Also, two Memphians — Heidi Kuhn and Marquita Bradshaw — quickly secured Democratic nominations Thursday, Aug. 6.

Just two incumbents won reelection in the six judicial races on Thursday’s ballot.

State Sen. Brent Taylor continued his political ascendance Thursday night, winning the 9th Congressional District Republican nomination.

A Millington police officer was indicted on two felony charges this week after an investigation that began last year, although the nature of that investigation remains unclear.

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson capitalized on his nationwide fame and appeared ready to cruise to an easy victory in the Democratic primary. 

The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.

The November general election matchup between Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green will end with voters electing the first woman to be governor of the state.

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“Sunny skies and high candidate interest” boosted voter turnout numbers before polls closed Thursday, Aug. 6. 

Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will interview three people for the short-term vacancy in the suburb's school board’s Position 2 seat.

Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.

As Election Day voting begins, Shelby County residents head to the polls, with heavier turnout expected during the afternoon rush hour, according to the Election Commission.

The Republican contender for Tennessee governor also talked about her plans for a state government version of DOGE if elected.

Jail’s medical provider is leaving, work is starting on the old Houston’s site and we get a first look at the new Regional One.

What’s 575 acres and needs up to 300 megawatts of electricity? 

Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.

The votes counted Thursday evening may decide who advances or who gets in office. But some of the issues at play will still be around in November for the third and final election of 2026.

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Polls across Shelby County are open Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. deciding who wins a full slate of county offices and who advances to the Nov. 3 ballot in state and federal primaries.

Fox 13 Memphis anchor and mom Dominique Dillon went viral after falling asleep during a live broadcast. She went on the “Today” show to talk about the support she’s gotten.

Wellpath said in a prepared statement that the company was working with county officials to ensure a “smooth transition” to a new healthcare provider at 201 Poplar. 

FedEx is making a Herculean effort at the airport, the battle for Belly Acres continues in court and the Peabody goes all in on luxury. 

In May, a shooting at OUTMemphis left two victims in critical condition. A day later, police arrested a transgender woman. 

When the suburban school districts started classes in 2014, it was a huge shift in local education. Now the districts are preparing to graduate students who began at their schools as kindergartners. 

MATA plans to resume trolley service Downtown in the fall with four trolleys, according to the trustee of the city-owned bus system. Plus, an update on the city’s recently revamped Group Violence Intervention Program from City Council coverage.

Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 union workers reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Paul Young’s office for a wage increase.