The Jones Act — the bedrock law of American maritime — supports more than 20,000 jobs and $4.5 billion in economic output in Tennessee.

“What can save our nation are movements which mobilize political action over the long haul — like the movements that have happened in Memphis.”

To become desensitized to the dangers around us would be to lose sight of hope for healing.

Guest column: “For anyone seeking the truth about the abortion decision, I encourage you to push through the noise and ignore the political rhetoric.”

Partisan primaries would make Memphis city government more like the divisive dumpster fire that is today’s Washington, D.C.

Let’s not kid ourselves: Council’s effort to extend term limits is not about ensuring a better and more equitable government.

“The Secret Service coordinates protection detail procedures with law enforcement agencies. A few of our city council members were excited to intervene and put themselves in the middle of federal and local law enforcement’s customary procedures.”

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Letter to the Editor: Denying security to former President Trump is an effort ‘filled with hatred’

“We ask every reader to call your city councilperson or county commissioner and let them know you support Memphis and Shelby County dedicating retiring PILOTs to building a viable and sustainable public transit system.”

A vessel safety check offers you the peace of mind that your boat meets the federal safety standards. Furthermore, in an emergency, you know that you have the necessary equipment to save lives and be able to summon help.

In today’s world, it is hard to envision a leader so willing to accept responsibility in the face of a potential — even likely — monumental failure.

Voting yes on this ballot question will afford elected officials the opportunity to make their case to voters on why they deserve a third term. 

“There is no one easy, quick answer to the challenge of gun violence, but there are some common sense steps that could make a significant dent.”

While the apps are a legitimate payment method, using them involves some risks that are greater than paying with a credit card.

We won’t get anywhere if we respond to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting by only, once again, calling for legal changes that will have little chance of being enacted. We need to sit down in our houses of worship and come up with concrete ways to draw close to the children Jesus loves.

“... women of color on average possess significantly less wealth than white men and women alike, the St. Louis Fed analysis finds.”

“What happens when there is a shortage of truly pet-inclusive housing in a community? Animals get surrendered to the shelter in great numbers, increasing the burden on the taxpayers and potentially increasing shelter euthanasia.”

If Peggy was on your team, you could count on her to put her heart and soul into everything she did on your behalf. 

“This new law is not about ‘truth;’ it is about severity,” writes Just City’s executive director. 

“Voters on both sides of this issue believe that lives are at stake, so it is the voters who should ultimately control the outcome of the debate.”

“Until our society can see the truth about abortion, we will continue failing the women who need us the most. People like my grandmother.”

A recent survey found that 77% of consumers “always” or “regularly” read reviews from other consumers. That was up from 60% in the prior survey.

Crosstown High School ninth grades wrote this column addressing the noise and air pollution in Memphis for their capstone class.

On Tom Lee Day, the Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word Contest encourages young people to engage in the success of our city.

Carpenter reflects the hard-working constituents of Germantown and East Memphis, and he understands the needs of middle-class families.

Morrison is what we are all looking for in a local elected official, says Jack Sammons.