Metro Whitehaven preachers lament Memphis’ long debate about crime and violence On the first Sunday of the new year, a group of preachers from Whitehaven churches engaged in one of the most familiar and recurring rituals of the city’s long civic discussio... See more
Metro Lee Harris make a list. Marie Feagins makes Democrats nervous. A candidate makes reference to Wanda Halbert’s inspirational leadership. In this week’s political roundup, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris outlines some end-of-term priorities with less t... See more
Metro Political roundup: Mike Williams picks a race, Cohen doesn’t endorse, more Former Memphis Police Association president Mike Williams picks a race. Also, a nonendorsement by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a new city policy director and a review of the Electi... See more
Public Safety
Christmas party shooting rekindles fight over ‘party house’ rentals
What was billed as a “Christmas Pajama Party” in East Memphis could be the latest chapter in a long-running debate about how to regulate short-term rental properties in the ... See more
Metro Get your petitions: The 2026 election year is about to begin Candidates in the May 5 Shelby County primary election can begin checking out petitions Monday, Dec. 22, to get on the first ballot of the 2026 election year. Potential candidates must sec... See more
