Shelby County Commission wrestles with rugby, reentry programs
Shelby County commissioner Michael Whaley argued in favor of creating a rugby field at the site of the old Vance Middle School. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)
A vote on a construction contract for a rugby field was delayed Monday, Dec. 4, amid an ongoing commission debate about whether programs in one area are a start or are a limit that doesn’t benefit other areas.
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