Archives
- 2010.07.29: Much ado about an income tax that is dead, buried
- 2010.07.29: Memphis Democratic Club = legitimate. But the "Memphis Democratic Party" . . . not so much.
- 2010.07.28: Why crossing over to vote for other party's 'weakest' candidate is cynical, destructive
- 2010.07.27: Fincher not in D.C. for D.C. fundraiser
- 2010.07.26: Polls show 11-point Haslam lead, jobs as top issue
- 2010.07.26: Early-voting keeps going Republicans' way
- 2010.07.23: DC article brings talk of secession to GOP gov. race
- 2010.07.23: Early-voting numbers update: GOP still improving
- 2010.07.22: Early vote numbers give GOP reason to believe
- 2010.07.21: Luttrell says Dems are wrong, that he never publicly supported McCain-Palin or George W. Bush
- 2010.07.20: Ford Jr. coming to town -- will he attack Luttrell for roles in campaigns for Corker, McCain-Palin?
- 2010.07.20: The candidates for governor head West again
- 2010.07.20: From a Cookeville Starbucks
- 2010.07.20: County mayoral politics = blowout city since '70s
- 2010.07.20: Analyzing strong first day of expanded early voting
- 2010.07.20: Some CBC members back Cohen -- The Washington Post
- 2010.07.19: Early voting sets good pace, expands today
- 2010.07.15: Some 2nd Quarter Campaign Finance Reports Are In
- 2010.07.15: Maxine Smith backs Cohen
- 2010.07.14: Haslam to launch "whistle-stop" bus tour from Memphis Friday
- 2010.07.14: Quick thoughts on Ch. 3 sheriff's debae
- 2010.07.13: Hip-Hop ad targets Flinn in the 8th
- 2010.07.12: Debates this week ... and early voting!
- 2010.07.12: Finance reports will make for interesting reading
- 2010.07.11: Mark Luttrell: More political than you think?
- 2010.07.11: GOP gov race: CA endorses, candidates attack and where they stand on health care
- 2010.07.09: GOP gubernatorial candidates in Nashville Saturday, debate Monday
- 2010.07.08: Technical difficulties
- 2010.07.08: Consolidation
- 2010.07.08: How about a merger?
- 2010.07.08: Ford on representation
- 2010.07.08: First question
- 2010.07.08: And here we go
- 2010.07.08: Studio Magic
- 2010.07.08: Starting Lineup
- 2010.07.08: Welcome to the debate
- 2010.07.08: Commercial Appeal publishes online Voter's Guide
- 2010.07.08: Memphis Bar Association releases results of poll of "most qualified" judicial candidates
- 2010.07.07: And now Wamp....
- 2010.07.07: Now McWherter weighs in against Obama suing Arizona
- 2010.07.07: Ramsey strikes again, two days in a row
- 2010.07.06: Ramsey attacks Haslam; Wamp back in Greater Memphis
- 2010.07.06: Herron completing Dem fortifications in 8th District
- 2010.07.06: Memphis getting general election preview today?
- 2010.07.03: Gubernatorial candidates motor toward finish line
- 2010.07.01: Cohen-Herenton get the Politico treatment and guess what issue they are focusing on most?
- 2010.07.01: Will local Dems infiltrate GOP events?
- 2010.06.30: Black bar association makes court recommendations
- 2010.06.29: Link to Mayor Wharton's virtual town hall
- 2010.06.29: Will local corruption bloom because of Supreme Court's ruling on honest services fraud law?
- 2010.06.28: Does Sidney Chism picnic really make an impact?
- 2010.06.28: Virtual Town Hall with Mayor Wharton on Tuesday
- 2010.06.28: Herenton for Republican Bill Oldham for sheriff? Conservatives for Randy Wade?
- 2010.06.25: Sunday forum on campaign finance issues
- 2010.06.24: Democratic connections in 8th District GOP Primary
- 2010.06.21: Reminder: Sheriff, mayoral debates tonight
- 2010.06.21: Ron Ramsey (hearts) Cohen . . . sort of
- 2010.06.21: Cohen v. Herenton: The 'for-the-children' card
- 2010.06.19: Rasmussen poll: Haslam popularity grows steadily
- 2010.06.19: Team Ron Ramsey opens HQ in East Memphis
- 2010.06.18: Cohen and Mrs. Obama: Coming soon to a billboard near you?
- 2010.06.18: Tale of two campaigns -- Cohen, Ramsey HQ grand openings
- 2010.06.17: Suburban debate questions: Do you candidates agree we are awesome, unappreciated and treated unfairly?
- 2010.06.16: "I don't care how close to white he looked ..."
- 2010.06.16: Herenton Campaigns in 7th District
- 2010.06.15: ROUNDUP: Sanford leaving, right-sizing Memphis, Gov. candidates on campaign finance
- 2010.06.14: You doesn't have to call 'em "Dr."
- 2010.06.14: Forums upcoming: Mayor, 8th District, Sheriff
- 2010.06.11: Kirkland rips "childish partisanship" of Fincher
- 2010.06.11: Subjectively objective poll results
- 2010.06.11: Yes, but Haslam's wife is from Memphis ...
