Harris: No raises for Shelby County workers in budget; layoffs possible
As Shelby County's elected officials continue to spend, county Mayor Lee Harris said there could be layoffs next fiscal year.
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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April 2020
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Shelby County A stitch in time — by inmates making masks — could prevent COVID infection
Inmates at the Shelby County Correctional Center are helping with a new project to sew masks that will be given away to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.
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Shelby County Harris proposes $1.4 billion budget that’s ‘lean and balanced’
Shelby County's proposed budget for fiscal 2021 includes $13.5 million in cuts and prioritizes COVID-19 necessities.
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Shelby County Burgess seeking state’s help on tax relief during pandemic
Assessor Melvin Burgess needs the authorization of the state to move forward with initiatives to ease the tax burden for home and business owners impacted by the coronavirus.
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Shelby County Comptroller sees problems with Burgess request on tax relief
The state comptroller's office says any authorization to modify property assessments must come from the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Metro Ghana’s loss means free period supplies for Shelby County women
Period supplies will be available for free Saturday until supplies run out.
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Metro Shelby County gets $50M in federal stimulus for coronavirus expenses
Money received from the federal government must be spent on coronavirus expenses and will be shared with the surburban cities as needed.
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Metro Coronavirus mothballs work by public transit ad hoc committee
The Shelby County Commission's public transit ad hoc committee's work will be reviewed, but there won't be more money in the budget for transit.
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Shelby County Fight over Shelby County budget deteriorates into name-calling
Differences from years ago between Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. and County Mayor Lee Harris have carried over into the county's 2021 budget talks.
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May 2020
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Shelby County Shelby County Commission says no to Harris’ wheel tax increase
Many county commissioners said their constituents don't like the wheel tax, don't know how it's used and thought it was going away.
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Shelby County Budget discussion stalls, will continue at retreat
Now that Mayor Lee Harris' budget has been rejected, County Commission must craft another one.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 29: How the 38118 ZIP code became a coronavirus ‘hot spot’
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in 38118 is between 13.1% to 19%. That’s the highest of any ZIP code in Shelby County, according to data from the Shelby County Health Department.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 16: Lee says economic reopening could focus on low-risk areas
Gov. Bill Lee provides an update on economic recovery for Tennessee.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 15: County approves $2.5M for virus expenses
Shelby County Commission has approved spending $2.5 million for coronavirus testing and other expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shelby County Shelby County government retreat gives clearer picture about county’s budget
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' administration officials answered questions as county commissioners prepare for another review of the fiscal 2021 budget.
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Shelby County Shelby County overdose spike hits ‘unprecedented’ record
Health Department officials said Shelby County has had a total of 391 suspected overdoses and 58 fatalities between April 7 and May 7, but they don't know why.
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Shelby County County Commission panel approves trash service for Northaven
Weekly trash collection services for Northaven residents could begin as early as July 1.
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Shelby County Contract extensions for Wellpath don’t sit well with Shelby County
County commissioners discussed, but didn’t vote, on extending the contract with the county's contracted inmate health care provider.
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Shelby County Budget committee leaders find millions to cut in next year’s Shelby County budget
Budget committee Chairman Eddie Jones and Vice Chairman Edmund Ford Jr. presented the proposal. Work on the budget resumes in a special committee meeting Monday before the full Shelby County Commission session.
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City of Memphis Now open: Memphis Farmers Market adjusts to the new coronavirus normal
Patrons will be asked to wear masks, practice social distancing and may have to wait to get in.
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Shelby County Shelby County’s gardens offer lots of room to grow
Deer and social distancing are no discouragement for toilers at the Shelby County Community Gardens. The distances don’t impact the sense of community, either.
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Shelby County Marathon day for County Commission fails to produce budget
The commission calculated cuts and additions to the $1.4 billion budget, which must be approved by June 30.
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Shelby County County officials want cloth face coverings to be required, not requested
The resolution urges Health Department officials to require Shelby County residents and visitors to wear masks when out and about.
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Public Safety Drug dealers warned, help offered for those fighting addiction as overdoses spike
Alisa Haushalter, Amy Weirich, Michael Dunavant and other local officials continue to raise concerns over Shelby County's latest surge in drug overdoses.
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CoronavirusKindness Blog: Restaurateurs provide masks for MHA residents
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Shelby County Harris could extend Wellpath contract after commissioners reject it
The County Commission isn't likely to approve another contract with the health care provider.
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