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What to know about the races

Three legislative primaries from March 5 — two Democratic and one Republican — will go to runoff elections on Tuesday. The top two vote-getters in races where no candidate won more than 50% will go head-to-head in a rematch for their party’s nomination. These races are District 35, between Democrats Jessie McGruder and Raymond Whiteside; […]

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City council votes against healthcare benefits for former members | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis City Council shot down an initiative that would give former city council members healthcare benefits paid for in part by Memphis taxpayers. The vote was nearly unanimous, with just Edmund Ford, Sr. abstaining. The city’s chief human resources director said the proposal would have cost former council members about […]

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‘The Mayor of Maxwell Street’

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Avery Cunningham, a Jackson, Tennessee, native and now Memphis resident, kicked off her national book tour at Novel bookstore in Memphis on January 30, 2024, for her debut novel entitled: The Mayor Of Maxwell Street. The book, a work of historical fiction and romance, is already garnering rave reviews and critical […]

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Former Memphis mayor sends letter to outgoing city council saying police reform ordinances were never enforced

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Ordinances looking to reform Memphis’ police department after the death of Tyre Nichols almost a year ago were never enforced by former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, according to a letter Strickland sent to city council members. Nichols died after he was beaten by former police officers one year ago this week. […]

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Run-off election set for some Memphis City Council members | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – It’s Election Day for some Memphis City Council members and voters in some districts. Thursday’s run-off election will solidify council members for Districts two, three, and seven. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. It would introduce at least two new members to the Memphis City […]

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SIG SAUER Will Invest $150M In Arkansas Ammunition Facility

Firearms and ammunition maker SIG SAUER will invest $150 million to expand its ammunition manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The expansion is expected to create 625 new jobs over the next five years. “We are incredibly excited about expanding our ammunition operations here in Jacksonville and building upon years of success in Arkansas,” said Ron […]

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Germantown mayor gives update on current water restrictions

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) -Mayor Mike Palazzolo and Public Works Director Bo Mills provided an update to residents about the current water restrictions and the timeline for fixing the issue. In the post to social media, the Mayor pointed out the city was working diligently to get the water tested and cured of its diesel contamination. […]

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Memphis mayor says impound lot fix on the way

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The buck, and the chaos, stop with him. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland promises to get the city’s impound lot organized and functioning again. Lost cars. Extra paperwork. Additional charges. Citizens and tow truck operators alike said they’ve had it with the city’s impound lot. And during an exclusive interview with Action […]

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Memphis mayor, advocates share concerns about delays in Shelby Co.’s criminal justice system

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution says every American is entitled to a speedy trial. But in Memphis and Shelby County, it takes years for a case to get resolved. There are 10 judges and 10 courtrooms in the Shelby County criminal court system. How many trials do you […]

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Memphis behind on paying tow truck companies for impounding | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Between an overcrowded lot, long wait times, and tow truck drivers waiting up to several years to get fully paid for their work, the City of Memphis impound lot has reached full crisis mode. Tow truck operators told Action News 5 they drop cars off outside the gate because there’s no […]