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Greater Memphis Chamber names new President & CEO

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected Joshua Gunn as its next president and chief executive officer following a nationwide search, the organization announced Friday. Gunn brings extensive chamber and municipal economic development experience to the role. Most recently, he served as the Director of the Office...

Memphis, TN · 10h
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Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Fla., DeSoto County, Miss., and Boston have March 1 and April 1 deadlines to claim 2027 senior property tax exemptions

Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Florida, DeSoto County, Mississippi, and Boston can cut their 2027 property tax bills with senior exemptions, but each program has a filing cutoff. Florida’s Polk County wants paperwork by March 1, while DeSoto County and Boston close their windows April 1. The Florida break can take up to […]

Polk County, FL · 4d

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Kustoff addresses the challenges that lie ahead after winning re-election

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Republican incumbent David Kustoff won the 8th Congressional District race by 52% to Democratic challenger Heidi Kuhn’s 46%. The win sends the 5th-term congressman from West Tennessee back to Washington, DC to serve a sixth term. WREG spoke with Kustoff one-on-one after he delivered his victory speech late Tuesday night at the […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Five Tennessee cases are part of DOJ’s nationwide election-crime announcement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Federal prosecutors have charged five noncitizens in Tennessee in cases alleging they voted in federal elections or made false citizenship claims on voter-registration forms. Three cases in the Middle District of Tennessee were announced Oct. 30. Two indictments in the Western District of Tennessee were...

Tennessee · 4d
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New details revealed on HiFi revitalization project in Downtown Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - New details have been released about the project to revitalize the HiFi District and historic Sterick building in Downtown Memphis. Mersadies Burch with HiFi Memphis, which leads the redevelopment effort, said the project has reached its third year and is about more than just reviving an empty building.

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Memphis educator fights to close literacy gap in TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Last year’s TCAP scores showed improvements in literacy rates among third graders in the state, with nearly 42% reading and writing on grade level. But there are remaining challenges when it comes to children’s literacy in Tennessee. In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG’s Raven Copeland shows how a local educator is helping […]

Memphis, TN · 15h

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Germantown mayor-elect announces transition team

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) - Germantown’s newly elected mayor announced his transition team Wednesday. Tony Salvaggio’s nine-member transition team comprises selected local professionals and community stakeholders. The team will focus on seven areas of municipal responsibility. Transition team members. John Bobango - Compliance/Legal. Lou Correale - Public Safety. Tony...

Germantown, TN · 2d

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Jerri Green Pushes Affordability, Schools, Public Safety and Data Center Pause in Governor's Race

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green says affordability, public education, public safety and oversight of expanding data centers would be among her top priorities if elected Tennessee's next governor. In a recent interview with FOX13 at Tom Lee Park, Green discussed both the issues driving her campaign...

Memphis, TN · 3d

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DeSoto County elects its first Black judges

Voters in a DeSoto County subdistrict elected Southaven attorneys John Hughes as circuit court judge and Gwen Baptist as a chancery judge, making them the county's first Black judges.

Desoto County, MS · 1d

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Judge recuses herself from Shelby Co. Commissioner Will Richardson tax fraud case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A new judge has been assigned to oversee the case against Shelby County Commissioner Will Richardson following a recusal. According to court documents, Judge Jahari Dowdy recused herself from the case because Richardson serves as her county commissioner. The case has been reassigned to Judge James...

