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We're tracking election results as they come in for the May 1 primaries for Shelby County. Here are the final vote counts for all races. https://electioncommission.shelbycountytn.gov/ElectionResults/ And look for extended coverage in the May 3 issue of The New Tri-State Defender, on newsstands tomorrow!

Alright, Shelby County. No excuses this time: Shelby County Primary elections are May 1, and if you haven't already cast your ballot . . .  QUIT PLAYIN. GO VOTE. There's no rain in the forecast, and it's going to be in the 70s for much...

The Oldest American Legion Post in the state of Tennessee recently broke a 99-year tradition with the election of Lolita Poplar as Post Commander. She is the first woman to serve in that position. "It is indeed an incredible honor to be elected to serve...

BACKDROP: Starbucks, moving swiftly to confront a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for nearly 175,000...

As election season heats up in municipal, county, state and national elections, you need good information to make the best choice at the polls. That’s why we’ve created “Power & Politics” as a home for candidates’ surveys at TSDMemphis.com! Leading our political coverage is veteran...

The Memphis Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. will host its second annual S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Conference for teens age 12-19 on Saturday, April 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin Hooks Central Library. The Full...

Candidate: Dale Lane Candidate for: Sheriff Birthplace: Memphis Marital Status: Married Children: 3 Educational Background: Masters High School: Memphis College: Crichton College Party Affiliation:Republican Campaign Website: www.dalelaneforsheriff.com Campaign Phone: 901-301-8088 Current Occupation: Director Shelby County Office of Preparedness Brief Background: The most important thing in my life is my relationship with Christ. That relationship requires that I love HIM with all my heart and love my neighbor as...

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...