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City of Lakeland drops lawsuit against homeowner over a yard sign
LAKELAND, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Lakeland dropped a lawsuit against a homeowner over a controversial political yard sign. Last month, Julie Pereira’s yard sign had foul language that showed Pereira is not a fan of either presidential candidate. She said the city had been fining her $50...
Vote on $1.6B county budget, possible tax hike approaches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If you live in Shelby County, you could find out as soon as Monday if your property taxes will go up or not. That is when county commissioners will meet to make a possible decision on County Mayor Lee Harris’ $1.6 billion spending plan. During a Thursday committee meeting, Shelby County commissioners […]
Shelby County residents now have a real seat at the table on community re-development
It is up to all of us to make sure Shelby County doesn’t just get sold to the highest bidder, but that we develop the city in a democratic and equitable way. Henri E. Brooks represents District 7 on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. A growing number of...
MSCS superintendent Feagins presents budget to school board, defends plan to cut 1,100 positions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) superintendent Marie Feagins presented her budget to the district’s board Thursday during a community engagement session. This came after members passed a resolution halting Feagins' plan to eliminate 1,100 positions until she could present a personnel plan to the board. "The...
Local nonprofit shares new data about bail settings in Memphis courts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bail in Shelby County has been an issue that WREG has extensively reported on. One nonprofit, Memphis Crime Beat, has released its own findings regarding bail settings in courts. “We have a data analysis team, we have a couple of engineers on the team – one of them myself,” President and Executive […]
Gun diversion program announced by DA’s office receives pushback
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A new program from the Shelby County District Attorney’s office would leave guns in the hands of some felons. In Tennessee, a felon having a gun is a felony charge. District Attorney Steve Mulroy said his office is working not to charge felons who committed nonviolent...
MSCS taps district leader to be facility services officer amid infrastructure challenges
Amid an effort to tackle infrastructure challenges, Memphis-Shelby County Schools has hired a facility services officer. And she’s been with the district for nearly two decades. MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins, Ed.D., has tapped Michelle Stuart, director of the district’s facility planning department, for the role. As facility services officer,...
2024 Children’s Fishing Rodeo Champions
Mayor David Parsons presented the awards to the Children’s Fishing Rodeo Champions on Saturday. The Children’s Fishing Rodeo is an annual event presented by City of Bartlett and City of Bartlett, TN Parks & Recreation Department. There were prizes awarded in four age categories, with an overall Grand Prize Winner. For more photos of the event, visit the City of Bartlett’s facebook page. City of Bartlett.
TDOE announces 9 finalists for 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, KCS middle school teacher one of the finalists
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — One Knox County middle school teacher was named one of nine finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the nine finalists for the award Tuesday. According to Knox County Schools, Natalee Elkins is Holston Middle School's fine...
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