Posted on: March 23, 2023
(SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE) – March 23, 2023- The Shelby County Board of Commissioners and County Administration will host a Community Budget Meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Shelby Farms FedEx Event Center located at 415 Great View Drive E,
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Posted on: March 21, 2023
Shelby County, TN– On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted 11-0 to pass the Green Fleet Ordinance on its third and final reading. The Green Fleet Ordinance received bipartisan support and achieved the nine votes needed to
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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Posted on: March 16, 2023
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Innovation & Performance Analysis
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 1 p.m., the Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center (CVRCC) will mark the start of expanded services for victims of sexual violence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the facility.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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Posted on: January 24, 2023
The Shelby County Veterans Treatment Court is currently seeking veterans to serve as mentors to fellow veterans that have violated the community trust by committing a felony or misdemeanor offense. The mission of the Mentoring Program is to support the
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Posted on: January 24, 2023
In an effort to stay ahead of February's anticipated rush, the Shelby County Clerk's office is closing the MVR and Title department to the public at the Downtown location only during the weeks of January 24th - 27th and January 30th - February 3rd so our
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Posted on: January 24, 2023
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services is now accepting applications for the fifth annual Mayor’s Summer Work Experience. Those interested can apply now at www.shelbycountytn.gov/mswe. Participants will work across
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Posted on: December 29, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, December 29, 2022, the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, in partnership with Kroger Delta Division, will distribute bottles of water to Shelby County residents who have been impacted by the
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Posted on: December 28, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Today and tomorrow, City of Memphis, with the support of Shelby County Health Department and donations from Home Depot, will provide 5-gallon containers of non-potable water to be used to flush toilets in homes with little or no water
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Posted on: December 28, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, December 28, 2022, the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, in partnership with Kroger Delta Division and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), will distribute over 38,000 bottles of water to Shelby County residents
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Posted on: December 27, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department’s headquarters building at 814 Jefferson is closed on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, and Wednesday, December 28, 2022, due to flooding caused by broken water lines.
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Posted on: December 27, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department’s Cawthon Public Health Clinic at 1000 Haynes Street as well its headquarters building at 814 Jefferson are closed today, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 and will remain closed Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will announce a county-wide alert system for Shelby County residents. The agency is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Posted on: December 16, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Sunday, December 18, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join father-son philanthropists Steve and Scott Bryson with the Never Forgotten Foundation, at the Whitehaven Walmart to kick off a Christmas toy shopping spree for 330
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Posted on: December 16, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Saturday, December 17, 2022, the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry and the Institute of Beauty will host a hair braiding class for the children of the Inspiring New Koncepts (INK) program participants. The class will take place at
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Posted on: December 14, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Tomorrow, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and senior members of his cabinet will receive final recommendations from the “Our Next Era” Planning Committee. The program will feature the publication of the planning committee’s final report
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Posted on: December 13, 2022
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mickell M. Lowery will host a portrait unveiling ceremony for longtime Shelby County Commissioner Walter L. Bailey, Jr. The ceremony will take
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Posted on: December 12, 2022
Shelby County Government recently announced a consensus agreement between Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the City of Germantown, and Germantown Municipal School District. As a part of the agreement, Shelby County Government will invest $72.5 million in
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Posted on: December 5, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Government announces an agreement to invest over $72 million in building a new Cordova-area high school. The agreement will be presented during an executive session with the Shelby County Board of Commissioners
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – December 1, 2022, marks the 34th annual World AIDS Day, and the Shelby County Health Department’s Ryan White Program is hosting its annual World AIDS Day program to focus attention on the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on
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Posted on: November 15, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Chairman Mickell M. Lowery, South Memphis Alliance Founder Reginald Milton, and community members to host the sixth annual Soulsville USA Holiday Tree Lighting.
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Posted on: November 15, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Chairman Mickell M. Lowery, South Memphis Alliance Founder Reginald Milton, and community members to host the sixth annual Soulsville USA Holiday Tree Lighting.
