There are 179 article(s) tagged Van Turner:

• September 2018

  • Commission approves Harris’ initiatives, appointees

    The Shelby County Commission hopes its vote Monday to create an education liaison position will help fix communication issues between the body and the seven municipal school districts in Shelby County – particularly Shelby County Schools. 

    By Omer Yusuf September 25, 2018

  • Commission to vote on Harris’ proposals Monday

    The Shelby County Commission will vote on several of Mayor Lee Harris’ initial proposals for his administration at its meeting Monday.

    By Omer Yusuf September 23, 2018

  • Protests, arrests, proposed new law follow ‘disturbing’ shooting

    Two days after Martavious Banks was critically wounded by a Memphis police officer in a shooting, protesters stood on the sidewalk at the entrance to the Airways police precinct calling for justice Wednesday night. About 50 protesters, some with bullhorns and carrying signs that read, “We have our cameras on," arrived shortly before 7 p.m. to the “Citywide Protest” organized by Memphis activist, Mac Freddie. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 20, 2018

  • Committee recommends county attorney appointee, but voices concerns

    At the end of Wednesday’s committee meeting, Turner sponsored a resolution that would reverse Luttrell’s second request to end DOJ oversight of Juvenile Court. Commissioner Brandon Morrison asked to defer the resolution to have more time to study the letter, which Turner granted. The commission will revisit the resolution at its next committee meeting Oct. 3.

    By Omer Yusuf September 20, 2018