Posted on: April 12, 2021
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Col. Zachary L. Miller with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 to sign an agreement to give flood relief to North Shelby County residents near the Loosahatchie River Basin.
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Posted on: April 12, 2021
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Col. Zachary L. Miller with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 to sign an agreement to give flood relief to North Shelby County residents near the Loosahatchie River Basin.
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Posted on: April 8, 2021
More than a year into our battle with the coronavirus, we have all worked hard to reduce fatality and infection rates, to re-open businesses, and to return to our churches and family gatherings.
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Posted on: April 8, 2021
Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 9, Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess and Mayor Lee Harris will kick off “Move with the Mayor” as a part of the Shelby County’s Health Department’s celebration of National Public Health Week. Mayor Harris and Assessor
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Posted on: April 8, 2021
Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 9, Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess and Mayor Lee Harris will kick off “Move with the Mayor” as a part of the Shelby County’s Health Department’s celebration of National Public Health Week. Mayor Harris and Assessor
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Posted on: March 24, 2021
Frankie Dakin, Press Secretary for Mayor Lee Harris: “Mayor Harris has never had any conversations nor has he met with the special counsel hired to investigate an alleged quid pro quo against Commissioner Ford. Furthermore, Mayor Harris was not
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Posted on: March 24, 2021
Frankie Dakin, Press Secretary for Mayor Lee Harris: “Mayor Harris has never had any conversations nor has he met with the special counsel hired to investigate an alleged quid pro quo against Commissioner Ford. Furthermore, Mayor Harris was not
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Posted on: March 19, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Pursuant to discussions and approval by state officials, effective immediately, Shelby County can now begin vaccinating individuals in Phase 2a/2b as set forth in the State of Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccine Phases. For further
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Posted on: March 18, 2021
The Shelby County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency along with CHEMOURS would like you to help us “MASK UP OUR KIDS”. Children are our most precious cargo. As our students begin returning to the classroom, we want to help by providing
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Posted on: March 17, 2021
The Shelby County Health Department issues Health Directive No. 19 today to go into effect at midnight on March 20th. Health Directive No. 19 further lifts restrictions on businesses, particularly restaurants that serve the public. It is accompanied by
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Posted on: March 17, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will propose updates to the current sick leave policy to include “Safe Leave”. The “Safe Leave” policy will allow employees experiencing domestic violence to use sick leave to seek help. The “Safe Leave”
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Posted on: March 17, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will propose updates to the current sick leave policy to include “Safe Leave”. The “Safe Leave” policy will allow employees experiencing domestic violence to use sick leave to seek help. The “Safe Leave”
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Posted on: March 12, 2021
Shelby County, Tennessee – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce the third annual Mayor’s Summer Work Experience Program. The 2021 Mayor Lee Harris’ Summer Work Experience is an eight-week summer work experience for Shelby County youth
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Posted on: March 12, 2021
Shelby County, Tennessee – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce the third annual Mayor’s Summer Work Experience Program. The 2021 Mayor Lee Harris’ Summer Work Experience is an eight-week summer work experience for Shelby County youth
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that Dr. LaSonya Harris Hall has been appointed interim Director of the Shelby County Health Department. Dr. Hall currently serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Shelby
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that Dr. LaSonya Harris Hall has been appointed interim Director of the Shelby County Health Department. Dr. Hall currently serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Shelby
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Posted on: March 3, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that the Shelby County Community Gardens program is now accepting applications for the 2021 gardening season. The Shelby County Community Gardens are located at 6265 Gardener Road and are
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Posted on: March 3, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that the Shelby County Community Gardens program is now accepting applications for the 2021 gardening season. The Shelby County Community Gardens are located at 6265 Gardener Road and are
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Posted on: March 3, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – In alignment with the Tennessee Health Department, the Shelby County Health Department will move into Phase 1C of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on Monday, March 8, 2021. This phase includes residents who are 16 years old
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Posted on: March 2, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced today his opposition to the construction of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. The proposed crude oil pipeline by Valero Energy Corporation and Plains All American Pipeline would run through South
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Posted on: March 2, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced today his opposition to the construction of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. The proposed crude oil pipeline by Valero Energy Corporation and Plains All American Pipeline would run through South
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced that the search for a new Shelby County Health Director is now open. The mission of the Shelby County Health Department is to improve, promote, and protect the health and environment of
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced that the search for a new Shelby County Health Director is now open. The mission of the Shelby County Health Department is to improve, promote, and protect the health and environment of
