County Commission approves jail mental health funding but with doubts
Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon wants to hire “youth development specialists” for the six months remaining in the current fiscal year. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County commissioners also funded 21 new “youth development specialist” positions at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, and a rugby field for Memphis Inner City Rugby.
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