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Posted on: November 9, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development (DPD) have received the national “Trendsetter” award for “Ultimate Citizen Experience” from Accela, Inc., an
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Posted on: November 3, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Reginald Milton to lead the Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services. Milton will serve under Director Dorcas Young Griffin at the Division of Community Services. The Department
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Posted on: November 3, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Reginald Milton to lead the Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services. Milton will serve under Director Dorcas Young Griffin at the Division of Community Services. The Department
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Posted on: October 27, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Friday, October 28, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, along with Shelby County elected officials, community faith leaders, and those involved in the Beale Street Baptist Church restoration, will celebrate securing $150,000 for
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris released his administration’s recommendations for the upcoming session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Mayor Harris’ priorities center around legislative actions that support youth and families,
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris released his administration’s recommendations for the upcoming session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Mayor Harris’ priorities center around legislative actions that support youth and families,
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Posted on: October 14, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: October 13, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Government recently awarded Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis a $977,000 grant for its Aging In Place program. The funds will help Memphis Habitat provide critical home repairs for older homeowners who have applied
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), along with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), this week confirmed a fourth human case of West Nile virus in Shelby County. All four human West Nile virus cases reported to date in the
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ Nonprofit Committee has announced a new pilot program, called Language Connection, to break down language barriers between Shelby County residents and nonprofit service providers across our
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Posted on: October 3, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – On Monday, October 3, 2022, Shelby County Health Department will begin offering influenza vaccine at our two Immunization Clinics at 814 Jefferson and Collierville and at our five public health clinics located around Shelby County.
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Posted on: September 30, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County
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Posted on: September 29, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) and All 4s Rescue League will host a drive-thru pet health fair for dogs and cats on Saturday, October 8, 2022, for residents of Shelby County. Other partners assisting with the the event
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) continues to provide monkeypox vaccination to individuals identified as at-risk by the Tennessee Department of Health. As of Friday, September 23, 2022, there were 73 presumptive monkeypox cases
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Friday, September 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., the new “Our Next Era” planning committee will meet for the first time at the prominent Burch, Porter & Johnson law firm in Downtown Memphis. Modeled after Harris’ 2018 Transition Team, over
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Friday, September 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., the new “Our Next Era” planning committee will meet for the first time at the prominent Burch, Porter & Johnson law firm in Downtown Memphis. Modeled after Harris’ 2018 Transition Team, over
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Posted on: September 16, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), along with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), this week confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus in Shelby County detected so far in 2022 in Shelby County and the state of
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Posted on: September 13, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces that Nykesha Cole, an experienced non-profit agency leader, has been named the first-ever arts and culture liaison for Shelby County Government. In this role, Cole will be responsible for
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Posted on: September 13, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces that Nykesha Cole, an experienced non-profit agency leader, has been named the first-ever arts and culture liaison for Shelby County Government. In this role, Cole will be responsible for
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Posted on: September 13, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14, at 12:30 p.m., the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, and the recently incarcerated Shelby County residents they serve, will host a day of prayer. The event is open to the public and will include
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Posted on: September 9, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department is providing the recently-approved COVID-19 booster vaccines to those who qualify for a booster dose.
The vaccinations are available at no cost at the following locations on a walk-in basis
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Posted on: September 9, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: August 26, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Mayor Lee Harris will sign at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, an executive order to replace Shelby County Government vehicles that rely on fossil fuels with hybrid and zero-emission electric vehicles. The Executive Order builds on
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Posted on: August 15, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, newly re-elected Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces the formation of the Our Next Era Transition Team. Modeled after his 2018 Transition Team, two dozen community volunteers will dedicate ten weeks to researching and
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Posted on: August 15, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, newly re-elected Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces the formation of the Our Next Era Transition Team. Modeled after his 2018 Transition Team, two dozen community volunteers will dedicate ten weeks to researching and
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Posted on: August 12, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: August 5, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: July 29, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, July 28th, at 5:30 p.m., Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and DeAndre Brown, director of the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, will host a town hall meeting to discuss plans for a transitional home for re-entry clients.
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, July 28th, at 5:30 p.m., Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and DeAndre Brown, director of the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, will host a town hall meeting to discuss plans for a transitional home for re-entry clients.
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces members of the Shelby County Council on Gun Safety. The council will bring together community members in a collective effort to reduce gun deaths and act on gun safety. Council members
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces members of the Shelby County Council on Gun Safety. The council will bring together community members in a collective effort to reduce gun deaths and act on gun safety. Council members
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Posted on: July 25, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The “901 Student Passport” program kicks off this month, complete with nine historic sites and cultural institutions ready to provide free admission to Shelby County’s school-aged children and their families. YMCA of Memphis and the
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Posted on: July 25, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The “901 Student Passport” program kicks off this month, complete with nine historic sites and cultural institutions ready to provide free admission to Shelby County’s school-aged children and their families. YMCA of Memphis and the
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Posted on: July 22, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control The program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby
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Posted on: July 22, 2022
Pleasant Ridge Road just west of Singleton Parkway will be closed to through traffic for drainage pipe repairs. Singleton Parkway to Paul Barret Parkway or Raleigh Millington to Paul Barret Parkway may be used as alternate routes. Please plan accordingly.
