New ‘Green Bank’ hopes to make Memphis more climate resilient
“We see green banks as a critical player in creating lasting change,” the U.S. Department of Energy’s Yasmin Yacoby said Tuesday.
Topic: Shelby County
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November 2024
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September 2024
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Rearrest rates up since standing bail order implemented
Though the overall increase was small, rearrest rates increased more rapidly for misdemeanors than for felonies.
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July 2024
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Jerri Green becomes Shelby County deputy chief of staff
Memphis City Council member Jerri Green is moving from senior policy adviser to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to deputy chief of staff in the county administration.
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June 2024
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Guest Column: Use PrEP to combat HIV among people in Shelby County
“By implementing a scientifically informed HIV prevention strategy and using tools that are known to be effective to prevent HIV, we can End the Epidemic among our young people.”
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Shelby County Chancellor Jim Kyle takes break from bench due to illness
Kyle has been a chancellor since his election in 2014. His current term ends Sept. 1, 2030.
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April 2024
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Memphis City Council fights losing judgeships, voucher expansion
Both resolutions are not binding and have little effect, but they express the body’s political will at a time when many members feel Shelby County’s autonomy is under threat from the Tennessee General Assembly.
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January 2024
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Pay disparity in DA’s office could hamper prosecutorial abilities
Some of the 120 prosecutors working in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office make as much as $70,000 more than their colleagues who work next to them.
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September 2023
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Suburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county
The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.
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Letter to the Editor: Access to a good education ‘draws a sharp line’
“Every child in the county deserves a shot at life. To think otherwise conflicts with the values of a democratic society that says every human being has inherent dignity.”
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July 2023
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Germantown mayor: Water tests did not come back with ‘all-clear’
“We will continue to be under the no drink, no bathe, only flush with our potable water here in Germantown. We will continue the process of flushing the system and opening hydrants while continuing to test.”
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State of Emergency declared for Shelby County
Mayor Lee Harris declared a State of Emergency in Shelby County on Monday, July 24, following thunderstorms last week that resulted in loss of power and water to thousands.
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May 2023
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Shelby County lags in children’s well-being, data shows
The report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found Shelby County ranked low in health, education and economics.
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April 2023
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Legislation draws line between Shelby and Fayette counties
After months and months and months of haggling and discussion, Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation clarifying the exact boundary between Shelby and Fayette counties.
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901 Student Passport Program returns this summer with more than before
The county is looking for nonprofit attractions to participate in the 901 Student Passport Program, which returns this summer. Beyond free museum admission, activities for local youth will be coordinated with the YMCA and other organizations.
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Health officials hold final COVID briefing
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.
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Local reforms lower bail amounts by up to $725,000
A new Shelby County Standing Bail Order is intended to prevent people accused of crimes from being held in jail unnecessarily, fulfilling a constitutional right that bail shouldn’t be punitive. But some say more transparency and stricter bail schedules are needed to protect the community.
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March 2023
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Arlington county line dispute soon to be somewhat resolved
After a year of discussion and debate, the question of the line between Fayette and Shelby counties could soon be resolved, at least partially.
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August 2022
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County officials and advocacy groups agree on bail system reform
After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.
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June 2022
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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.
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May 2022
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DeSoto County man killed in Ark. plane crash near Downtown
The crash occurred on farmland near Dacus Lake, close to Downtown Memphis.
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Youth center serves as ‘single stop’ for juvenile offenders
The center is meant to prevent recidivism at a young age, when youth may be most vulnerable to getting stuck in the justice system.
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April 2022
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Arlington to appeal census maps over county line discrepancy
A question about a census tract has left hundreds of homes in limbo with questions of whether they sit in Arlington or Fayette County.
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December 2021
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Consolidation seldom mentioned at joint city-county meeting
A Thursday, Dec. 9, joint session of Memphis City Council members and Shelby County commissioners drew sparse attendance from the two bodies.
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Charlie Perkins remembered for service to Shelby County
Perkins, who served in county government for more than two decades, died over the weekend.
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Shelby County to double capacity of Mental Health Court
Mental Health Court, providing mental health support to the accused, decreases the tendency of re-offending and improves public safety, officials say.
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