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Public Safety Memphis police officer Sean Bolton’s killer, Tremaine Wilbourn, will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. -
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presents final report
After 60 days of meetings and drafting recommendations, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presented its report Monday night at the FedEx Event Center in Shelby Farms Park. -
Education Aspire Memphis’ future in question as board weighs paths forward
Facing a roughly $2 million operating deficit and lagging academic progress, a California-based charter organization that runs four schools in Memphis is reconsidering its future in the city – even floating the possibility of pulling out of the area altogether. -
State Government Lee, Dean approach final day at the polls
At nearly every stop, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee recalls a moment in his campaign when he introduced himself to a Cumberland County man and got an unexpected response. -
Shelby County Ballot Basics: Election Day
Polling places at 166 Shelby County precincts are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. -
City of Memphis Eight Catholic priests with Memphis assignments on list of abuse allegations
Three of eight former Roman Catholic priests connected to the Catholic Diocese of Nashville accused of child sexual abuse and dismissed from the priesthood had church assignments in Memphis. -
City of Memphis Council session features Fullilove exit, head of TVA, South Cordova de-annexation
The Memphis City Council will be down two members when it meets Tuesday in an Election Day session. -
State Government Blackburn rallies with Trump; Bredesen speaks to faith leaders
Driving home their final points in the waning days of the U.S. Senate campaign, Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn rallied with President Donald Trump while former Democratic governor Phil Bredesen spoke at an interfaith prayer lunch Sunday, Nov. 4. -
State Government Top statewide contenders expected in Shelby on election eve
With no partisan primaries on the Nov. 6 ballot, it’s not clear whether voters will shift to blue or further solidify the state’s status since 2000 as a red or Republican state. -
Shelby County Ballot Basics: Early voting turnout
A total of 188,668 Shelby Countians cast early ballots during the early voting period that ended Nov. 1. The largest turnout day was the last – 20,332 – the only day that topped 20,000. -
City of Memphis Tom Lee Park remake goes beyond park borders
The remade Mississippi River Park with its own “River Garden” opens in a week. The River Line trail running along the east side of Wolf River Harbor to Big River Crossing will debut the same day. Mud Island River Park is closed until the spring after a season of experiment and minor tweaks. -
Metro Past the Election: Issues remain after the last election of 2018
The last election of 2018 will decide winners and losers in numerous local, state and federal offices and three city referendums. -
City of Memphis Local GOP tables attempt to censure Billingsley
Shelby County Republicans tabled a move Thursday evening to censure Republican county commissioner Mark Billingsley for showing support for Democratic state Senate nominee Gabby Salinas. -
Education Janis Fullilove ‘blessed’ in new role as juvenile court clerk
At first, longtime Memphis City Councilwoman Janis Fullilove had no desire to be Shelby County Juvenile Court clerk, much less consider entering the race. -
Education Integrity, academics stressed at MUS
Memphis University School is marking the 125th anniversary of its founding with steady commitment to building on its legacy of cultivating leaders instrumental to the city’s progress. -
Education In a competitive education market, private schools are going one-on-one with parents
With public schools, municipal schools and charter schools, Memphis-area private schools are adjusting the way they interact with prospective student families to make sure they stand out in a competitive market. -
City of Memphis Early voting ends with ‘robust’ turnout, Medicaid stand by Dean
Early voting in advance of the Nov. 6 Election Day ended Thursday evening with Shelby County turnout expected to remain below 200,000 and below the early voter turnout for the November 2016 presidential general election. -
Public Safety Shelby County Medical Examiner testifies at death penalty trial
Memphis police officer Sean Bolton was shot eight times last year on a Parkway Village street, and one of the bullets to his thigh pierced an artery killing him, according to Shelby County Medical Examiner Dr. Marco Ross. -
Public Safety Tremaine Wilbourn trial: Prosecutors call officers, neighbors on Day 4
The night Memphis police officer Sean Bolton was shot and killed on a street in Parkway Village, Jacoba Boyd was one of the first officers to make the scene and used his paramedic training to try to save his friend’s life. -
Shelby County Marcy Ingram named Shelby County Commission attorney
Marcy Ingram was named the Shelby County Commission attorney effective immediately, county Mayor Lee Harris announced Friday. -
State Government United Campus Workers endorse Salinas in state Senate race
With less than a week until the state election, the United Campus Workers union is endorsing Democratic candidate Gabby Salinas in the District 31 Senate race. -
Public Safety Jury hears account of police officer’s death in Wilbourn trial
Marquis Wright was smoking a cigarette in the driveway of his uncle’s home when he saw Memphis police officer Sean Bolton struggling with a suspect and then saw that man shoot the officer. -
City of Memphis TVA gathers public input on developing coal ash plan for Old Allen
The Tennessee Valley Authority will conduct comprehensive research on coal ash from its Allen Fossil Plant in southwest Memphis as part of a look at waste from coal plants across the TVA system. -
State Government Blackburn leading Bredesen in three new polls for U.S. Senate seat
With less than a week left until the Nov. 6 election, Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn is leading former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen in three new polls released this week. -
City of Memphis Appeals court stays most of ruling on voter registration forms
The Tennessee Court of Appeals stayed Wednesday, Oct. 31, the effect of most of a ruling last week by Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins governing how the Shelby County Election Commission handles a backlog of voter registration forms.
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