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Free speech or grounds for dismissal? FOX13 Political Insider Joseph Kyles chimes in on a controversial email sent out by a state official, as well as other hot topics in Mid-South politics.

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    Wharton Receives Flack on Library Hire

    Memphis Mayor A C Wharton is under fire for firing some long time library employees to appoint members close to his campaign. At least one library manager is

    Council Hitting Bumps on 'Tiger Drive'

    Some Memphis City Council members are hoping for an agreement on making changes to redesigning part of the Mid-South Fairgrounds. With the first big Liberty

    Gibbons Files for TN Governor's Race

    Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons filed the official paperwork Friday with the Tennessee State Election Commission in Nashville solidifying

    Judge Orders $8M Backpay to MPD Officers in Discrimination Suit

    28 Memphis Police officers are looking forward to their long awaited promotions to the rank of lieutenant after a judge ruled in their favor in a long-standing

    Herenton Challenges Lottery Scholarship

    Congressional candidate Willie Herenton is ready to go on the attack against Steve Cohen on an accomplishment the two-term incumbent has often taken pride in.

    Mississippi Senate Axes School Bus Ads

    Mississippi children won't be seeing ads for sports drinks or expensive athletic shoes on their school buses anytime soon.

    MS Senate Votes to Restore Budget Cuts

    The Mississippi Senate approved a plan Wednesday to restore about one-fifth of the money Gov. Haley Barbour had cut from the current state budget.

    Cohen Looks to Solar Power to Boost Jobs

    U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen is co-sponsoring major legislation to bring solar power to millions of American homes and businesses. Cohen unveiled the details

    Tracking the Cash in the District 9 Race

    U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen has more than $1,000,000 in his campaign war chest, while his opponent in Tennessee's 9th district race has virtually no cash on

    Kyles Drops from TN Governor's Race

    Memphis Senator Jim Kyles announced Friday that he's pulling out of the Tennessee Governor's race.

    City Pays to Demolish County Property

    The city said it will demolish the abandoned apartment complex where an officer was stabbed over the weekend. But as it turns out, the apartment complex is

    Candidates Bolden, Hyman Withdraw from Primary

    Thursday was the deadline to withdraw from the upcoming Shelby County Primary elections.

    Mayors Wharton, Ford Rally for Med Funds in Nashville

    Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford were in Nashville Wednesday fighting for funding for The Med.

    Lawmakers Tour Med, Talk Funding

    Lawmakers from Nashville took a tour of the cash-strapped Med Friday morning. After a look inside the trauma center, the group answered questions about the

    Sheriff Candidates Contest Filing Deadline

    Thursday marked the final chance for candidates interested in public office in Shelby County to enter the upcoming Primary Election. There are 10 candidates

    Ophelia Ford Back at State Capitol

    Despite reports that she would sidelined for awhile, Tennessee Senator Ophelia Ford rejoined her colleagues in Nashville.

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