Government Gangsters, Part 2: How Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s First Year Became One of the Most Corrupt in City History
By: Political Affairs Staff on March 9, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN — The term “Government
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How State Rep. Mark White’s Proposal Could Save Memphis Schools—And Propel Tennessee to #1 in Education Nationally
By Political Affairs Staff on March 8, 2025 Memphis, TN – Tennessee has long aspired
County commissioners respond to Mayor Harris, grant program
By: Kayla Solomon MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The fallout continues after a federal indictment for a
City places Edmund Ford, Jr. on leave without pay, official confirms
Author: Gabriel Huff “As of March 3, Edmund Ford, Jr. has been placed on administrative leave
Mayor Lee Harris requests pause on Edmund Ford Jr.’s grant making
Author: Ben Wheeler The Shelby County Mayor released a statement requesting a pause on Ford Jr.’s
Former Shelby County assistant district attorney indicted on rape charges
Author: Gabriel Huff Vanessa Richards Murtaugh was charged with statutory rape by an authority figure and
Tickets on sale now for 2025 World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest
By Lydian Coombs MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Tickets are now available for the 2025 World Championship
DOGE cuts federal leases in Mid-South, claims $1.2M savings
by: David Royer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Department of Government Efficiency says it is terminating real
How Government Gangsters Corrupted Memphis and Shelby County’s New Era of Government (Part 1)
By: Political Affairs Staff on March 4, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN – A Deeply Entrenched
Non-profits made thousands off Commissioner Ford alleged scheme
by: Quametra Wilborn MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG is learning more about the organizations involved in the