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Over the course of the past week, the Shelby County Fire Department Dispatch Office has received nationally recognized training to handle a wide variety of mental health, behavioral emergency, and suicide calls. As a result of the
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Over the course of the past week, the Shelby County Fire Department Dispatch Office has received nationally recognized training to handle a wide variety of mental health, behavioral emergency, and suicide calls. As a result of the
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Posted on: February 24, 2021
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Administration building at 160 N. Main St. and the Health Department at 814 Jefferson Ave. will remain closed Wednesday, February 24th due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. All other downtown Shelby
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Posted on: February 24, 2021
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Administration building at 160 N. Main St. and the Health Department at 814 Jefferson Ave. will remain closed Wednesday, February 24th due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. All other downtown Shelby
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – All Shelby County Health Department facilities will remain closed Monday, February 22, 2021, due to water pressure issues. Vaccination activities, including drive-thru appointments at the Appling Inspection Site at 2355 Appling
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – During the week of February 22 – February 27, 2021, Shelby County Health Department and partnering agencies will offer make-up vaccinations for those whose appointments were cancelled due to inclement weather and some limited new
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Excluding the Shelby County Trustee’s Office at 157 Poplar Avenue, all Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will remain closed Tuesday, February 23rd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible,
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
Shelby County, TN – Excluding the Shelby County Trustee’s Office at 157 Poplar Avenue, all Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will remain closed Tuesday, February 23rd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible,
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Posted on: February 21, 2021
Shelby County, TN – All Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will be closed Monday, February 22nd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible, Shelby County employees will work from home in accordance with the
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Posted on: February 21, 2021
Shelby County, TN – All Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will be closed Monday, February 22nd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible, Shelby County employees will work from home in accordance with the
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Posted on: February 20, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department is offering new appointment availabilities for second doses of both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines this Monday, February 22, 2021 at Appling Inspection Site, 2355 Appling City Cove. These are for anyone
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
On February 18, 2021, Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) issued a “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” (attached) asking all of its customers to boil water before using it for consumption. Specifically, all customers are advised to use boiled or bottled
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
On February 18, 2021, Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) issued a “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” (attached) asking all of its customers to boil water before using it for consumption. Specifically, all customers are advised to use boiled or bottled
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – In alignment with the State of TN, the Shelby County Health Department will move into Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. This phase includes residents who are 65 years and older, teachers
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
(February 18, 2021) - Due to recent water main breaks and freezing temperatures that have caused low water pressure in MLGW's water system, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (PWS ID 0000450) has issued this advisory to notify water customers to boil their
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
COVID-19 cases and deaths are continuing to rise in Shelby County and across the United States. On February 14, 2021, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, advised that despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
COVID-19 cases and deaths are continuing to rise in Shelby County and across the United States. On February 14, 2021, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, advised that despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19
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Posted on: February 11, 2021
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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Posted on: February 11, 2021
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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Posted on: January 28, 2021
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Alisa Haushalter, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, Director of the Shelby County Health Department, has been selected as the 2020 Communicator of the Year by the Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in Shelby County and across the United States. Additionally, new variants of the COVID-19 virus have been identified in other countries, one or more of which are expected to reach Shelby County. Some of the new
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in Shelby County and across the United States. Additionally, new variants of the COVID-19 virus have been identified in other countries, one or more of which are expected to reach Shelby County. Some of the new
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Posted on: January 11, 2021
I think we all recognize that our local restaurant and hospitality industries have been hard hit during the course of this pandemic. That’s why, over the last several weeks, we have partnered with several members of the Shelby County Board of Co...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Date: January 8, 2021
CONTACT: Joan Carr Office: (901) 222-9010
SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO RESUME JANUARY 12, 2021
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
You may not have heard, but we recently brought Fire Engine 60 back into service. The return of Engine 60 is a long time coming for the communities of Brownsville Maher Woods and East of Old Brownsville, and this is just the start. We are committed to mak...