- 2010.06.10: Thursday roundup: Beware Bass Pro, Herenton wants "Just One," Tenn. legislature adjourns
- 2010.06.10: Wharton's response to Herenton criticism
- 2010.06.09: Herenton campaign theme: "Just One"
- 2010.06.09: What does Artur Davis's loss in Alabama tell us about motivations of black voters?
- 2010.06.08: Can Willie Herenton be polled?
- 2010.06.08: Back from hiatus
- 2010.06.08: Policy roundup: Wharton's budget, Beale settlement, school funding, federal jobs help
- 2010.06.08: Interesting Ag Extension story. Really.
- 2010.05.26: Candidates with Deep Roots in (enter state name here)
- 2010.05.20: Wharton had to know budget 'pain' was coming
- 2010.05.20: Real consequences to follow budget battles
- 2010.05.19: Wamp first to make Med pledge. Will others follow?
- 2010.05.19: Runs across the border draw national interest
- 2010.05.19: Budget season generating heartburn
- 2010.05.18: Wamp prepared to sign The Med pledge?
- 2010.05.18: Commissioner Ritz's Med civil-rights complaint letter causing hullabaloo at Capitol
- 2010.05.18: Shelby County for Sarah Palin?
- 2010.05.17: In case you missed it . . .
- 2010.05.17: Kirkland airs first television ad
- 2010.05.17: Applying the Obama filter to local candidates
- 2010.05.17: Non-snarky view of Pat Boone's Wamp endorsement
- 2010.05.14: More city golf course news
- 2010.05.14: Sammons headed to Airport Authority board
- 2010.05.14: Joe Ford releases statement on consolidation
- 2010.05.13: Herenton calls for TWO debates with Cohen
- 2010.05.13: Thursday link-o-rama: The coverage you deserve
- 2010.05.12: Wamp promises Shelby his "full attention"
- 2010.05.12: Republican speaker hates GOP senate budget
- 2010.05.12: McWherter: GOP fiscally irresponsible
- 2010.05.12: Full quotes from Ford, Luttrell on consolidation
- 2010.05.11: Ford vs. Luttrell forum: Live from Pancho's!
- 2010.05.11: New commission projects as louder, more partisan
- 2010.05.11: Forum today featues Ford, Luttrell in Q&As
- 2010.05.10: Good timing, Speaker Ramsey?
- 2010.05.10: Wharton making personnel moves
- 2010.05.07: Welcome to Tennessee, Mr. McCullough!
- 2010.05.06: Haslam up with Memphis-specific TV ad
- 2010.05.06: In leaked e-mail, Halbert worries about leaks
- 2010.05.06: Taxpayer tab for partisan primaries: $15 per vote
- 2010.05.05: Joe Ford owes assist to Republicans Bunker, Ritz
- 2010.05.05: Will county mayor race be tighter than expected?
- 2010.05.05: Stale Shelby County primaries in rear-view mirror, but delicious August ballot on the horizon
- 2010.05.04: Election day is here (finally), so go vote!
- 2010.04.29: Profiles in Courage?
- 2010.04.29: Harvey for mayor? Not so fast, says commish rival
- 2010.04.29: Wendi Thomas vs. Joe Ford
- 2010.04.29: Wharton budgets online
- 2010.04.29: Wharton in Washington, D.C. to talk predatory lending
- 2010.04.29: City and Bass Pro officals meeting today
- 2010.04.28: Former GOP senate leader praises health reform law
- 2010.04.28: Ready or not, Tennessee GOP, here it comes; immigration reform gaining national traction
- 2010.04.27: Will Dems use immigration reform to pit tea-party groups against Republican business interests?
- 2010.04.27: Voters still snubbing $1 million county primaries
- 2010.04.27: Mayor rants about race! Actually, no -- just presents balanced budget
- 2010.04.26: Men, Republicans, white voters exceed early-vote expectations for Shelby County primaries
- 2010.04.22: Alexander defends the filibuster, citing Johnson
- 2010.04.22: Wamp joins Haslam and Ramsey in the gubernatorial campaign's air war
- 2010.04.22: Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Republican governor?
- 2010.04.21: Barbour named "worst" governor
- 2010.04.20: Cohen hires campaign manager
- 2010.04.20: Rufus Washington spoke here
- 2010.04.20: Trace Adkins and John Rich for Blackburn
- 2010.04.20: Cancellation by eruption
- 2010.04.20: Tuesday's Morning Fix: Who likes county primaries?
- 2010.04.20: Marsha Blackburn, Democrat?
- 2010.04.19: Voting expands today to satellite voting locations
- 2010.04.19: Are expensive low-turnout county primaries worth holding?
- 2010.04.16: Herenton launches new campaign Web site
- 2010.04.14: Luttrell fundraising blows away Dems
- 2010.04.14: New day at City Hall?
- 2010.04.14: Actual Mississippi secessionists disagree
- 2010.04.14: In Dem. county mayor race, Deidre Malone leads in fundraising, spending (and loaning)
- 2010.04.14: The Morning Fix: Early-voting edition
- 2010.04.13: More tilting at federal windmills by the Tennessee legislature
- 2010.04.13: UPDATE: First Ramsey TV ad is up
- 2010.04.13: The Morning Fix: Rising temps are telling us that elections are coming
- 2010.04.12: If we've gotta advertise "TnVacation.com" on our cars, couldn't we lose the www?
