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: 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 2, 2020
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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: September 22, 2020
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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 21, 2020
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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
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 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 10, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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 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 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: 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 24, 2020
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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
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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
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 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: June 26, 2020
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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
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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 19, 2020
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June 19, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 22, 2020
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 19, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
SHELBY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION & OUTREACH LAUNCHES REVAMPED SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-1920 young ...
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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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 11, 2020
CONTACT: Joan Carr
Phone: (901) 222-9010
Cell: (901) 691-5704
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 9, 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
Courtney Tipper
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
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 3, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2020
Courtney Tipper
Interim Public Information Officer
Office: 901.222.2322
Mobile: 901.481.3422
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
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 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
COVID-19 TESTING AT SHELBY COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) will t...
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
Shelby County Health Department Stops Distribution of Face Masks Provided by the State of Tennessee
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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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 29, 2020
Courtney Tipper
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: May 26, 2020
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2020
CONTACT:Joan Carr
OFFICE: (901) 222-9010
CELL: (901) 691-5704
Limited COVID-19 Testing Available on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department reminds every...
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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 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Opioid Task Force, the Shelby County Health Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Shelby County...
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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
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 13, 2020
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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
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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: April 10, 2020
Memphis, TN – This week, the mayors of Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Lakeland, Germantown, and Shelby County met by phone to discuss Executive Orders that advise Shelby County residents to forgo nonessential activity.
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Posted on: April 7, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES NEW COUNTYWIDE ACTION LINE FOR RESIDENTS TO REPORT EXECUTIVE ORDER VIOLATIONS
Memphis, TN –Mayor Lee Harris announced beginning today, the Shelby County Mayor’s Action Center will receive calls r...
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Posted on: March 25, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE MAYOR LEE HARRIS’ WORK-AT-HOME PLAN FOR SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Memphis, TN –Last night, the Shelby County Board of Commission unanimously approved Mayor Lee Harris&...
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCH NEW PORTAL TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS
Memphis, TN - Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the Shelby County Health Department are committed to providing residents w...
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
SECOND CASE OF CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
DETECTED IN SHELBY COUNTY
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation from the Tennessee Department of Health that a second Shelby County resident has tested presu...
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 814 JEFFERSON BUILDING
CLOSED DUE TO WATER LINE BREAK
SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s headquarters building at 814 Jefferson Avenue is closed to the public tod...
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