Alderman Larry Dagen is leaning on his past experience after 12 years on the board. Cary Vaughn is promoting his relationships in the suburb and across the county.

The most popular election cycle in Shelby County politics moves into high gear Wednesday, Oct. 16, with the start of early voting ahead of the Nov. 5 Election Day.

Officers leaving the force cite various reasons, including better pay and working conditions in other towns. One said, “We’re only reactive there (in Memphis), unfortunately, because crime has ballooned out so big, you can’t be proactive.” 

Every ticket sold to Memphis’ Oct. 19 home football game against North Texas will result in a $5 donation to purchase mammograms for Memphis residents.

Attorneys for Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean, who remain on bond pending sentencing, asked the federal court to overturn their convictions in documents filed Friday, Oct. 11.

Memphis has the only urban park system in Tennessee to receive accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.

Transpro’s draft report said ridership has declined 82% since 1991, the system needs 18 more buses to function properly and its current capital project plans are “financially unsustainable.” 

The new bail-setting form is the latest change to Shelby County’s bail-setting process, which continues to receive criticism from residents and legislators who claim it often does not do enough to protect the community. 

Grizzlies are off to a slow start, Bartlett’s first mixed-use project is rising and we’ve got the tea on boba.

The two U.S. Senate candidates didn’t cross paths. They each told supporters turnout is important in an election each believes has high stakes. 

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has helped pass bills in two states to make insurance cover speech therapy. Tennessee is one of his next targets.

Ashley Coffield talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the impact of the 2-year-old law and the political effort to flip seats in the Tennessee Legislature based on Republican votes on abortion access.

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MSCS takes a hard look at its buildings, another Young Dolph trial may be coming and you’ll want to order the ganoush at La Roche.

Collierville Board of Education Chairman Wright Cox is unopposed in the Nov. 5 election. He’s served on the school board since the district’s inception.

Rick Spell, who owns three Memphis restaurants, had a recent meeting with the police. And he came away impressed. 

School officials will use information from new district building assessments to determine potential closures and consolidations, including whether Memphis-Shelby County Schools moves its headquarters.

The Germantown Republican looks at past and future strides as he seeks another term in Congress in the November election.

Shelby County Criminal Court Division 10 Judge Jennifer Mitchell set the date for Hernandez Govan. She also set a Nov. 22 deadline for a potential plea deal. 

“Our first priority now has got to be taking care of our neighbors in East Tennessee and helping them recover from this storm damage,” Rep. Mark White said.

Sheraton hotel purchase is one step closer, Hurricane Milton forces a football game date change (that still may not happen) and we’ve got weekend recs for funny and scary movies. 

Joe Carrico, the special agent in charge of the new Nashville office, and FBI Director Chris Wray insisted the change would actually benefit the city through the addition of more investigative agents.

A DMC board approved bonds to loan Memphis the millions needed to buy and maintain the Sheraton Memphis Downtown hotel, renovate AutoZone Park and update the 100 N. Main parking garage.

Four of five ex-cops convicted in Nichols’ death remain free, the Shelby County Commission tries to get along and robot maids aren’t too far off.