Commissioners continue push for more SkyCop camera funding
County Mayor Lee Harris' budget proposal contains funding for 130 new SkyCop cameras, fewer than half the commission's request of 325 SkyCop cameras.
Omer Yusuf
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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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Guest Columnists Ramadan: When Muslims show ‘the best versions of ourselves’
Fortunately, I’m not alone on my journey to complete a successful Ramadan. One of the best parts of this month is that it brings my family closer, whether it is by breaking our fast together, going to the mosque for night prayers or simply spending time together.
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Metro Commission to hold community meetings over budget
The County Commission is holding the first of two community budget meetings Thursday to get feedback from constituents on the proposed budget.
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Shelby County Harris withholds election commission funding until talks held on processes
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he’s not proposing additional funding for the Shelby County Election Commission until all parties – his administration, election commission and county commission – have further discussion on improving the election process locally.
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Shelby County Election commission requests $2.5M in county funds for voting machines
The Shelby County Election Commission lowered its $5 million capital funds request to $2.5 million in the hopes of securing funding for new voting machines by the 2020 presidential election.
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City of Memphis Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
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Public Safety Rash of opioid-related overdoses spurs offer of assistance
Memphis police and other authorities reached out to the community Friday with information about available resources after a dozen suspected opioid-related overdoses in a 24-hour period.
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Shelby County County commissioners weigh election commission’s request for new voting machines
Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner says he may propose a joint resolution with the election commission to seek further assurances before granting them funding for new voting machines.
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Shelby County Commissioners introduce budget amendments for MATA, Tom Lee Park renovations
The Shelby County Commission is considering 26 amendments to the 2019-2020 budget, including one that would provide county funds for MATA public transportation for the first time.
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Education Shelby County Schools seeks $71.5 million in county funding
Shelby County Schools is asking for an additional $35 million in capital funding, and $7.5 million in additional operating costs to include support for a reading program and more English as a second language teachers.
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Metro Commission weighs additional $2.5M in pre-K funding
Shelby County is considering funding an additional $2.5 million to help replace an $8 million federal grant that funds 1,000 pre-k seats, which is set to expire this fiscal year.
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June 2019
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Shelby County County Commission aims to engage citizens on budget
The community budget meeting is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Graceland Soundstage, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd.
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Shelby County Roy Nixon, first mayor of Shelby County, dies at 85
Roy Nixon, the first person to serve as Shelby County Mayor, died Sunday after a short illness at the age of 85.
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Metro Shelby County looks to prioritize additional budget requests
The County Commission's budget committee discussed potential next steps in the budget process when it reconvened Wednesday morning.
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Shelby County Commission faces $78M in additional budget amendment requests
The County Commission has about three weeks to amend the budget if it wants to approve it in time for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.
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Shelby County County Commissioners back resolution to decriminalize small amounts of pot
Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Tami Sawyer proposed the resolution because they believe criminalizing low-level marijuana offenses has significantly contributed the county’s jail population of more than 2,300.
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Education 200 rally for U of M to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour
University of Memphis workers, alumni and living wage advocates gathered on campus Thursday, chanting, "We work, we sweat, put $15 on our checks."
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Shelby County Shelby County names Cliff Norville new public works director
Cliff Norville has been named the new public works director for Shelby County.
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July 2019
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North Memphis Frayser barber close to realizing dream of opening own shop
Carnell Vann has spent the past 10 years trying to open a barbershop in his Frayser neighborhood. Now he's close to realizing his dream.
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City of Memphis Mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer unveils criminal justice platform
Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer and incumbent Mayor Jim Strickland differ greatly on how they believe the Memphis Police Department should be set up to fight the city's violent crime issues.
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South Memphis Local McDonald’s workers protest for $15 minimum wage
McDonald's workers in Memphis held a rally Friday demanding the fast-food corporation raise its minimum wage for all McDonald's employees to $15 an hour.
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North Memphis Local muralist set to unveil new work in Frayser
Local muralist Jamond Bullock was awarded the opportunity to do a mural in his hometown neighborhood of Frayser eight months ago, and is set to unveil it July 27.
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North Memphis Library officials seek Frayser residents’ input
The Memphis City Council last month approved $3.8 million in funding for a new Frayser library. The overall cost of the project is expected to be $10 million.
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North Memphis Raleigh to get new farmers market and park
The site for a new Raleigh farmers market and community park is near the Raleigh Town Center development site.
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North Memphis Memphis Lift hires new chief of staff, sets goal for next year
Memphis Lift announced the hiring of Rhoda Hickman as chief of staff July 19. The organization's goal is to "make the powerless parent powerful."
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