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Both resolutions are not binding and have little effect, but they express the body’s political will at a time when many members feel Shelby County’s autonomy is under threat from the Tennessee General Assembly.
Some of the 120 prosecutors working in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office make as much as $70,000 more than their colleagues who work next to them.
The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.
“Every child in the county deserves a shot at life. To think otherwise conflicts with the values of a democratic society that says every human being has inherent dignity.”
“We will continue to be under the no drink, no bathe, only flush with our potable water here in Germantown. We will continue the process of flushing the system and opening hydrants while continuing to test.” Related story:
Mayor Lee Harris declared a State of Emergency in Shelby County on Monday, July 24, following thunderstorms last week that resulted in loss of power and water to thousands.
The report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found Shelby County ranked low in health, education and economics.
After months and months and months of haggling and discussion, Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation clarifying the exact boundary between Shelby and Fayette counties.
The county is looking for nonprofit attractions to participate in the 901 Student Passport Program, which returns this summer. Beyond free museum admission, activities for local youth will be coordinated with the YMCA and other organizations.
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.
A new Shelby County Standing Bail Order is intended to prevent people accused of crimes from being held in jail unnecessarily, fulfilling a constitutional right that bail shouldn’t be punitive. But some say more transparency and stricter bail schedules are needed to protect the community.Related content:
After a year of discussion and debate, the question of the line between Fayette and Shelby counties could soon be resolved, at least partially.
After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.
The council will be made up of youths and adults in the community, local government officials, health care and law enforcement.
The crash occurred on farmland near Dacus Lake, close to Downtown Memphis.
The center is meant to prevent recidivism at a young age, when youth may be most vulnerable to getting stuck in the justice system.
A question about a census tract has left hundreds of homes in limbo with questions of whether they sit in Arlington or Fayette County.
A Thursday, Dec. 9, joint session of Memphis City Council members and Shelby County commissioners drew sparse attendance from the two bodies.
Perkins, who served in county government for more than two decades, died over the weekend.
Mental Health Court, providing mental health support to the accused, decreases the tendency of re-offending and improves public safety, officials say.
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The 330-acre park will add soccer fields, security lights and additional parking, and it will connect nearby neighborhoods to the Wolf River Greenway as part of a revamped plan.
Children ages 2-11 still have to wear masks, however, and the entrance policy of vaccination or proof of negative test remains unchanged.
In an order denying the county’s request to end a consent decree to monitor pandemic conditions in the jail, federal judge Sheryl H. Lipman wrote that the county has resorted to “box checking” rather than living up to its responsibility to keep people safe inside the jail.
While proponents of merging the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments cannot promise that consolidation would mean a spike in economic development, they believe it is the straightest line to major growth. Opponents aren’t so sure and worry about negative fallout.