Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new "step-down" unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington.

The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on "Behind The Headlines."

The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association talked about MIFA's complex structure and long reach into the problems of poverty and areas of need in Memphis and beyond the city.

The Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also called for a Constitutional amendment to limit birthright citizenship and said legal immigrant should "assimilate" to American culture instead of "taking advantage of America."

TN Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green talked about why her call to abolish ICE doesn't mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools if elected Governor Nov. 3.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.

The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of "Behind the Headlines" on WKNO-TV.

Superintendents from three suburban school districts talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.

Brad Less, the Republican nominee for Shelby County sheriff, talked about immediate solutions to problems at the Shelby County Jail and life after the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Democratic nominee for County Mayor Mickell Lowery talked about state intervention, his vote to raise county property taxes and tax breaks as economic development incentives on "Behind The Headlines."