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Council meeting shut down when audience erupts over after moratorium postponed
Memphis City Council evacuated chambers after audience members disrupted a regular meeting when the council voted to postpone a data center moratorium.
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Shelby County voter registration deadline is here; Kustoff brings Ways and Means
Also, early voting is coming up in Shelby County. Here's what to know on upcoming elections, other politics and government news in the Memphis area.
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Ex-Shelby County commissioner sentenced to 2 years in federal prison
Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. pleaded guilty to the tax evasion charges and was sentenced Oct. 6.
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Memphis mayor says land bank needs 'broad overhaul' after firing CEO
Memphis Mayor Paul Young's comments come a week after the Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank fired its CEO.
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Man fatally stabbed at 201 Poplar, Shelby County Sheriff's Office says
23-year-old Erick Jones was fatally stabbed by his cellmate, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said during a Tuesday press conference.
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Memphis mayor talks Grizzlies lease, 100 N. Main, Sheraton hotel
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked vaguely about the Grizzlies signing a new lease and gave brief updates on key Downtown developments.
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Morning news anchor leaving WREG to join Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Jerrita Patterson has been a TV anchor and reporter in Memphis for a decade. She is leaving WREG to join the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.
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Mempho Music Festival schedule, tickets and artists to watch
More than 35 acts will perform during the 2026 Mempho Music Festival at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Radians Amphitheater.
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Grizzlies' open practice brings competition, dancing and new-look roster
The Memphis Grizzlies held their annual open practice for fans and gave them a first look at the new roster while also having fun.
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Elections are almost here in Memphis, Shelby County. Key dates, races
Early voting will run from Oct. 14-29. You can also request an absentee ballot, if you meet certain qualifications, through Oct. 15.
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5 reasons La Baguette has been a Memphis institution for 50 years
In honor of La Baguette's 50th anniversary, here are five reasons this Memphis favorite has stood the test of time.
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Thompson Machinery moves headquarters from Whitehaven to Collierville
Thompson Machinery has plans to move its regional headquarters to Collierville. Asphalt facility approved by Collierville board.
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