“I know this will not be an easy road to travel — but it is worth travelling. I am so excited and beyond grateful to be able to do it with two people that grew to be my heroes.”

We make progress, and then we find another failing envelope, labelled in fading ink, full of old pics of people with life in front of them, their faces full of possibility, and hours are lost as we know them again, as we visit them again, as we return.

“My love of CK’s was about the people, the regulars, who showed up like clockwork every morning and became an informal coffee klatch to talk sports — mainly pro football — and politics, or to share the latest gossip.”

“I came to Memphis 27 years ago to cover sports, but, starting today, I’m going to be writing about something else. And I’m going to need your help.”

As families celebrate Father’s Day, Candace Echols details the lessons she’s learned from her husband — including that wrestling has some actual value. 

Thieves walk out of our grocery stores with loaded baskets multiple times a day, every day, adding up to millions of dollars in merchandise a year.

“Tennessee is flunking childhood education, and the valedictorian of that failure just might be Memphis.”

Buster’s Liquors & Wines co-owner Josh Hammond calls for local law enforcement to do something about Memphis’ crime after a recent burglary at his store.

Terri Bosby has presided over 50 ribbon-cuttings for the Greater Memphis Chamber this year, or more than two a week. At a difficult time in Memphis, Bosby is reminding us what determination and enthusiasm can do.

“Different parts of the criminal justice system tend to operate in silos, and so an easily accessible, easy to understand, transparent reporting system will require the cooperation of many different parties. The public deserves it.”

“That small smile created a bridge and invited me to walk across — if only by smiling back. As a society, we are fractured in a million jagged ways ... that smile was a step toward reconnection.”

“When the elections actually occur and you go to vote, please remember one definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.”

“Cas Walker was a Knoxville grocer, promoter, broadcaster, politician, con man and character. He wasn’t in denial about his outrageous business practices and politics; he knew they were outrageous, and he was proud of every one of them.”

“If we want to really make a difference for everyone in our city, we will keep working to reduce crime, improve education and strengthen families.”

On a recent trip to Europe, I found few people engaged in regular religious life. Beautiful cathedrals were mostly for tourists and not worshipers. I don’t feel in America we are headed down the same path.

“There have been many instances when my mom and I were driving, and someone going 20 miles or more over the speed limit almost hit us.”

“It’s time to confront crime and safety issues in Memphis by focusing on data, comprehending the root causes of crime, and moving beyond policies centered solely on policing and mass incarceration.”

“If you’ve seen any of these before, just laugh again.”

“This weekend we will wear orange to honor the lives lost to gun violence and join the fight to help prevent these tragedies from occurring in the future.”

A neighbor saved the Burke’s Book Store aluminum sign from demolition heap. It spent the last 16 years on her back fence, and now it’s coming back. 

“Tennessee Career Academy will replace the idea of failure with hope and promise for a child’s future. I’m proud and relieved knowing Memphis and this new program will be there for my granddaughter in a few years.”