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    Opinion: AG Skrmetti calls Ticketmaster ‘billionaire bullies’

    “We could not sit and watch Live Nation and Ticketmaster continue to destroy Americans’ love for music. They have effectively held hostage our artists, venues, and fans for too long.”

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    By Jonathan Skrmetti June 01, 2024
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    Guest column: Navigating new noncompete agreements

    The Federal Trade Commission’s new rule on noncompete agreements is scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, and it’s essential for both employers and employees to understand its implications.

    By Jacob Swatley May 30, 2024
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    Guest Column: Family game night is more important than you think

    “Hands-on exploration and group play are at the heart of the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Now, you and the young learners in your life can take on both together.”

    By Dr. Stewart Burgess May 25, 2024
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    Opinion: An opportunity to slash credit-card fees is before the US Senate

    “The impact of increased competition cannot be understated, considering for small businesses in our state these savings could mean the difference between staying afloat and shutting their doors.”

    By Mike Miller May 25, 2024
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    Hutchinson: Beware of cash advance apps

    Personal finance apps like Brigit may be new, but established consumer protection principles apply. 

    By Randy Hutchinson May 18, 2024
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    Guest Column: How my father’s legacy can heal our city, nation and world

    “To honor my father, let’s build a post-pandemic community full of duty, honor and country.”

    By Eric Burchett May 17, 2024
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    Opinion: Now is the time to add to the MLGW board

    “I propose increasing MLGW’s board to seven voting members: five who live in Memphis and two who live outside Memphis.”

    By Carl Person May 15, 2024
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    Guest Column: ‘Making a difference and making connections’

    “Older Americans Month’s theme ‘Powered by Connection’ recognizes ‘the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.’”

    By Istvan Bardos May 10, 2024
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    Guest Column: Education is bigger than grades, it’s preparation for life

    “We cannot just wait, though, until students reach our doors as adults. We have to reach them earlier and younger; we cannot, however, do it alone.”

    By Tracy D. Hall May 09, 2024
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    Guest Column: The beauty of track and field

    “Track is unique because it is both an individual and a team sport. It is a meritocracy in which the best time wins and the fastest athletes get to perform regardless of the opinions of parents or coaches. But the competition in track is not just between runners, but most importantly within each runner too.”

    By Bryce W. Ashby May 06, 2024
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    Guest Column: Uniting against truancy and chronic absenteeism

    “Chronic absenteeism has a devastating impact on a child’s achievement and long-term potential. However, we refuse to accept this as fate; instead, we view it as a call to action for our entire community.”

    By Teshanda Middleton May 04, 2024
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    Guest Column: ‘She did nothing to deserve this’

    “Each and every one of us has an Elizabeth Lemmonds in our lives. Each and every one of us could be Elizabeth Lemmonds with just a few shifts of circumstance. How long will we wait for our turn at medical bankruptcy?”

    By Leslie Lynn Smith, Emily Rooker April 30, 2024
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    Opinion: Death of police officer requires action, accountability

    “Keeping criminals off our streets and encouraging good parenting are crucial steps in improving public safety in Tennessee,” state Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, writes. “This remains my priority.”

    By John Gillespie April 27, 2024
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    Narcisse: child homelessness is growing and that should concern us all

    Far too many people, including children, in Memphis continue to end up on the streets, living in cars out of the parking lots of libraries and Walmarts and disappearing into the background of the hustle and bustle of this city.

    By Joshua Henry Narcisse April 23, 2024
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    Opinion: ‘Helping Memphians stand together’ after Officer McKinney’s death

    “Contrary to what activist groups might have you think, Memphians agree about the problems of and solutions to crime. Right now, Memphians need to not only remind ourselves, but also remind our elected leaders that we are united. Memphis stands together.”

    By Leslie Taylor April 20, 2024
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    Opinion: ‘Community voices lead to our development decisions’

    “We spent months holding community meetings, conducting door-to-door surveys, taking phone calls and opening the proposed site daily for the Memphis Urban Wood project.”

    By Roshun Austin April 17, 2024
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    Guest Column: A path to healing and hope

    “By embarking on this ambitious journey, Memphis has the opportunity to pioneer an innovative and inclusive model of community well-being, setting a precedent for cities worldwide.”

    By Žak Ozmo April 17, 2024
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    Hutchinson: Poor password practices make hackers’ lives easier

    Study after study show that 123456 is one of the most common passwords. Others in the top 10 include 12345678, qwerty (the first five letters on a keyboard), ********, 1q2w3e (check your keyboard to see why) and the word “password” itself.

    By Randy Hutchinson April 15, 2024
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    Opinion: Memphis teacher says arming teachers is still a bad idea

    “This bill is not about safety; it is about perpetuating the myth that more guns in more places make us safer.”

    By Kathryn McRitchie April 14, 2024
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    Opinion: Protect our community by opposing the biomass campus and sawmill in North Memphis

    The potential negative health consequences and disregard for community voices associated with this project demand national attention, as these unfounded “carbon management” projects are targeting Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities across the country.

    By Lauren Williams Batiste April 09, 2024
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    Guest Column: Regional One and UT embark on ‘transformational journey’

    “We are focused on making our vision of bringing an academic medical center to Memphis a reality and transforming Memphis and the Mid-South into a healthier, more vibrant place to live and work.”

    By Reginald Coopwood April 07, 2024
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    Guest Column: MATA interim CEO on ‘transforming transit in the Mid-South’

    “Transit is not the ‘poor folks people mover’ – it’s an economic engine that will help power the reemergence of our city and ultimately this region.”

    By Bacarra Mauldin April 06, 2024
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    Guest Column: Arts are a tool for a healthier, more vibrant Memphis

    “An intentional focus on our cultural economy from the top can be a gamechanger for our city. Let us finally embrace and profit from this rich natural resource the way other cities have – off of our artists, our creators, our backs – for years.”

    By Elizabeth Cawein April 05, 2024
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    Guest Column: Economic opportunity for Memphis women is a ‘top priority’

    “Memphis women earned 82% of what their male counterparts earned. ... But by working together, we can make an impact.”

    By Rhonda Treadwell, Trevia Chatman April 05, 2024
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    Echols: Stories of hope, joy, learning: ‘Curiosity does the heavy lifting’

    “Macsovits has taken what she’s been taught in the course of a lifetime, married it with the deeper and broader perspective she has earned in motherhood, and is now passing it on to others.”

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    Echols: Stories of hope, joy, learning: It’s always a party at one special Memphis school

    Echols: Stories of hope, joy, learning: Everett beats the odds

    By Candace Echols April 03, 2024

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