County Commission fails to fund MSCS takeover lawsuit
A procedural vote Monday, April 27, killed a maneuver to fund a legal challenge by Memphis-Shelby County Schools to the state’s takeover of the school system. But there could be a second try.
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April 2026
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County Commission fills a board vacancy, approves a Downtown board appointment
The Shelby County Commission welcomed a new member to the group that determines defendants’ bail and other conditions for release and also approved emergency Sheriff’s Office funding.
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County Commission could discuss funding a challenge of MSCS takeover
Over the weekend, two Shelby County officials talked about the possibility of commissioners considering taking legal action to stop the school district takeover.
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A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
Here is everything you need to know about the 13 Shelby County Commission races on the May 5 ballot.
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County Commission takes small step toward new or renovated jail
Monday’s resolution could eventually result in a list of basic questions and cost options — but it probably won’t be until a new county mayor and commission take office.
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Only four MSCS board seats will appear on 2026 ballot, judge rules
A local judge ruled that Shelby County commissioners “exceeded their authority” in passing a resolution that placed all nine school board seats on the ballot last fall.
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More specific plan for new jail and justice center could be on the horizon
Shelby County commissioners meet Monday to consider a resolution calling a professional study for a new jail and justice center.
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Audit clears county clerk’s finances but still cites reporting problems
Wanda Halbert’s office did not provide the auditing firm reviewing county finances with an annual financial statement or a reconciliation of funds collected by the clerk and deposited into the county’s bank account.
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March 2026
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Post-Ford County Commission sets new rules for ‘disruptive’ commissioners
The new rule allows the body to possibly remove a disruptive commissioner from discussion with a two-thirds vote. The Commission also approved an increase in funding for a UTHSC contract and voted down a $65,000 grant by Commissioner Henri Brooks.
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No small change: Commissioners tackle penny problem
Amid the phase-out of the penny, a resolution seeks help from the Tennessee Legislature to change state laws that don’t allow court clerks to round up or down the amounts they collect in court fines and fees.
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A flub on qualifying petition limits G.A. Hardaway’s options
Also in the political roundup, make that five unopposed incumbents and scratch one of Cohen’s challengers. Plus, school board seats and the newest County Commissioner.
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County Commission fills Ford’s former seat
The Shelby County Commission returns to 13 members after the body named its newest member to serve the six months remaining in the term of Edmund Ford Jr.
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County Commission will pick 13th commissioner
A group of 10 applied for the six-month appointment to Edmund Ford Jr.’s former seat. One withdrew and another was a no-show for interviews last week. Here is who’s left.
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Data-center tax estimates lift County Commission gloom
When Shelby County commissioners began their budget retreat, the outlook for tough financial decisions in the upcoming budget season was as gloomy as the persistent rain and overcast skies outside the Memphis Zoo’s Teton Trek lodge.
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Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages
Also in the political roundup, Tim Burchett at Lincoln Day, xAI surfaces at Democratic mayor’s forum, Henri Brooks on reasons to run and the shape of the new County Commission.
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February 2026
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County Commission begins restructuring minority-business effort
The commission also approved a $250,000 contract for “trauma-informed, restorative group programming and staff training services” at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court.
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Group of 10 applies to fill County Commission vacancy
Commissioners are also voting on an effort to restructure its diversity efforts in keeping with the Trump administration’s ban on such programs.
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County property-tax rate could go down
For the second time in four years, the state mandated an appeals allowance that was too high, according to the county assessor’s office. This means the property tax rate has to come down.
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Commissioners have questions even as crime dashboard contract gets approved
The criminal justice system dashboard will track cases from arrest to however the they end in the court system.
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What’s next for Shelby County Commission after Edmund Ford Jr.'s exit?
The body will set the ground rules and timeline for filling the open seat. Meanwhile, the commission will deal with two grants Ford proposed just before his resignation and another effort to activate the County Ethics Commission.
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Ford resignation letter dodges guilty plea, cites ‘antagonistic environment’
Ford filed a resignation letter to the Shelby County Commission, as required by his guilty plea to federal tax-evasion charges. Meanwhile, county commissioners have a timetable for filling the vacancy.
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County Commission plows through agenda from snowed-out meeting quickly
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County Commission plows through agenda from snowed-out meeting quickly
The Shelby County Commission finished up a short (but delayed) slate of items in about an hour Wednesday, Feb. 4.
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Edmund Ford Jr. pleads guilty to tax evasion
Ford will resign from his position on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and will never again run for elected office.
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January 2026
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MSCS adds Shelby County Commission to ballot lawsuit
The MSCS board’s new complaint makes a special case for board member Tamarques Porter of District 4 who “will suffer a unique harm.”
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Once at odds, two local lawmakers now agree how to ‘move forward’ with MSCS takeover
State Rep. Mark White hopes Tennessee legislative leadership is “ready to move” on an MSCS takeover bill when lawmakers reconvene Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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