County Commission passes budget — with no property tax hike
A majority of Shelby County commissioners favored some kind of small property tax hike in the new budget, but ultimately couldn’t get seven votes on how to split up the additional revenue.
Topic: Charlie Caswell
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June 2025
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Instead of county building new Regional One, Jeff Warren has an idea
For the past several months, Memphis City Councilman Jeff Warren has been giving tours of Methodist University Hospital. His goal is simple: Convince the community it doesn’t need to spend $1 billion on a new campus for Regional One.
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April 2025
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County Commission weighs changes to embattled grant program
County Commissioner Britney Thornton said Wednesday the allegations against Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. shouldn’t be considered in deciding what, if any, changes should be made to the body’s grant program.
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December 2024
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County Commission retreat gets at what makes it tick — and what makes it go off
The Shelby County Commission met for a retreat where the aim was to get at the working relationship among the body of 13. That relationship has been rocky during the first half of the group’s four-year term.
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October 2024
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Community support is key to strategy for youths in Raleigh, Nutbush
The Wraparound District 6 strategy, which received an initial $600,000 investment that will be managed by the School Seed Foundation, will address public safety, public health and public education in north Shelby County.
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September 2024
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County Commission reviews funding source for emergency jail repairs
Shelby County Commissioners will also vote at their Monday, Sept. 23, meeting on a consulting contract to assist with the master plan for the city’s hip-hop museum.
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County Commission delays vote to fund sheriff’s ‘emergency’ jail repairs
Sheriff Floyd Bonner wants $15.5 million for jail repairs that’s already planned for a mental health diversion center. The County Commission is sending the problem to committee for a possible Sept. 28 vote.
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August 2024
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Mental health center, pay raises move forward at County Commission, but not without friction
Commissioners approved a design contract for the proposed mental health center on a second vote. The commission also redistributed the 6% pay raise budgeted in June.
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August 2023
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Miska Clay Bibbs to lead Shelby County Commission
Commissioners broke their stalemate Monday, Aug. 14, in the selection of a new chair.
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June 2023
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Regional One CEO presents vision to Shelby County leaders
Dr. Reginald Coopwood said the hospital’s aging infrastructure does not match the quality of care it provides.
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February 2023
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Shelby County Commission approves $5 million racial reparations review
The commission approved a resolution Wednesday, Feb. 22, on an 8-3-2 vote to fund a $5 million feasibility study “to establish, develop and implement reparations.”
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September 2022
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Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to MLK Prep
Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.
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‘Better Community Summit’ seeks to curb violent crime in Memphis area
Greater Community Temple COGIC will host the fourth “Better Community Summit” Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to curb local violence.
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April 2022
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Adventure park could be the latest investment in Frayser
The Links at Davy Crockett may see a new future after Mayor Jim Strickland proposed the creation of an outdoor adventure park in its place in his budget presentation before the city council.
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March 2022
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About Town: Former church becomes resource for the community
Last month, Frayser saw the addition of the new Legacy Impact Community Resource Center.
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Frayser center to make an ‘impact’
The center in Frayser will bring multiple benefits to the community for everyone from youths to veterans to seniors.
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February 2022
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Better Community Summit to address violent crime
The summit is one of five community summits Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy, the Memphis Police Department and community leaders are taking part in to reduce violent crime in the city.
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January 2022
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Sugarmon to run again for Juvenile Court Judge
Memphis City Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon will run against incumbent Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael. Meanwhile, Marcus Mitchell is running for Juvenile Court Clerk County Commissioner Brandon Morrison is running in a new district.
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May 2021
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Masks, restrictions likely up to best judgment come May 15
Mayor Harris is gathering more advice this week, including hearing from the municipal mayors.
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April 2021
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Community leaders address root causes of crime
Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.
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January 2021
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UTHSC widens opioid study to add focus in Frayser
With feet on the ground and money for Uber rides, researchers hope to stop barriers that keep Black people out of treatment.
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September 2020
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Revamp of Links at Davy Crockett could be Frayser ‘gamechanger’
A proposed revamp of the Links at Davy Crockett golf course is part of a growing list of potential or underway projects in Frayser.
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May 2020
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Children’s Mental Health Week in Memphis features virtual activities
A children's art show, lectures, story time with Michelle Obama and a run/walk/bike event on Saturday are planned to observe the event.
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April 2020
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The poor, African Americans face worst of coronavirus
In Memphis, 75% of the fatal cases have been African Americans. The underlying health disparities that make them vulnerable aren't new; coronavirus reveals the repercussions.
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Efforts underway to increase COVID-19 testing sites in neighborhoods
Frayser church volunteers its property to become needed testing site in the neighborhood.
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