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Shelby County Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is scrapping the previous administration’s multimillion-dollar sewage plan for unincorporated parts of the county – citing concerns the new system would not be cost-effective and could lead to outmigration and urban sprawl. -
Shelby County County CAO Patrice Thomas grateful to be in new role
Even after working in city and county government for more than a decade, Patrice Thomas is still grateful for the opportunity to serve a community she said has done so much for her. -
Shelby County Mayor Harris on key hires, update on education liaison search
Over the past few months, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has continued assembling a team he hopes will lead the county into “a new era” of success. -
Shelby County County Commission to seek state funding for more school resource officers, counselors
The Shelby County Commission approved adding five items to its legislative agenda Monday night – including a request the state fund more school resource officers, social workers and counselors in local schools. -
Shelby County Commissioners seek to add items to legislative agenda
The Shelby County Commission may add five items to its legislative agenda for the Tennessee General Assembly session in January, including a request that the state fund more school resource officers. -
Shelby County Commissioners delay recommendations on appointing interim senator, EDGE changes
Moves to begin the process of appointing an interim state senator for District 32 and to recommend changes to the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) were deferred at Shelby County Commission committee meetings Wednesday. -
Shelby County New Office of Preparedness director continues to make history
Whitehaven resident Brenda Jones is no stranger to making history. -
Shelby County Election Commission certifies November election results, concerns remain
Shelby County election commissioners put the last election of 2018 to rest Monday evening, but not questions and concerns about the conduct of the Nov. 6 elections. -
Shelby County Shelby County organizing legislative agenda for General Assembly
Additional funding for TBI tops Shelby County government’s list of requests to the Tennessee General Assembly for its upcoming legislative session in January. -
Shelby County Proposal to pay county temp workers $15 an hour to be finalized by year’s end
A memorandum of understanding that will result in more than 300 temporary workers in county government being paid at least $15 an hour will be finalized by the end of the year, according to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. -
Shelby County Shelby County eliminates phone call costs for juvenile detainees
Shelby County has reached an agreement with its inmate telephone services vendor, Global Tel, to eliminate charges on all phone calls made by juveniles to their parents or guardians and vice-versa, Mayor Lee Harris announced Monday. -
Shelby County Commission approves food services contract for Sheriff’s Office
The Shelby County Commission approved the food services contract between the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Aramark Correctional Services for its three correctional facilities – despite several commissioners and competing vendor CBM Managed Services asking that the contract be rebid. -
Shelby County Women make significant impact in Shelby County elections
More than 60 women ran for elected office in 40 races throughout Shelby County during the 2018 election cycle, resulting in several historic firsts and government representation being a little more reflective along both gender and racial lines in the county. -
Shelby County Provisional Counting Board begins ‘time-consuming’ ballot counting
The Provisional Counting Board, which meets once following every election, began counting provisional ballots Monday, Nov. 19. -
Shelby County County Commission, mayor close to ending dispute over opioid litigation
The Shelby County Commission took another step toward rebuilding its relationship with the administration of county government Wednesday. -
Shelby County Commission committee debates food services contract for Sheriff’s Office
A dispute between two potential vendors for a food management services contract from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for its three correctional facilities was reignited at the Shelby County Commission’s committee meeting Wednesday afternoon. -
Shelby County Kelsey fends off strong challenge from Democrat Salinas in state Senate race
Incumbent Republican state Sen. Brian Kelsey appears to have held off Democrat Gabby Salinas in one of the most competitive races District 31 has seen in recent memory. -
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presents final report
After 60 days of meetings and drafting recommendations, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presented its report Monday night at the FedEx Event Center in Shelby Farms Park. -
Shelby County Ballot Basics: Election Day
Polling places at 166 Shelby County precincts are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. -
Shelby County Ballot Basics: Early voting turnout
A total of 188,668 Shelby Countians cast early ballots during the early voting period that ended Nov. 1. The largest turnout day was the last – 20,332 – the only day that topped 20,000. -
Shelby County Marcy Ingram named Shelby County Commission attorney
Marcy Ingram was named the Shelby County Commission attorney effective immediately, county Mayor Lee Harris announced Friday. -
Shelby County U of M gets $5M to study ‘breaches’ in Memphis aquifer
The University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research has been awarded a five-year, $5 million contract to conduct extensive research on the water quality of the Memphis aquifer. -
Shelby County Memphis’ interfaith ties strengthen in aftermath of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Mimi Kaufman Clemons was born in Detroit. She came to Memphis about 40 years ago to attend graduate school and was surprised to find such a tight and affiliated Jewish community in the South. -
Shelby County Commission approves resolution asking DOJ to continue Juvenile Court oversight
The Shelby County Commission has approved a resolution proclaiming a vote of no confidence in the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to end federal oversight of Shelby County Juvenile Court. -
Shelby County Democrats reveal findings over McCormick’s attendance record
Shelby County Schools Board member Scott McCormick missed 72 of 94 committee meetings from January 2017 to September 2018, according to records obtained by Tennessee House Democratic Caucus chairman Mike Stewart.
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