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The mayor’s proposed budget includes increased car registration fees, but some commissioners don’t agree that’s the way to proceed.

ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson isn’t surprised the Atlanta Braves have fought back to climb atop the NL East. He’s just surprised it took this long to get there. “Just keep going,” Swanson said. “This is no time to celebrate. There’s four games left. So much left to be had of this season.” Swanson and […]

Commissioners shot down the mayor’s $16.50 wheel tax on a 1-3 vote, but the mayor says this could mean layoffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion. This week’s nominating contests could offer the first clues as to whether the political landscape has shifted. Abortion is particularly relevant in […]

Shelby County leaders are keeping a close eye on county borders, claiming coronavirus is spreading faster in surrounding counties.

YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — President Joe Biden pilloried Republicans up and down ballots across the nation as election deniers who reveled in political violence, while his predecessor, Donald Trump, urged voters to oppose “growing left-wing tyranny” on the final Sunday before midterm elections that could reshape Washington’s balance of power. Wrapping up a five-state, four-day […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of Mid-Southerners are dealing with the financial strain caused by the pandemic, and Shelby County says it has a way to help. Beginning this week, residents can apply online for financial assistance through the Shelby County Division of Community Services.      “Those needs include utility assistance, rent and mortgage assistance and we are helping […]

Local health officials continue to express optimism as Shelby County battles coronavirus, but every Mid-South state received an F grade from a leading social distancing grading service.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man is still recovering in the hospital days after police say his estranged wife intentionally slammed into his car in front of his home. Wednesday, police charged Ernestine Lee with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault in the crash Saturday on Gentry Avenue in North Memphis. From his hospital bed […]

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Shelby County government employees may soon get six weeks of paid parental leave. Mayor Lee Harris’ proposal would allow government employees to take up to six weeks with pay anytime within the first year of having a baby or adopting a new child. “It is important to support families. Paid parental […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, along with all the municipalities in Shelby County, have issued an executive order to temporarily close all bars, gyms and restaurant dining rooms. According to a release from the Mayor Harris’s office, the executive order goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 22. The executive […]