Gillespie outperforms Trump, other takeaways from election night
“I think that he’s made a name for himself in the Legislature in a way that voters are fairly excited about some of the issues, particularly about crime,” a political consultant said.
“I think that he’s made a name for himself in the Legislature in a way that voters are fairly excited about some of the issues, particularly about crime,” a political consultant said.
On Tuesday, Memphis voters also approved giving the City Council the ability to set its own salaries. Previously, the council’s salaries were indexed to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.
The Stratford Memphis venue sold, ProHealth Wellness Clinic to open its sixth location in Arlington, Horn Lake shopping center sold for $2.3 million and an Olive Branch warehouse also sold.
The governor said he looks forward to delivering on his promise for more education choices for parents.
According to early election returns, each of the three options passed with roughly the same number of for and against votes.
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After the presidential general election, those on the prevailing side already moving on plans that were made as voters were casting ballots. Those on the losing side were weighing close margins between the ideologies.
Donald Trump’s victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago.
The Tennessee Republican supermajority did not crack in Memphis on Tuesday with Rep. John Gillespie beating Democratic challenger Jesse Huseth and retaining the state House of Representatives District 97 seat.
Kustoff and Cohen were poised to be reelected handily to their U.S. House seats representing Tennessee’s 8th and 9th Congressional Districts.
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
Larry Dagen has earned the victory in the Millington mayor’s race as incumbent alderman won reelection.
Memphians remade how future mayors are elected Tuesday night, where they must live and how salaries are set for key members of city government.
The Associated Press reports Marsha Blackburn defeated state Rep. Gloria Johnson, who shot to fame last year after she was nearly expelled from the Statehouse for her participation in a gun control protest from the House floor.
Incumbents kept 14 of 15 Shelby County statehouse seats Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to election results.
Kevin Quinn won a second term as Bartlett alderman, defeating two challengers. School board races in the suburb were decided without opposition.
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Tom Bailey took the open school board seat. Wanda Gibbs earned a second four-year term.
Incumbents sailed to victory Tuesday night. The only contested race in Germantown was between Andy Ellis and Vicki Gandee.
Candidates for all four Lakeland offices — two commissioners and two school board members — had easy victories as all of them were unopposed in Thursday’s elections.
“Great story about how a successful community collaborates to grow wisely! Thanks to all the (local) legends who contributed! And thanks to Bo for his stellar career.” — Mark Devine about Germantown celebrates eastern water tower named for public works director
“I’m loving Penny’s thoughts on the crowd, not being defensive or indignant, but responding and earning it. …” — Chris Leach about Buckley: Penny Hardaway heard the boos. PJ Haggerty heard nothing.
“That leadership and the response of the players is night and day from last season, and it’s refreshing!” — Verlinda Henning about ‘Go out there and fight': How Tyrese Hunter’s halftime speech inspired Memphis’ win over Mizzou
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In November, you can enjoy cocktail-inspired chocolates, a green cook-off and a festival all about coffee.
New Tiger P.J. Haggerty toyed with Missouri late in Memphis’ 83-75 season-opening win at FedExForum.
The Daily Memphian is keeping track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.
Zach Edey is trying to be forgiving with himself as he adjusts to a brand-new style of basketball in the NBA.
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A day after earning another term in office, Don Lowry said Tuesday’s win will be his last race for the office. Meanwhile, Larry Dagen prepares to take over as the city’s mayor.
The Memphis Police Department is deploying new AI-powered “sideshow” detection technology, which aims to stop illegal street takeovers in their tracks.
Starting this week, Pattillo Industrial Real Estate will begin working on the 200,000-square-foot facility for a California-based business.
Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.
This week, we’ve got two seasonal recipes, perfect for a main and dessert.
Germantown celebrated its new award-winning water tower on Monday. Water from the eastern tower has been running to faucets throughout the city for about three weeks.
A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar.
“It isn’t new for bitterness and meanness to enter into American politics. It existed even from people we consider to be the founders of the nation.”
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