William Hughes, who broke racial boundaries in county government, dies at 90
William “Bill” R. Hughes was one of the first Black Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and the first African American superintendent of the Shelby County Penal Farm.
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William “Bill” R. Hughes was one of the first Black Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and the first African American superintendent of the Shelby County Penal Farm.
Perkins, who served in county government for more than two decades, died over the weekend.
Bobby Lanier, former Germantown alderman and county mayoral aide, died Saturday. He was 90 years old.
Bill Morris signed his autobiography and told stories at an event hosted by current county Mayor Lee Harris.
Former Shelby County mayor Bill Morris said Wednesday public service “preserves a democracy” after receiving the first lifetime achievement award from the Rotary Club of Memphis East.
Bill Morris, who served seven terms as sheriff and mayor of Shelby County during and through civil rights struggles, documents his experiences and prepares to receive a lifetime tribute.
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