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    Blended sentencing bill heads to governor’s desk

    Under the bill, juvenile court can keep the minor under its jurisdiction until the teen’s 19th birthday, after which the court is authorized to impose an additional sentence to be served on or before their 24th birthday if they violate conditions.

    By Julia Baker April 26, 2024
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    County Commissioner calls for resignation of General Sessions judge

    Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright criticized General Session Judge Bill Anderson’s push for more defendants to be released on their own recognizance.

    By Bill Dries April 26, 2024
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    Africa in April extends events with dance and dinner party

    For the first time in 10 years, the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival is extending its celebration beyond its traditional four-day schedule.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 24, 2024
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    Tennessee Legislature to remove two local judgeships

    The bill to remove two Shelby County judgeships was faced with opposition after the removal of the Division 9 seat, formerly held by Melissa Boyd.

    By Aarron Fleming April 26, 2024
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    New rules for solar farms get rewrite by County Commission

    The commission also killed an appeal by an Eads developer seeking to start on a multi-phase project and a tie-in to the City of Memphis sewer system.

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2024
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    County Commission asks county clerk for corrective action plan

    The call for a corrective action plan isn’t binding on County Clerk Wanda Halbert, who is an elected official outside the county administration. The sponsor of the resolution says he doesn’t expect Halbert to submit the plan.

    Related story:

    New rules for solar farms get rewrite by County Commission

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2024
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Who’s running for school board and a colorful school voucher map

    U.S. Rep. David Kustoff, R-Germantown, is also running unopposed in his August primary after the state GOP kicked perennial contender George Flinn out of the primary.

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission to vote on holding Wanda Halbert to corrective action plan

    While past votes on County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s office and its problems have been unanimous, Monday’s vote may not be. The commission also tries to take a final vote on changes to Shelby County Land Bank after delays.

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2024
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    Bail hearing audio sheds new light on shooting suspect’s release

    Despite a prior statement suggesting otherwise, a prosecutor with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office did not “strongly oppose” lowering the bond for a now-deceased suspect involved in a shootout last week with Memphis Police officers.

    By Aarron Fleming April 19, 2024
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    Sugarmon questions Bonner’s timeline for juvenile facility transfer

    Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon anticipates the transition process will not be completed this year due to the “intricate nature of the transition process,” according to an emailed statement. 

    By Julia Baker April 18, 2024
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    Four candidates apply for former Judge Melissa Boyd’s seat

    Even as the Tennessee Legislature inches closer to eliminating the seat, four candidates have applied to run for the Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judgeship formerly held by Melissa Boyd.

    By Aarron Fleming April 16, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Sheriff’s office says it’s resuming visits at youth detention facility

    SCSO also struggles with providing recreation and educational opportunities for detained youths. Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright aims to address those issues with a resolution to also hold Shelby County Juvenile Court and other county departments responsible.

    By Julia Baker April 12, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission approves funding for mental health diversion center, jail study

    County commissioners approved $18.6 million in funding to plan and build the diversion center. The jail study was an easier call at $250,000. The separate votes on the two projects came with very different timelines and expectations.

    By Bill Dries April 09, 2024
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    Ja Morant fairly raised issue of self defense, Shelby County judge rules

    The trial was paused in December to determine if Morant would be immune under the state’s self-defense immunity statute, also known as the “stand your ground” law.

    By Drew Hill April 10, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission weighs new jail study, mental health diversion facility — or both

    The study would cost $250,000, and the new center $18.6 million. County Mayor Lee Harris meanwhile has said the diversion center is a more immediate priority that could help with conditions in the current jail.

    By Bill Dries April 08, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Petitions being accepted for former criminal court judge’s seat

    County elections administrator Linda Phillips said in a release that all petitioners should be aware of pending legislation that could remove Melissa Boyd’s former seat, making any petitions null and void. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 08, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Judge: Population size doesn’t excuse no visitation at juvenile justice center

    Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said only about 50%-60% of children in the facility attend classes. He also said the court mandated Feb. 28 parent visitation, which has been suspended for four years, be reinstated.

    By Julia Baker April 04, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Sheriff’s office struggling with new youth justice center

    A group of organizations allege the youth detention facility’s leadership and staff deny visitation and do not provide sufficient education or time outdoors.

    By Julia Baker April 03, 2024
  • Shelby County

    ‘It’s like we’re still on the outside:’ Incarcerated women train dogs waiting for adoption

    Six women in the Shelby County Department of Corrections and three dogs are participating in a program to improve the women’s emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills while giving dogs training to make them more adoptable. 

    By Julia Baker April 03, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Embattled judge Melissa Boyd resigns

    The move stops a planned vote Thursday, April 4, that would’ve likely seen Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd removed from the bench. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 02, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Under fire, Shelby County judge wants to resign

    Days before a vote that could see her removed from the bench, a criminal court judge wants to resign from her post, according to a letter obtained by The Daily Memphian. But the vote should move forward, regardless.

    By Aarron Fleming April 01, 2024
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    County Commission Scorecard: death of a data dashboard and more

    The first County Commission Scorecard of 2024 also includes commission votes on large utility-scale solar farms along with pay raises in the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office.

    By Bill Dries March 31, 2024
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Airport in for a whole lotta shaking in $665 million terminal upgrade

    Passenger counts were up 19.2% in 2023, a record year at Memphis International Airport, and there’s talk of possible new flights (think Raleigh-Durham, perhaps San Francisco).

    By Jane Roberts March 28, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Vote on embattled judge’s removal set for April

    The vote coincides with Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd’s pending criminal case, a conviction that could put her law license at stake.

    By Aarron Fleming March 26, 2024
  • Premium Shelby County

    If Melissa Boyd is removed from office, what happens next?

    After a recent joint recommendation from legislators, it seems likely that Judge Melissa Boyd will be removed from office. Her seat would normally be temporarily filled and then an election would follow. But new legislation could change that.

    By Aarron Fleming March 25, 2024

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