SCDC Newsletter Fall 2018

In October, Shelby County Drug Court Foundation was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Memphis Bar Founda-tion (MBF).

Juvenile Court Newsletter

In honor of Veterans Day, I would like to thank active military personnel and vetrans for their service.

Mayor Lee Harris appoints Brenda Jones as Director of the Shelby County Office of Preparedness

MEMPHIS, TENN. – Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Brenda Jones as the Director of the Office of Preparedness. 

Director Jones has a long distinguished career in law enforcement. She started with the Memphis Police Department right after graduating f...

The Shelby County Health Department Responds to Hepatitis A Cases

The Shelby County Health Department Responds to Hepatitis A Cases

Three Cases Now Reported in Shelby County

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department is investigating and aggressively working to contain hepatitis A now that...

Mayor Lee Harris Increases Pay of Temporary Workers to $15/hour

Memphis, TN - Mayor Lee Harris has received support from 16 elected officials in Shelby County on the initiative of raising the pay of temporary workers to $15 per hour. The Shelby County Commission passed a resolution in support of the wage increase.

This...

World AIDS Day Activities Scheduled for November 30

WORLD AIDS DAY 2018

Know Your Status

MEMPHIS –December 1st marks the 30th Annual World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day was established in 1988 and was the very first international health day. It serves to focus global attention on the devastating impact ...

Mayor Lee Harris Reaches Agreement to Eliminate Calls for Children in Juvenile Detention Center

Memphis, TN - Mayor Lee Harris worked with Shelby County’s vendor for inmate telephone services to eliminate all charges for calls by detained children to their parents or guardians. 

Commissioner Tami Sawyer early on voiced her concerns...

Free Flu Vaccine for Children and Adults on Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Free Flu Vaccine for Children and Adults on Wednesday, December 5, 2018

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department is offering a free flu shot clinic on Wednesday, December 5th, during a special “FightFluTN&rd...

Mayor Lee Harris Moves to Increase Investment in Local Minority Owned Firms

 Memphis, TN - Mayor Lee Harris has made it a priority to significantly increase the investments that are managed by local investment firms and minority owned investment firm that are able to generate superior returns. Recently, Mayor Harris move...

Harris Administration, Chairman Turner End Long-Festering Dispute between County Commission and Prev

Harris Administration, Chairman Turner End Long-Festering Dispute between County Commission and Previous Administration Over Lawyers

Memphis, TN - Effective immediately, the Shelby County Commission has its first ever dedicated attorney.

The last mayoral ad...

Chris McLean approved as Director of Administration and Finance

MEMPHIS, TENN. – The Shelby County Commission approves Chris McLean as Director for the Division of Administration and Finance of Shelby County Government.

McLean is currently the Chief Administrative Officer for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a not-for-...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces Lauren Lee as Interim Public Information Officer

MEMPHIS, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces Lauren Lee as Interim Public Information Officer. Lee is now the primary point of contact for the news media.

 “I worked with Lauren Lee when she was a covering local politics while I was on t...

Shelby County Health Department and Mid-South Hospitals Plan Mass Casualty Exercise

Shelby County Health Department and Mid-South HospitalsPlan Mass Casualty Exercise

Mid-South Emergency Planning Coalition Fact Sheet

MEMPHIS – The Shelby County Health Department and the Mid-South Emergency Planning Coalition, a partnership of Mid...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of October 8

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for the Week of October 1

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 24

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38...

Mayor Lee Harris Names New CFO Chris McLean, Effective January 2019

MEMPHIS, TENN. – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces the appointment of Chris McLean as Chief Financial Officer of Shelby County Government, effective January 15, 2019. Chris McLean is currently the Chief Administrative Officer of Methodist...

FULL CLOSURES SET FOR MEMFIX 4 PROJECT ON I-240 IN MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will temporarily close a stretch of I-240 from the I-40/I-240 split to the I-240/SR 385 split this weekend.

The closures are as follows:

Friday, September 21, 9:00 p....

Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Rescheduled to October 3

Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Rescheduled to October 3 

The Nationwide Emergency Alert System test was originally scheduled for September 20, 2018, but has been rescheduled due to ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Florence.

T...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 17

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Reappoints Dr. Alisa Haushalter as Health Department Director

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris today announced the reappointment of Dr. Alisa Haushalter as Director of the Shelby County Health Department. Haushalter has been serving as Director of the public health agency since January 2016....

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 10

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38002, 38016,...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Names Marlinee Clark Iverson as Next County Attorney

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris today announced the appointment of Marlinee Clark Iverson as County Attorney. Iverson will assume the role on September 12.

