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Tami Sawyer appears in court; attorney says trial on track for January

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County general session court clerk Tami Sawyer appeared before a judge on Wednesday as her embezzlement case continues. Sawyer is charged with embezzling $45,000 in taxpayer money for personal use, including sporting events and hotel stays. She has pleaded not guilty. Sawyer’s attorney, John Keith...

Shelby County, TN · 3d

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THE BREAKDOWN: Election Night 2026 Storms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Rain and storms rolling through the Mid-South Tuesday evening bring the second rain opportunity of November 2026. The line of storms pushes across the Mississippi River into parts of Western Tennessee and Northern Mississippi just after sunset, impacting the final hours of voting. After midnight, lingering...

Mississippi · 4d

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Local Democrats cast ballots, waiting for election results

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local Democrats are heading to the polls and are now waiting for election results. At the Glenview Community Center off Lamar Avenue, there has been a steady flow of voters here in the past few hours; people are still arriving even though it started to rain. There are actually two precincts at […]

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Five New Pillars Give Jesse Turner Park a Grander South Memphis Entrance

A new set of five pillars now marks the entrance to Jesse Turner Park at South Parkway and Bellevue Boulevard, giving the South Memphis green space a far more prominent gateway than it had before. City of Memphis officials and nearby residents gathered for a ribbon cutting at the park last Wednesday to celebrate the installation, which honors Jesse Turner's legacy while celebrating the history and culture of the surrounding community.

Memphis, TN · 6d

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Midtown's Old Police Station Site Breaks Ground on $30M Union Station Project

Construction has officially started on Union Station, a three-phase mixed-use development taking shape at 1925 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis on the site of a former police precinct. The project's first phase calls for 20 luxury townhomes on the 3.6-acre property, marking the first visible progress after years of planning for the long-vacant parcel.

Memphis, TN · 8d

The Financial Wire

Memphis customers 60 and older who enroll keep service December 1 to March 1

A Memphis resident who is 60 or older can keep gas, electric and water service on from Dec. 1 through March 1 by enrolling in Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s winter moratorium. The utility’s program page says enrolled customers get uninterrupted service during the coldest months of the year. Customers with a disability also qualify,... The post Memphis customers 60 and older who enroll keep service December 1 to March 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Memphis, TN · 7d

WREG

Marsha Blackburn makes final campaign stop in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn is in Memphis as she shares her final message to voters ahead of Election Day. “I am going to be your next governor,” said Marsha Blackburn, Republican gubernatorial candidate. Monday night, voters and supporters at the Shelby County GOP headquarters...

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We need a sensible moratorium on data centers in Memphis | Opinion

Over the past several weeks, I have engaged in meaningful conversations with citizens throughout Memphis and Shelby County regarding the proposed 12-month moratorium on the expansion of data centers. These conversations have included educators, clergy, medical professionals, business leaders, first responders, retirees, community advocates, working families and national law firms. Their backgrounds and experiences differ, but their concerns reflect a common understanding: Economic progress should never come at the expense of public health, environmental responsibility, or the quality of life of our citizens. Among those I have spoken with, I have yet to encounter anyone who believes that taking 12 months to carefully examine the environmental and economic consequences of these facilities is unreasonable, except the six members of the City Council who decided not to support the will of the people, and that action will take care of itself. More: Memphis Council didn’t know what it voted on. Data center pause passed anyway A moratorium is not a declaration of war against technology. It is a declaration of responsibility to the people we have been elected, appointed, and morally obligated to serve. Artificial intelligence represents one of the greatest technological advancements of our generation. Its potential to transform medicine,

Memphis, TN · 5d

WREG

Mississippi voters experiencing long lines

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — DeSoto County election officials are reporting long lines at a number of polling sites. There have also been some problems. Mississippi’s Election commissioner says turnout is better for this midterm election. You can see the line outside at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on College Road in Olive Branch. WREG was told […]

Desoto County, MS · 4d

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TN prepares for historic gubernatorial race on Election Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Election Day is Tuesday, and the Mid-South is facing some big decisions at the ballot box, from who represents them in Washington to the leaders and measures that could shape communities across the region. Of course, with this election, there’s a lot on the line. The governor’s race to local leadership, and […]

Shelby County, TN · 6d

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Election Day forecast: When to vote to avoid rain and storms

When rain falls on Election Day, research has shown that voter turnout tends to decrease by one percent. That may not sound like a lot, but it can have massive implications. History has shown us that every vote counts, and therefore matters. In fact, since 2018, there have been 14...

Shelby County, TN · 5d

Tennessee Lookout

Federal Election Day observers headed to Tennessee

Teams of federal election monitors will be present in three Tennessee counties on Tuesday as part of the Trump administration plan to “oversee federal voting protections and investigate potential election fraud,” according to a Justice Department spokesperson. Monitors will be present in Knox, Davidson and Shelby Counties, according to a list posted by the Department […]

Tennessee · 4d

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ABC24 This Week: Lack of democratic leaders endorsing Pearson

Shelby County, TN · 4d

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TN voters could elect 1st female governor Tuesday

Memphis, TN · 5d

WATN Local Memphis

ABC24 News Update | What to know before you vote

Shelby County, TN · 4d

WREG

Voters face key decisions on Election Day

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Overton Park Turns Medieval as Hundreds Attend Memphis Ren Faire in Costume

Fairies, elves and fanciful costumes took over Overton Park this weekend as Memphis got its first-ever Renaissance faire. The two-day event ran Saturday and Sunday, pairing daytime family fun with a decidedly grown-up evening twist, and organizer Jack Daniels said ticket sales were strong going in. The Memphis Ren Faire...

Memphis, TN · 6d

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G&G Steel lands $14 million Army Corps contract for bridge fabrication

G&G Steel Inc. has landed another multimillion-dollar federal contract, this time a $14 million award to fabricate and deliver a new steel connector bridge and related components for the U.S. […] The post G&G Steel lands $14 million Army Corps contract for bridge fabrication appeared first on 256 Today .

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