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Shelby County sheriff expected to enter race for Memphis mayor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The race for Memphis mayor is heating up. The city could see another candidate in the race this week. Several hats are already in the race for Memphis mayor. The election for this seat will be next October, but three Memphians have already announced their intentions on running. And Tuesday, we […]

City Council

Resolution fails for national search to find next MLGW CEO | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – More discussion took place on Tuesday about who will lead the country’s largest publicly-owned utility company. Some Memphis City Council members are at odds with Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland on whether to conduct a nationwide search for Memphis Light Gas and Water’s next CEO. A resolution to conduct a national search […]

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County mayor urges for Wanda Halbert’s cooperation to open new clerk’s office on time

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says Clerk Wanda Halbert isn’t cooperating with the county’s Information Technology (IT) department. According to a letter addressed to Halbert, it could delay the opening of the new Shelby County Clerk’s Office on Riverdale Road, which is scheduled to open on Oct. 31. The letter states […]

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Mayor says there will be no national search for MLGW leader

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says there will be no national search for a new president and CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water. Earlier this week, Strickland announced Memphis Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen as the new leader of MLGW. McGowen would take over for JT Young, who is set to […]

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Memphis mayor announces restoration of public safety employee pension plan

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The City of Memphis announced the restoration of its public safety pension plan. All commissioned police officers, firefighters and dispatchers will have the option to return to the 1978 pension plan. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and public safety leaders believe this will aid in the city’s effort to recruit and retain […]

City Council

Memphis City Council to tackle crime issues in weekly meeting | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis City Council members are set to meet Tuesday to address crime in the city for the second time this month. At the Memphis City Council meeting two weeks ago, city leaders planned to discuss curfews, but that discussion was tabled. Now, the issue is back up for discussion this week. […]

Arkansas

Arkansas recreational marijuana measure approved for November ballot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (WMC) – Arkansas is one step closer to getting a recreational marijuana program after a written decision by the state Supreme Court said it will allow the ballot measure to be placed on the upcoming November ballot. This comes after a back-and-forth dispute all summer between the state government and the group […]

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City Council on highway patrol increase of recruiting | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Law enforcement is recruiting in parts of the Mid-South after an increase in crime. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Memphis Police Department are looking for men and women to be recruited. “Looking for any type of experience, law enforcement officers, police officers, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department deputies, we’re also actively […]

City Council

Memphis City Council to discuss more strict, earlier curfews for teens | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis City Council members are meeting later Tuesday morning to discuss ways to combat the violent crime the city has seen in recent weeks. City leaders will discuss something many people in Memphis have been pleading for — a stricter and earlier curfew for teens. This meeting comes one week after […]

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Mayor Strickland declines to get involved in Memphis in May’s Tom Lee Park dispute

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said he will not get involved in the dispute between Memphis In May (MIM) and Memphis River Parks Partnership (MRPP). The mayor’s response comes one day after MIM leaders said they need Strickland’s help to get the city’s premiere festival back into a newly remodeled Tom Lee […]