“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”

“Historian Kyle Harper is coming to the University of Memphis to ask a chilling question: are we, like the Romans, on the cusp of societal collapse — or even mass extinction?”

Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.

“You don’t have to be a president or famous to believe in freedom, dignity, character, honor, goodness, generosity or integrity.”

“When a mayor uses gratitude to drown out discontent, applause feels less like celebrating progress and begins to feel much more like a way to silence criticism.”

“The impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.”

“For about 26,000 Memphis students, access to school transportation is the difference between showing up ready to learn and not showing up at all.”

For the Grizzlies, “tanking” worked the last time. This time they’re better set up for success.

Mayor Paul Young was heckled during his State of the City address. But here’s the thing about Young and those hecklers: They want the same thing. 

Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.

The Memphis Tigers may have found a frontcourt combination that works. But will they stick with it?

“Checking out a company anywhere in the country on bbb.org is quick, easy and free.”

Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman was asked if Ja Morant will play for Memphis again this year. He gave an answer — which you can read for yourself.

“The troubling thing about this case is that Ford learned nothing from all the past instances and allegations of local public corruption — some of it involving members of his own family.”

The Grizzlies stunned the city by dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. Yes, it’s disappointing. But it’s time to start fresh.

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“We ask the Shelby County administration to find a path forward with First 8 Memphis so that our school system and all other operators are not expected to fill a sudden budgetary gap that we cannot afford.”

As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics. 

“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”

What is keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis? Robert Pera. And that’s it. He’s still the best chance the city has to keep the team.

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No pep band. No anthem singer, either. But lots of brave fans got free tickets to watch the Memphis Tigers win a basketball game Thursday. How better to defeat the snowbound blues?

A week out from the trade deadline, the Grizzlies seemed focused on the future. What that means for Ja Morant and the rest of the roster remains a mystery.

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One issue arising from Alex Pretti’s senseless death is debatable. It is the extent of Memphis’ cooperation with federal law enforcement during the ongoing surge in the Bluff City.

Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”

Minneapolis-St. Paul, where I now have a home, has been abused. Memphis, which has been my home for the majority of my life, is now being used.