Harris says proposal for new detention facility has ‘momentum’

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: January 25, 2019 10:50 PM CT | Published: January 25, 2019 10:36 PM CT

<strong>Lee Harris</strong> — **Lee Harris**

A second vote on Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' proposal for a new Juvenile Justice and Education Center is expected to take place at the next Shelby County Commission meeting Monday.

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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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Harris says proposal for new detention facility has ‘momentum’

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