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The political life and times of Myron Lowery

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:04:23 -0500

Former Memphis City Council member Myron Lowery, who died Sunday, was also interim Memphis mayor and City Court Clerk during 40 years in the rough and tumble of local politics.

Former Memphis councilman, interim mayor Myron Lowery dies at 78

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:19:18 -0500

Lowery was elected to the Memphis City Council in 1991 and was elected City Court Clerk in 2020.

LeMoyne-Owen offers hands-on broadcast experience

rjackson@dailymemphian.com (Redding Jackson) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

The Lowery Communication Center offers hands-on experience in broadcasting, podcasting and media production for students at the Memphis college.

Young: 'Turn down the drama and the foolishness'

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 18:38:04 -0600

Memphis Mayor Paul Young marked the first year of his four-year term as mayor at a New Year’s Day prayer breakfast where he talked about “turmoil” in schools and other “drama” locally.

Myron Lowery stunned by council move to take clerk's office off October ballot

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 16 May 2023 19:55:15 -0500

A year ago, council members spoke privately with their attorney about an issue in the city charter. The resulting step to change the clerk’s office only surfaced the day before Tuesday’s council session.

City Council isn’t taking a stand on residency in mayoral race

Williams appointment in clerk's office delayed again by council

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:39:50 -0600

The delay by the city council came after Calvin Williams said he’s paid for his mistakes but insisted he never “mismanaged anything in government.”

Williams appointment as deputy city court clerk delayed by city council

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 7 Dec 2021 21:15:41 -0600

Council member Worth Morgan called for the delay Tuesday, citing Williams’ conviction and prison sentence for bribery and extortion. Meanwhile, another appointment to the airport authority is also on the council agenda in two weeks.

Council resurrects gas station project at Broad and Tillman

Lowery's pick for deputy clerk previously convicted of bribery

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 22:39:45 -0600

City Court Clerk Myron Lowery is seeking to appoint former Shelby County Commission administrator Calvin Williams, once convicted on federal bribery charges while county commission administrator, as one of his deputy clerks.

Court system makes changes to address coronavirus concerns

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:50:02 -0500

Memphis City Court Clerk Myron Lowery has announced several changes to city court amid concerns over coronavirus, including excusing anyone 60 or older from court dates and altering the dress code to allow face masks or protective goggles in court.

Law banning drivers' cell phones cruising toward Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020 04:05:01 -0600

The two city measures reflect larger debates about criminal justice reform and the increasing use of cameras in public settings.

Cohen: 2020 election year is 'political Armageddon'

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 2 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Cohen spoke at City Court Clerk Myron Lowery's 29th annual prayer breakfast Jan. 1, saying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could ultimately decide to pass on a Senate trial on impeachment resolutions against President Donald Trump.

Nelson: The ghosts of politics past – four of them – paid a visit to Memphis last night

mnelson@dailymemphian.com (Michael Nelson) — Mon, 7 Oct 2019 13:47:16 -0500

Of the Ghosts of Politics Past that voters turned away, the first was the 79-year-old former mayor, Willie Herenton, who resigned the office in the middle of his fifth term in 2009.

Sanford: Will voters give well-qualified young clerk candidates a chance?

o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:00:04 -0500

The lesser known candidates for City Court clerk may not say it publicly, but there is resentment that Myron Lowery and Joe Brown hope voters choose familiarity over qualifications.

Brown to run for City Court clerk on October ballot

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:27:00 -0500

Memphis City Council member Joe Brown is running for City Court clerk.