Two candidates for Bartlett alderman are contending they are the target of unfair attacks, while not pointing an accusatory finger at each other.

Mayor Paul Young says the board will not replace MATA leadership at least for now. Council members also expect Tuesday to consider a Frayser landfill expansion that was rejected seven years ago.

In DeSoto County, 6,089 voters have requested absentee ballots. Of those requested, 5,146 ballots have been sent to voters, returned and accepted. 

MATA’s board gets a total makeover, former police officers explain why they quit and the Tigers’ defense was key in win over USF.

A new Tennessee law named for Dr. Benjamin Mauck, who was killed by a patient at Campbell Clinic in Collierville last year, is running into a conflicting issue with a law already on the books.

Here’s how to find the three gun referendums on the Nov. 5 ballot and then translate the wordy language in which they are written.

Juvenile Court was scheduled to resume in-person proceedings after being closed for more than five months for mold and lead remediation. But those hearings will be virtual after Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it will no longer transport youths. 

Also happening this week: Juvenile Court hearings that were supposed to resume in person will now be virtual, and Spike Lee (and others) get Freedom Awards.

A set of ordinances to change some practices at Juvenile Court are up for the first of three readings at the Monday, Oct. 14, County Commission meeting. The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is also seeking $674,000 in funding for more staff.

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.