Four judicial races disappeared from a Shelby County voting machine used by about 300 early voters. Election officials are investigating before Thursday’s election.

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton is campaigning for Congress on federal guardrails for Memphis’ booming AI data-center industry. Her district includes Elon Musk’s Colossus facilities.

Edgar Babian, a former Germantown deputy fire chief, pulled a petition to run for mayor after changes to the Goodwin Farms development he says broke neighborhood agreements.

Shelby County is asking for a $125 million lifeline and emergency jail repairs as officials work to plug a thin reserve fund early in the fiscal year.

Shelby County's DA warns some outside "sample ballots" mimic official endorsements — voters should check who produced any ballot and compare to the county's posted samples.

Memphis City Council adopted Ordinance 5975 raising sewer fees citywide, phasing in tenant charges and new per‑1,000‑gallon rates in 2027–2028 to fund plant upgrades.

After reports of apartments without functioning cooling, Tennessee renters and advocates are urging lawmakers to require landlords to provide air conditioning. Local legal guides explain limited remedies under current state law.

Bartlett is hiring a full‑time fire marshal with pay up to $106,924 and a benefits package. The role oversees prevention, inspections and investigations.

Mayor Paul Young signed an executive order granting full‑time city employees up to six weeks of fully paid parental leave after birth, adoption or fostering.

Ten applicants have filed to be appointed to two new Shelby County criminal-court judgeships created for violent cases; the governor will name interim judges who will serve until 2028.

Early voting begins July 17 as five Democrats — including Marquita Bradshaw — vie to become the party’s pick to face Sen. Bill Hagerty, who holds a large fundraising lead.

The State Board is debating a proposal to let teacher candidates who don't pass the Praxis use portfolios, targeted retakes or classroom videos to prove competency.

Gov. Tate Reeves has summoned lawmakers to Jackson for a one-day special session to restore lapsed youth-court rules and push broader reforms.