MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. had his first report date in federal court Thursday morning after being arrested nearly a week ago. Ford Jr. is facing bribery and six ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was placed on administrative leave without pay from his job with Library Services, a Memphis city official said Tuesday. Ford is ...

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was federally charged with bribery and tax evasion. Ford is accused of using his position to steer grant money to nonprofits that then made payments to ...

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was indicted on bribery and tax evasion charges. Ford is accused of pushing through nearly $570,000 to three nonprofits while on the Memphis City Council ...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is calling for Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. to be restricted from sponsoring grants. Harris cited the need to preserve the integrity of the grant-making process and ...