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See all the winners of the Aug. 6 elections in Memphis, Shelby County

See all the winners of the Aug. 6 elections in Memphis, Shelby County

See a list of all of the local winners of the Aug. 6 primary and general elections.
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Schools in Shelby County suburbs welcome students back on first day

Schools in Shelby County suburbs welcome students back on first day

Shelby County suburbs schools welcome students back as 2026-27 year begins
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When is the next Memphis election? Here are the races on the ballot

When is the next Memphis election? Here are the races on the ballot

Shelby County voters will be back at the polls in a few months. See what will be on the November ballot.
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Biggs wins Arlington Board of Mayor and Alderman Position 6

Biggs wins Arlington Board of Mayor and Alderman Position 6

The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen had Position 4, 5 and 6 races on the ballot during the Aug. 6 Election.
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Millington police officer charged on theft, chief cited for lack of oversight

Millington police officer charged on theft, chief cited for lack of oversight

Millington police detective lieutenant was indicted on theft and misconduct charges and terminated from the force.
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Shelby County sees lower voter turnout compared to past similar elections

Shelby County sees lower voter turnout compared to past similar elections

Voter turnout dropped this year to 23%, down less than 1% from 2022 when the last similarly-styled election was held.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.7? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.7? A look back through the years

From Gene Barksdale's Shelby County victory to become sheriff to Gilbert and Sullivan at Memphis Open Air Theater, here's what was making headlines.
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What's that planned at empty space at Shoppes at Arlington on US-70

What's that planned at empty space at Shoppes at Arlington on US-70

A new tenant will soon fill a space between Viva La Nails and Burger Prime at the Shoppes of Arlington retail center at 11125 on US-70.
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Mickell Lowery defeats John DeBerry in race for Shelby County Mayor

Mickell Lowery defeats John DeBerry in race for Shelby County Mayor

Lowery is set to succeed Lee Harris, who has held the position for eight years.
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Memphis, Shelby County election results for local, statewide offices

Memphis, Shelby County election results for local, statewide offices

See live updates as election results come in for key local, state and federal races in Memphis and Tennessee.
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Heidi Kuhn wins District 8 Democratic Party primary

Heidi Kuhn wins District 8 Democratic Party primary

Heidi Kuhn has won the Democratic Party nomination and will face incumbent David Kustoff in November. Here are the results in detail.
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Democrats T.L. Harris, Tanya Frey to join Memphis school board

Democrats T.L. Harris, Tanya Frey to join Memphis school board

Both Democrats beat out Independent candidates to win seats on the MSCS board.