Former lawyer Bret Thompson was disbarred in 1996 for stealing client funds. He’s been repeatedly convicted since then for posing as a lawyer and stealing from “clients.” But as his list of victims grows, judges and other candidates pay him thousands of dollars as a political consultant.
The Shelby County Commission meets Wednesday, July 13, in special session at 10 a.m.
Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.
In April, the Memphis City Council authorized its attorney Allan Wade to identify potential energy consultants. He researched 21 potential candidates.
The decision was one of several by the Memphis City Council in a Tuesday, July 12, agenda that was heavy with planning and development items.
The resolution by council member JB Smiley, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor, calls on county law-enforcement officials not to enforce state abortion law. City Council approves Frayser expansion of manufactured housing City attorney ready to make recommendation on energy consultant for TVA-MLGW debateRelated stories:
Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.
At stake is the financing for the last of three hotels at the One Beale development that together would serve as a second convention center hotel.
In a state legislature with a Republican supermajority emboldened by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, it’s unlikely that these bills — especially one seeking to codify Roe v. Wade — will pass.
The Memphis City Council will consider flood plain housing in Frayser, five local businesses are recognized for diversity and inclusion, and Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a way to see a doctor without leaving your car.
Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen talks about the city’s study of a long-range plan for Mud Island River Park 40 years after it opened.
The Memphis City Council meets Tuesday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m. Committee sessions start at 8 a.m. at City Hall. Items on the agenda include One Beale financing and Frayser flood plain housing.
The department’s Multi-Agency Gang Unit was executing a warrant attempt at a house in the 4000 block of Breckenwood Drive when a suspect shot at the officers from inside the residence.
The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
”My commitment is to improve environmental health, food security, self-sufficiency and, overall, quality of life for residents in the Greater Memphis area,” she wrote in her biography on Memphis Tilth’s website. “My goal is to build a better system of urban and rural farmers, community gardeners and food security advocates across our region.”
Memphis Police identify suspect in weekend officer shooting, Santi Aldama shines in the NBA summer league and the Shelby County Election Commission is short a few Republicans.
Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner said Regional One Health saved his life following a horrific car wreck. Before he terms out, he hopes to see progress in the ambitious plan to replace the aging hospital buildings.
The Memphis college has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation grant for research that has potential to create more effective anti-fungal drugs.
After spending the summer training, the current corps of 50 future educators will soon begin teaching in their own classrooms. Each commits to stay for at least two years.
Bartlett is facing some decisions on how to treat its wastewater, some of which could eliminate reliance on holding tanks and the City of Memphis handling the issue.
The 1-cent-per-dollar tax on prepared foods at places like restaurants and grocery delis has the potential to radically change the quality of recreation in the DeSoto County city.
So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.
The officer was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and was later upgraded to a critical but stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody.
The Shelby County Election Commission is seeking poll workers for election day, Aug. 4, with an eye toward having a proper mix of Democrat and Republican workers.
At the height of the season, starting about now, up to 200 pounds a day of “prep ready” produce — ready to be used now, not next week — pour out of the market from six or seven vendors who would rather donate than toss it out.