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Brent Taylor
Coverage of Brent Taylor in the Nexus archive.
Tennessee's 9th Congressional Districtplace1Krystal Donnellyperson1Pulaskiplace1Memphis International Airportplace1Republican-led legislatureorganization1U.S. Supreme Courtorganization1U.S. Route 41Aplace1Tami Sawyerperson1U.S. Department of Justiceorganization1Shelby County General Sessions Courtorganization1Glen Casadaperson1John Gillespieperson1Memphis Safe Task Forceorganization1
- ‘What do we have in common’: Traveling the 250 miles through Tennessee’s House District 9
Tennessee's new 9th Congressional District stretches from Nolensville through rural towns to Memphis International Airport, created by a Republican-led legislature to eliminate the last Democratic-held seat. The district splits Memphis across three districts, aiming to dilute Black voter influence and shift political representation.
- Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer indicted by U.S. DOJ for using $44k in public funds for personal use
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for using $44,607.35 in public funds for personal expenses, including alcohol and Uber Eats, via county credit cards and PayPal accounts. She faces six counts, pleaded not guilty, and could receive up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.