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Vehicles line up overnight for weekend food giveaway in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Cars began lining up at 9 p.m. Friday for a weekend food giveaway, and the line stretched about a half mile before sunrise Saturday. Vehicles lined up all night Friday into the morning hours Saturday. Before sunrise, the line stretched from the St. Patrick’s church parking lot at FedExForum and wrapped around the block past Progressive Missionary Baptist Church on Vance Avenue.

Memphis, TN · 4d
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Voting in Shelby County mostly smooth, officials say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Election Commission says there were minor issues on election day, but overall, the day went smoothly without any major problems at the polls for voters. This comes as Tennessee’s secretary of state reports that 25 Shelby County voters cast ballots outside of the required early voting hours. WREG’s Raven […]

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Mississippi voters report problems amid heavy midterm turnout

The secretary of state's office on Tuesday said that its elections hotline had seen a high volume of calls and reports of late-opening precincts, voting machines being temporarily down and issues with voters verifying their registration status.

Mississippi · 3d

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Kustoff claims victory in race for Tennessee’s redrawn US House District 8

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative David Kustoff is declaring himself the winner in the race for Tennessee’s newly redrawn 8th Congressional District. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Kustoff leads the race with 51.6% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Heidi Kuhn trails with 46.4%. Polls closed...

Tennessee · 3d
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Memphians vote in favor of 3 city charter referendums on election ballot

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The results are in for several proposed changes to the Memphis City Charter. Memphis voters saw three charter referendums on the midterm ballot and voted in favor of all three. Ordinance 59-66 Just over 65% of voters opted “for” City of Memphis Charter Referendum Ordinance 59-66,...

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Memphis voters pass three city charter referendums

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis voters had more than candidates to consider on election day. They also weighed in on three city charter referendums. The three referendums address how city government operates, from protections for public library workers to greater transparency for lobbyists. Election results show that all three measures passed, including changes to civil service […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Thousands head to polls in Crittenden County

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A bit of rain isn’t stopping people from getting to the polls in Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon. Crittenden County Election Commission Chair Frank Barton said upwards of 2,000 people had cast ballots by Tuesday afternoon.  Combined with early voters, more than 10,000 ballots have been cast in the county this election. […]

Crittenden County, AR · 3d

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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 heard directly from Senator Marsha Blackburn during […]

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Shelby County Jail residents create murals honoring Memphis sports legends at 201 Poplar

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A gym inside the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar has been transformed into a tribute to Memphis sports history, featuring hand-painted murals celebrating athletes, historic teams and influential figures who helped shape the Bluff City. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office highlighted the project Wednesday, Nov....

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Simply Done Catering Brings Take-and-Bake Market to Collierville Town Square

Simply Done Catering and Events is swapping some of its event-only hustle for a storefront, announcing plans to open Simply Done Main Street Market right in the heart of Collierville Town Square. The new spot will fill out 114 Main Street with freezers and coolers of ready-to-cook meals, fresh bread, farm eggs and grab-and-go lunch options, giving the longtime catering company a retail presence.

Collierville, TN · 5d

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You Decide: FOX13 projects all three Tennessee amendments to pass

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -  As results start to roll in from the midterm election, FOX13 wants to make sure you're prepared for what is on the ballot and what's expected to come from results.

Tennessee · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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...

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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 […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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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...

Memphis, TN · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d