State Sen. Lee Harris easily beat County Trustee David Lenoir to become the next Shelby County mayor in the Thursday, Aug. 2, county general election, leading a Democratic resurgence in county politics.

2. Harris Elected County Mayor, Bonner as Sheriff - Friday, August 3, 2018

State Sen. Lee Harris easily beat County Trustee David Lenoir to become the next Shelby County mayor in the Thursday, Aug. 2, county general election, leading a Democratic resurgence in county politics.

3. Bar Assn. Poll Recommends All Four Appointed Judges - Saturday, July 7, 2018

The Memphis Bar Association poll of the most qualified candidates in the special judicial races on the Aug. 2 ballot recommends all four of the judges appointed to those positions in the interim.

Just over 1,000 attorneys participated in the poll, which asked respondents to pick who is the most qualified among the contenders in those races as well as court clerks on the August ballot.

4. Bar Assn. Poll Recommends All Four Appointed Judges - Friday, July 6, 2018

The Memphis Bar Association poll of the most qualified candidates in the special judicial races on the Aug. 2 ballot recommends all four of the judges appointed to those positions in the interim.

Just over 1,000 attorneys participated in the poll, which asked respondents to pick who is the most qualified among the contenders in those races as well as court clerks on the August ballot.

5. Candidates Lined Up for Four Open Judicial Seats on the August Ballot - Saturday, April 21, 2018

The Shelby County primary elections are in the early voting period and nearing the May 1 election day, but candidates in the August state and federal primaries are also campaigning. The August ballot includes four special elections for nonpartisan judicial positions – two Circuit Court judges, a Criminal Court judge and a General Sessions Criminal Court judge will be elected on the August ballot to fill vacancies in each of the divisions.

6. Events - Saturday, April 14, 2018

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold its Spring Plant Sale Friday, April 13, from from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. The sale features a wide assortment of plants, herbs, bushes, flowers and more. MBG’s horticulture staff and experienced volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is free. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

7. Events - Friday, April 13, 2018

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold its Spring Plant Sale Friday, April 13, from from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. The sale features a wide assortment of plants, herbs, bushes, flowers and more. MBG’s horticulture staff and experienced volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is free. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

8. August State and Federal Primary Ballot Taking Shape - Thursday, March 15, 2018

With less than a month to file for the August state and federal primary elections, there are still a few decisions to be made by would-be candidates working in the shadows of those running in the May 1 county primary elections.

9. County Commission Gets New Majority in September - Saturday, January 20, 2018

Shelby County commissioner George Chism will not be seeking a second term on the commission in the 2018 county elections.

10. Shelby County Commission to Have New Majority in September - Monday, January 15, 2018

District 2 Shelby County commissioner George Chism will not be seeking a second term in the 2018 county elections.

11. Shelby County Commission To Have New Majority in September - Friday, January 12, 2018

District 2 Shelby County commissioner George Chism will not be seeking a second term on the commission in the 2018 county elections.

12. Akbari Pulls Petition To Run for State Senate - Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Raumesh Akbari has decided to run for the District 29 state Senate seat being vacated by Lee Harris in the Shelby County legislative delegation.

13. Rudolph Appointed Circuit Court Judge - Thursday, September 28, 2017

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed attorney David M. Rudolph as the newest Shelby County Circuit Court judge.

Rudolph, whose appointment was announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert L. Childers at the end of June.

14. Rudolph Appointed Circuit Court Judge - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed attorney David M. Rudolph as the newest Shelby County Circuit Court Judge.

Rudolph, whose appointment was announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert L. Childers at the end of June.

15. Events - Saturday, April 22, 2017

The 31st annual Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, April 21-23, in Robert R. Church Park (Fourth and Beale streets). The festival will showcase the Republic of Togo from an international perspective, with music, food, a diverse cultural marketplace and more. Hours are 8 a.m. until late night; admission is $5. Visit the festival’s Facebook page for a complete schedule.

16. Last Word: The Day After, $21.9M More for SCS and First Tennessee Overdrafts - Friday, April 21, 2017

Take That For Data, Indeed. The Grizz crack the century mark over the Spurs 105-94 in a motivated Game 3 of the playoff series before a loud and proud Forum. Game 4 is Saturday on Beale. Meanwhile, Markel Crawford chooses. He will be leaving the Tigers basketball program for Ole Miss.

