“So who is really soft on crime? Hint hint, it’s not the people you think.”

“Research shows ‘fake news’ spreads significantly faster than the truth. Why? Because the social media algorithm is structured to reward engagement.”

The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing. 

Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?

“Real leadership in this moment comes not from those shouting from the sidelines. It will come from people who walk into neighborhoods and ask the simple disarming question: What do you need to feel safe?”

“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.” 

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant were both off to a decent start to the season. Then, on Friday night, things got unexpectedly messy. What was that about, and what’s next?

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“On Nov. 1, may we learn to do a better job of taking off our masks, the facades that sometimes blind us from being who we really are and becoming the blessings we were meant to be.”

Memphis rallied to beat nationally-ranked USF Saturday. And suddenly, all is right with the Tiger football universe once again.

“Failure to act will increase backlogs, slow investigations, and create questions regarding the reliability of forensic evidence in the courtroom. That is why a taskforce should be developed including key stakeholders and experts in forensics to build local capacity.”

“This is a political moment that could determine, once and for all, if it’s time to pass the local baton from Baby Boomers to Millennials.”

A blockbuster third quarter, a promising rookie debut and a vintage “Call 12” finale meant a fine time for home fans. And a “W” always leaves a good taste. 

Cedric Coward was perfect and Ja Morant was even better as the Grizzlies opened their 25th season with a win.

“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”

Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

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“What we name each other, both on legal documents and in earned fellowship, is enough to determine some amount of lifelong meaning. But the grace-filled name God gives to us, both in secret and in stone, will be who we are for the rest of eternity.”

“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”

“Instead of waiting for the school board election, we demand an immediate, concrete commitment to fix our schools and restore public trust.”

“Every person has the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water and live free from the fear of corporate exploitation.”

A circular economy is about designing systems that are efficient, adaptive and less vulnerable to shocks.