Early voting started this Wednesday, and I'm encouraging everyone to get out and vote. This election is too important to sit out.
Early voting continues through Thursday, October 29, at 26 locations across Shelby County.
Early voting hours at most locations are:
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Monday–Friday:11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Saturday, October 17:10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Saturday, October 24:8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Election Commission's downtown location has different weekday hours. A full list of the 26 early voting locations in Shelby County can be found HERE.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
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Voting hours:7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at precinct voting locations.
In addition to Congress, there are elections for governor and the state legislature. Voters in several Shelby County municipalities will also elect local officials, including mayors, aldermen, commissioners, and school board members.
There are also three proposed state constitutional amendments and three Memphis city referendums. We've written out an explanation of each of them on our website HERE.
We're also planning a Justice on the Ballot voter education event, tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 26, to help residents learn more about the proposed constitutional amendments and Memphis city referendums. Be on the lookout for more details, including the time and location, on our website and social media accounts.
We're fortunate to live in a country where we have the right to participate in free elections, a right not enjoyed by many people around the world. But we can't take that right for granted. We need to exercise it if we want to preserve free and fair elections for future generations.
A right is like a muscle: if you don't exercise it, it weakens.
Get some exercise.
Jury Finds Man Guilty in 2024 Homicide Case: Chief Prosecutor Atina Stavropoulos and Assistant District Attorney Missy Branham prosecuted the case against Edward “Eddie” Wurl, whom a Shelby County jury found guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun. The jury deliberated for eight minutes before returning its verdict.
The case stems from the fatal shooting of Blake Rhea outside Louis Connelly’s bar on South Cleveland Street. Surveillance footage showed Wurl approaching Rhea’s vehicle before a struggle and flashes consistent with gunfire. Digital evidence also included internet searches on Wurl’s phone and Facebook activity involving Rhea.
Wurl testified in his own defense. Sentencing is forthcoming.
Chief Prosecutor Atina Stavropoulos & ADA Missy Branham handled the case.
Judge Finds Probable Cause in Deadly Shooting Case: Assistant District Attorney Kindle Nance handled the preliminary hearing for Michael Parrish, who was held to the State (meaning the judge found probable cause for the charges to proceed) on charges of First-Degree Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony. General Sessions Judge Sheila Bruce-Renfroe made the ruling after the State called three witnesses to testify.
The case stems from a deadly shooting after Parrish was reportedly kicked out of a home, according to police.
ADA Kindle Nance handled the hearing.
SCDAG Prosecutors and Investigators Attend Statewide Fall Conference
 DA Mulroy joined prosecutors and criminal investigators from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office at the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference’s Fall Conference. The conference brought together legal professionals from across the state for required continuing education and training.
 DA Mulroy and SCDAG staff at the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference’s Fall Conference.
SCDAG Staff Receive Update on Shelby County Recovery Court
 Assistant District Attorney Dexter Dyson, Judge Wilson, Operations Manager for the Shelby County Recovery Court Angela Stephen and Recovery Court Administrator Angela Parkerson recently presented to prosecutors at the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office on Shelby County Recovery Court. The presentation covered court statistics, key information about referring defendants to Drug Court and updates on a new state law.
 (Pictured L-R): Operations Manager for the Shelby County Recovery Court Angela Stephen, ADA Dexter Dyson, Associate DA Monica Timmerman, Chief Prosecutor Melanie Headley, Judge Lee Wilson, and Recovery Court Administrator Angela Parkerson
"Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths. It often appears in other drugs unlabeled, so people don't even realize what they're taking. Hats off to the DTF for preventing distribution of this poison.” - Shelby County D.A. Steve Mulroy |Memphis bus station sees two drug busts in one week| via WREG 3
At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Memphis. |TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis| via TBI NEWSROOM
Edward "Eddie" Wurl, 53, was found guilty by a Shelby County jury of first-degree murder in the death of 48-year-old Blake Rhea, as well as being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office announced. Jurors deliberated for just eight minutes, according to the DA's office, before returning guilty verdicts on both counts. |Man blasts 48-year-old musician outside bar and simply walks away, found guilty of murder after just 8 minutes of jury deliberation| via LAW & CRIME
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