17. Court OKs $16.8M Settlement in First Tennessee Bank Class-Action Suit - Thursday, April 20, 2017

Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Mary Wagner has approved an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit against First Tennessee Bank related to overdraft fees that calls for the bank to put $16.8 million into a settlement fund.

18. Events - Thursday, April 20, 2017

The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute’s Join Hands for Change Gala: Pursuing the Dream to Reality will take place Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Civil rights pioneer, politician and diplomat Ambassador Andrew J. Young will present the keynote at the gala, which celebrates the institute’s 20th anniversary. Buy tickets at hooksgala2017.eventbrite.com. 

19. Mills Looks To Spread Republican Reach in City - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The Shelby County Republican Party is becoming more diverse and working to get back non-voting Republicans, its new permanent chairman says.

“For the longest time, we’ve talked about going into the African-American community, talked about going into the Hispanic community,” Lee Mills said. “But we haven’t actually done it and that’s our fault. We’ve got to reach out to them and we can’t reach out to them without going to them. So, we’re going to go to their communities and we’re going to find ways to do that.”

20. Last Word: Calipari Madness, Wolfchase 20 Years On and The Path Beyond Chemo - Monday, March 20, 2017

John Calipari returns to Memphis at week’s end after Kentucky advanced Sunday to the NCAA South semifinals at FedExForum Friday. But based on the way his team played Sunday after a close game with Northwestern Saturday he might not be here long.

21. Mills Looks To Spread Republican Reach in 2018 County Elections - Monday, March 20, 2017

The chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party says the local party has to become more diverse and work to get back non-voting Republicans.

“For the longest time, we’ve talked about going into the African-American community, talked about going into the Hispanic community,” Lee Mills said. “But we haven’t actually done it and that’s our fault. We’ve got to reach out to them and we can’t reach out to them without going to them. So, we’re going to go to their communities and we’re going to find ways to do that.”

22. The Week Ahead: March 14-20 - Monday, March 13, 2017

Hey, Memphis! Despite the cold snap, spring is just a week away. Get outside and celebrate at Cooper-Young’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, or do a little garden shopping at the Spring Fling Garden Show. Check out what else is on our to-do list in The Week Ahead…

23. Former MATA CEO Garrison Charged in Human Trafficking Sting - Friday, January 27, 2017

UPDATE: MATA released this second statement Friday afternoon:

On January 26, 2017, Ron Garrison formally notified MATA Board Chair Sean Healy that for health reasons he was resigning effective immediately.  His resignation was promptly accepted.  Earlier today the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that former MATA CEO Ron Garrison was arrested in conjunction with a Human Trafficking Sting operation here in Memphis.  While Mr. Garrison’s  criminal charges will be resolved by the courts, MATA does not condone Human Trafficking or any other violation of the law. 

24. Last Word: Connecting Downtown, Tranquil Treasure and Gas Tax Complexities - Thursday, January 26, 2017

Temple over the Tigers Wednesday in Philadelphia 77-66. East Carolina at the Forum is coming up Saturday. Grizz and Raptors at the Forum Wednesday evening and the Grizz win 101 – 99. The Grizz are on the road starting Friday against the Trail Blazers.

25. The Week Ahead: January 24-30 - Monday, January 23, 2017

Good morning, Memphis! With the big inauguration done, some political decisions are on the horizon closer to home, including the election of a state Democratic Party chairman. Plus, discussions resume on the Memphis Zoo parking reconfiguration. We won’t say size matters, but the dimensions of those spaces is still on the table. Check out details on those plus what else you need to know in The Week Ahead...

26. Wagner Appointed Circuit Court Judge - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Attorney Mary Wagner is the newest Shelby County Circuit Court judge, appointed Monday, Oct. 24, by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

27. Three County Attorneys Finalists for Court Vacancy - Saturday, August 13, 2016

A state commission has sent the names of three Shelby County attorneys to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam for an upcoming vacancy on the Shelby County Circuit Court bench.

Attorneys Lee Ann Pafford Dobson, David M. Rudolph and Mary L. Wagner are the three recommendations made by the Trial Court Vacancy Commission for the judge’s position that becomes open at the end of August when Circuit Court Judge Donna Fields retires.

28. Three County Attorneys Finalists for Court Vacancy - Wednesday, August 10, 2016

A state commission has sent the names of three Shelby County attorneys to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam for an upcoming vacancy on the Shelby County Circuit Court bench.

