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1 week ago

Commission approves dozens of Milton community grants, including YMCA teen nights and several larger awards Shelby County commissioners approved multiple Milton Community Enhancement grants March 25, awarding funds to dozens of local nonprofits (examples: YMCA Teen Night amended to $15,000; SPW Community Strategies $65,000; One Accord International $55,000) after several floor amendments.

Shelby County commissioners just approved significant grants to support local nonprofits, including a $15,000 boost for YMCA Teen Nights and $65,000 for community strategies!

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1 week ago

Judicial commissioners report cites 18% rise in bonds and $4.5M in cash forfeitures, officials say Lead judicial commissioner John Marshall presented the program's 2025 annual report March 25, telling Shelby County commissioners that cash forfeitures rose to about $4.5 million and bonds set increased roughly 18%, while a new CLEAR data partnership is expected to publish detailed bail metrics in coming months.

Shelby County's judicial commissioners reported a staggering $4.5 million in cash forfeitures and an 18% rise in bonds, highlighting the growing impact of their work amid staffing challenges.

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1 week ago

Commissioners press administration as county pre-K funds go unpaid; Early Head Start match at risk, presenters warn First Five Memphis reported a Q1 pre-K status and warned county budget cuts and delayed county disbursement of FY26 funds threaten about 300 seats and wraparound services; commissioners expressed anger at administration delays and asked for immediate documentation and vendor lists.

Shelby County's pre-K funding crisis is deepening, risking hundreds of seats and vital services as commissioners demand answers on delayed payments.

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1 week ago

Fair Housing Council report accuses Memphis Housing Authority of poor communication and wrongful voucher terminations The Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis told commissioners it documented multiple failures at the Memphis Housing Authority, including poor customer access, delayed responses, and voucher terminations without notice; commissioners requested the county attorney follow up and indicated they would notify the city council and HUD.

A shocking report reveals the Memphis Housing Authority's alarming pattern of failures, including wrongful voucher terminations and poor communication with tenants.

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2 weeks ago

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"Well, the bottom line is, when you stand up for right -- sometimes you do have to make sacrifices... best interest of the United States," #ColinRichmond, a #ShelbyCounty moron
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4 weeks ago

Commission approves $250,000 one-time grant for South Memphis Renewal, rejects referral to committee After debate about funding sources and requests for metrics, the commission approved a $250,000 one-time grant to the South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corporation, voting 9–0 with two abstentions; a motion to refer the item to committee failed.

Shelby County just approved a $250,000 grant to support summer camps for at-risk youth, but questions about funding sources and program metrics sparked a heated debate.

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4 weeks ago

Shelby County commission appoints and swears in Matthew Shulai as interim District 9 commissioner After multiple nominations and two rounds of voting, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners appointed Matthew Shulai as interim commissioner for District 9 by acclamation and immediately administered the oath of office in a swearing-in ceremony.

Matthew Shulai has officially taken on the role of interim commissioner for District 9, bringing fresh leadership to Shelby County!

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4 weeks ago

Shelby County commission backs state measures on property-record security and limits on federal immigration enforcement on certain sites The commission voted to support state bills aimed at enhancing property-record security and to support state legislation that would restrict federal immigration enforcement operations on schools and some public or religious properties; both were adopted after floor discussion and sponsor remarks.

Shelby County Commissioners have made a bold move, backing state legislation that enhances property-record security and aims to protect schools from federal immigration enforcement.

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4 weeks ago

Commission holds multi-candidate interviews to fill interim District 9 seat; no appointment recorded in committee On March 4 the commission heard from a large slate of candidates for the interim District 9 seat. Applicants emphasized near-term budget oversight, youth and workforce development, housing stability and continuity of constituent services. Several public supporters addressed the body; the committee ultimately sent the item forward without recommendation for the full commission to consider.

The Shelby County commission's candidate presentations for the interim District 9 seat revealed passionate contenders ready to tackle budget challenges and community needs—who will rise to the occasion?

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1 month ago

Shelby County accepts $135,279 state grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods; MOUs approved to pursue SRO reimbursements The County committee approved a $135,279 state Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for the sheriff's office to fund overtime, field equipment and evaluation work. The committee also approved memorandums of understanding with three school districts required for state SRO grant eligibility; commissioners questioned eligibility criteria and abstained on one MOU vote.