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Posted on: December 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES NEW “SAFER AT HOME” ORDER TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 Medical community expresses support as hospitals face capaci...
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020
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Posted on: November 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 2, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Free Flu Vaccines and Free COVID-19 Testing Available November 19, 2020 During Statewide FightFluTN 2020 Drive-Through Events
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Posted on: October 19, 2020
Right now, Shelby County Government is in the midst of considering law enforcement reform. In Shelby County, the discussion of law enforcement reform builds on the best practices and ideas that we have seen come out of our very own Sheriff’s Office. Even ...
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Posted on: October 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 2, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Office: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE AT PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS OCTOBER 5, 2020
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Posted on: October 1, 2020
Recently, the County Commission approved the largest purchase of hybrid fleet vehicles in Shelby County Government’s history. In addition, the Division of Planning and Development has been awarded $500,000 in federal grant funding to implement a...
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Posted on: September 24, 2020
As you know, Shelby County Schools recently began the school year. Unlike any year before, this school year’s start is virtual. That means that all of us should think deeply about what we can do to support the thousands of virtual learners in our communit...
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Posted on: September 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “SHARE THE TAB” FUND TO AID LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19; $450,...
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Posted on: September 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “SHARE THE TAB” FUND TO AID LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19; $450,000 WILL BE SET ASID...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2037
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEDICATES $750,000 TO SUPPORT
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2037
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEDICATES $750,000 TO SUPPORT
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Posted on: September 17, 2020
Dear friend,
This month marks two years as Mayor of Shelby County, the largest in Tennessee and, in my opinion, the greatest county in America.
Together, we have accomplished a lot.
We have focused on supporting working families. As one of the largest and hi...
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Posted on: September 17, 2020
Joan Carr
Public Information Officer
Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Avenue, Rm 502D
Memphis , TN 38105
Office (901) 222-9010
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 21, 2020
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Posted on: September 17, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 16, 2020
CONTACT: Chip WashingtonOffice: (901) 222-0113Cell: (901) 422-4300
SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPANDS OUTREACH IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY WITH COVID-19 TESTING EVENTSSATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH ...
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
This pandemic has impacted all of us, but none more so than our seniors and our residents of long-term care facilities. Seniors, in particular, are a priority risk group because of the high risk of complications with COVID-19. Because of this, nursing hom...
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Posted on: September 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
September 10, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 14, 2020
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Posted on: September 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2037
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND $3.4 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF FOR 6 SH...
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Posted on: September 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2037
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND $3.4 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF FOR 6 SH...
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Posted on: September 4, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
September 4, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 7, 2020
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Posted on: September 3, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY
MEDIA ADVISORY
September 3, 2020
Jerry Scott
Deputy Director
Office: 901.222.8608
SHELBY COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS SET TO CELEBRATE
“BACK TO SCHOOL” FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED CHILDREN
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Posted on: September 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2020
Frankie Dakin
Special Assistant to the Mayor
Office: 901.222.2057
Mobile: 901.496.0131
COUNTY MAYOR HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCH “SENIOR TECH CONNECT” TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR ...
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Posted on: August 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
August 28, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 31, 2020
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
August 26, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Shelby County Health Department Service Changes for Friday, August 28, 2020
Food Service, Environmental Sanitation and Pollution Permits Impacted
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Posted on: August 25, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 25, 2020
Candice Grose
Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2037
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AMENDS HEALTH DIRECTIVE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BRINGS FIRE ENGINE 60 BACK INTO SERVICE
Memphis, TN – On Friday, August 21, 2020, the Shelby County Fire Department and Shelby County Government will celebrate the return of Fire Engine 60 at its Egypt Central location. A...
