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Early Stumble

Doubts over Davis and other Young appointments make for an awkward beginning.

Letting It Go

Public officials call for unity as Memphis enters a new year.

Year of the C-Word

Crime was a major preoccupation in 2023.

Measure for Measure

Hot takes and hot words from an ongoing controversy.

Trends to Come?

A middle-Tennessee election result may suggest a changing pattern in politics.

Two on the Move

Either as overdoers or as overachievers, McGowen and Taylor bear watching.

Gag Orders, Then and Now

To what lengths can a public figure go to defend himself?

Ladies First

The role of female officials grows in the wake of the city election.

In Their Own Words II

Runoff candidates for city council District 3 summarize their intentions if elected.

The Mackler Moment: A Parable

Does Marquita Bradshaw stand athwart Gloria Johnson’s prospects for a Senate race?