Shelby County just secured a $135,279 grant to enhance sheriff's office operations and is moving forward with new agreements to support school resource officers!

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1 month ago

Shelby County's interagency justice dashboard aims to speed ticket processing and host spring safe surrender clinic General Sessions Court Clerk Tammy Sawyer told commissioners the interagency justice operations (IJOE) dashboard will improve data sharing, reduce intake-to-release bottlenecks and allow electronic upload of Tennessee Highway Patrol tickets by March; partners plan a spring 2026 safe-surrender warrant clinic for nonviolent misdemeanants.

Shelby County's new interagency justice dashboard promises to revolutionize ticket processing and streamline operations, paving the way for a groundbreaking safe-surrender clinic in 2026!

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1 month ago

Trooper Learns DUI Suspect Is Diabetic… Arrests Him Anyway — Lawsuit YouTube video by The Civil Rights Lawyer

Idiot #Tennesse state cop arrests sober man who was suffering a #Diabetic crisis & who needed #Medical help.

THIS is why the #ACLU is damn necessary

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1 month ago

Residents press Shelby County planners over Memphis 3.0 zoning map and code updates Residents and several commissioners pressed planning staff over a mid-February public draft of the Memphis 3.0 zoning map and Unified Development Code, seeking clearer outreach, district-level breakdowns and assurances about housing types and neighborhood protections. Staff said a public code draft will be released in March and the county zoning map and code text are planned for commission votes this summer.

Shelby County residents are raising concerns over confusing zoning changes that could impact their neighborhoods, urging planners to clarify the controversial Memphis 3.0 draft map before summer votes.

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1 month ago

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1 month ago

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After years on the run, a Montevallo man faced a judge and was sentenced to decades in prison. www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/shelby-coun...

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1 month ago

Shelby County votes to restructure Equal Opportunity office, ending MWBE functions to comply with state law Commissioners voted to give a favorable recommendation to a resolution restructuring the Office of Equal Opportunity to comply with a state law effective 05/09/2025; supporters called it a cleanup, critics warned it removes protections for minority businesses and urged stronger race‑neutral tracking under Title VI.

Shelby County's controversial vote to restructure its Equal Opportunity Compliance office has raised alarms about potential setbacks for minority-owned businesses.

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1 month ago

Shelby County officials warn $13 million tax ‘recapture’ could tighten next year’s budget County trustees and finance staff told commissioners a potential $13 million ’recapture’ from successful property‑tax appeals could force choices about using new growth to cover the loss, tighten debt service capacity and make additional programs harder to fund without a detailed spending plan.

Shelby County faces a potential $13 million budget squeeze due to looming property-tax appeals, forcing tough decisions on funding priorities.

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1 month ago

JUST IN: NWS Shreveport has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Shelby County, TX on Saturday evening (2/14/26). The tornado tracked across TX State Highway 7 E near the community of James. #txwx #texas #shelbycounty #tornado

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1 month ago

Shelby County approves HLR for 2026 bridge inspections after resident complaint Shelby County commissioners approved a $149,000 engineering agreement with HLR for 2026 bridge inspection program management, amid a resident's public comment alleging past easement and drainage problems with the firm; the board said FHWA requirements and limited local capacity led to the selection.

Shelby County commissioners approved a controversial $149,000 contract with HLR Engineering for bridge inspections, despite a resident's fierce criticism over past issues!

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1 month ago

Commission briefed on two health-department grant amendments; commissioners also presented multiple community resolutions The board heard two FY2026 Health Department grant amendments: a $40,000 state grant addition (total contract $957,800) and an $11,138 carryover for a maternal/child HIV grant (total contract $101,338). The meeting also included ceremonial resolutions honoring ABC West Tennessee, Sam O'Brien, LeMoyne–Owen College and Koranda Huda Brown Dawson.

Shelby County's Board of Commissioners just unveiled key health department budget amendments and celebrated remarkable community leaders—find out what this means for local health initiatives!

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1 month ago

Shelby County honors deputies who rescued two boys from frozen pond The Shelby County Board of Commissioners presented a ceremonial resolution recognizing Deputies Edward Owens and Israel Mohammed for a Feb. 2, 2026 rescue of two brothers from an icy pond; the commission asked the public to pray for a seven-year-old still in critical condition.

