Edwards & Co. has come a long way since its founding in 2008. Headed by Benjamin F. Edwards IV—he goes by Tad—the St.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has been trying to fire one of the most powerful people in city government for half a year. The hearings may be ceremonial.

The appeal, which calls for a jury trial, was the only one filed by a property owner against the commissioners' report.

Gray’s lawyer wants to call a number of high-profile witnesses in her pre-termination hearing, including the mayor, ...