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Posted on: July 18, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department along with Mayor Lee Harris, the Academy for Youth Empowerment and Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church will host a free Back to School event on Saturday, July 30th 10am to 2pm at 70 N. Bellevue
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Posted on: July 15, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control The program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby
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Posted on: July 8, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control The program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby
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Posted on: July 8, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Beginning during this year’s open enrollment process, 100 Shelby County Government employees with small children will be able to enroll in a new Childcare Benefit for Working Families. The limited 6-month pilot program will be used to
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Posted on: July 1, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a new effort to reduce gun deaths in Shelby County. The Shelby County Council on Gun Safety will be comprised of both adult and youth representatives from the community at
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a new effort to reduce gun deaths in Shelby County. The Shelby County Council on Gun Safety will be comprised of both adult and youth representatives from the community at
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Monday, June 27, the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry will kick off the first in a series of community events to share plans for new transitional housing in South Memphis. The Office of Re-Entry connects ex-offenders to programs,
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Monday, June 27, the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry will kick off the first in a series of community events to share plans for new transitional housing in South Memphis. The Office of Re-Entry connects ex-offenders to programs,
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – On Monday, June 27, 2022, in observance of the National HIV Testing Day, Shelby County Health Department will offer free HIV screenings and free screenings for sexually transmitted infections from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Beginning Friday, June 24, 2022, the Shelby County Health Department will begin providing the newly-approved COVID-19 vaccines to children six months old up to age five at two locations Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
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Posted on: June 22, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, June 23, Mayor Lee Harris will host, in partnership with The Memphis Center for Independent Living, a forum to discuss measures that can help empower and enhance the lives of Shelby County residents with disabilities.
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Posted on: June 22, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, June 23, Mayor Lee Harris will host, in partnership with The Memphis Center for Independent Living, a forum to discuss measures that can help empower and enhance the lives of Shelby County residents with disabilities.
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Government has made it a priority to significantly increase investments managed by local investment firms and minority-owned investment firms that are able to generate superior returns. Recently, the Retirement Board,
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Posted on: June 15, 2022
The Shelby County Youth & Family Resource Center provides resources, mental health supports, and other programming to prevent at-risk and justice-involved youth ages 13-17 from becoming further involved in the justice system.
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Posted on: June 14, 2022
The Fair Chance to Serve ordinance, sponsored by Republican Commissioner Mick Wright and Democratic Commissioner Van D. Turner, Jr., makes it easier for individuals with a criminal history to serve on volunteer boards and commissions.
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Posted on: June 14, 2022
The Fair Chance to Serve ordinance, sponsored by Republican Commissioner Mick Wright and Democratic Commissioner Van D. Turner, Jr., makes it easier for individuals with a criminal history to serve on volunteer boards and commissions.
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Sunday, June 5, the Shelby County Fire Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary of service to Shelby County with an outdoor celebration for retirees, current employees, family, and friends. The Shelby County Fire Department
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Posted on: May 27, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: May 27, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the Shelby County Department of Parks and Neighborhoods recently welcomed gardeners who, for a third season, have claimed plots at the Shelby County Community Garden at Shelby Farms, making this
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Posted on: May 27, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the Shelby County Department of Parks and Neighborhoods recently welcomed gardeners who, for a third season, have claimed plots at the Shelby County Community Garden at Shelby Farms, making this
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Posted on: May 26, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Effective June 1, 2022, Harold Collins will take the reins as Shelby County’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the highest-ranking appointed official in Shelby County Government. As CAO, Collins will work closely with Mayor Lee
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Posted on: May 26, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Effective June 1, 2022, Harold Collins will take the reins as Shelby County’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the highest-ranking appointed official in Shelby County Government. As CAO, Collins will work closely with Mayor Lee
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Posted on: May 25, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility will expand its hours of operation to include Thursdays, now giving residents three days to dispose of hazardous materials. This is hazardous waste that might otherwise
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Posted on: May 25, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department is alerting local health care providers and the public to be aware of signs and symptoms that could indicate monkeypox infection. No cases are under investigation in Shelby County at this time.
