Letter to the Editor: Hiring Feagins was ‘magnificient’
Letter to the Editor: ‘I’ve never experienced concierge-level service’ for trash in Memphis
Letter to the Editor: Conaway’s COVID column included too much scolding
Letter to the Editor: Elected officials should join business leaders on crime
Letter to the Editor: Council members should be ashamed over pay and benefits votes
Letter to the Editor: TDOT needs to realize that ‘neighborhoods are not static’
Letter to the Editor: City Council should wait before raising the mayor’s salary

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    Opinion: Rep. Gillespie on his support of the task force and MSCS takeover

    Tennessee House Rep. John Gillespie advocates for his reelection to Tennessee House District 97, including highlighting his support of the Memphis Safe Task Force and the takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools. 

    By John Gillespie September 20, 2026
  • Opinion

    Echols: ‘What do you wish other generations knew about your generation?’

    “What do you wish other generations better understood about the Silents or the Boomers or X or the Millennials or Z or Alpha?”

    By Candace Echols September 20, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.

    “Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologized for the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.”

    By Geoff Calkins September 20, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus

    “The new MATA board reveals a glaring disconnect. With one exception, they are almost entirely corporate executives and administrators who likely do not use the system they oversee.”

    By Barry A. Ford Sr. September 18, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Now is not the time to let up on gun crime

    “Frankly, we have a long way to go to be as safe as we need to be.”

    By Bill Gibbons September 16, 2026
  • Premium Memphis Grizzlies

    Herrington: The Grizzlies roster endgame, new TV deal and more

    “While I’ve been on vacation for most of the past couple of weeks, there’s been some Grizzlies news and some bigger NBA news that has trickle-down effects on the local squad. Let’s catch up.”

    By Chris Herrington September 14, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: The Memphis Tigers got bludgeoned. But what happens now?

    Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.

    By Geoff Calkins September 13, 2026
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    Bailey: Someone is watching you. There are eyes everywhere.

    The debate about Flock cameras extends throughout Shelby County, and with one candidate for governor platforming his opposition to the law enforcement surveillance tools.

    By Clay Bailey September 11, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Germantown Community Library celebrates ‘The Great Gatsby’ turning 100

    The Germantown Library is celebrating the anniversary with a community “Big Read” and other events centered on the book.

    By Donal Harris September 11, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Maxey: Balancing the horror — and the inevitable good things — on Sept. 11

    “Everyone above a certain age has memories of the day, of where they were and what they were doing. It was one of those iconic days in history that we knew instinctively — even as it was happening — would stand out and be recalled among the many other days that would make up the story of our lifetimes.”

    By Ron Maxey September 11, 2026
  • Premium Otis Sanford

    Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate

    Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.

    By Otis Sanford September 10, 2026
  • Opinion

    Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so

    John Covington says, “Beyond the incendiary rhetoric, the facts are straightforward: Tennessee Republicans wanted another Republican seat – and said so plainly.”

    By John Covington September 08, 2026
  • Opinion

    Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’

    “I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”

    By G. Scott Morris September 07, 2026
  • Premium Memphis Tigers Football

    Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?

    With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.

    By Drew Hill September 06, 2026
  • Premium Memphis Tigers Football

    Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.

    The first game in refurbished Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium wasn’t without its hitches. But coach Charles Huff reminds us good families aren’t perfect either.

    By John Varlas September 06, 2026
  • Premium Suburbs

    Bailey: It’s possible Ken Adams had reason to resist Parton recognition

    Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams stirred up a hornet’s nest with his decision not to lower the flags in honor of Dolly Parton. But did the Flag Code open the door for the mayor’s decision?

    By Clay Bailey September 05, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: ‘Ain’t gonna let nobody … turn my Grizzlies around’

    “I’m tired of conspiracy theories about moving the Grizzlies out of Memphis. Not from any true insider have I heard that the intention is to move our team anywhere, especially to Nashville. Wrong sport.”

    By Howard Robertson September 04, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen

    “Tennessee’s biggest challenges are deeply connected. Housing affects access to education. Transportation determines access to jobs. Childcare influences workforce participation. Energy shapes our economic competitiveness.”

    By Erin Hafkenschiel September 03, 2026
  • Opinion

    Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real

    “I have never been more aware of my desire for those things that counter the putrid assault of soulless artificiality that daily pursues the lives we inhabit.”

    By Candace Echols September 01, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Happy 901 Day! There are plenty of things to celebrate — including the end of a miserable year.

    How are you feeling about the city this 901 Day? Four Memphians weigh in.

    Related content: 

    Photo Gallery: 901 Day on Beale

    Photo Gallery: 901 Weekend Kickoff at South Main Trolley Night

    By Geoff Calkins September 01, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: MLGW on why Memphis’ water future is secure

    “Thanks to natural recharge zones and our local reduction in demand, our water system is sustainably replenishing itself. But we cannot afford to become complacent.”

    By Doug McGowen September 01, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Transparency shouldn’t stop at the DA’s door

    “If a serious charge generated through the Memphis Safe Task Force is not prosecuted, citizens have a legitimate interest in knowing what happened. That is not an attack on prosecutors. It is accountability.”

    By John Covington August 31, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Making bail more expensive and unattainable violates human rights

    “Advocating against the Anti-Bail Fund Legislation is not to stand for the release of convicted felons, but rather to stand and say that the legislation is flawed at its core.”

    By Luke Tankersley September 01, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Maxey: ‘Your algorithms need to get off my lawn and leave the old man in peace’

    “There’s a more serious dialogue to be had over the inter-generational bickering so prevalent these days. Largely fueled by social media, generations seem to be increasingly antagonistic toward one another over society’s ills and who’s to blame.”

    By Ron Maxey August 30, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: MSCS retains status quo while Houston schools defy the odds

    “It’s time for Shelby County government, including the new mayor-elect and county commissioners-elect, to exit their lawsuit against the MSCS oversight board and get to work rebuilding opportunity for Memphis students.”

    By Mark White August 30, 2026

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