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Democrat Jesse Huseth unseats GOP incumbent for TN House District 97

Democrat Jesse Huseth has unseated incumbent Republican John Gillespie to claim the Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 seat . Huseth, a business owner and former teacher, also ran for the seat in 2024 and lost to Gillespie by about 3.5 percentage points. The district includes portions of Cordova, East Memphis and Shelby Farms Park. After the race was called, Huseth told The Commercial Appeal he was proud of the race results and didn’t expect to be as far ahead of Gillespie as he was when early voting numbers came in. He said the flipped seat is “a win well-earned for Memphis” and is excited to be what he said is a more visible presence of state government in the city. “The state government should act as both a bridge and a buffer from the federal government,” he said on Nov. 3.Huseth said he will prioritize three issues as he starts his work in the statehouse: funding public education, eliminating the state grocery tax and increasing access to health care. He added that the constituents who elected him are heavily concerned about crime, but that chipping away at those three priorities will have a direct effect on public safety. “One

Memphis, TN · 2d

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‘Never seen anything like it’: unprecedented lines at Olive Branch polls leave voters waiting hours

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) - Long lines continued into the evening Tuesday in Olive Branch, with some voters waiting hours to cast their ballots as heavy turnout and reported voting equipment issues caused delays. At the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the line stretched around the building throughout the day. Intermittent rain...

Olive Branch, MS · 2d

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History in the making in Mississippi: Senate race could come down to a handful of votes

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - For voters across Mississippi, Election Day brought something they say they hadn’t experienced before during midterms: exceptionally long lines, hours-long waits and, for some, the decision to leave without casting a ballot. “It’s never been anything like this. Never,” voter David Blackburn said....

Mississippi · 1d

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Showers and Thunderstorms Stretch From Florida and the Gulf Coast to Chicago, Minneapolis and the Great Lakes as Voters Head to the Polls, With Flash Flooding Possible in Memphis and North Mississippi

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Voters across much of the central and eastern United States may need an umbrella for Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. The Weather Prediction Center’s national forecast chart, valid from 7 a.m. EST Tuesday to 7 a.m. EST Wednesday, shows showers and thunderstorms stretching from the Gulf Coast and Florida north through the Mississippi and Ohio valleys to the Midwest, Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes. Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible from northeast Arkansas through western Tennessee, north Mississippi and northwest Alabama. Unsettled weather, including mixed precipitation, is also expected over northern California and parts of Nevada and Utah.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Report: Renters Continue To Face ‘Substandard’ Housing Conditions and Landlord Retaliation

Memphis renters said they’ve experienced retaliation from their landlords after reporting housing problems, continuing a pattern monitored by the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. A report entitled, “Haunted Housing: The Reality of Being A Renter In Memphis,” from the Memphis Public Interest Law Center (MPILC) found that nine out...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Former City Councilman eyes Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An election to replace Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat hasn’t been called yet, but Kemp Conrad is throwing his hat in the ring. The Republican former Memphis City Councilman made the announcement Friday on his Substack. “I am running for Tennessee Senate District 31 to be a strong voice for Shelby County […]

Memphis, TN · 3h

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Mayor Young, other leaders attend annual Memphis Hope Summit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 800 people joined the conversation about the future of Memphis at the second annual Memphis Hope Summit. The goal of the event is not only to focus on the city’s challenges, but also on the people, ideas, and partnerships that can move the community forward. “It would not be Memphis […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Memphis Data Centers on Pause as City Drafts Setback and Community Benefit Rules

Memphis plans a 12-month pause on new data center permits while drafting zoning rules on setbacks, cooling methods and community benefits.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Long lines, lack of machines and hourslong waits: DeSoto County voters describe Election Day frustrations

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Some voters in DeSoto County spent hours waiting to cast their ballots Tuesday, with residents reporting long lines, limited voting machines and delays during Mississippi's general election. Wait times varied significantly depending on the polling location. While some residents reported relatively short waits, others said...

Desoto County, MS · 2d

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Hiten Patel Builds Trust In North Mississippi Law

The first call often comes when someone feels the ground shift beneath them. A charge has been filed. An accident has changed a routine day. A court date appears on the calendar, and suddenly the future feels difficult to read. At HP Attorneys PLLC, attorney Hiten Patel understands that people rarely contact a lawyer on an ordinary day. They call when the stakes feel personal, when answers matter, and when calm guidance can help restore a sense of control.

Mississippi · 1d