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Posted on: August 20, 2020
Shelby County Health Department Environmental Health Service Changes
For the Week of Friday, August 21 – Monday, August 31, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – In order to better serve the public, the Health Department is relocating all of its envi...
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Posted on: August 14, 2020
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 17, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus (WNV...
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Posted on: August 12, 2020
I may be biased but I believe Shelby County is one of the greatest places to live.
What makes our community great are the people.
This summer, I had the chance to celebrate several very special Shelby County residents on their birthdays. Although we should ...
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR
MICROGRANTS TO SUPPORT SAFE PRACTICES AT CLOSE
CONTACT/PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESSES
Memphis, TN – Shelby County Government has opened applications for stipends of up to $2,000 to su...
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Posted on: August 6, 2020
We know that this community and our neighboring communities are working very hard to slow the spread of COVID-19. We all meet together regularly and safely. We are coordinating our response.
But, we cannot ignore the reality that our cases are likely to mo...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
July 31, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 3, 2020
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Posted on: July 28, 2020
Yesterday, the County Commission took the final vote on our Ban the Box ordinance, and approved the measure.
Ban the Box is an effort by our administration and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to create a new countywide policy that eliminates inqui...
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
We continue to adjust to life amid COVID-19, since the virus will likely be with us for the foreseeable future. We have all made important sacrifices. But we are at a pivotal point, and we must not let up. That’s why masks are now required in pu...
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
July 24, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 27, 2020
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Posted on: July 17, 2020
As I have mentioned in past messages, the County Commission is currently considering our ordinance to Ban the Box. This new ordinance would remove the inquiry into criminal history from most Shelby County Government job applications. Ban the Box creates m...
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Posted on: July 17, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 17, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 20, 2020
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Posted on: July 10, 2020
On Tuesday, July 14, Shelby County will partner with the Memphis Urban League on the first #SouthernJustice Summit. This all-virtual conference will bring together activists and thinkers around issues of arrest and detention, bail reform, alternatives to ...
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Posted on: July 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 10, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 13, 2020
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Posted on: July 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020
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Posted on: July 9, 2020
This Monday, the County Commission will consider the third and final reading of the “Ban the Box” ordinance. “Ban the Box” is an effort by our administration and Commissioner Sawyer, with support from several other ...
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Posted on: July 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 2, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 6, 2020
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Posted on: July 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Shelby County Government
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST “SOUTHERN JUS...
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Posted on: July 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Shelby County Government
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST “SOUTHERN JUSTICE SUMMI...
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Posted on: June 30, 2020
Today, I signed an Executive Order to expand the protections for prisoners housed with the Shelby County Division of Corrections. This Order will build on our previous efforts to be extremely aggressive in working to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our pri...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
June 26, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 29, 2020
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Posted on: June 24, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 24, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL PAPER, AND MOMENTUM NONPROFIT PARTNERS JOIN TO PROVIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPME...
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Posted on: June 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Shelby County Government
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO SIGN “FOREVER LEASE” BETWEEN ORANGE MOUND ARTS COUN...
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Posted on: June 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Shelby County Government
Interim Public Information Officer
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Posted on: June 23, 2020
I am pleased to report that Shelby County Government has just put the finishing touches on the first paid parental leave policy for county employees. That means, starting next week on July 1, county employees will have access to six weeks of paid parental...
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
Shelby County and the state of Tennessee were facing a public health emergency long before COVID-19 hit our communities. The Tennessee General Assembly has let seven years pass by without expanding Medicaid, and that single decision has left hundreds of t...
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
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June 19, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
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Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 22, 2020
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
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JUNE 19, 2020
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SHELBY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION & OUTREACH LAUNCHES REVAMPED SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-1920 young ...
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
Over the last few weeks, we have received increasingly urgent reports from various County operations, worried about the Commission’s action on this year’s budget. They have been trying to make sense of the massive cuts the Commission h...