- 2010.04.09: Staffers, doctors and mules
- 2010.04.09: The Morning Fix: Political news-o-rama
- 2010.04.08: In his defense, Heisley didn't write HJR1007
- 2010.04.08: Morning Fix: Lots of politics in today's CA
- 2010.04.07: Democrats county mayoral forum on Thursday
- 2010.04.07: Raw politics continue to define County Commission
- 2010.04.07: Joe Ford, now living in $391,000 home in Bartlett, showing suburban sensibilities in mayor's race
- 2010.04.06: Mayoral forum Wednesday in Whitehaven
- 2010.04.06: 8th Congressional District finance reports filtering in
- 2010.04.06: Sheriff's forum seeking questions from public
- 2010.04.06: Tenn. congressional races draw national attention
- 2010.04.05: New releases show Haslam continues fundraising domination
- 2010.04.05: POTUS, FLOTUS and "Green Eggs and Ham"
- 2010.04.05: Deidre Malone ads taking subtle digs at Joe Ford
- 2010.04.05: Steve Cohen's comments stir TEA Party candidate to protest at Federal building
- 2010.04.05: Will candidates make real commitment to The Med?
- 2009.11.30: Another name on the Wharton CAO radar
- 2009.11.30: Wharton's meeting location for tonight is changed
- 2009.11.17: Republican commissioners could have blocked Ford, chose not to
- 2009.11.17: Joe Ford appointed interim county mayor
- 2009.11.17: Voting about to begin
- 2009.11.17: Higgs wants the job
- 2009.11.17: Still waiting
- 2009.11.17: Commission gathers to vote
- 2009.11.17: Higgs fills out form to be interim mayor
- 2009.11.17: County voters cut out of mayoral selection process
- 2009.11.17: Ford claims Mike Carpenter headed to City Hall
- 2009.11.17: City CAO Sammons open to becoming candidate
- 2009.11.17: Could Higgs become mayor at long last?
- 2009.11.09: After 24 rounds, county mayor voting postponed
- 2009.11.09: Commission still voting on mayor
- 2009.11.09: Recess after nine votes don't produce a winner
- 2009.11.09: Commissioners deadlocked on county mayor appointment
- 2009.11.09: Commissioners vote to give Avery 45 days in office
- 2009.11.09: Live coverage of County Commission mayoral vote on the way
- 2009.11.05: Sources say animal shelter euthenasia halted because procedures weren't followed
- 2009.11.04: MPD, stimulus money and federal policing grants
- 2009.11.04: City Hall news-o-rama: Cops, Grizzlies, metal, tires, trails and hires
- 2009.11.03: Wharton's new appointed staff earning slightly more than Lowery's
- 2009.11.03: New mayor, same century-old crime problems
- 2009.11.02: CIP subcommittee added to transition team roster
- 2009.11.02: George Flinn, Anthony Tate in the running for interim county mayor
- 2009.11.02: Avery stays busy in first week on the job
- 2009.10.29: What kind of flowers should Wharton send Herenton?
- 2009.10.29: Wharton appoints animal shelter task force
- 2009.10.29: Wade says grand jury testimony centered around CA report
- 2009.10.29: Jefferson exits grand jury, says he's a witness not a target
- 2009.10.29: Elbert Jefferson appearing before grand jury
- 2009.10.29: Former city attorney to deliver Herenton recordings to grand jury
- 2009.10.28: Timeline of federal probe and congressional run cast doubts on Herenton's accusation of political motivation
- 2009.10.28: Wharton has worked for years to get Memphis-Shelby County on the national radar
- 2009.10.28: Wharton releases transition team subcommittees
- 2009.10.28: Wharton calls Herenton target letter "serious"
- 2009.10.27: In first full day as county mayor, Avery gets health department briefing
- 2009.10.27: Chumney congratulates Avery; criticizes media for slanted coverage of women
- 2009.10.27: You can apply to be county mayor
- 2009.10.27: Avery will provide continuity with backing from a team of veteran advisors
- 2009.10.27: Wharton lands his first crisis on Day 1
- 2009.10.27: Herenton stays out of the spotlight amid change
- 2009.10.27: Getting the votes from council
- 2009.10.27: Will broom become iconic image of Wharton administration?
- 2009.10.26: Can the new mayor get a Hotty Toddy?
- 2009.10.26: Joyce Avery likely to serve only 15 days as acting mayor
- 2009.10.26: Police director Godwin says there's 'excitement in the air'
- 2009.10.26: Wharton's speech: Excerpts and link to full copy
- 2009.10.26: 'I had a wonderful time' as interim mayor, Lowery says
- 2009.10.26: Shelby County Commission to act quickly to name interim mayor
- 2009.10.26: Wharton invokes roots in inaugural address
- 2009.10.26: Applause greets Wharton at City Hall
- 2009.10.26: Large crowd gathering at City Hall for Wharton swearing-in
- 2009.10.26: Avery includes advisory team in swearing-in ceremony
- 2009.10.26: City Hall prepped for Wharton arrival
- 2009.10.26: A broom and aspirin for Wharton and Avery
- 2009.10.26: Avery sworn in as county mayor
- 2009.10.26: Wharton resigns as Shelby County Mayor
- 2009.10.26: Trying to convert experience, popularity into action
- 2009.10.26: Has Memphis ever had a 'great' mayor? Can A C become one?
