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“Bogus Ballots” Continued

Scoffing at an injunction, the balloteers are back at it.

Woof! The Shelby County GOP is Serving Up Kristi Noem, No...

The controversial South Dakota governor is a keynoter at this month's Lincoln Day banquet.

Cohen Introduces Resolution Censuring Alito

Right-wing justice cited for “breach of judicial ethics.”

Sawyer Leads in Clerk Voting

Shelby County is destined to have a new General Sessions Court clerk.

Democrat Dwayne Thompson Exiting State House

Four-term vet had shifted District 96 to Democratic control.

Sullivan in Talks for City CAO Job

Veteran public official is considering return to Memphis to work in Young administration.

Council Resolution Forced Young’s Hand

Mayor’s decision to bestow interim appointment on police chief Davis was preemptive.

Did Lost Codes Compromise the Election?

Defeated candidate makes case to Election Coordinator Phillips.

Janet Hooks Dies at Age 70

Covid suspected in death of beloved public servant.

State AG Defends Appointive Status

"I am a servant of Governor and legislature," says Skrmetti in speech to Memphis Rotary.