Memphis is experiencing the hottest summer on record so far, and last month was the second hottest July in the city’s history.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools district will host three events this weekend to kick off the 2022-2023 school year that starts Aug. 8.

“In the four years that we have been here, something suddenly happened in May,” Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert said during a Thursday press conference. 

The conception of the council was inspired by an increase in gun-related crimes that is likely due to the relaxing of gun laws in Tennessee, such as 2014 legislation that allows people to keep guns in cars without permits. 

The two contenders for Shelby County Mayor clashed for the second time in a week, this time at the Memphis Rotary Club’s traditional mayoral debate.

Lines at two locations of the Shelby County Clerk’s office moved briskly Tuesday afternoon, July 26, as employees implemented a new waiting system.

Shelby County reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Monday, July 25, marking the 18th reported case in Tennessee. 

Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.

Heidi Kuhn had sought seven positions but the commission worried it could trigger budget amendments from the other clerks.

Shelby County commissioners delayed taking a “no-confidence” vote on County Clerk Wanda Halbert until Aug. 8.

A series of amendments to the potential program would set percentages for contracts awarded by Shelby County government.

The move comes as the County Commission also considers a “no confidence vote” on Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert.

Here is everything you need to know about Shelby County’s early-voting process, which begins Friday, July 15.

Board chair Michelle McKissack announced that Ray will be on paid administrative leave while the investigation is being conducted. Deputy superintendents John Barker and Angela Whitelaw will serve in the interim.

Ford raised the possibility at the end of a short special meeting Wednesday, July 13, of the Shelby County Commission on several unrelated matters. It came as the MSCS board was meeting on the same matter.

Memphis-Shelby County School board members will be reviewing allegations of sexual impropriety by Superintendent Joris Ray with former or current members of school staff alleged in divorce proceedings.

The Shelby County Commission meets Wednesday, July 13, in special session at 10 a.m.

Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.

Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner said Regional One Health saved his life following a horrific car wreck. Before he terms out, he hopes to see progress in the ambitious plan to replace the aging hospital buildings. 

So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.

The Shelby County Election Commission is seeking poll workers for election day, Aug. 4, with an eye toward having a proper mix of Democrat and Republican workers.

The Greater Memphis Auto Dealer Association sent a letter Thursday, July 7, to Gov. Bill Lee pushing for a takeover of car tags, plates and titles from County Clerk Wanda Halbert.

Clerk Heidi Kuhn cited the growth of the criminal courts from eight divisions to 10, with a goal of two clerks in each of those courtrooms.

Approved Wednesday were requirements to rotate architecture and engineering firms on smaller county projects and a joint venture requirement for large construction projects.