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Former Mayor Dr. Willie Herenton wants to keep juvenile offenders in Shelby County

Former Memphis Mayor Dr. Willie Herenton wants to keep juvenile offenders in Shelby County.

Currently, there’s no facility here to house young people who commit crimes.

Dr. Herenton said it’s a plan that could mean money and jobs for Shelby County.

He pitched his idea to Shelby County Commissioners this week and will tell us what it involves.

 

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