The backdrop in the Democratic Primary for Shelby County District Attorney General includes the argument made by some that a higher level of racial sensitivity would improve the likelihood of substantive change in the office’s effectiveness in response to...
A voters’ rights coalition promised a legal showdown in court if all early voting sites are not open on day one for the May 3 election.
That scenario surfaced after the Shelby County Election Commission’s decision to limit early voting...
With the 2022 Democratic Primary now less than four months away, Ken Moody is taking a shot at convincing enough Shelby County voters that – as mayor – he can foster the unity needed for the county to move...
When Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr. sees a problem, he’s often prompted to solve it.
It’s the reason the Memphis native said he’s now running for governor of Tennessee, and it’s in part the motivation behind his political career.
At...
The Shelby County Commission is launching a new website to share with Shelby County residents proposed redistricting maps for consideration.
The website – www.myshelbytndistricts.com – is available now for residents to review and comment on the maps and participate in...
Ken Moody, special assistant to Mayor Jim Strickland, took a day off to announce that he was “exploring” a run at the Shelby County Mayor’s office.
Moody made his case for considering the run during a Midtown press conference on...
Tennessee State Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) is the one to watch in Tennessee politics. At least, President Joe Biden thinks so.
The 37-year-old Democrat made the cut in the prestigious ranks of the White House Fellows commission, the White House...
Dr. Carnita Atwater, self-styled community leader of the New Chicago Community Development Corporation, hopes to be the next governor of Tennessee.
“The Big Political Reveal” was staged on April 3 on the eve of Dr. King’s death commemoration.
Despite past clashes...
Some history-making moments happen on a world stage. Others happen inconspicuously with little fanfare. The election of Hendrell Remus was more of the latter.
It was at a Saturday meeting of the Tennessee Democratic Party’s executive committee. Remus felt that...
by Ashley Terrell --
President-elect Joe Biden has hired an all-female senior communications team.
“Communicating directly and truthfully to the American people is one of the most important duties of a President, and this team will be entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of...