Steve Mulroy defeats Amy Weirich in District Attorney race
Democrat Steve Mulroy declared victory over incumbent Republican Amy Weirich late Thursday evening in the race for Shelby County District Attorney, but Weirich had not conceded defeat.
Harris wins second mayoral term in race defined by competing calls for change
Harris, who campaigned as part of a “New Era” slate of Democratic candidates, led a Democratic sweep of countywide offices.
City term limits extension fails again, ending reelection hopes for Strickland, others
The idea of a three-term limit for city council members and the Memphis mayor went down hard for the second time in four years.
Halbert re-elected in county clerk’s race, Swearengen takes Circuit Court Clerk
Despite vocal complaints about her office’s delays in processing car tag and license plate renewals, County Clerk Wanda Halbert won re-election Thursday, Aug. 4. Here’s a rundown of the other clerk’s races on the ballot that saw a repeat of 2018’s Democratic sweep of the same offices.
Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael defeated as City Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon wins highly contested race
Several other judges, including two in General Sessions Criminal Court, were either upset in the incomplete results or were in danger of being upset. Meanwhile, voters filled eight court seats to which incumbents did not seek reelection this year, including four divisions of Criminal Court.
Martin beats Smiley, Atwater in Democratic primary for governor
Gov. Bill Lee is expected to win reelection, but Democrats think they have a shot after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, incumbent lawmakers in Congress and the General Assembly all won.
Shelby County Commission goes to Democratic majority of nine
The new commission appeared to have a nine-vote Democratic majority with some votes still to be counted into Friday morning in one of the closest races on the entire big ballot.
Charles Everett ousted in MSCS school board election, McKissack, Coleman keep seats
New members will soon participate in a swearing-in ceremony to officially become part of the board. The board’s next meeting will be a work session Aug. 23. It will hold its monthly business meeting the following week on Aug. 30.
Leatherwood wins primary in District 99 race, unopposed in November
Thursday’s election was the third time Tom Leatherwood and Lee Mills competed for the state seat.
Five of six incumbents win reelection in Arlington
The only incumbent not to hold onto his seat was Hugh Lamar for Position 3 on the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education.
Municipal judges easily win reelection in two suburbs
Municipal judges in Germantown and Collierville sailed to reelection Thursday, Aug. 4 night.
Harris, Mulroy, Halbert claim early vote, term limits extension losing
The early and absentee votes are the first to be counted once the polls are closed. The numbers here are the early vote only with separate totals not posted yet on absentee votes.
Polls close but glitches, lines delay release of results in 23% turnout
Voting for one of the more heated local elections in recent history closed shortly after 7 p.m. and after a delay results were finally announced. Shelby County’s ‘big ballot’ Election Day arrives with theme of changeRelated stories:
$10 Deal: At Fino’s, any sandwich can now be a salad
Who doesn’t love bread? But, at Fino’s, it takes a tug, and sometimes you don’t want to work as hard. Or eat as heavy. A time like, say, August.
Will Danton Barto have his number retired?
The Tigers have a new process of retiring numbers of former athletes and Danton Barto’s name has been submitted.
Calkins: Seth Henigan is going to be good. Scary good.
Seth Henigan made a remarkable confession the other day — one that should give every Memphis fan even more hope for the year to come.
Pick six: Six teams who will have better records in 2022
Hope springs eternal. And here are six teams with good reasons to think 2022 will be better.
Helen of Troy facility to open in Fayette County by early 2023
A 2-million-square-foot distribution center for Helen of Troy is set to open next year just inside Fayette County bringing more jobs to communities east of Memphis.
Editor’s note: Results of key races included below. For results on other races, click here.
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane stress continuity in success
Ja Morant and Desmond Bane believe continuity is key for NBA teams trying to win a championship. The Memphis front office has said money won’t get in the way.
The To-Do List: A ‘solid gold’ party, a beautiful birthday and Elvis everywhere
This week, hear music by Bruno Mars (but with lasers) and G. Love (as in Special Sauce), dust off your boots for the “Gay Ole Opry,” and celebrate 10 years in the garden.
Historic Dermon Building renovation includes apartments, outdoor pool, dog park
Developers Nick and Sam Patel plan to renovate the historic 10-story Dermon Building Downtown into 103 apartment units.
Jack Morris Auto Glass sold to North Carolina company
“We sold because we determined that it was in the best interest of our employees and customers,” said Paul Morris, president of Jack Morris.
Memphis’ streetlights to be converted to LED
All 77,330 of the city’s high-pressure sodium streetlights will be replaced with LED lighting in a project that includes an automated management system that notifies MLGW when the lights are out.
Table Talk: Crazy Cactus closes; Coletta’s pizza is at Grind City Grocer
Some bad news, some good news and a bunch of restaurant and food events are on the table.
A good Nighte on the way for Memphis 901 FC
Teenager has represented United States at national level and arrives in Memphis from FC Dallas’ academy.
Metro
The Early Word: A family is reunited after 30+ years, and 12 comes in clutch
A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown.
Public Safety Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Business
‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Sports
Ja Morant found his dance moves, and the Grizzlies found an OT win
Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime. Related content:
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Neighborhoods
Mayor floats guaranteed-income proposal at Memphis housing summit
The affordable housing market in Memphis continues to show investors competing with first-time homebuyers for starter homes.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”