Politics
Mayor Lee Harris’ Recent Actions Cause a Stir
Even as most local attention begins to focus on the ongoing city election campaigns, including a multi-candidate race for Memphis mayor, another mayor, namely
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Council Race Switcheroo; Tax Rate Questioned
Petitions for elective positions on the October 3rd city of Memphis ballot continue to be pulled, and there has been one major surprise of
County Commission Continues Budget Battle
Shelby County’s budget process is looking like a shell game.
There came a moment in Monday's regular public session of the Shelby County Commission when chairman Van Turner attempted to assure his colleagues that
Brandon Webber Shooting is Seen Through Multiple Lenses
The Brandon Webber shooting in Frayser has proved to be a Rashomon-like event, in that, like the classic Japanese film, it involved dramatically conflicting accounts
Brewing Budget Fight?
Commission wrangles over Pre-K funding; Governor Lee backs criminal justice reform.
It's a complicated business, requiring serious mathematical ability and diplomatic skills. That's the dilemma facing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the members of
Doing It Again: The People's Convention; Casada Goes National
As petitions for city offices continue to be pulled at the offices of the Shelby County Election Commission, attention this week focuses on the
Council Races Kick Off; Ralph White RIP
Here's how things are shaping up after candidates started pulling petitions last week for Memphis City Council races: DISTRICT 1: The much-mentioned "people's choice"
They’re Off! Warren Files; Casada to Resign
Jeff Warren, who may have been the first person, several months ago, to float a City Council candidacy for the 2019 Memphis general election,
Lammey, Casada, Michael Harris Face Potential Threats to Their Jobs
It was a 12-0 vote on the Shelby County Commission on Monday to support the pending possible censure by the Tennessee Board of Judicial
The Casada Controversy
In the wake of a chaotic close to the legislative session, crisis continues to swirl on Capitol Hill in Nashville. UPDATE: Tennessee Firearms Association calls for ouster of GOP House Speaker Glen Casada..
In the wake of a chaotic close to the legislative session, crisis continues to swirl on Capitol Hill in Nashville. UPDATE: Several Republican legislators, and the Tennessee Firearms Association, a pro-gun group with close ties to Republicans, urge GOP Speaker Glen Casada's ouster..
Harris’ Shelby County Budget Likely to be Impacted by Vouchers
On Monday, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris hastily scheduled an appearance before the Shelby County Commission to present an addition to the day's agenda
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Haslam Says No to Senate Race; Kustoff Says Maybe
8th District Congressman teases availability for run at Alexander seat; others are likely to be heard from.
Lee Harris Endorses Council Candidate Davin Clemons
County Mayor’s intervention in city election seen as escalation of battle with Fords.
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