- 2009.10.23: Transition team meets, sets up deadlines for work
- 2009.10.23: Edmund Ford Jr. latest addition to Wharton's transition team
- 2009.10.23: Chumney makes a point to say she broke the news of Med's troubles
- 2009.10.23: Wharton to be sworn in Monday at noon
- 2009.10.22: Election Commission certifies Wharton victory
- 2009.10.22: Wharton remains mum on county employees who wil follow him to the city
- 2009.10.22: Wharton remains vague on police director search; Godwin says he'll operate business as usual
- 2009.10.21: As city mayor, Wharton will keep focus on The Med
- 2009.10.21: Wharton still has no CAO; looking for division directors who share his drive for customer service
- 2009.10.21: Wharton assures Rotary Club that Memphis is moving "out of the doldrums"
- 2009.10.20: Veronica Coleman-Davis, Lowery's other appointees leaving City Hall
- 2009.10.20: Transition team contributed only small sum to Wharton's mayoral campaign
- 2009.10.20: Transition team will try to accomplish a lot in a time crunch
- 2009.10.20: 'One Memphis' message already being co-opted
- 2009.10.20: Will Wharton use mandate as political stick?
- 2009.10.19: Q & A with Wharton: Racial divisions like "ice" on city's wings
- 2009.10.19: Wharton: "No honeymoon"
- 2009.10.19: Wharton lays out priorities for transition team
- 2009.10.19: Herman Morris to play role in Wharton transition
- 2009.10.19: City Atty. Elbert Jefferson turns in his key card, city vehicle, laptop
- 2009.10.16: Wharton picks Mike Carpenter and Cato Johnson for his transition team
- 2009.10.16: Legislators weigh in on challenges facing Wharton
- 2009.10.16: Wharton says he has no drastic personnel changes planned for City Hall
- 2009.10.16: Wharton's call to action a far cry from Herenton's 'haters' speech
- 2009.10.16: Chumney appears bitter about Wharton
- 2009.10.16: Does landslide = mandate?
- 2009.10.16: Rethinking the "low" turnout
- 2009.10.16: Results for all candidates
- 2009.10.15: Wharton to name team to look into city attorney's office
- 2009.10.15: All votes are counted
- 2009.10.15: Enthusiastic crowd hems in Wharton
- 2009.10.15: 'It's inspiring,' 'a new beginning,' Wharton supporters say
- 2009.10.15: Wharton's win triggers chain of events in county government
- 2009.10.15: Wharton: Sun is 'shining down on one Memphis'
- 2009.10.15: Vote totals, with more than half of precincts in
- 2009.10.15: Voters made dream a reality, Wharton says
- 2009.10.15: Wharton declares victory in mayor's race
- 2009.10.15: Wharton family thanks crowd that 'represents unity'
- 2009.10.15: Lowery concedes (and more vote totals)
- 2009.10.15: Latest vote totals
- 2009.10.15: At Wharton's party, a multiethnic theme
- 2009.10.15: "I feel jubilant," Wharton supporter says
- 2009.10.15: Lowery says chances look bleak after early voting
- 2009.10.15: The Cupid Shuffle is under way
- 2009.10.15: Some early totals
- 2009.10.15: Wharton's manager claims victory
- 2009.10.15: Inspirational rapper takes stage at Wharton event
- 2009.10.15: Red and blue light up Wharton function
- 2009.10.15: Wharton supporters upbeat at "victory party"
- 2009.10.15: Lowery says he ran best campaign he could
- 2009.10.15: Photos: Lowery on Election Day
- 2009.10.15: Wharton spent more money than rest of candidates combined
- 2009.10.15: Photo: Wharton casts his vote
- 2009.10.15: Halbert's complaint dismissed by state board of Professional Responsibility
- 2009.10.15: Poll workers working through electronic poll books
- 2009.10.15: Near Germantown, looking for change
- 2009.10.15: Some late deciders in East Memphis
- 2009.10.15: Voting smooth but slow
- 2009.10.14: Councilwoman Halbert questions Lowery's Fairgrounds project launch
- 2009.10.14: Candidates stay busy on eve of Election Day
- 2009.10.14: Timeframe for newly elected mayor's oath of office
- 2009.10.13: Pro-wrestler Jerry Lawler won't challenge latest poll
- 2009.10.13: Election Commission prepped to make use of electronic poll books
- 2009.10.13: Charles Carpenter asks early votes not to be counted before polls close Thursday
- 2009.10.13: Lowery unveils latest campaign video
- 2009.10.13: Lowery highlights accomplishments, reports his program net 160 firearms
- 2009.10.13: Wharton aiming messages at governing
- 2009.10.13: Live chat today at 1 p.m. with Otis L. Sanford about the mayoral race
- 2009.10.12: Channel 3 poll coming at 10 p.m.
- 2009.10.12: Wharton will show for final debate on eve of special election
- 2009.10.12: Young people not turning out for mayoral vote
- 2009.10.12: Election Commission shows 11.5 percent early voters -- mostly women -- cast ballots early
- 2009.10.12: On Lowery as mayor, Drake & Zeke get all past tense
- 2009.10.12: Wharton is the winner of Children's Museum faux election
- 2009.10.08: Another mayor's office open house
- 2009.10.06: Candidates address controversy over vacation cashout
- 2009.10.06: Chumney: Isn't it time that we gave someone else a chance?
