Tennessee Confirms Human West Nile Virus Death
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed the first death in Tennessee due to West Nile virus since 2009. The individual is a resident of Shelby County.
Insurer cancels Shelby County's fraud coverage
Travelers Insurance has dropped Shelby County's fraud-protection policy, after more than $1 million was embezzled out of its Chancery Court, The Commercial Appeal reports.The cancellation became public the same day the court's embattled clerk, Dewun Settle, resigned. A previous investigation by the newspaper found that Settle allowed an employee suspected of stealing $1,063,000 over three years to stay on the job for two months after an initial report revealed possible wrongdoing. During the...
Insurer cancels Memphis' fraud coverage
Travelers Insurance has dropped Shelby County's fraud-protection policy, after more than $1 million was embezzled out of its Chancery Court, The Commercial Appeal reports.The cancellation became public the same day the court's embattled clerk, Dewun Settle, resigned. A previous investigation by the CA found that Settle allowed an employee suspected of stealing $1,063,000 over three years to stay on the job for two months after an initial report revealed possible wrongdoing. During the time in...
In brief: Classes offered for Citizens' U
The Shelby County Mayor's Office is offering a free informational course on county government and how tax dollars are spent.
Police liquor up volunteers at the Shelby County...
It's not every day that Brandon Coats finds himself drunk at 2 p.m., attempting to balance on one foot, surrounded by cops.
The Shelby Foote Estate Sale - Empty Rooms Now
I made a return visit to Shelby Foote's former home on East Parkway today, just to see what wonderful treasures were still left for the taking. Well, not much.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Retiree benefits to strain Shelby County's budget
Shelby County's employee retirement fund is in good shape now, but experts predict greater numbers of workers will start drawing pensions in the coming decades.
Shelby County school board approves school rezone...
The Shelby County school board went against the superintendent's suggestion for rezoning the northeast area high schools this week and picked an alternative plan.
Shelby County Commission delays decision on...
The Shelby County Commission has delayed a final decision on proposals to reduce time-off benefits for its employees. The commission is now set to address the issue next month.
Shelby County Commission supports $22 million for...
The Shelby County Commission voted 11-1 Monday to borrow $22million to back the proposed Electrolux appliance factory project here, despite impassioned objections from commissioners who didn't want to give taxpayer money to a large corporation.
Shelby County Commission Agenda
The Shelby County Commission will meet Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for...
Shelby County Commission gives preliminary OK to...
The Shelby County Commission voted 9-0 in committee Wednesday in favor of a $22 bond issue to support the Electrolux manufacturing project. The measure won't be final until the full commission votes Monday.
See saw struggle
Read the latest on Shelby County's dueling school boards in this week's Flyer cover story. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Early voting begins for Tennessee House seat of...
The Shelby County Election Commission said early voting began this morning at satellite locations for the Tennessee House of Representatives special Republican and Democratic primary elections and will continue until at least 1 p.m. and possibly until 4 p.m.
Schools Dispute About To Move Into Court
The move to court has begun in the ongoing standoff between Shelby County's two public school systems.Attorneys for the group "Citizens for Better Edu...
Answers Emerging in School Drama
At the end of a critical week in the standoff between Shelby County's two public school systems there still was no script for the fast moving drama.Bu...
Regions to Provide Banking for Shelby County Gov't
Regions Bank is now the primary bank for Shelby County government. The Shelby County Commission approved Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir’s ch...
IT Veto Override Might Not Be Last in County
The Shelby County Commission's decision to override a rare veto by County Mayor Mark Luttrell may not be the last time the mayor and the commission ar...
Schools Merger May Be "Inevitable," Expert Says
The Shelby County Schools board was advised today to prepare for what may be an "inevitable" merger. John Branston has details. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Shelby County's computer systems merger in limbo
Efforts to centralize Shelby County's computer systems -- and possibly save taxpayers millions of dollars -- remain mired in uncertainty as 2011 begins.
CRIME REPORT: Home invaders strike party in...
Men wearing ski masks and carrying guns invaded a southeast Shelby County home shortly after midnight today, ordered people at a party to the floor and robbed them, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.
Standoff Continues Between School Systems
The standoff between Shelby County's two public school systems never really went on the back burner during the Christmas and New Year's holiday break....
Shelby County urges people to use Christmas tree...
The Shelby County government is urging people to use its Christmas tree recycling program.
Baby Weight
Report highlights racial disparities in prematurity and birth weight. by Bianca Phillips African-American babies born in Shelby County are more than twice as likely to be born at low birth weights than white babies, according to a new report by the Urban Child Institute. The report, which was released in early December, focuses on the black-white gap as it relates to low birth weight and prematurity, both factors in Shelby County's...
County Commission Briefs: $200M OK'd for airport...
The Shelby County Commission voted Monday to approve the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority's plan to refinance $200 million in debt.

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