TN Politics
National news with a local lens, WKNO News Director Christopher Blank and political analyst Otis Sanford discuss the week’s latest headlines.
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If not the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, then who? -
TN Politics: The Task Force takes a bite out of crime, but officials not keen on answering questionsPam Bondi visited Memphis on Monday. Local media had questions, but she had a flight to catch. -
A judge questions the National Guard's legality and a new law cuts terms for some school board members in half. -
While a new criminal justice complex is not a "top priority" for candidates, crime is still likely top of mind for voters, says Otis Sanford.
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Gov. Bill Lee initially says state won't intervene as poor Tennesseans begin first month without food assistance. -
State troopers are hauling in more drivers on misdemeanor charges. Does this, too, help clean up the streets?
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Criminals are getting caught, jails are filling up, but can the justice system handle it?
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With an increasing reliance on traffic stops, the Memphis Safe Task Force is getting more pushback from officials, says Mike Carpenter. -
A Department of Defense memo reveals more about possible troop numbers and objectives, but how will this work in an already clogged court system. -
Analyst Mike Carpenter says penalizing the county for budget shortcomings comes at "interesting" political time.