- 2009.10.06: Lowery defends vote to cut Memphis City Schools funding
- 2009.10.06: Rivals attack Wharton for skipping debates
- 2009.10.06: Wharton, Carpenter clash over county debt
- 2009.10.06: Prince Mongo shows at debate -- but only as a spectator
- 2009.10.06: MPD event to celebrate drop in crime
- 2009.10.05: U of M's NAACP holds Tuesday forum, too
- 2009.10.05: Early voting behind 2007, way ahead of 2003
- 2009.10.05: Tuesday's schedule: Debate at noon, forum at 6 p.m.
- 2009.09.30: Mayoral candidates will be grilled on greening Memphis at upcoming forum
- 2009.09.29: Chumney says she is not opposed to Godwin
- 2009.09.29: Wharton outscores rivals in new rating
- 2009.09.29: Has anything meaningful come out of the debates and forums?
- 2009.09.29: Jefferson pleads council to keep job; now asks for sick leave
- 2009.09.25: Lowery's fist-bump makes Jay Leno
- 2009.09.24: Wharton going after the Hee Haw vote?
- 2009.09.24: Lowery's CNN column among most read
- 2009.09.24: Lowery's fist bump included in Conan O'Brien monologue
- 2009.09.24: Lowery's Dalai Lama fist bump makes national media
- 2009.09.23: Lawler puts Channel 3 and the CA on notice, threatens legal action unless he's included in debate
- 2009.09.23: Excluded from mayoral debate, Lawler threatens legal action against TV station
- 2009.09.22: Memphis Police Association backs Wharton, Lowery
- 2009.09.21: Wharton, Carpenter and "Herentonism"
- 2009.09.17: Thoughts on the mayoral poll
- 2009.09.17: Commercial Appeal mayor's poll results to be published at 10 p.m.
- 2009.09.16: Does Malone v. Byrd = city vs. county?
- 2009.09.16: Whalum blocks unfriendly Twitterers
- 2009.09.15: Mayoral candidates will face-off in two upcoming forums
- 2009.09.15: Byrd, Malone opening bids for county mayor
- 2009.09.15: Search salaries of Memphis city employees
- 2009.09.15: Cty. Atty. Elbert Jefferson meets with council in advance of vote to fire him
- 2009.09.14: New York Times explores Herenton's racial campaign for Congress
- 2009.09.11: Chumney to open campaign headquarters
- 2009.09.11: Carpenter's voluntary drug test comes back clean
- 2009.09.11: Halbert, Godwin letters available for view
- 2009.09.10: Actually, 25 candidates in the Memphis mayor's race
- 2009.09.10: Halbert and Godwin exchange harsh words in ongoing feud
- 2009.09.10: Two withdraw name from mayor's race; 26 candidates remain
- 2009.09.10: Chumney blasts Wharton's record, calls on him to withdraw from mayor's race
- 2009.09.10: Brown drops out of mayor's race, bringing roster to 26
- 2009.09.10: Wharton in DC for Infant Mortality Awareness event
- 2009.09.09: Carpenter would fire Godwin, transition to community-based crimefighting
- 2009.09.09: Wharton unveils 33-point platform
- 2009.09.09: Carpenter challenges Wharton to a one-on-one debate
- 2009.09.07: Whalum canvasses city's parks with 50-car entourage
- 2009.09.07: Custodian torn between Wharton and Chumney
- 2009.09.07: Workers Interfaith Picnic draws mayoral candidates
- 2009.09.07: Lowery: City Atty. Jefferson's actions may be illegal
- 2009.09.04: Lowery, Halbert to open campaign headquarters Saturday
- 2009.09.04: Purging of inactive voters has some concerned about political bias
- 2009.09.04: Candidates question Wharton's presumed lead in mayoral race
- 2009.09.04: Wharton will think twice before participating in debates for Memphis mayor
- 2009.09.04: Whalum unveils latest campaign commercial
- 2009.09.04: Live chat on mayor's race today at 1 p.m. with Otis L. Sanford
- 2009.09.03: Make that 28 candidates: Sharon Webb, others do qualify
- 2009.09.03: 25 candidates for one office may be largest race in county history
- 2009.09.03: Only 25 of 36 candidates qualify; Sharon Webb misses the cut
- 2009.09.03: Election officials sorting through 33 petitions for mayor
- 2009.09.03: Construction worker misses deadline by three minutes
- 2009.09.03: Carol Chumney turns in extra signatures
- 2009.09.03: Anthony Willoughby is last candidate to file, bringing total to 26
- 2009.09.03: Silky Sullivan now in running for mayor
- 2009.09.03: We'll be live blogging from Election Commission at noon
- 2009.09.02: 21 candidates have filed petition to run for Memphis mayor
- 2009.09.02: Lowery publishes long list of Mayor Pro Tem activities
- 2009.09.01: 20 candidates have joined race for Memphis mayor
- 2009.09.01: Carpenter uses live web chat to air views
- 2009.09.01: Two more mayoral debates scheduled
- 2009.09.01: Pastors renew support for Wharton
- 2009.09.01: Mayoral qualifying petitions available for viewing
- 2009.09.01: Mayoral candidates to meet in two upcoming forums
- 2009.09.01: Wharton featured in national policy magazine
- 2009.08.31: Commissioner James Harvey out of mayor's race
- 2009.08.31: Wharton nabs endorsement from Fords
