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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.9? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.9? A look back through the years

From an upward tick in polio cases under treatment to the new Summit Club East in the Clark Tower, here's what was making headlines.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug. 8? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug. 8? A look back through the years

From the Battle of the Bugs in Southeast Memphis to MATA hearing complaints from disabled citizens, here's what was making headlines.
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Middle TN counties fuel Tennessee's latest population boom

Middle TN counties fuel Tennessee's latest population boom

Tennessee welcomed the 8th largest number of new residents among all U.S. states in 2025. Which counties and school districts are growing the fastest?
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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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See early voting results for Collierville contested school board race

See early voting results for Collierville contested school board race

Aug. 6 early voting results are in for school board races across Memphis suburbs and the Arlington Board of Mayor and Alderman race.
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Anthony Buckner wins Shelby County Sheriff's race, beats Brad Less

Anthony Buckner wins Shelby County Sheriff's race, beats Brad Less

Buckner has spent the last 3 years as the second-in-command at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and has spent more than 25 years with the office.
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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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Green, Blackburn dominate Shelby County gubernatorial votes

Green, Blackburn dominate Shelby County gubernatorial votes

A look at the Shelby County results for the 2026 gubernatorial race.
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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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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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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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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.