Two brave deputies jumped into a frozen pond to save two young brothers, showcasing extraordinary courage and teamwork in the face of danger.

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1 month ago

Public commenter alleges nepotism, says she will seek federal oversight of Shelby County offices During public comment Pamela Moses accused county leaders of 'gross ethical misconduct' and alleged the mayor directed hiring and firing in clerk offices; she said she will seek federal oversight. The commission made no recorded response in the transcript.

Pamela Moses drops a bombshell at the Shelby County Board, alleging political meddling and calling for federal oversight over “gross ethical misconduct” in county hiring practices.

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1 month ago

Commission approves contract with University of Memphis to build CLEAR criminal-justice data dashboard, with amendment to contract language The Shelby County Commission approved a contract with the University of Memphis to fund the CLEAR initiative, a research unit and data dashboard to track criminal-justice outcomes; the County Attorney recommended amending the resolve clause to match the $300,000 contract caption and commissioners pressed staff on data access and sustainability.

The Shelby County Commission has just approved a groundbreaking contract to launch the CLEAR initiative, a data dashboard aimed at revolutionizing criminal-justice transparency and metrics.

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2 months ago

Commission committee sends University of Memphis contract for county criminal-justice dashboard to full commission without recommendation After extensive questioning about data access, sustainability and IT oversight, the Budget & Finance committee moved the proposed $300,000 contract with the University of Memphis to create the CLEAR criminal-justice research unit and dashboard to the full commission without a recommendation. Commissioners asked for an IT steering-committee review and MOU before final approval.

A groundbreaking contract to develop a criminal-justice data dashboard has sparked intense debate among Shelby County commissioners, raising critical questions about data access and sustainability.

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2 months ago

Shelby County commissioners approve amendment to accept Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee report, urge coordination with safety task force The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted 9–0 to amend a prior resolution so the board can accept the final report of the Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee and advance its recommendations; some commissioners pressed that the recommendations be coordinated with a separate safety task force and local oversight of incoming funds.

Shelby County commissioners unanimously approved a pivotal amendment to enhance public safety, setting the stage for significant recommendations amid a backdrop of federal funding and community safety efforts.

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2 months ago

Shelby County vs. Wilbarger County | Counties Across Texas Spotlight Series — TEXAS FORWARD PARTY Compare the poultry powerhouse of East Texas with the ranching legacy of the Red River and see why Forward believes that the poultry farmer in Shelby County and the cowboy in Wilbarger County both…

Birds & Beef. 🐔🐂 Today’s #CountiesAcrossTexas match-up: #ShelbyCounty (Poultry/Timber) vs. #WilbargerCounty (Waggoner Ranch). A thread on Texas agriculture ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...

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2 months ago

Forward believes that the poultry farmer in Center and the cowboy in Vernon both drive our prosperity. In #ShelbyCounty, the agricultural workforce is diverse. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who focus on rural infrastructure and economic stability, rather than partisan distraction. #RankedChoiceVoting would help the community build consensus. In #WilbargerCounty, the ranching legacy is strong. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who prioritize property rights and agricultural water needs. It ensures that the Red River valley continues to thrive.

From the Poultry Festival to the Waggoner Ranch. 🐔🐎 Shelby & Wilbarger Counties feed the state.

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2 months ago

“If you have Shelby County tags, you can vote for the next Shelby County Mayor on May 5th!”

Policy Platform is LIVE

Check out the first video that discusses the role of the Shelby County government and the role of the County Mayor.

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Mark D. Garfinkel, Ph.D.

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2 months ago

*boggle*

Even suburban #ShelbyCounty #Alabama, one of the wealthiest in the state, has no hospital with a maternity ward. This man is insane.

And the Senate confirmed these ignoramuses.

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2 months ago

Photo of street art in South Memphis in stunning blue and purple of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. The text reads "The King's Speech" @ Mason Temple, April 3 1968.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend! One tradition in Memphis is to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy of service by engaging in volunteer work to benefit your local community. 💜 Get out there and get hopeful! https://loom.ly/CCMUkMY #MLKDay #Memphis #ShelbyCounty