“In the past couple years, the Jail has seen troublesome population increases and has left key positions vacant ... the family of Gershun Freeman has called for a DOJ investigation into his homicide.”
“In addition to being a teacher, all three of my own children attend public schools. Like everyone, I want to keep them safe. I want to keep my students safe. Putting more guns into schools is not the answer.”
“As my school librarian taught me, not all books are right for every reader, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t right for the library.”
A former MPD officer talks about his experiences on the police department’s Auto-Theft Task Force and the juveniles he encountered — repeatedly — during his time on the force.
“While we might not agree on where to get the best pizza in town or which is the best Memphis in May band, we may find we totally see eye-to-eye on the ideal spot to catch a stunning sunset.”
“Those of us in Memphis fortunate enough to have known Ron Terry, and even those who didn’t, have one thing in common: We are better off because Ron Terry called Memphis home.”
“The mayor’s report not only had different conclusions than those that were reported, but they elaborated on specific factors in which MLGW’s actions when it issued an RFP were inadequate and unprofessional.”
“We create the ability to live with our fears by knowing that the goodness of life follows us on the journey.”
“There is nothing basic about racialized poverty and violence in Memphis. And there is nothing basic about the approach required to fix it.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
“If you’ve been struggling lately, I hope today, for just a minute, you can look at your city the way the outsiders do.”
“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.”
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.
“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.”
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?
“Our lives have been stolen from us. Even the biggest, baddest, most intimidating woman you know is looking over her shoulder at every turn.”
“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.”
“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.” Opinion: How BlueCross is ensuring access to care during network changesRelated:
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.
“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.”
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.
“This is perhaps one of the most horrific and difficult periods locally in our recent history.”
“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.”
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.
“We are redirecting members to other high-quality providers in the area, and when that’s not possible, we’re ensuring they still have access to the care from Methodist or Le Bonheur.”
“It’s best to give to a campaign organized by someone you know. If you don’t know the organizer, check out the story as best you can and gauge the amount of your donation against the risk it may not be true.”
“My concern is with a controversial name that is still attached to one of this city’s most prominent and widely used regional parks ... Audubon Park, named for artist and naturalist John James Audubon.”