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  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Herrington: The crucial part of the Grizzlies’ (regular) season starts now

    The Memphis Grizzlies have 21 games left in this NBA regular season, and the Western Conference playoff race is so tight that intrigue could linger to the final day.

    Related story:

    Grizzlies Insider: For Memphis, ‘the real test is on the road’

    By Chris Herrington March 02, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: It is time to lay ‘brilliant at the basics’ to rest

    “There is nothing basic about racialized poverty and violence in Memphis. And there is nothing basic about the approach required to fix it.”

    By Anthony Siracusa March 02, 2023
  • Music

    Herrington: The Music Fest lineup is terrible! (Actually, it’s totally fine)

    It never looks great on paper, but you can always be guaranteed that great stuff will happen. Like a magisterial Jill Scott cracking jokes and dispensing love advice, Sturgill Simpson surprising with a lacerating, hard country-soul set or that time that a nervy Randy Newman surveyed the afternoon crowd and began playing an unedited version of “Rednecks.”

    By Chris Herrington February 28, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Without MPD, ‘our city will not push through this crisis in crime’

    “Justice for Tyre Nichols must happen. ... In unison with this, we absolutely can and must appreciate the actions of the hundreds of good officers in our police department.”

    By Julie Wunderlich February 28, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Echols: ‘I know that peace that they’re talking about’ at Asbury University

    “I’ve experienced all of that, and Scripture backs those descriptions as by-products of walking with Jesus. Once you’ve seen stuff like that, it’s hard to keep it to yourself. It’s kinda like this: When you have tasted Pancho’s cheese dip, you can’t not tell other people about it when they come to our city.”

    By Candace Echols February 26, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Hutchinson: Made in the USA isn’t always true

    If it’s important to you that a product is truly made in the United States, research the reputation of the manufacturer or marketer making the claim, including with the BBB, to be sure they’re trustworthy.

    By Randy Hutchinson February 26, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Cawein: Despite recent problems, outsiders can’t wait to visit Memphis

    “If you’ve been struggling lately, I hope today, for just a minute, you can look at your city the way the outsiders do.”

    By Elizabeth Cawein February 25, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Palazzolo: State needs to share sales tax revenue with cities

    “Tennessee cities produce 92% of all sales tax revenue generated in the state. However, sales tax revenues returned to cities make up only 20% to 30% of their annual operating revenue.”

    By Mike Palazzolo February 24, 2023
  • Premium Dan Conaway

    Conaway: Why does Memphis try so hard to be Philadelphia?

    We’re showing all the originality of a bad band covering somebody else’s song, and not even a Memphis song at that.

    By Dan Conaway February 24, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    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
  • Premium Otis Sanford

    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

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