Millions of voters put aside worries about the virus — and some long lines — to turn out in person, joining 102 million fellow Americans who voted days or weeks earlier, a record number that represented 73% of the total vote in the 2016 presidential election.
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In a close race, John Gillespie, a political newcomer, narrowly defeats Democratic challenger Gabby Salinas in the state House District 97 race.
Torrey Harris, who lost to John DeBerry by 21 percentage points in the 2018 Democratic primary, upset the 26-year incumbent in Tuesday’s voting.
White retains his seat with 55% of the vote, according to unofficial totals from the Shelby County Election Commission.
Republican Bill Hagerty handily defeated Democratic Memphis environmental activist Marquita Bradshaw Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Lamar Alexander, bringing to an end the surprise run for the seat that Bradshaw began with a primary upset of Nashville attorney James Mackler.
Memphis City Council members met briefly Tuesday, Nov. 3, in their regularly schedule online session.
Overall, election officials were happy with the day’s process. “It was well-organized. We had a good plan and a lot of people,” Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips said.
Germantown voters decided who would fill open alderman positions and a school board seat. Related Story: Stamps wins reelection in Collierville; runoffs will decide two other alderman seats
Health Department asks faith leaders for their help as holidays approach, and church for many, will take center stage.
The Shelby County Health Department reported almost 400 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The Division of Planning & Development recommends rezoning along two sections of Summer to prohibit such car-oriented businesses as gas stations and auto repair shops.
Challenger Kevin Quinn defeated incumbent Bartlett alderwoman Paula Sedgwick by a mere 61 votes in the suburb’s only contested alderman race, according to unofficial totals from the Shelby County Election Commission.
Vitalant says it needs thousands of blood donations to keep Memphis hospitals stocked, due to the lowest supply in two years.
The grant will help remediate the former Chism Trail grocery site in Uptown Memphis, which includes buildings that have been vacant for about 30 years.
Soccer fans gathered at Autozone Park for a free watch party, hoping to witness the United States Men’s National Team advance in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they watched history repeat itself.
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
Today’s puzzle features the weight room in Arlington High’s new $10 million football practice facility, taken by Michael Waddell.