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Shelby County Jail inmates file class action civil rights lawsuit

Shelby County Jail inmates file class action civil rights lawsuit

Inmates at the Shelby County Jail have filed a class action lawsuit, seeking a court-appointed monitor to correct longstanding issues at 201 Poplar.
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Shelby County Commission inherits jail issues; Paul Young fundraising in DC

Shelby County Commission inherits jail issues; Paul Young fundraising in DC

Also, the new Shelby County Clerk inherited a significant backlog of unprocessed car title, registration and tag applications.
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Former Shelby County Mayor Harris talks consolidated government, COVID response

Former Shelby County Mayor Harris talks consolidated government, COVID response

Lee Harris said moving forward he's "trying to stay out of the news." But here's what he said about his time in the spotlight.
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Shelby County moves forward with new healthcare provider for jails

Shelby County moves forward with new healthcare provider for jails

Also at Shelby County Commission on Sept.14, the jail maintenance manager talked about the difficulties in recruiting staff.
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Memphis home prices drop 4.1%, among the largest declines in the US

Memphis home prices drop 4.1%, among the largest declines in the US

Memphis home prices are falling as high mortgage rates and shifting market demand cool the housing sector in Tennessee.
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$7.7M permit pulled for final phase of TraVure project in Germantown

$7.7M permit pulled for final phase of TraVure project in Germantown

A $7.7 million construction was pulled for the fourth phase of TraVure project in Germantown with construction set to break ground this fall
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Two Memphis children's hospitals landed high on annual national rankings

Two Memphis children's hospitals landed high on annual national rankings

Also in public health news, the CDC says the U.S. is facing a worse tick- and mosquito-borne illness season than it has in almost a decade.
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Which No. 1 teams are unanimous in Tennessee high school football statewide rankings?

Which No. 1 teams are unanimous in Tennessee high school football statewide rankings?

We're entering Week 5 of the TSSAA football season. Here's a look at our latest Tennessee high school statewide rankings.
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Predicting Memphis area top TSSAA football games for Week 5 of 2026 season

Predicting Memphis area top TSSAA football games for Week 5 of 2026 season

As we settle into Week 5 of the Tennessee high school football season, here's a look at the Memphis area's top games with predictions.
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Long-time Shelby County prosecutor appointed as criminal court judge

Long-time Shelby County prosecutor appointed as criminal court judge

Paul Hagerman, a long-time prosecutor who tried some of Memphis' most high profile cases, has been appointed to the Shelby County bench.
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Which private schools have the most expensive tuition in TN? Here's the top 25

Which private schools have the most expensive tuition in TN? Here's the top 25

Which private schools have the highest tuition rates in Middle Tennessee?
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What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 13? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 13? A look back through the years

From the possibility of the city pursuing a reimbursement from CBHS to a "Privacy in a Free Society" speech, here's what was making headlines.