- 2009.08.31: Wharton unveils campaign ad
- 2009.08.31: 17 candidates already in the Memphis mayor's race
- 2009.08.29: The circus behind the circus
- 2009.08.28: Mongo madness
- 2009.08.26: VIDEO: Lowery files petition
- 2009.08.26: Godwin fires back at Carpenter over crime plan
- 2009.08.22: Wharton co-chairs include Jim Strickland, Tomeka Hart
- 2009.08.20: Wharton pulls petition, Joe Brown follows suit
- 2009.08.18: Whalum Jr. files petition, ready to "rumble"
- 2009.08.18: Carpenter, Lawler, Willingham pull petitions, push list to 30
- 2009.08.17: Mayoral angst in other big cities
- 2009.08.14: Lowery reacts to Herenton on morning talk show
- 2009.08.14: E.C. Jones, Sharon Webb, Ben Ferguson pull petitions for mayor's race
- 2009.08.13: Chumney first suggested charter amendment on succession
- 2009.08.13: Lawler weighs in on Herenton news
- 2009.08.13: Photo: Lowery hears the Herenton news
- 2009.08.13: Wharton "has not and will not comment on any other candidate"
- 2009.08.13: Poll in 2007 showed Wharton with huge edge over Herenton
- 2009.08.13: Charles Carpenter: "Our strategy will not change"
- 2009.08.13: Herenton's statement about pulling petition for special election
- 2009.08.13: On Twitter, Wharton promotes rallies, ignores Herenton news
- 2009.08.13: Lowery: "It's more confusion"
- 2009.08.13: He's baaaaaaack
- 2009.08.13: Carpenter opens second campaign headquarters
- 2009.08.13: Lowery nominates Janet Hooks for public services post
- 2009.08.13: Wharton leans on legal community at fundraiser
- 2009.08.12: Voters have until Sept. 15 to register
- 2009.08.11: Lowery, Wharton speak at Kyle's gubernatorial announcement
- 2009.08.10: No candidates have yet filed petitions with Election Commission
- 2009.08.10: On radio, Wharton underscores achievements and sets non-combative campaign tone
- 2009.08.07: City residents pipe up with questions at town hall meeting
- 2009.08.07: About 75 people -- many of them city employees -- at town hall meeting
- 2009.08.07: Donna Davis earning more than predecessor
- 2009.08.07: Halbert raises ethics concern against rival in mayor's race
- 2009.08.06: Candidate Jerry Lawler lays out mayoral platform
- 2009.08.06: Recent polls show A C Wharton in the lead
- 2009.08.06: Lowery reignites consolidation debate
- 2009.08.06: Kemp Conrad officially out of the mayor's race
- 2009.08.06: Charles Carpenter to open campaign HQ in Whitehaven
- 2009.08.06: Number of candidates won't sway Wharton
- 2009.08.06: Lowery to host town hall meeting, open house at City Hall Friday
- 2009.08.05: Lowery must get council approval to fire city attorney, judge rules
- 2009.08.05: Photo gallery: Myron Lowery's first week as Mayor Pro Tem
- 2009.08.04: Election for Memphis mayor moved up to Oct. 15
- 2009.08.04: Jefferson says Lowery wants him out without City Council OK
- 2009.08.04: Jack Sammons approved as CAO
- 2009.08.04: Lowery asks for delay in vote to approve Coleman-Davis
- 2009.08.04: Lowery talks about Jefferson; vote deferred
- 2009.08.04: Executive session starts
- 2009.08.04: Myron Lowery (briefly) visits council for first time as mayor
- 2009.08.04: Two Lowery staff picks live outside Memphis city limits
- 2009.08.04: Despite legal troubles, Janis Fullilove at City Council today
- 2009.08.04: Which Edmund Ford will enter the mayoral fray?
- 2009.08.04: Jefferson says he's been a good attorney for Memphis
- 2009.08.04: Sammons gets committee OK
- 2009.08.03: Halbert cites platform, past electoral success
- 2009.08.03: Lowery halts several Herenton personnel changes
- 2009.08.03: Councilwoman Wanda Halbert running for Memphis mayor
- 2009.08.03: In radio interview, Lowery pledges to open up City Hall, give up Escalade
- 2009.08.03: Ex-Channel 5 anchor Donna Davis to be city spokeswoman
- 2009.08.02: Councilwoman Halbert to make mayoral announcement this week
- 2009.07.31: VIDEO: Lowery swearing-in ceremony
- 2009.07.31: City Attorney Elbert Jefferson removed from City Hall
- 2009.07.31: Lowery lays out his plans
- 2009.07.31: Lowery is sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem
- 2009.07.31: In remarks, Herenton wishes Lowery success
- 2009.07.31: Room filling up with notables for Lowery ceremony
- 2009.07.31: It's Lowery's turn for cake
- 2009.07.31: Former mayors to attend Lowery swearing-in
- 2009.07.31: New mayor attends first public event
- 2009.07.31: Lowery swear-in open to the public
- 2009.07.31: Edmund Ford Sr. will announce plans Monday
- 2009.07.31: Live streaming of Lowery swearing-in ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
- 2009.07.31: Lowery asks for resignation of City Atty. Elbert Jefferson
- 2009.07.31: Herenton to speak at Lowery's swearing-in
- 2009.07.31: He's baaaack, but just to pick up a few things
- 2009.07.31: Lowery's swearing-in set for 3:30 p.m.
