Shelby County elected officials will keep unspent funds the county mayor's administration had hoped to cut to balance the budget and cover COVID-19 pandemic expenses.

A memorandum from Melvin Burgess to the elected officials details why he says Shelby County has a budget deficit.

Shelby County elected officials say county Mayor Lee Harris' administration went too far with proposed cuts to the current fiscal 2020 budget.

In the Saturday afternoon address, a Shelby County Health Department official provided context for the importance of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's "Safer in Place" executive order as well as updates and responses to local cases and national health recommendations.

“This is not just a recommendation but a requirement supported in law,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, health department medical officer.

Shelby County employees would be able to deposit and withdraw paid sick days from a sick leave bank.

Expanded testing and continued social distancing are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus, experts told Shelby County Commissioners.

Shelby County Commission committee meetings Wednesday, April 1, will be accessible remotely. Here's how to follow along.

As COVID-19 impacts tax revenues and creates other demands for Shelby County government, funding MATA will probably have to wait.

Some local golf courses are open but imposing social-distancing precautions. 

“We’re building an airplane in the air and doing it on a stopwatch. We’ve got a minute to build it.” 

Alisa Haushalter and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talked about existing issues of health care coverage and the impact of no long-term expansion of Medicaid in Tennessee during an appearance on "Behind The Headlines."

Shelby County plans to invest more than $15 million total in purchasing and converting the facility into a juvenile detention center. 

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declared a state of emergency Thursday. Shelby County has been approved for public assistance and some federal aid.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says in an exclusive interview with The Daily Memphian that he would not have gone with a Memphis In May delegation to Ghana had he had any idea of how quickly the coronavirus pandemic would explode.

The county plans to renovate the facility to house about 146 young people.

Even with fourth coronavirus patient, Shelby County Health Department director said there is still no need for mass testing.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris remains in constant contact with staff and health department officials while on “a very important trip to a very important place.”

Shelby County Commission wants to be "carved out" of Tennessee's proposed permitless carry law.

The new policy launches July 1 and gives six weeks pay for county employees who have a baby or adopt.

Edmund Studdard was killed by two Shelby County sheriff's deputies in 2016.

A former Shelby County Jail inmate has filed a lawsuit against the company contracted by the county to provide medical care to detainees. It is the latest of a series of lawsuits against the company.

Shelby County commissioners want to send a message about following the sexual harassment policy, regardless of who is accused.

County Commissioners were told Wednesday that revenue shortfalls and funding requests have the upcoming fiscal 2021 budget projections out of balance.

The resolution gives Shelby County employees six weeks of leave at full pay for employees who have babies or adopt. It would take effect July 1, 2020.