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Candidate: Heidi Kuhn Candidate for: Criminal Court Clerk Birthplace: Colorado Marital Status: Married Children: 4 Educational Background: Masters High School: Mitchell High School College: University of New Mexico and Christian Brothers University Party Affiliation: Democrat Campaign Website: https://m.facebook.com/Heidi-Kuhn-for-Criminal-Court-Clerk-150961399026523/ Campaign Phone: 9015980175 Current Occupation: Special Assistant and Strategist to the Sheriff Brief Background: I have 17 plus years working for Shelby County Government with a focus on Criminal Justice, working...

Candidate: Wanda Halbert Candidate for: County Clerk Birthplace: Memphis Marital Status:  Children: 2 Educational Background:  High School: Kirby High School College: State Tech, Bethel College, University of Memphis Party Affiliation:Democrat Campaign Website: www.wandahalbert.com Campaign Phone: 901-690-7533 Current Occupation: Business Owner, Highland Heights Maintenance & Cleaning Brief Background: The second African American woman in the history of the City of Memphis to be elected to a city-wide...

With an announcement that sent shockwaves through Memphis politics, former Memphis Mayor Dr. Willie W. Herenton announced that he wants the job back in 2019. Herenton, who served in the role from 1992 until 2009, was the first African American elected mayor of Memphis. He left...

by Joyce Kyles, Special to The New Tri-State Defender As the days of our lives mesh into a reel of memories that can become challenging to recall as the volume of them increases, some days stand out and we know at the time that they always...

The room was packed. The speaker - former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. - commanded attention with his presence. No stranger to Memphis, Holder was the keynoter for a luncheon Monday at the Peabody Hotel. His address was part of a symposium that spotlighted...

by Calvin Taylor, Special to The New Tri-State Defender As Memphis and the Mid-South prepares to commemorate one of the darkest days in history, I am reminded of the many activities surrounding the 1968 Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of a young black college...

by John Semien Special to The New Tri-State Defender Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Floyd Bonner Jr. and retired Sheriff’s Office Capt. Bennie Cobb both said they are against arming teachers in the wake of mounting violent attacks in the nation’s schools. Both are running for Shelby...

In breaking news that has been one of the worst kept secrets in the city, Penny Hardaway was officially introduced as the next head coach of the University of Memphis Mens Basketball program. More coming soon, including coverage from TSD Tigers freelancer Terry Davis and...

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking another step this month to connect recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) in Shelby County with meaningful work opportunities. TDHS is co-sponsoring a career, education and resource fair in Memphis...