- 2009.07.30: The retirement letter
- 2009.07.30: After busy day, all's quiet in City Hall
- 2009.07.30: First Jacko, now weather breaks on Herenton news day
- 2009.07.30: VIDEO: Excerpts of Willie Herenton's retirement speech
- 2009.07.30: Lowery finally gets to the seventh floor office
- 2009.07.30: Herenton straight-talking with members of the media
- 2009.07.30: Among the upcoming tasks: Unifying the racial divide
- 2009.07.30: Last-minute photo op
- 2009.07.30: Herenton says he broke the historical racial barrier
- 2009.07.30: Herenton addresses his supporters
- 2009.07.30: In retirement speech, Herenton strikes conciliatory tone
- 2009.07.30: Wharton sings Herenton's praises -- literally
- 2009.07.30: One last view from the top
- 2009.07.30: Masson urges supporters to focus on Herenton's accomplishments
- 2009.07.30: Pastor starts farewell event
- 2009.07.30: The mayor makes his entrance
- 2009.07.30: Hall of Mayors filling up
- 2009.07.30: Life-size portrait of the guest of honor
- 2009.07.30: Herenton, appointees, get pensions; firefighter told to wait
- 2009.07.30: Crowd files in, waits on Herenton
- 2009.07.30: Kids gathering with signs at City Hall
- 2009.07.30: Crowd beginning to gather
- 2009.07.30: What the cake looks like
- 2009.07.30: Pension for Gray approved
- 2009.07.30: Pensions approved for Herenton, Moody, McFadgon
- 2009.07.30: Live streaming of Herenton retirement reception at 2 p.m.
- 2009.07.30: City Hall lobby security bracing for a crowd
- 2009.07.30: Mayor still moving out of his office
- 2009.07.30: Lowery's in for a big change
- 2009.07.30: More planning under way
- 2009.07.30: Herenton's things might be housed at LeMoyne-Owen
- 2009.07.30: Plans for the day becoming clearer
- 2009.07.30: Party planning now under way
- 2009.07.30: City Hall stays quiet as 2 p.m. approaches
- 2009.07.29: On eve of retirement, a recap of what's transpired
- 2009.07.29: Mayor clears out Escalade, according to Memphis police tech
- 2009.07.29: Herenton ready to campaign for Congress, Chism says
- 2009.07.29: Herenton would be private citizen Friday
- 2009.07.29: Invitations to retirement reception are out
- 2009.07.28: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Update...
- 2009.07.28: Facebook popular spot for foes, friends of Herenton
- 2009.07.27: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Update...
- 2009.07.24: Jim Strickland out of the Memphis Mayor's race
- 2009.07.24: Comments on politics and race cause a stir
- 2009.07.23: Campaign finance forms now online
- 2009.07.23: They're wrestling in Tampa for mayor's seat, too
- 2009.07.23: Prince Mongo throws name in the ring
- 2009.07.23: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Update...
- 2009.07.22: Election Commissioners firm up other special election dates
- 2009.07.22: Election Commission votes to set special election on Oct. 27
- 2009.07.22: Election Commission debates whether to set special election
- 2009.07.22: VIDEO: Herenton reflects on final days in office
- 2009.07.21: Council approves minutes, declares vacancy
- 2009.07.21: Democratic Party could host convention to pick mayoral endorsement
- 2009.07.20: Carol Chumney bounced $30 check for charity race
- 2009.07.20: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Update...
- 2009.07.20: Herenton sends letter, but not the official letter
- 2009.07.17: City Council could declare mayoral vacancy on Tuesday
- 2009.07.17: Gallery: Who's running for mayor (or might be)?
- 2009.07.17: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Update
- 2009.07.17: Another candidate decries crowded field, unserious contenders
- 2009.07.16: Wharton: Only offered "opportunity to share in my hopeful vision"
- 2009.07.16: Commissioner Harvey approached by Wharton
- 2009.07.16: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Update
- 2009.07.16: 9th Congressional District fundraising score: Cohen $752,003, Herenton $0
- 2009.07.16: Carpenter goes in-depth in radio interview
- 2009.07.16: Edmund Ford Sr. waiting on Herenton decision
- 2009.07.15: Leatherwood treasurer joins Herenton campaign team
- 2009.07.15: Candidates blast Wharton's take on crowded field
- 2009.07.15: Herenton for Congress' treasurer: Ricky Wilkins
- 2009.07.15: Lawsuit seeks to stop payment of Joseph Lee's legal bills
- 2009.07.15: Your Daily Mayoral Retirement Status Update
- 2009.07.15: Councilmen look for path to mayoral victory
- 2009.07.15: McCloy gets another city position
- 2009.07.14: Wharton says he's "troubled" by crowded field of mayoral candidates
- 2009.07.14: Candidate videos available
- 2009.07.14: Election Commission playing hurry up and wait
- 2009.07.14: Your daily mayoral retirement update
- 2009.07.13: Despite distractions, Wharton still working day job
- 2009.07.13: Joyce Avery is chair; Sidney Chism is chair pro tem
- 2009.07.13: Commissioners start heated debate for chair
- 2009.07.13: Austin: Mayor's entry brought Cohen new support
- 2009.07.13: Herenton still retiring; City Council vote still unethical, Halbert says
- 2009.07.13: Cohen campaign manager joining Chumney? Not yet.
