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    Opinion: Active fathers are critical to children’s success

    As we dedicate this day to celebrating fathers, it’s even more important that we consider how critical fathers are, year-round, to the health of their family units and the well-being of their children.

    By Carol Jackson June 20, 2021
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    OPINION: Unity Walk was a symbol of community power

    ‘Unity Walks in Memphis typically attract 500 people. It is inspiring to see so many people from different backgrounds and neighborhoods take come together to work on solutions to what lately seems a never-ending cycle of tragedy.’

    By Laurie Powell June 13, 2021
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    Opinion: When teachers get better, student outcomes improve

    Research has shown that when teachers receive support from a literacy coach, they try new practices, incorporate more authentic assessments, and ground their decisions in professional literature.

    By Haley Mathews June 12, 2021
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    Opinion: Vaccinating children against COVID will help them get back to normal

    Hundreds of millions of people in the U.S. have been vaccinated. The side effects have been minimal, and the benefits have been dramatic. Vaccinating children will help protect them from infection and reduce chances for spreading the virus.

    By James R. Downing, Michael Wiggins, Steve Schwab June 09, 2021
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    Opinion: On D-Day 77 years ago, victory was uncertain

    “We have seen so many movies of Omaha Beach that the event is embedded in our national psyche. From this side of the events, and with the help of Hollywood, it seems God-ordained that the response we all know was certain to lead to the victory we take for granted. It was, of course, anything but certain.”

    By G. Scott Morris June 06, 2021
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    Opinion: Do your due diligence before buying overseas real estate

    The FTC and BBB recommend discussing with experts plans to invest in any real estate development outside the U.S.

    By Randy Hutchinson June 02, 2021
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    Opinion: Inland waterways are critical to Memphis and the nation

    The damage to the Hernando DeSoto Bridge is a timely opportunity to help enhance the inland waterways in the infrastructure jobs package released by the Biden administration that includes $17 billion for inland waterways, coastal ports, land ports of entry and ferries.

    By George Leavell May 26, 2021
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    Opinion: Memphis housing crisis grows

    The development of a local funding stream through the Memphis Affordable Housing Trust Fund would create the only flexible, permanent and dedicated fiscal resource for nonprofit developers in the city.

    By Rachel Starks May 25, 2021
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    Opinion: Relief funds for restaurants hit by COVID are simple to get

    Every eligible restaurant should seize the opportunity of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund while it lasts. The only downsides are having to fill out an application and track the used funds.

    By Mary Lauren Bobango Stewart May 20, 2021
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    Opinion: Note to unvaccinated millennials: ‘You are not invincible’

    More than 95% of doctors have gotten vaccines, according to one survey. Do you think we would immediately have taken those shots when offered if we were concerned about their safety?

    By Evan Sander May 13, 2021
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    Opinion: It’s a good time to focus on ‘Complete Neighborhoods’

    Neighborhoods are the places where life happens, and since the outbreak of COVID-19, they are increasingly where work happens for many of us. Does your neighborhood have everything you need? 

    By Charles Layne May 11, 2021
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    Opinion: Qualified immunity for police officers must be eliminated

    “The qualified immunity privilege serves as a cloak of protection reminiscent of Jim Crow laws and as a vestige of racism that perpetuates unequal treatment before the law. It is both bad law and bad public policy.”

    By Ronnie Gipson May 07, 2021
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    Opinion: Two-year reappraisals is not a good idea

    If the goal of more frequent reappraisals is not a bigger pot of tax revenue, what are we trying to accomplish? Is anyone clamoring to have the county government poke into their property value more often?

    By Daniel Chatham May 06, 2021
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    Opinion: Breweries, distilleries unite to oppose proposed pipeline

    As brewers based in Memphis, we have a very deep appreciation for our community’s water quality.

    By Memphis brewers and distillers May 04, 2021
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    Opinion: Misguided ordinance will hurt Memphians, create more problems

    Measure proposes creating a board with the power to make it difficult to approve any new construction of infrastructure like pipelines within Memphis.

    By Brydon Ross May 04, 2021
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    Opinion: Memphis should invest in blighted housing

    Blighted properties cost the city, rather than bringing in tax revenue. The city pays dearly for police, fire, board-up, lot clearing and other services required for abandoned properties.

    By Steve Lockwood May 04, 2021
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    Opinion: Pipeline could threaten our clean drinking water

    ‘I now understand the science of groundwater aquifers and the complex of laws and regulations that keep an aquifer healthy,’ says geologist Deborah Baker Carington. ‘I also understand the very real risks an oil pipeline spill would pose to the region’s most precious resource, the Memphis aquifer.’

    By Deborah Baker Carington May 02, 2021
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    Opinion: A friend’s death provides insight

    Lynne Turley taught music in the Memphis City Schools for 22 years. She believed that every child was musical.

    By G. Scott Morris May 02, 2021
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    Opinion: Support radio that ‘just sounds like Memphis’

    At WYXR, a cast of musicians with global name recognition see the station as a vehicle to express a fascination with not only Memphis’ music, but Memphis’ people. 

    By Jared Boyd April 29, 2021
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    Opinion: Overton’s short golf course made long memories

    It was 1947 when junior golfers were invited to the Ritz Theater at the corner of Poplar and Evergreen for a movie introduction to the game. A couple of hours later, after a short walk or bus ride to Overton Park Golf Course, we gathered at the practice area behind No. 1 green.

    By Dave Wells April 14, 2021
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    Opinion: Teach kids early how to spend, save and donate

    With April recognized as Financial Literacy Month, now is the time to elevate its importance and prepare young people for their financial futures. This is not a monthlong effort. It’s a lifelong effort.

    By Douglas Scarboro April 14, 2021
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    Opinion: Teacher’s Discipline Act sets schools up for failure

    The “School to Prison Bill” prioritizes punishment over care for vulnerable and disadvantaged students.

    By Kandace Thomas April 13, 2021
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    Opinion: The Nigerian prince scam has grown more sophisticated

    Nigerian letter scams now reap only $700,000 annually, but the same crooks get billions of dollars from more sophisticated scams: ‘That Nigerian prince has grown up, has gone to college, and has found a new, lucrative career,’ says an expert.

    By Randy Hutchinson April 10, 2021
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    Opinion: A primer on 911 – how to ‘help us help you’

    In the past year I have taken over 1,900 calls to 911, and I’m convinced that a refresher course is in order for children and adults alike. Here are some tips to help you become an effective 911 caller.

    By Erica May April 09, 2021
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    Opinion: Vaccine passports have long been required by schools

    At various times throughout our history, all levels of government have mandated vaccines and not once have we drifted down that slippery slope towards tyranny.

    By Bryce W. Ashby April 08, 2021

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