“Marlinee Clark Iverson is the best choice to serve as our next ...

FULL CLOSURES SET FOR MEMFIX 4 PROJECT ON I-240 IN MEMPHIS

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Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 20

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) within ZIP codes 38103, 38053, 38139, 38028, 38105, and 38126. To date, positive tests pools have been previousl...

FY18 Justice Assistance Grant

FY18 Justice Assistance Grant

Certified as a "Disparate Jurisdiction," the City of Memphis, along with Shelby County, Tennessee, are submitting a joint application for funds in the amount of $820,663 as allocated under the FY2018 Local E...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 16

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 25

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department continues to test mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. There were no new positive test pools confirmed this week. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38...

Mayor Luttrell Hosts Leadership Summit

Mayor Luttrell Hosts Leadership Summit on JUNE 23RD 

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Young Professional Council (MYPC) will host a leadership summit this Saturday to highlight the successes of Memphis area community initiatives devel...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 18

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) within ZIP codes 38115 and 38141. To date, positive tests pools have been previously confirmed in the 38016, 380...

Mayor Luttrell’s Fight Blight Team Kickoff

Kickoff Event for Shelby County Mayor’s Fight Blight Team on Friday, June 1st

This Friday Shelby County Mayor Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., will greet the 112 young people and 14 adults chosen to be on the second annual County Mayor’s Fight Bl...

Shelby County Office of Preparedness Offers CERT and Active Shooter Awareness Training

Shelby County Office of Preparedness Offers CERT and Active Shooter Awareness Training“In an emergency, whether a disaster or an active shooter event, you are the “first boots on the ground” before emergency services have a c...

13th Annual Garden of Lights Memorial Celebration

13th Annual Garden of Lights Memorial Celebration

Memphis, TN -- FFUN “Stop the Killing” and Shelby County Crime Victims Center will host the 13th Annual Garden of Lights Memorial Celebration. The celebration will be held on Tuesday, Ap...

Shelby County Youth Assessment and Resource Center Community Meetings

Shelby County Youth Assessment and Resource Center Community Meetings

The Shelby County Mayor’s Office along with the Division of Community Services will be hosting three community meetings in the month of April. These meetings are bein...

Shelby County Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 8-14

In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 8-14, 2018, the Shelby County Crime Victims Center is hosting its 24th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Awards ceremony to raise awareness about crime victims&rsquo...

SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION 1st Quarter 2018 Newsletter

In less than two months, the Shelby County Primary Election will be held. At the February monthly meeting of the Shel-by County Election Commission, the commissioners certified the candidates that will appear on the May 1st ballot. Shortly after that the ...

Shelby County Fire Department 2016 - 2017 Annual Report

The members of the Shelby County Fire Department are honored to present this report for the calendar years 2016 & 2017 detailing and highlighting the activities and accomplishments of our organization. Through the dedicated efforts from all members of

Agricenter’s Ag Day Celebration + Exhibition

Agricenter’s Ag Day Celebration + Exhibition

MEMPHIS, TN – The public is invited to attend Agricenter’s Ag Day Celebration and Exhibition on Thursday, March 29th at the Agricenter Farmer’s Market.

Lunch, Speakers, and...

Shelby County Corrections Center Inmate Walks Away From Work Detail

Shelby County Corrections Center Inmate Walks Away From Work Detail

March 6, 2018

Law enforcement agencies are searching for a Shelby County Corrections Center inmate who walked away from a trash detail this morning.

Corrections officials say just ...

Emergency Responders Preparing for Possible Flooding

Emergency Responders Preparing for Possible Flooding

The Mississippi River and its tributaries continue to rise. In the coming days, parts of Shelby County could be threatened by flood waters. Right now the Mississippi River is at just over 35 fe...

Community Connections February 2018 - A Newsletter of SCG Division of Community Services

A Message from the Director's Office

I have often described the Division of Community Services as the heart of Shelby County Government. This is true not just during this month when we celebrate Valentine’s Day, but every month. Each day, over 20...

RideShare by- Enterprise & MEMPHIS AREA RIDESHARE Benefits

Keep more of your money

Save money on your daily commute by using the Rideshare Program. Shelby County’s Memphis Area Rideshare Program will provide $500/month towards each vanpool. 

Reduce Wear and Tear on your vehicle

Keep your vehicle n...

