Local News and Politics
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Former Commercial Appeal editor Otis Sanford reflects on why local media covers national events, but also how it has changed in the decades since Sept. 11. -
A federal court has ruled that the Tennessee Valley Authority broke the law when moving forward with new a gas plant near Knoxville. -
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” new Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. -
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity. -
New Shelby County Clerk LaSonya Hall told county officials that a new backlog of unprocessed car titles and registration packets were waiting for her when she took over the position last week.
TN Politics: Will Memphis leaders take tougher stance against federal agencies?
The National Guard and ICE are operating in legal gray areas with little to no accountability. Otis Sanford says its time for mayors to speak out.
TN Politics: Some county legal fees come due; MLGW wraps up storm restoration
Legal expenses for the MSCS takeover and Wanda Halbert litigations should advise future intra-government battles, says Otis Sanford.
Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule
Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule.
When is suspending students discrimination? Education Department renews an old fight
President Trump's Education Department is telling schools to stop considering race when it comes to school discipline.
Thousands remain without power as MLGW continues storm recovery
On Saturday evening, severe storms caused power outages across Memphis and Shelby County. MLGW warns customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery, with most power expected to be restored by Thursday evening.
MLGW storm update 8-23-26
Watch as MLGW provides an update on the recent bow echo storm that swept across the mid-south.