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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has nominated Dr. Michelle Taylor to be the next director of the Shelby County Health Department.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the first people who lost their job over Shelby County’s handling of the COVID vaccine wants to clear her name, and she is suing Shelby County government to make it happen. Dr. Judy Martin was the Chief of Nursing and Head of Immunizations at the Shelby County Health Department. WREG’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new Shelby County health order Tuesday highly recommends masks for all indoor public settings, regardless of your vaccination status. Health Order 24 also strongly recommends vaccinations and encourages employers to require regular COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees. The order goes in effect at noon Tuesday and remains in effect until Aug. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When it comes to fight against COVID-19, it appears the battle lines are being drawn over the authority of Shelby County Health Department versus new laws just passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Some Memphis and Shelby County health experts and political leaders say the new rules could weaken the power of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was an emotional morning for students, parents, staff and even district leaders after a 13-year-old boy was shot at Cummings K-8 School. Emotions ran high as panicked parents and guardians stood in the rain for hours trying to get answers. Parents had to pick their children up from nearby Metropolitan Baptist […]

Commissioners Van Turner and Edmund Ford Jr. talk about Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ $1.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some 2,000 people are locked up in Shelby County unable to pay their bail. But several community organizations are planning to go to court if things don’t change. Now they are calling for those arrested to get hearings in 24 hours, with counsel, bail imposed only as a last resort and a person’s financial […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over 30 refugees from Afghanistan were welcomed by Shelby County today. Many of them helped Americans who were once in their country and now the county is doing what they can to make them comfortable after they have fled violence and oppression in Afghanistan. Today, Mayor Lee Harris and county commissioners welcomed […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County officials on Friday toured Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where pediatric cases of COVID-19 have increased in recent days. Friday, Le Bonheur doctors said there were 20 children in the hospital with COVID-19, seven of them critical. There had been four new admissions in the last 24 hours, though […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Some people living in Shelby County have another reason to be extra grateful this Thanksgiving. Shelby County’s mayor and trustee announced Wednesday that property tax relief will be available for low-income seniors, disabled residents and disabled military veterans in the county.  Leaders are calling this a game changer, saying this will make a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Throughout the pandemic, the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County has provided essential work helping animals and families in our community. Today, they received over $400,000 of American Rescue Plan Act dollars to continue their work. Helping animals get better and taking care of them before they find their forever homes […]