“City Council has continuously approved MLGW’s requests, while ratepayers continue to receive subpar, substandard services. It is long past time for the residential customers and stakeholders to be put first!”
“But coffee and relationships and creativity — these are the gifts of slow living. These are the places in which we are called to fully inhabit our fleshliness.”
“The data is clear that having a physician you develop a relationship with over time leads to better health outcomes in almost every way that can be measured.”
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and our civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist.”
“The key to maintaining and building on Downtown Memphis’ momentum is to get a handle on the reality and perception of public safety concerns and to do so with a healthy sense of urgency.”
“Music, particularly in Memphis, has always been a reflection of our diverse culture and shared experiences. While the lyrics of some songs might not resonate positively with everyone, they do reflect the challenges, triumphs and stories of their creators and many listeners.”
“The formative years in grades 6-12 are prime years to cultivate a love for music. Together, we can impact our children, from the classroom to the community.”
Martha McAnespie celebrated her 107th birthday over the weekend. Yes, her 107th. And she still lives alone. The Daily Memphian got her story and her secret, too. It’s not what you might think.
“We sometimes talk through the nuances of our mid-life femaleness with a candid honesty that I would call uncommon. ... We share stories about our aunts and mothers, our sisters and grandmothers.”
Cas Walker 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.
“No other state has been successful in turning down federal education money, so Tennessee is plowing new ground with this wrong-headed, purely political sideshow.”
Sure, the home team lost another opener. But there were actual happy tears at the game. Why? Because the Memphis Grizzlies are back for their 23rd year.
The Grizzlies were too reliant on 3-point shooting and had no defensive presence at the rim when Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t on the floor are two of the observations from the first game of the season.
“There is a lot of negative press about this city. But there’s good stuff happening, every day,” says Cody Behles, director of innovation and research support at the University of Memphis.
Opinion: “Despite what has happened and is still happening to a Jewish State surrounded by genocidal terrorist entities bent on eradicating her, quitting isn’t an option for Israeli neighbors.”
“Grieve with your brokenhearted friends. Grieve the war their people are involved in. Grieve the evil (it’s important that we call it what it is – evil – when human beings are slaughtered) and violence towards the innocent people.”
We’ll do it again. And we’ll be loud. And we’ll enjoy it. I may even try one of those three-egg omelet things, but they can keep the raspberry mocha.
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The most important part of ESPN’s story on Ja Morant isn’t anything in the story. It’s the impact it could have on Morant. A column about alligators, rocks and umbrellas — and what they all may mean.
Opinion: “Instead of our publicly owned utility sharing with us — its owners — where that money has gone, MLGW is once again proposing a hefty rate increase for infrastructure.”
“I wonder, if we resist the urge to focus on the transactions and lean into grace, might we smooth our path forward into becoming a city where everyone is seen, heard, and cherished as a gift.”
Cindy Hazen of Memphis writes in an opinion letter: “Songs that glamorize Glocks, slurs against women, murder and drug dealing have no place being an anthem for a leader of a city that’s drowning in violence.”
With 43 million Americans resuming payments as the COVID-related moratorium ends and President Biden forgiving as many student loans as he can under various relief programs, the situation is ripe for student loan debt relief fraud.
“What weakens our heart and denies our soul destroys us all. What actions taken by the state that threaten the well-being of the least of us, ultimately threaten all of us.”