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.
Topics
Shelby County Chancellor Jim Kyle Subscriber Only Shelby CountyIt’s GivingTuesday week! Will you join the celebration?
Donate now to help power our free community news access program.You know the value of having unlimited access to The Daily Memphian’s news. When you subscribe, you get full access to our news. But when you donate, you help us reach all Memphians with quality, in-depth local news through
- free access at over 300 schools and libraries
- free podcasts and radio broadcasts
- free newsletters
- and more!
Thank you for keeping up with local news. Thank you for investing in our community.
Julia Baker
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.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.