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The two men have fundamental disagreements on the best ways to tackle crime, healthcare and economic development. Morgan is challenging incumbent Harris in August.
Subscriber Exclusive Backlash to the largest school consolidation in the U.S. cemented disparities in Memphis. Here's how After the Civil War, Memphis had two school districts. There was one, for one year. Now, there are seven. Will the districts ever integrate? Laura Testino, Memphis Commercial Appeal Published 12:44 pm UTC Jul. 19, 2021 This story is part of Confederate Reckoning, a collaborative project of USA TODAY Network newsrooms across the South to critically examine the legacy of the Confederacy, Reconstruction and the Jim Crow era and their influence on communities today. If every ...
Mike Matthews hangs his hat after 44 years in news Local 24 News reporter Mike Matthews is retiring at the end of 2020. The legendary Memphis reporter has covered Mid-South politics for more than two decades. Author: Jeni Diprizio Updated: 8:26 AM CST December 24, 2020 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After 44 years in the news business, Local 24 News reporter Mike Matthews is retiring at the end of 2020. The legendary Memphis reporter has covered Mid-South politics for more than two decades. For years he was called the "watchdog" and for a short period of time he went by ...