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Posted on: June 12, 2020
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June 12, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 15, 2020
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Posted on: June 11, 2020
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June 11, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
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Shelby County Health Department Provides Reopening Guidance
Organizations and Businesses May Submit Reopening Plans for Review
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Posted on: June 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 10, 2020
CONTACT: Joan CarrOffice: (901) 222-9010Cell: (901) 691-5704
FREE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN AT SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS
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Posted on: June 9, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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Posted on: June 9, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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JUNE 9, 2020
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Right now, we are in the middle of the Shelby County budget process. The County Commission is considering a budget during one of the worst economic contractions in US history. About 40 million Americans have filed unemployment claims, nearly one in four w...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Right now, we are in the middle of the Shelby County budget process. The County Commission is considering a budget during one of the worst economic contractions in US history. About 40 million Americans have filed unemployment claims, nearly one in four w...
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Posted on: June 7, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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JUNE 7, 2020
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Posted on: June 7, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 7, 2020
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Interim Public Information Officer
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
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June 5, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 8, 2020
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
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June 5, 2020
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Office: 901.222.2322
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SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS COUNTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYDA memorial event will take place on J...
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
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June 5, 2020
Courtney Tipper
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SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS COUNTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYDA memorial event will take place on J...
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Posted on: June 3, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
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SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
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June 2, 2020
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COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS FORMS TO FIGHT EFFORT TO CUT PAID SICK AND PARENTAL LEAVE FOR SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES; COALITION ...
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
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CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
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COVID-19 TESTING AT SHELBY COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
June 2, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 1, 2020
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
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Shelby County Health Department Stops Distribution of Face Masks Provided by the State of Tennessee
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
The protection of prisoners and other vulnerable populations is one of our top priorities and we have to be aggressive. A verse from Matthew reads: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and...
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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MAY 29, 2020
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
COVID-19 has cut lives short and put livelihoods in jeopardy. To confront this public health emergency, we have expanded testing capacity, worked with the state to expand local hospital capacity, and expanded public health capacity. However, we have to al...
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
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CONTACT: Joan CarrOffice: (901) 222-9010Cell: (901) 691-5704
SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES DRUG OVERDOSE SPIKE ALERTThird alert since May 1st notes the highest overdose levels yet recorded in Shelby...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
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CONTACT:Joan Carr
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Limited COVID-19 Testing Available on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
We have recently announced the move into Phase 2 of our Back-to-Business framework. This is a sign of solid progress. In fact, take a moment to think about just two of our indicators of progress in light of what’s happening right now.
First, reca...
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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MAY 20, 2020
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
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Posted on: May 19, 2020
5-Day Event to Provide Overdose Reversal Kits, Needle Exchange and Treatment Resources
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Posted on: May 19, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES APPLICATION PORTAL FOR 141 POSITIONS AS PART OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S COVID-19 EXPANSION
Memphis, TN – On Monday, May 18, 2020, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution...
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Posted on: May 18, 2020
Right now, we are positioned to make a significant investment in protecting our public health. Today we will be asking the Shelby County Commission to approve 141 new positions in the Shelby County Health Department, new positions that will be singularly ...
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Posted on: May 18, 2020
Phase II of COVID-19 Back-to-Business Plan begins today
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter were pleased to announce today that Shelby County is ready to begin Phase II of the Back-to...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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MAY 13, 2020
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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MAY 13, 2020
Courtney Tipper
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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MAY 12, 2020
Courtney Tipper
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 12, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Interim Public Informa...
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
FREE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE AT SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Beginning Thursday, May 7, 2020, the Shelby County Health Department will dispense fabric face masks at Shelby County Health Depa...
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
County Mayor Lee Harris Remarks Regarding COVID-19 Shelby County Health Directive #3 Delivered on May 4, 2020
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
County Mayor Lee Harris Remarks Regarding COVID-19 Shelby County Health Directive #3 Delivered on May 4, 2020
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Posted on: April 24, 2020
NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office
Lee Harris, Mayor
Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building
11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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APRIL 24, 2020
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