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    Goudsouzian: The 1973 Memphis State Tigers prove the power of sports

    Gene Bartow’s Tigers showcased a model of Black achievement and interracial harmony. If they make another NCAA Tournament run, we will again hear about how Memphians unite around basketball.

    By Aram Goudsouzian February 24, 2023
  • Letters to the Editor

    Letter to the Editor: Two things to do to prevent gun thefts from cars

    House Bill 1233 and Senate Bill 1029 — requiring people to attend a safety class if they fail to lock up guns in their vehicles or boats or if they don’t report gun thefts from a vehicle or boat within 24 hours — would be a small, but important, first step toward fixing the problem the Tennessee General Assembly created in 2021.

    By Letters to the Editor February 23, 2023
  • Music

    Boyd: WYXR Dowd Awards honor Black musicians

    WYXR’s Dowd Awards will honor Ekpe Abioto, Dr. O.T. Sykes, Lester Snell, Anita Ward, Dan Greer, and Phyllis and Helen Duncan.

    By Jared Boyd February 23, 2023
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    Sanford: Deadly violence by an out-of-towner only adds to our city’s woes

    “Let’s pay tribute to one of the good ones who, by losing his life, reminded us again how dangerous policing can be.”

    By Otis Sanford February 23, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: The serious risks of an ‘insufficiently robust’ search for MSCS superintendent

    “There are those who would have us look no further than the leaders right in front of our face and there are those who think anyone who is already here is somehow inadequate. The truth is that both of those perspectives fail to see the full picture.”

    By Kristy Sullivan February 19, 2023
  • Opinion

    Echols: The world waits

    “One morning, not too far off, we will wake up, we will go outside, and we will discover that while we were sleeping, something that looks an awful lot like mercy has visited our natural world.”

    By Candace Echols February 19, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    Guest column: Planning the road to BlueOval City

    The real work is just starting for the municipalities within the impact crater of Ford Motor Co.’s new BlueOval City electric vehicle campus in Haywood County. How exactly are the surrounding communities going to react?

    By Brandon Herrington February 19, 2023
  • Dan Conaway

    Conaway: The Earthquake Open and having fun saving Memphis things

    “I firmly believe if Thomas (Boggs) was still with us, the Greensward parking controversy would have been solved over two beers and a burger.”

    By Dan Conaway February 21, 2023
  • review Performing Arts

    Sondheim Tribute Revue conveys importance of just showing up

    “The main message was clear: it is important to simply show up, whether in love or in life. This was a refreshing, transformative expression of the human experience.”

    By Žak Ozmo February 17, 2023
  • Chris Herrington

    Grizzlies Mailbag: Trade deadline aftermath and on-court concerns

    With the trade deadline over and the All-Star break one game away, Chris Herrington shares his wisdom on all things Memphis Grizzlies.

    By Chris Herrington February 16, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Echols: A letter to the men of Memphis

    “Our lives have been stolen from us. Even the biggest, baddest, most intimidating woman you know is looking over her shoulder at every turn.”

    By Candace Echols February 12, 2023
  • Review Performing Arts

    ‘Tosca’ at Opera Memphis a memorable performance — and a timely one

    Ned Canty’s staging of “Tosca” and the ensemble’s excellent musicianship made this an experience to remember in this first-class drama that was evocatively sung. It was particularly timely as well.

    By Žak Ozmo February 14, 2023
  • Premium Dan Conaway

    Conaway: It was a good idea 204 years ago, now it’s happening

    A unique world-class park is taking shape on the riverfront. Renowned designers Studio Gang and Scape are taking their inspiration from the river in front of the park and inviting the entire city on the bluff behind it to enjoy it year-round.

    By Dan Conaway February 10, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Former MPD director: Police issues a matter of ‘discipline and control’

    “Unquestionably, the level of crime in Memphis is unacceptable. But we will never be able to bring it under control by having police be meaner than the criminals.”

    By Buddy Chapman February 08, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Methodist CEO said BCBS putting ‘patients’ lives in danger’

    “One thing (BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee) remains crystal clear about is their willingness to put patients’ lives in danger,” said Methodist’s CEO. “BCBST’s reckless gamesmanship is not in the best interest of Memphis.”

    Related:

    Opinion: How BlueCross is ensuring access to care during network changes

  • Guest Columnists

    Morris: Our police department, city needs a makeover

    G. Scott Morris says the future of Memphis will be built by young people taking up the challenge to redesign the fabric of what makes Memphis a great city.

    By G. Scott Morris February 05, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Echols: Memphians who are working to ‘push back the dark’

    “With the minutes and hours and days they are given — in big and small ways — these otherwise ordinary folks are pushing back the dark by trumpeting hope to the world around them.”

    By Candace Echols February 05, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Guest Column: MATA CEO says new services help make transit equitable

    An equitable transit system reliably connects riders to their respective destinations. While Memphis is listed as the number one car-dependent city in the nation, our recent shifts in transit prove that transportation is not a luxury, but a necessity.

     

    By Gary Rosenfeld February 04, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Jackson: In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death, Memphis needs prayer

    “This is perhaps one of the most horrific and difficult periods locally in our recent history.”

    By Will Jackson February 04, 2023
  • Premium Otis Sanford

    Sanford: Service for Tyre Nichols drives home need for meaningful police reform

    During the Tyre Nichols funeral, the forceful messages from the pulpit and soul-stirring music from the choir celebrated Nichols’ life, but the service also became a spark for a renewed call for police reform — locally and nationally.

    By Otis Sanford February 03, 2023
  • Premium Dan Conaway

    Conaway: I am horrified by — and proud of — my city

    “There is both urgency and conviction here in what to do about the killing of Tyre Nichols, in what to do about police brutality, and it has national implications. We’re doing it. We must do it. And in memory of your gentle soul, Mr. Nichols, we must continue.”

    By Dan Conaway February 03, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Echols: ‘Even nature is wondering how this will all play out’

    “The natural world around us is not just the backdrop of our lives. It’s a very real character in our story – one that has been around much longer than we have. It’s worth paying some attention to it, even now, when everything looks so bleak.”

    By Candace Echols February 02, 2023
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Opinion: ‘No conspiracy’ with Grizzlies stats crew

    The Memphis Grizzlies stats crew is one of the best in the NBA, but leave it to Reddit and Twitter trolls to create a controversy, says a former Memphis stats keeper.

    By David Boyd January 29, 2023
  • Premium Dan Conaway

    Conaway: A return to simpler times and not so simple solutions

    “Our return to civilization and the miraculous recovery of our internet connection.”

    By Dan Conaway January 27, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Let’s not limit our thinking to ‘dealing with juvenile crime’

    Let’s execute on our mission as adults, and we will draw closer to becoming a community that is safe, connected and a place all children can be embraced.

    By Dr. Stephanie R. Hill January 27, 2023

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