There are 12 article(s) tagged Danielle Inez:

• November 2024

  • Ballot Basics: What you need to know for 2024 early voting

    If 2024 early voter turnout nears what it’s been for the past four presidential elections in Shelby County, the local ballot will be decided within the next two and a half weeks. 

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2024

• June 2024

  • Forever young: Seniors prove you’re never too old for prom

    The 60 and older prom was a groovy way to get Shelby County seniors out of the house and onto the dance floor. “One of my favorite things I ever heard was that this is the best party that they’ve ever been to on a Monday.”

    By Kambui Bomani June 06, 2024

• May 2024

  • ShelbyCares campaign encourages men to take charge of their health

    Through the ShelbyCares Neighborhood Health Club program, more than 5,300 people have signed up for free workouts at neighborhood gyms, but more than 80% of them are women. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 07, 2024

• January 2024

  • Shelby County offers free classes at neighborhood gyms

    Participating gyms will provide free, 50-minute group fitness classes that are beginner-friendly and suitable for residents ages 16 and up. 

    By Aisling Mäki January 30, 2024

• August 2022

  • Shelby County offsets child care costs for some employees

    The six-month pilot program serves employees who have children too young for Pre-K and children with special needs. 

    By Aisling Mäki August 20, 2022

• February 2022

  • County government reviews criminal justice fines and fees as part of national effort

    The county administration is working with a national coalition of local elected leaders to question the efficacy fines and fees in the local criminal justice system. Among the first changes, was dropping a fee for medical services at the county corrections center.

    By Bill Dries February 23, 2022

• June 2021

  • Commission balks at panel to screen ethics commission nominees

    The proposed review of appointees to the ethics body comes as County Mayor Lee Harris is about to propose new ethics regulations.

    By Bill Dries June 22, 2021

• November 2020

  • County Commission to look at budget season deadlines

    A resolution by Edmund Ford Jr. on setting deadlines and milestones for the county budget season is on the County Commission’s agenda for Monday, Nov. 9. 

    By Bill Dries November 09, 2020

• June 2020

  • Civic memorial for George Floyd includes police and mothers

    The chief of staff to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about her son's coming transition as a young black man and worries about what will happen when he encounters police. The city's police director says his officers are not the enemy.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2020

• November 2018

  • Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presents final report

    After 60 days of meetings and drafting recommendations, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presented its report Monday night at the FedEx Event Center in Shelby Farms Park.

    By Omer Yusuf November 05, 2018

• October 2018

  • County Mayor Harris announces five new hires in his administration

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced five new hires to his administration Thursday.

    By Omer Yusuf October 18, 2018

  • An inside look at Lee Harris’ transition team

    The work for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team began weeks before he celebrated his election night victory Aug. 2.

    By Omer Yusuf October 02, 2018