Shelby County Chancellor Jim Kyle takes break from bench due to illness
Judge Jim Kyle, right, listens to testimony to in his Shelby County Chancery Courtroom Aug. 30, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County Chancellor Jim Kyle has temporarily stepped away from the bench due to an illness.
Kyle has been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nonfatal autoimmune disorder that involves nerve swelling and irritation that can lead to a loss of strength or sensation.
Kyle said he’s managing the disorder and trying to continue doing things that he enjoys.
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A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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