Task force to attack declining property values in Orange Mound gets OK
A task force approved by the Shelby County Commission will look for ways to reverse the devaluation of property in Orange Mound.
Linda A. Moore
Reporter
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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October 2019
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Metro Book Nov. 24 for Shelby County’s bicentennial celebration
Shelby County will celebrate 200 years of history Nov. 24 at Shelby Farms.
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Shelby County County mayor wants new condition added to $1 million for U of M swim facility
Lee Harris wants the University of Memphis to give a timeline for when its lowest-paid workers will be paid $15 an hour as part of the release of $1 million budgeted for the university to update its swim facility.
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Shelby County County investigating residency of Corrections Division director
Shelby County officials say they know Corrections Division Director Anthony Alexander has property in Atoka, Tennessee, in Tipton County. Now they’re investigating if that’s where he really lives, in violation of requirements he live in Shelby County.
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November 2019
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Shelby County A new Shelby County flag will likely have to wait a while
Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright had hopes of unifying the county through a redesigned flag, but that won't happen right away.
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Shelby County County Commission votes ‘no confidence’ on corrections chief
The Shelby County Commission passed a no-confidence vote Monday against Anthony Alexander, the corrections division director who is accused of living outside Shelby County.
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Shelby County U of M will get $1 million from county for swim facility, with conditions
The University of Memphis will receive $1 million from Shelby County government under a resolution approved by the County Commission Monday that does not include any mandates for when it will pay all university employees $15 an hour.
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Metro Shelby County Health Department offers free lead screenings for SCS students
The Shelby County Health Department will offer free screenings and tests for lead exposure for students who attend Shelby County Schools where high lead levels have been detected.
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Shelby County Harris bringing reinforcements for county commission pitch on transit funding
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will bring in local health department officials and a national environmental advocate to help make the case to county commissioners Wednesday to invest in transit to aid the environment.
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Shelby County Process for buying, placing security cameras for Shelby County Commission districts progresses
A Shelby County Commission committee has agreed on the process of buying security cameras for all 13 commission districts.
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Shelby County County satisfied corrections division director lives in Shelby
Shelby County officials have completed an investigation into where Anthony Alexander, corrections division director, lives and found he is in compliance with residency requirements.
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Shelby County Shelby County Commissioners updated on lead levels in school water systems
Shelby County Schools officials Wednesday assured county commissioners that the 60 water sources in schools with high lead levels are being addressed, while county health department officials say risk to students is minimal.
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Shelby County Public transit can help environment, experts tell Commission
A former EPA official told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday the county can fight pollution by investing in public transportation.
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Shelby County County Commission transfers money to test children for lead exposure
The Shelby County Commission voted Monday to transfer $80,000 to the Health Department to cover the cost to test potentially 19,000 students at 35 schools where excessive levels of lead were found in water sources.
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Shelby County Security cameras on the way for all of Shelby County
The various Shelby County law enforcement agencies will oversee implementation of a new security camera program for the county, according to a resolution approved Monday by the County Commission to establish program guidelines.
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Metro Funding demands for Shelby County Register of Deeds Shelandra Ford still unmet
A month after Shelby County Register of Deeds Shelandra Ford told county elected officials that without more money she wouldn't manage their records, the County Commission did not approve funding to hire more archives workers.
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Elections John Ford’s candidacy for general sessions court clerk is a no-go, state officials say
Convicted felon and former state senator John Ford has filed a petition to run for Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk, but state officials say a judge's order concerning his bribery conviction while in office bars him from running.
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South Memphis Soulsville Christmas tree lighting brings South Memphis together for holiday cheer
Residents of Soulsville in South Memphis will come together Saturday to welcome the holiday season with an event that includes music, hot cocoa and the lighting of a Christmas tree.
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City of Memphis Major staff changes announced for Strickland’s second term
Mayor Jim Strickland has announced several leadership changes in his administration as he moves into his second term beginning Jan. 1.
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Spirit of Memphis Veterans line up for Thanksgiving dinners
All the makings for 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to military veterans on Thursday at the Fairgrounds.
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Metro It’s time to celebrate Shelby County’s 200th birthday
Shelby County is set to celebrate its 200th birthday with fun and fireworks at a free event Sunday.
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Metro Sun shines over Celebrate Shelby
Shelby County residents headed to Shelby Farms on Sunday for the Celebrate Shelby family event to salute the county's bicentennial.
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Elections Shelby County Commissioner Reginald Milton to join race for general sessions clerk
With more than two years left to serve in his final term on the Shelby County Commission, Commissioner Reginald Milton has confirmed he will run for general sessions court clerk.
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December 2019
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Shelby County Residency for Shelby County employees is up for debate at commission committee meeting
The Shelby County Commission's general government committee will discuss ways to tighten employee residency requirements or getting rid of them all together on Wednesday.
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Metro More money for register of deeds gets approval from Shelby County Commission committee
Shelby County Commission's general government committee approved Wednesday a resolution that would fund additional workers for the register of deeds to manage the records of the county's elected officials.
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