There are 5 article(s) tagged Brandon Porter:

• February 2026

  • Clayborn Temple to be rebuilt

    The second effort to rebuild Clayborn Temple in as many years will be just as ambitious as the first, the leader of the nonprofit leading the project said Friday, Feb. 20.

    By Bill Dries February 20, 2026

• November 2025

  • MPD is not working with ICE on immigration, Young says

    “Certainly, one of the challenges is the issue around immigration enforcement, we know that immigration is not an issue in Memphis,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said

    By Bill Dries November 03, 2025

  • Pastors take steps to control task force impact on their congregations

    Bishop Brandon Porter and Pastor Keith Caldwell are among those who are mindful law enforcement presence, especially at events such as Saturday’s Christmas in November giveaway.

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2025

• April 2022

  • Democratic mayoral primary is contrast in leadership philosophies

    Incumbent Mayor Lee Harris wants to continue a sea change in what issues the county mayor focuses on. His challenger in the May Democratic primary, Ken Moody, says that focus isn’t immediate or local enough.

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    Early voting starts slow at Election Commission offices

    By Bill Dries April 13, 2022

• January 2019

  • Strickland cites gains, challenges at year’s end

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said on New Year's Eve the city is making progress on poverty, but there are remaining challenges as he called for the improving local economy to include all Memphians.

    By Bill Dries January 01, 2019