Attorneys Lee Ann Pafford Dobson, David M. Rudolph and Mary L. Wagner are the three recommendations made by the Trial Court Vacancy Commission for the judge’s position that becomes open at the end of August when Circuit Court Judge Donna Fields retires.

29. A Struggle All Leaders Face - Thursday, July 14, 2016

The heavyweight champion Joe Louis said, “Everybody wants to get to heaven, but nobody wants to die to get there.” It’s true. Everyone wants to succeed, to be really good at something, to reach a goal. However, not everyone is willing to pay the price in the present to set a standard for the future.

30. March 1 Presidential Primary Begins Complex Process - Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Shelby County’s first election of 2016 seems like a simple affair. The Tennessee presidential primaries and countywide primaries for General Sessions Court Clerk are the only items on the ballot.

But the ballot approved last week by the Shelby County Election Commission includes 224 names. Only three of those names are the contenders in the two primaries for clerk. And another 17 are the presidential candidates.

31. Events - Friday, April 17, 2015

Rock for Water, a concert hosted by Rachel’s Salon & Day Spa to benefit the Tennessee Clean Water Network, will be held Friday, April 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Court Square pavilion Downtown. The Memphis School of Rock house band will perform, and donations will go toward installing a drinking fountain in Court Square. Visit memphissalonspa.com.

32. Wagner and Spears Head Local Political Parties - Saturday, April 4, 2015

In weekend conventions, local Democrats and Republican elected new leaders for their parties.

Mary Wagner is the new Shelby County Republican Party chairwoman, chosen by delegates to the local GOP convention held Sunday, March 29, at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center.

33. New Local Party Leaders Talk Rebuilding - Thursday, April 2, 2015

The two new chairwomen of the local Democratic and Republican parties each talk about the work of rebuilding.

But Mary Wagner and Randa Spears lead political groups whose fortunes couldn’t be more different.

34. Wagner and Spears Head Local Political Parties - Tuesday, March 31, 2015

In weekend conventions, local Democrats and Republican elected new leaders for their parties.

Mary Wagner is the new Shelby County Republican Party chairwoman, chosen by delegates to the local GOP convention held Sunday, March 29, at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center.

35. Wagner is New GOP Chairwoman - Monday, March 30, 2015

Mary Wagner, an attorney and leader of the local Republican party’s Young Republicans group, is the new chairwoman of the Shelby County Republican Party.

36. TigerLIFE Leads to Better Lives - Monday, October 7, 2013

It is a well-worn adage that what gets you to the top is the people with whom you surround yourself. This is true for individuals as well as for organizations, institutions, and cities. Memphis is no different in its collective vision of being at the top of those “Best of” lists. Based on current announcements, Memphis is faring well, and getting better.

37. Wealthy Business Executives Eye Political Races - Tuesday, September 17, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) – He has never been elected to anything, not even "student council in high school," as he boasts. He has little patience for schmoozing. In dealing with people, he admits to being "pretty blunt" - more suited to running a large private equity firm, which Bruce Rauner did successfully for 30 years, than seeking votes for governor, which he intends to do in Illinois next year.

38. Colleges' Bank Deals Saddle Students With Big Fees - Thursday, May 31, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – As many as 900 colleges are pushing students into using payment cards that carry hefty costs, sometimes even to get to their financial aid money, according to a report released Wednesday by a public interest group.

39. JPMorgan Loss Sets Off Call for Heavier Regulation - Monday, May 14, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – A surprise $2 billion trading loss by a division of JPMorgan Chase triggered calls Friday for tougher regulation of banks three years after their near-death experience in the financial crisis.

40. What They’re Cooking Isn’t Genuine Gumbo - Friday, April 13, 2012

IT TAKES OKRA. This Sunday, April 15, Mike Warr has asked me to help judge the gumbo cookoff at the City Auto Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, the annual mudbug throwdown to benefit Porter-Leath. Mike started this party when he was at the helm of Captain Bilbo’s 23 years ago, initially ordering 600 pounds of crawfish. Now he heads Porter-Leath, and this year some 20,000 people will be picking away at 16,000 pounds of the little critters.

41. Exchanges Agree in Principle to New Rules - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders for major securities exchanges have agreed in principle to a uniform system of "circuit breakers" that would slow trading during periods of intense market volatility, U.S. regulators said Monday.

42. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 9, 1996
Sept Sept. 9 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marriott hotel, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The guest speaker will be Julie Terry, a certified public accountant and financial advisor with American Express. The cost is $12...