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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission Committee met again on Monday evening, but they could not finalize a budget. It is a task the Shelby County Commission Committee has been trying to tackle for weeks now, but they are having a difficult time doing so. Some county departments claim they need new hires to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County leaders learned more about the progress being made with Ford’s Blue Oval City on Wednesday. The multi-billion-dollar mega-site is expected to bring a lot of revenue to the local economy. Blue Oval City is still a few years away from opening. However, preparations are already being made to ensure the region […]

Every ten years the U.S. Census prompts lawmakers to update district maps for county commission and school boards. The commission will meet in a special session Monday to set district lines that the county election commission set. To discuss redistricting plans and more, we were live Monday morning with commissioners Edmund Ford, Jr. and Mick […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Early elections are underway in Shelby County and will end on April 28. The last day to vote in primaries is May 3, 2022. Below is a list of candidates, the offices they are running for and the parties they represent. If you have questions regarding absentee voting, click here to request […]

Check out the latest episode of Informed Sources. Guests Pastor and activist Kenneth Whalum, Jr. Shelby County commissioner Mick Wright Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Michael Harris Topics Mayor Lee Harris paid parental leave proposal City of Memphis paying for pothole damage Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal to carry guns without permits Part 1 Part 2 […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Check out the August 10 episode of WREG’s Informed Sources. Guests: Memphis City Council member Patrice Robinson Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright Political strategist Matt Kuhn Topics: Recent mass shootings Economic boom in Memphis and Tennessee Shelby County Schools trauma center Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Check out WREG’s Informed Sources show from July 6, 2019. Guests: Shelby County Clerk and former Memphis City Council member Wanda Halbert Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright Community leader Sheila Whalum Topics: Nike cancels “Betsy Ross flag” shoes amid push-back Memphis ranks among worst-run cities in United States City Council rejects Whitehaven waste facility expansion […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A draft of a new health directive calling for another closure of non-essential businesses was leaked Saturday, causing confusion for Shelby County restaurant owners and frustration for some county leaders. Some businesses reported receiving a copy of Health Directive No. 16 from the Shelby County Health Department. The Shelby County Health Department […]

Where to vote on Election Day See list below. Ask most Shelby County residents – who frequently vote – and they’ll tell you that this is the election they dread most out of all! It’s the one with the long, long ballot that includes all the area’s judges. Since the ballot is long, this guide […]

Tennessee Governor Primary Republicans Diane Black  Randy Boyd  Beth Harwell Bill Lee Basil Marceaux Sr. Kay White Democrats Karl Dean Craig Fitzhugh Mezianne Vale Payne U.S. Senate Primary Republicans Marsha Blackburn Aaron L. Pettigrew  Democrats Phil Bredesen Gary Davis John Wolfe Special City Election City Council – Super District 9 – Position 2 Charley Burch […]

Several Mid-South politicians are gearing up for the August general election after scoring wins in Tuesday’s primary.