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The University of Memphis has announced they will be increasing the minimum wage for all hourly employees.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer is calling for a full audit of the jails and prisons under the Shelby County Government’s control. Sawyer made the announcement on Facebook with the letter she wrote to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. “I believe this is an urgent request considering the Tennessee Comptroller’s scathing review […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A report from the state inspector says Shelby County leaders must find a way to fix or replace the Criminal Justice Center. The inspector’s report says the building is outdated and antiquated with doors, locks, security devices, showers, security systems and various other items being difficult and nearly impossible to maintain or […]

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Thousands of Memphis-area drivers may have to shell out more cash to fix a growing problem. It’s controversial, but Shelby County leaders say more dollars are necessary. The proposal sponsored by Shelby County commissioners Willie Brooks, Tami Sawyer and Van Turner is a $20 increase to the county’s wheel tax — […]

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — After backlash over a cover image featuring County Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate Tami Sawyer, Memphis Magazine issued an apology and announced the September magazine issue will be pulled. When the cover for this month’s Memphis Magazine became public, the reaction was swift. The issue focuses on the mayoral race and featured […]

Shelby County Commissioner and Memphis mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer released a statement Saturday addressing insensitive statements on her Twitter account, saying she’d grown as a person since she made the statements several years ago.

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 […]

It’s no secret that the Memphis Area Transit Authority needs money — lots of it — for updates and improvements. The question now becomes, where does the money come from to make the changes?

Check out WREG’s Informed Sources from September 21, 2019. Guests: Political analyst Ken Taylor Shelby County Commissioner Amber Mills Former Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner Topics: Southwest Early College High School charter Tami Sawyer social media controversy Orange Mound concerns Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Returns as of 9 p.m. showed Strickland, a former city council member, with about 63% of the vote to Willie Herenton’s 29%. Tami Sawyer had 6%.

Commentary on social media and online sources characterized the drawing of Tami Sawyer as offensive, and promoting racist stereotypes.