There are 3 article(s) tagged John Ford:

• September 2026

  • Memphis legislative delegation faces major shake-ups

    Beyond the races for state House and state Senate, the Nov. 3 ballot will also affect who goes to Nashville next year to represent the city in the Tennessee legislature.

    By Bill Dries September 07, 2026

• December 2020

  • Opinion: Rev. Netters taught us to how to lose with grace, serve with humility

    The Rev. Dr. Netters is one of the most revered figures in Memphis history, a legacy highlighted by his 1967 election to serve as one of the first three African American City Council members.

    By Otis Sanford December 17, 2020

• November 2019

  • John Ford’s candidacy for general sessions court clerk is a no-go, state officials say

    Convicted felon and former state senator John Ford has filed a petition to run for Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk, but state officials say a judge's order concerning his bribery conviction while in office bars him from running.

    By Linda A. Moore November 20, 2019