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Education announced on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, its partner organizations for Shelby County’s first-ever Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Program. The organizations are the recipients of the Shelby County
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Education announced on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, its partner organizations for Shelby County’s first-ever Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Program. The organizations are the recipients of the Shelby County
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
Shelby County, TN – This Monday, May 23, Shelby County Government leaders will gather to raise awareness around the importance of pet adoptions and announce a proposed $250,000.00 grant to the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society. During the May 18
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department has teamed up with community partners, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, UT Health Science Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Latino Memphis, and MATA
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Wednesday, May 18, the Shelby County Mayor’s Office will announce “A Childcare Benefit for Working Families,” a new benefit for county employees. The benefit is expected to offset the rising cost and often overwhelming burden of
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Wednesday, May 18, the Shelby County Mayor’s Office will announce “A Childcare Benefit for Working Families,” a new benefit for county employees. The benefit is expected to offset the rising cost and often overwhelming burden of
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Tuesday, May 17, the Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Education will announce its partners for Shelby County’s first-ever Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Program. The selected summer camp operators applied for the 2022 Summer Camp
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
Shelby County, TN – On Tuesday, May 17, the Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Education will announce its partners for Shelby County’s first-ever Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Program. The selected summer camp operators applied for the 2022 Summer Camp
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Posted on: May 13, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: May 10, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Vijay Kalaga to the Economic Development Growth Engine Industrial Development board. Kalaga will be the first person of Indian descent to be appointed to the EDGE board. The EDGE board is
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Posted on: May 10, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Vijay Kalaga to the Economic Development Growth Engine Industrial Development board. Kalaga will be the first person of Indian descent to be appointed to the EDGE board. The EDGE board is
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11, Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff Floyd Bonner will convene leaders in mental health from across Shelby County to raise awareness about mental health supports available in our community and programs led by
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11, Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff Floyd Bonner will convene leaders in mental health from across Shelby County to raise awareness about mental health supports available in our community and programs led by
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Next Wednesday, May 11, Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff Floyd Bonner will convene leaders in mental health from across Shelby County to raise awareness about mental health supports available in our community and programs led by Shelby
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Next Wednesday, May 11, Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff Floyd Bonner will convene leaders in mental health from across Shelby County to raise awareness about mental health supports available in our community and programs led by Shelby
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Posted on: April 21, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Education is encouraging summer camp operators to apply for the 2022 Summer Camp Grants Program, a new initiative to allow more youth to attend high-quality summer camps throughout Shelby County.
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Posted on: April 21, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Education is encouraging summer camp operators to apply for the 2022 Summer Camp Grants Program, a new initiative to allow more youth to attend high-quality summer camps throughout Shelby County.
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Posted on: April 19, 2022
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Roads, Bridges, and Engineering Department has been authorized to collect yard debris from residential properties in unincorporated areas of the county and will accept appointments for pickup through April 29, 2022.
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Posted on: April 13, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Government, in partnership with the University of Memphis SMART Center program, will open mental health tele-suites for young people, giving students access to needed mental health services. Through the tele-suites,
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Posted on: April 13, 2022
The National Weather Service has indicated that active weather events will continue to impact the Mid-South through midnight Wednesday. There is a moderate risk of severe weather as strong to severe storms move through the area this afternoon into the
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Posted on: April 12, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr. announce a new effort that will place trained mental health professionals in the field with Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies. This will allow embedded clinical
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Posted on: April 12, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr. announce a new effort that will place trained mental health professionals in the field with Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies. This will allow embedded clinical
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will partner with the Shelby County Commission and the Moral Budget Coalition to host a virtual town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022. The town hall meeting will launch the
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will partner with the Shelby County Commission and the Moral Budget Coalition to host a virtual town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022. The town hall meeting will launch the
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Posted on: April 6, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Government will continue the distribution of free masks to Shelby County residents, businesses, and faith-based organizations. The weekday distribution will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday at the Shelby
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Posted on: March 30, 2022
The National Weather Service has indicated there is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. A cold front could bring severe thunderstorms with the possibility of damaging wind, heavy rainfall, and tornados to the Mid-South.
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will deliver remarks at the National Vietnam War Veterans Day Luncheon on today, Tuesday, March 29, at 11:15 a.m. at 280 Cynthia Place. The event is hosted by the Military Retirees Tri-State Area
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will deliver remarks at the National Vietnam War Veterans Day Luncheon on today, Tuesday, March 29, at 11:15 a.m. at 280 Cynthia Place. The event is hosted by the Military Retirees Tri-State Area
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