5th Annual Race for Recovery 5k is Scheduled

The Shelby County Drug Court Foundation is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Race for Recovery 5K has been scheduled for Saturday, April 28th at 10:30 am. The event will be held at the historic Overton Park in Midtown. All proceeds from the 5k will go

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE-Kerrville Rosemark RD RR Crossing

Kerrville-Rosemark Road will be closed to through traffic for approximately 2 days for maintenance of the railroad crossing, weather permitting. During this time Highway 51 and Old Tipton will be alternate routes. Please plan accordingly.

VETERANS NEEDED AS MENTORS

VETERANS NEEDED AS MENTORS

Shelby County Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Training

Training will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday March 10th, 2018 

Training Location:

Veterans Court- Division VII

201 Poplar Ave

The Shelby County Veterans Treatment Court ...

Spotting and Avoiding olympic Scams

In February, the best athletes from around the world will gather in PyeongChang to test their skills against one another at the winter Olympics.

Round One Public Meetings: Feb. 5-7, 2018

Read on...

Federal Regulations Reduced on Gasoline Sold in Shelby County

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to relax the federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard on gasoline sold in Shelby County during summer ozone season (June 1 through Sep...

Agricenter’s Ag Day Student Art Contest + Exhibition

MEMPHIS, TN – Calling all 3rd through 12th graders in Shelby and DeSoto Counties! Enter Agricenter’s inaugural Ag Day Student Art Contest and Exhibition with your creative entries in these six categories: drawing, painting, collage, ph...

Wind Chill Advisory

Dangerously cold temperatures continue today.  The high will only reach the 20s.  Tonight’s low will be in the teens.“Frostbite and hypothermia can quickly occur.  Dress warmly, even if you’re going...

Hazardous Road Conditions and Dangerously Cold Wind Chill Temperatures

Snow Covers roads throughout Shelby County this morning. Motorists should use extreme caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Winter Storm Warning

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Shelby County. Sleet and snow are creating hazardous driving conditions. “We are staying in close contact with the National Weather Service and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. Public works cr...

Shelby County Mayor’s Office Announces Opioid Awareness Campaign

Shelby County Mayor Mark H. Luttrell, Jr. presented a comprehensive strategy today to address the growing opioid addiction crisis in Shelby County.

City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, Dr. Alisa Haushalter, Director of the Shelby County Health Department,...

MemFix 4 Project Closes Lanes on I-240

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close one lane in each direction along I-240 beginning January 8, 2018. The lane closures are necessary for the MemFix 4 project, which will replace four bridges along t...

Mayors Moving With Rapid Pace To Make Appointments To EDGE

City of Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. and Shelby County Mayor Mark H. Luttrell, Jr. will be seeking approval from their respective legislative bodies to appoint their nominees to serve on the Board of Directors ....

The General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office has opened a new satellite location

The General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office has opened a new satellite location in the Hickory Ridge Mall!

The Shelby County Fire Department dispatched

The Shelby County Fire Department dispatched a full commercial assignment to a report of the Shake- Rag Store in Northwest Shelby County was on fire.

Citizen Ideas Needed for Regional Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan

New ways to incorporate bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways into area neighborhoods will be the topic for three upcoming meetings ...

Shelby County Fire Department Improves Response to Medical Emergencies

The Shelby County Fire Department has taken steps to improve its emergency medical services to Shelby County neighborhoods.

Citizens Urged To Prepare for Winter Weather This Weekend

Weather forecasters say chances are likely for a measurable snowfall this weekend.

CITY OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY PLAN FOR ORDERLY TRANSITION OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Note: In the event that the voters decide to relinquish the charter of the Memphis City Schools, it is essential that an orderly process ensue to ensure that the educational needs of all of the students in Memphis and Shelby County are fully met.

Citizens Urged To Take Precautions During Cold Weather

With bitterly cold temperatures predicted for tonight and tomorrow.....

Shelby County Fire Department responded this morning to reports of a structure fire at a residence

The Shelby County Fire Department responded this morning to reports of a structure fire at a residence at 8143 Rankin Branch.

Shelby County Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at the Calvary Colony

This afternoon, the Shelby County Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at the Calvary Colony also known as the Memphis Union Mission.

Terrorism Response Tested During Multi-Agency Drill

Federal, state and local emergency responders gathered for an exercise today that tested their responses to a possible terrorist attack.

Cellmates Stabbed at the Shelby County Corrections Center

Two Shelby County Corrections Center inmates were stabbed inside their cell this afternoon.

WKNO's Interview Series "Newsmakers" Features Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell

WKNO-TV will premiere a new interview series Newsmakers, beginning with a conversation with Shelby County Mark Luttrell.