Free MATA service a ‘wonderful idea’ but not yet possible
Kansas City, Missouri, could soon be the first major city to offer free bus service. But Memphis isn't there yet.
Linda A. Moore
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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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January 2020
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Metro Applications available for county mayor’s summer work program
Fifty young people will be chosen randomly to take part in the work program that will place them in a Shelby County government office, a nonprofit agency or area business.
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Shelby County Referendum on residency idea fails in County Commission committee
An ordinance that would put the question of residency requirements for employees to Shelby County voters failed in committee Wednesday.
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Shelby County County Commission creates panel to work MATA funding puzzle
A public transportation ad hoc committee will try to come up with a way to raise about $9 million in county funds for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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Shelby County New residency rules aim to wrangle county employees into compliance
A Shelby County Commission ad hoc committee intends to make it harder for county workers to live outside the county.
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Metro Transit funding approved by County Commission on second reading
Extended funding for transit was approved by the Shelby County Commission in an ordinance on second reading that gives it 1.5% of county's CIP budget.
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Shelby County Committee considers residency exemptions for public safety workers
An ad hoc committee of the County Commission on residency for Shelby County workers is considering limited exceptions for sheriff's deputies and fire department personnel.
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Shelby County Residency referendum a no-go on first County Commission reading
Shelby County Commissioners voted down on first reading Monday an ordinance that would let voters decide if county workers must live in the county.
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Shelby County Shelby County Wheel tax will stay at $50 after commission debate
A resolution to cut the wheel tax by $5 was voted down by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
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February 2020
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Shelby County County Commission panel weighs MATA funding ideas
Participants at a Shelby County public transportation ad hoc committee examined a number of ways the county can find dedicated funding for MATA.
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Shelby County County approves 1.5% of budget for transit, but unsure what to do with other MATA money
Shelby County Commissioners wonder what to do with $2.5 million for MATA that has not been used.
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Shelby County Residency stance isn’t anti-police, Sawyer says
Commissioner Tami Sawyers defends her opinion on law enforcement officers living where they work.
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Metro Room to grow at the Shelby County Community Garden
The Shelby County Community Garden opens in April.
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Metro Commissioner Tami Sawyer to host town hall meeting Saturday
Safety will be the focus of a town hall meeting Saturday at the Springdale Baptist Church.
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Metro Memphis Zoo plans to bolster the team with 100 new members
The Memphis Zoological Society is hiring for full-time, part-time, seasonal positions and internships.
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Public Safety Officials see new opportunities for juveniles at old Shelby Training Center
Shelby County officials toured the old Shelby Training Center as a possible site for new juvenile detention facility.
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Shelby County Trail of lawsuits plague health care provider for county inmates
Former employees and one ex-inmate allege in lawsuits that Wellpath LLC is not providing satisfactory care at Shelby County facilities.
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City of Memphis Anton Mack new leader at Explore Bike Share
Anton Mack replaces Trey Moore as the leader of Explore Bike Share.
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Shelby County County officials learn PILOTs won’t raise funds fast enough for MATA
There are things the Shelby County can and can't do to raise $10 million for public transit.
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Shelby County County commissioner raises concerns about Wellpath
Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter assures commissioners there is oversight of Wellpath.
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Shelby County Living outside Shelby County could come with a cost for some workers
If approved, an amended ordinance would let public safety workers live outside of Shelby County, but they would pay $2,500 in "residency compensation."
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Shelby County Expect bold things from the State of Shelby County address
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will speak on the past year and upcoming plans in his second State of the County address.
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Shelby County Frayser could get new high school, Harris says in State of the County address
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris sees Frayser as a good place to start expanding educational opportunities for students.
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Shelby County Residency rules go away for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, corrections officers
Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention.
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Shelby County Lawsuit accuses corrections director of sexual harassment
The corrections officer says in lawsuit against Shelby County that the corrections division is a sexually hostile environment for female officers.
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