Politics

Eight Candidates Removed from May County Primaries

Five Democrats and three Republicans disqualified from running in upcoming primaries.

Shelby County Primary Candidates Face Qualifying Deadline

Several candidates vying for local offices in Memphis-area races

Candidates Certified for Shelby County Primary Elections

Crowded field of Democrats and Republicans to compete in May 5 primaries

Memphis City Council Resumes In-Person Meetings

Council to vote on delayed projects and discuss library worker status changes.

Memphis Mayor Apologizes for 'Misgendering' Heckler During Speech

Mayor Paul Young faced backlash from LGBTQ+ group after addressing heckler as 'sir'

Disruptions Interrupt Memphis Mayor's State of the City Address

Protesters from local advocacy group MICAH disrupted the speech, leading to reactions from city leaders and the mayor's wife.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs, Refunds Debated

Democrats push for businesses and consumers to receive refunds, but administration says it's up to lower courts.

Local Nonprofit and ACLU File Lawsuit Against City of Memphis

The lawsuit is in response to MPD's refusal to provide requested use-of-force documents.

EEOC Alleges Black Employees Barred from Restrooms at Memphis Cemetery

Lawsuit claims StoneMor GP LLC restricted access to upper-floor facilities for Black workers

Trump Touted Crime Decline, But Experts Say Data Lacks Context

Former president celebrated 'big success' of National Guard deployments, but analysts say trends are more complex.

Supreme Court Limits President's Tariff Powers in Major Ruling

The decision is seen as a win for separation of powers and could provide stability for trade-heavy states like Tennessee.

Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception Weeks After Racist Video Backlash

The president praised supporters like Mike Tyson and Nicki Minaj but did not mention Barack Obama.