- 2009.07.13: County Chairman vote tied to Herenton resignation
- 2009.07.10: Herenton: Repeat Rescinder?
- 2009.07.09: VIDEO: First look at the early candidates
- 2009.07.09: Wharton takes heat from competition
- 2009.07.09: A punctual politician? In Memphis?
- 2009.07.09: Not too soon for forum, says organizer
- 2009.07.09: Carpenter means business in mayoral race
- 2009.07.09: More candidates talk at mayoral forum
- 2009.07.09: Candidates already on the trail
- 2009.07.09: Wharton pulls out of candidate forum
- 2009.07.08: Coming soon: Political pile-driving
- 2009.07.08: Charles Carpenter announces he's running for mayor
- 2009.07.07: What's next after city council's vote?
- 2009.07.07: Council votes 7-6 to declare vacancy as of July 30
- 2009.07.07: 'What's the rush?' vs. 'live up to his word'
- 2009.07.07: Herenton affirms retirement plans
- 2009.07.07: Police director Godwin decides not to run in special election
- 2009.07.07: Jefferson: Herenton still retiring
- 2009.07.07: Mass confusion
- 2009.07.07: Disney clarifies mayoral situation
- 2009.07.07: Meeting could produce fireworks
- 2009.07.07: Cost of the special election
- 2009.07.07: Sharon Webb declares for special election
- 2009.07.07: Pastor back on mayor's side?
- 2009.07.07: Does McGee have to be rehired?
- 2009.07.07: Letter changes "circumstances"
- 2009.07.07: Pastors urge Herenton to stay
- 2009.07.07: The mayor's pension
- 2009.07.07: Council meets today
- 2009.07.06: Lawler considering run
- 2009.07.06: "Still retiring, trust me"
- 2009.07.06: Charter expert says Lowery could council chair, mayor pro tem positions simultaneously
- 2009.07.06: Jim Strickland appoints treasurer
- 2009.07.06: Some dubious about the mayor who cries resignation
- 2009.07.06: Lowery says he thinks council will vote Tuesday to declare mayor's office vacant
- 2009.07.06: Cohen has little to say about Herenton's announcement
- 2009.07.06: Special election likely delayed several weeks
- 2009.07.06: Lowery's seat would be "frozen"
- 2009.07.06: Shea Flinn: Delaying resignation may not be so easy
- 2009.07.06: Lowery wants time to digest news of Herenton's delay
- 2009.07.06: Resignation delayed
- 2009.07.06: Tomeka Hart says she won't be a candidate
- 2009.07.06: Special election won't be cheap
- 2009.07.06: A two-mayor Friday?
- 2009.07.06: Lowery team planning agenda
- 2009.07.06: Jerry Lawler weighing mayoral run
- 2009.07.06: "Draft Tomeka Hart" is latest Facebook group
- 2009.07.02: Le Chardonnay revealed
- 2009.07.02: Wharton: Black mayor "something that's been fought for"
- 2009.07.02: Herenton: No comment
- 2009.07.02: Who's on the web?
- 2009.07.02: Wharton would conduct national search for police director
- 2009.07.02: Edmund Ford Sr. considering run
- 2009.07.02: Concerned Herenton will go through with July 10 resignation, sources say
- 2009.07.02: Herenton said to be reconsidering resignation
- 2009.06.30: No waiting on pensions
- 2009.06.30: Lowery picks old-hands
- 2009.06.26: Lowery letter
- 2009.06.26: Hackett reaction
- 2009.06.26: Neighborhood applauds Herenton's achievements
- 2009.06.26: Lowery: Changes coming
- 2009.06.26: Quitting to save pension?
- 2009.06.26: Godwin denies interest
- 2009.06.26: The campaign has begun
- 2009.06.26: Lowery to retain seat
- 2009.06.26: Pensions approved
- 2009.06.26: Sammons running?
- 2009.06.25: Attorney opinion confirms Wharton can remain in office
- 2009.06.25: City Council not surprised by resignation
- 2009.06.25: When does Herenton actually step down?
- 2009.06.25: Strickland, Conrad join those interested in special election
- 2009.06.25: Rep. Blackburn: "end of an era"
- 2009.06.25: Special election likely in mid-October
- 2009.06.25: Wharton won't resign to run in special election
- 2009.06.25: Carpenter interesed in replacing Herenton
- 2009.06.25: Herenton resignation doesn't faze Cohen
- 2009.06.25: Wharton confirms intention to run in special election
- 2009.06.25: Support growing for Strickland
- 2009.06.25: Resignation could set off political dominoes
- 2009.06.25: Herenton confident about Congressional race
- 2009.06.25: Special election to be held within 90 days
- 2009.06.25: Wharton, Chumney add names to special election
- 2009.06.25: Lowery will tackle Bass Pro, Fairgrounds as interim
- 2009.06.25: Herenton: Good time to "move on"
- 2009.06.25: Herenton describes tenure as "progress"
- 2009.06.25: Herenton will resign effective July 10
- 2009.06.25: City Hall buzzing with resignation rumor
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