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  • Shelby County

    New laws, funding cuts raise concerns teen births will rise

    Federal and state funds for local prevention efforts, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in schools, began drying up before the pandemic.

    By David Waters September 11, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Three victims in shooting spree identified

    Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified. 

    Related story:

    Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spree

    By Ben Wheeler, Alicia Davidson, Jane Roberts September 09, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Funding Regional One and an ouster move

    The Commission Scorecard tracks a trio of important decisions made at the end of the term of the commission that left office at the end of August. All three could be on the plate of the new commission.

    By Bill Dries September 07, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Clean energy advocates: MLGW could be leaving ‘value on the table’ with TVA proposal

    The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal. 

    Related stories:

    MLGW leaders recommend staying with TVA for greatest value, least risk

    Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation

  • Shelby County

    Long lines at County Clerk’s office despite ‘no waiting’ policy

    Long lines formed outside the Shelby County Clerk’s Mullins Station office Thursday, Sept. 1, despite a policy instituted in July that was intended to eliminate such scenes. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 01, 2022
  • Elections

    Council votes down adding mayoral runoff referendum to November ballot

    The item would have required the winner of the 2023 Memphis mayor’s race to get a majority of the votes either on election day or in a runoff.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2022
  • Public Safety

    District Attorney-elect Steve Mulroy urges patience at swearing-in ceremony

    Mulroy, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich in the Aug. 4 general election.

    By Julia Baker August 31, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Incoming Juvenile Court judge names chief magistrate

    Native Memphian Aftan Strong will lead the group of judges that will hear cases on a daily basis in the court.

    By Bill Dries August 31, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS names interim superintendent

    Tutonial Williams, the finance chief for MSCS, will lead the district while it searches for a permanent replacement for former superintendent Joris Ray.

    By Aarron Fleming August 31, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Easter-Thomas pushes for reopening Memphis City Council district lines

    Michalyn Easter-Thomas has the backing of a coalition of groups who want to explore not only new district lines for the council but possibly a restructuring, including runoffs and eliminating super districts.

    By Bill Dries August 29, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Five County Commissioners attend last meeting after hitting term limit

    Five departing commissioners were honored with plaques, framed proclamations and green-and-gold county flags while reflecting about holding elected office. 

    By Bill Dries August 29, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Commission narrowly rejects special counsel to investigate clerk’s office

    The move could have been a start toward ouster proceedings against Clerk Wanda Halbert.

    Related story:

    Halbert calls attention to vacation ‘disrespectful’

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County votes to set up committee to tackle new Regional One Health center funding

    The next move for county funding toward a new Regional One Health center in the Medical District is an appointed committee to come up with recommendations on what is likely to be some kind of bond financing.

    Related story:

    Five County Commissioners attend last meeting after hitting term limit

    By Bill Dries August 29, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Halbert calls attention to vacation ‘disrespectful’

    Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert also responded to allegations from the Assessor’s office that her cut off of information from a county database on new business permits has cost the county $4 million in tax revenue.

    Related story:

    Assessor alleges Halbert decision costs county $4M a year in lost tax revenue

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission closes 4-year term of office with Monday meeting

    Six of the 13 commissioners are ending their time on the legislative body with Monday’s session. The commission also takes a vote that sets in motion $350 million in funding over several years for a new Regional One Health center.

    By Bill Dries August 29, 2022
  • Shelby County

    EXCLUSIVE: Assessor alleges Halbert decision costs county $4M a year in lost tax revenue

    As comptroller urges ouster of Wanda Halbert, a new controversy emerges.

    By Marc Perrusquia August 29, 2022
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office deems officers justified in three fatal shootings

    In two of the incidents, officers were struck or nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicles. In the third incident, an officer was hit in the chest by gunfire but was protected by his bulletproof vest. 

    By Julia Baker August 27, 2022
  • Shelby County

    State comptroller says no takeover of county clerk’s office

    The response from Comptroller Jason Mumpower is a response to a bipartisan resolution from the Shelby County Commission calling for state oversight of the county clerk’s office led by clerk Wanda Halbert. It also raises the possibility of some kind of local ouster effort

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2022
  • Metro

    MLGW to resume cutoffs for overdue bills

    On a deferred payment plan, customers must pay at least 25% of their total outstanding balance — or whatever percentage brings their outstanding balance below $2,000.  

    By Keely Brewer August 25, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Mulroy begins recruitment process for DA’s office

    Mulroy is looking to fill 12 vacancies in the District Attorney’s office as he expects some employees and prosecutors to leave, including a few resignations that had already been planned. 

    By Julia Baker August 24, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS Superintendent Joris Ray resigns amid investigation of misconduct

    Ray was put on paid leave on July 13 after the Board voted 7-2 to open a full investigation into allegations of his misconduct that were first reported by The Daily Memphian days before.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming August 23, 2022
  • Elections

    Election commission certifies Aug. 4 vote

    The results show 23.6% of Shelby County’s registered voters cast ballots.

    By Bill Dries August 22, 2022
  • Elections

    Ballot taking shape for Nov. 8 election

    The Shelby County Election Commission meets Monday, Aug. 22, to certify the August election results, including winners of the state and federal primaries from that ballot.

    By Bill Dries August 25, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Shelby County Health Department Director reflects on her first year

    Dr. Michelle Taylor, on “Behind The Headlines,” talks about the the local health department’s relationship with state health officials after the Tennessee General Assembly stripped the local health department of its autonomy. 

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Comptroller’s office says closing county clerk’s office to public is ‘unusual’

    The Tennessee Comptroller’s office plans to meet with other state officials about assisting or providing oversight of the Shelby County Clerk’s office and its distribution of license plates and the renewal of car tags.

    Related story:

    County Clerk’s office limits number of car title drops for auto dealers

    By Ian Round, Bill Dries August 18, 2022

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