This grouping honors those we're calling "The Officials" — individuals in local, state, and federal governments who were elected to their position of power.

The publisher of a local government watchdog group claims that his constitutional rights were violated when the Shelby County ...

The Pelham Planning and Zoning Commission held a special called meeting on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 28 to once again ...

Lucas Finton covers crime, policing, jails, the courts and criminal justice policy for The Commercial Appeal. He can be ...

Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery said on “Behind The Headlines” that he would like to see the commission have ...

A new radio tower in Alabaster means faster communication between fire, police, and EMS. Shelby County 911 leaders said this radio tower is unique because in case of an emergency or natural disaster, ...

In the address, which focused on an "era of yes," Young also talked about supporting Memphis kids and reducing crime in the city.

Memphis city leaders say for seven months, the city’s auto-fee or wheel tax increase was never collected, potentially ...

Young adults in Shelby County will have an opportunity to get some work experience with the county government this summer.

The city’s vehicle-registration fee was supposed to double — from $30 to $60 — as of July 1. But the Shelby County Clerk’s ...

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert, who has faced two ouster attempts, was in a similar situation with Shelby County in 2023.

Since the call for the possible state takeover of the MSCS school board, some Shelby County Commissioners are saying the time ...