Harris announces launch of Council on Gun Safety
The council will be made up of youths and adults in the community, local government officials, health care and law enforcement.
Topic: Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
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June 2022
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County mayor says stable housing critical in keeping ex-offenders out of system
The housing will provide a home for four ex-offenders who are participating in the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry’s FOCUSED program, an 11-week training program that combines job readiness with the opportunity for selection into vocational training programs.
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New ordinance lets ex-offenders serve on Shelby County boards
The ordinance, sponsored by by Republican Commissioner Mick Wright and Democratic Commissioner Van D. Turner Jr., allows people with criminal histories to volunteer to serve.
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County Commission approves budget specifics in marathon session
The series of votes in a marathon County Commission session Monday reflect some budget amendments and changes to various line items.
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County answers complaints by approving funds to mail license plates
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March 2022
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Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul 10th Anniversary Premiere set for March 22
The screening will feature Memphis’ musical history, highlight the Hall of Fame’s most exciting moments over the past decade and announce the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees.
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LeMoyne-Owen College celebrates 160 years
“The history of this institution is pivotal to the Black history of Memphis,” Michaela Thomas, a graduating senior who serves as the current Miss LeMoyne-Owen College, said of Memphis’ only HBCU.
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Caring about Ukraine is ‘in our DNA,’ Mayor Harris tells informational forum
The Shelby County mayor hosts an informational forum to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and why local residents should care.
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February 2022
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County mayor, juvenile court propose increasing youth counselors at precincts
“If we can expand this liaison partnership into other precincts, we can expand that work and keep children from coming into the juvenile court system,” Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael said.
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November 2021
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Harris adviser among finalists for TDOE turnaround superintendent
Among three finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education position is Cedrick Gray, a longtime Memphis educator who currently serves as director of education for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ office.
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August 2021
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Shelby County to start mandatory testing of unvaccinated staff
Testing will begin Sept. 6 for Health Department staff.
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Three local bars, restaurants to require proof of vaccination
Three local bar/restaurants have laid down the law: If you want to drink or eat with them, you have to show proof of vaccination or that you’re COVID-free.
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Lifeline to Success leader appointed acting head of county re-entry program
DeAndre Brown has been tapped to be the acting head of the county’s re-entry program.
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Masks required in county government facilities open to public
Order runs through the end of August and may be renewed.
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July 2021
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VA to require vaccinations for health care workers
The VA is the first federal agency to mandate vaccines. It applies to employees at the VA Hospital in Memphis. The only other Memphis hospital that mandates vaccinations is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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April 2021
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COVID no longer public health emergency, Gov. Lee says
Gov. Lee has requested counties with independent health departments — Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Sullivan — that have remaining business restrictions or mask requirements to lift all measures no later than May 30.
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County mayor’s office tapping ‘influencers’ in COVID-19 response
“One of the most important things we can all do is ... encourage our friends, our neighbors and our loved ones to take the vaccine.”
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March 2021
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Opinion: County mayor urges move beyond ‘vaccine skepticism’
‘All told, Shelby County has lost over 1,500 lives,’ Mayor Lee Harris writes. ‘That’s more than the number of soldiers from Shelby County lost during the Vietnam War, Korean War and World War II, combined.’
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Next health directive expected to relax restaurant rules
Look for later hours, bigger tables, less red tape and even a slight loosening of mask use for restaurants under the next health directive.
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Some Shelby County inmates receive COVID vaccine
More than 200 inmates at two Shelby County corrections facilities were offered COVID-19 vaccines that were about to expire.
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Gardening plots available, get ‘em while they last
The deadline to apply for a free gardening plot at Shelby Farms is March 8.
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Shelby County Fire dispatchers receive training on mental health calls
Shelby County Fire Department dispatchers are receiving training in dealing with mental health calls and emergencies.
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February 2021
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SCS teachers get vaccinated before return to in-person classes
Shelby County Schools teachers received vaccines beginning Wednesday, just days before their students return to classrooms March 1.
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Number of wasted doses higher than previously reported
More than 2,400 doses wasted in seven separate incidents, state Department of Health says.
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MLGW hopes for end to boil order within days
No firm timeline has been set for ending the “boil water” notice affecting Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division customers, MLGW officials said Monday, Feb. 22.
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Teachers jump at last-minute vaccination offer
After a late-night notification, teachers braved Monday’s weather to receive expiring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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