If there are new maps, what are Cohen, Kustoff and Pearson going to do?
At least one local elected official hinted at what they might consider if the new congressional district map passes.
At least one local elected official hinted at what they might consider if the new congressional district map passes.
“Why are (lawmakers) afraid of having to work for everyone’s vote?” asked a Memphis community organizer as people across the state and beyond came to protest a Republican-led effort to redraw the state’s congressional map.
Primary elections in Shelby County draw the lowest voter turnout. Considering that, overall turnout in Tuesday’s election was higher than expected.
Anthropic, the company behind the widely successful Claude chatbot, would use all of Colossus’ computing capacity.
The Grizzlies will have three picks in next month’s NBA Draft. What “bigs” should Memphis consider with those picks?
The map would make all nine of Tennessee’s seats Republican-leaning districts.
A close-up of Shelby County, obtained by The Daily Memphian and shared by legislators on social media, shows that most of Memphis’ municipal limits appear to be split roughly three ways. The map still does not include streets, precincts or municipal boundaries. State GOP proposes splitting Memphis into three Congressional districtsRelated content:
A newly formed company has taken over a Downtown tech-hub project that would combine computing infrastructure, office and residential space on one campus.
Collierville won’t be posting anymore on X, formerly Twitter. The decision was partially due to engagement but also due to explicit content that surfaced when searching the town’s name.
Kyle Petty, his dad Richard “The King” Petty and several others taking part in the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America held a fan event at the Guest House at Graceland.
Memphis jumped out to a 3-0 lead in both games. The Redbirds maintain their precarious lead in the International League standings.
“One need not support any particular politician to recognize that intentionally fragmenting the voting strength of a historic Black community carries moral consequences. We should at least have enough honesty to admit what is happening.”
“I normally would have said no to a skewered sea creature, but as The Daily Memphian’s new food reporter, I know there are times I’ll need to get out of my culinary comfort zone.”
TJ Hardaway heads to Nashville to take his seat in the state House for an anticipated Thursday vote on a Republican plan to redraw the boundaries of the state’s nine Congressional districts.
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“Before voting to disenfranchise Memphis voters, Tennessee GOP legislators need a history lesson. Do they really understand what they are doing?” — Dennis Paden about Calkins: On Election Day, the shameful work of erasing Memphis begins
“Outrageous.” — Thad Cockrill about State GOP proposes splitting Memphis into three Congressional districts
“Is the Shelby County GOP ready to give up all of their influence? Do you think anyone from Shelby County would be the actual representative for these districts??” — Aaron Prather about A more detailed look at Tennessee’s proposed Congressional map
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Today’s puzzle is of strawberries at Jones Orchard and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
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A bill passed by the state legislature will create an eight-member board to oversee Tennessee Bureau of Investigation operations in Memphis.
Since Ted Townsend stepped down last week, the clock has started for the Chamber to find the ideal candidate to replace him by year-end.
In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
Ghost River Brewery & Taproom opened on Beale Street in 2021. The company will focus on its newly-expanded South Main location.
All three Arlington school board incumbents on Tuesday’s ballot are unopposed in the Republican Primary. With no Democrats running for the offices, the trio are set for another term.
The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.
In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
A special session of the Tennessee General Assembly starts today — the same day as the Shelby County primary.