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Memphis mayor says impound lot fix on the way

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The buck, and the chaos, stop with him. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland promises to get the city’s impound lot organized and functioning again. Lost cars. Extra paperwork. Additional charges. Citizens and tow truck operators alike said they’ve had it with the city’s impound lot. And during an exclusive interview with Action […]

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Memphis mayor, advocates share concerns about delays in Shelby Co.’s criminal justice system

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution says every American is entitled to a speedy trial. But in Memphis and Shelby County, it takes years for a case to get resolved. There are 10 judges and 10 courtrooms in the Shelby County criminal court system. How many trials do you […]

City Council

Memphis behind on paying tow truck companies for impounding | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Between an overcrowded lot, long wait times, and tow truck drivers waiting up to several years to get fully paid for their work, the City of Memphis impound lot has reached full crisis mode. Tow truck operators told Action News 5 they drop cars off outside the gate because there’s no […]

Arkansas

Ark. teen sworn in as youngest mayor in US

EARLE, Ark (WMC) – The town of Earle officially has its new youngest black mayor. Jaylen Smith was sworn into the office on Monday morning with his family. Jaylen Smith(Jaylen Smith) Smith says he plans to focus on public safety, housing, and building a grocery store in town. He said he’d like to be president […]

Arkansas

What to know about Arkansas’ recreational marijuana ballot amendment

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) – Early voting has begun in Arkansas and will end the day before the Nov. 8 election. One of the more hot-topic items of discussion on the statewide ballot is the question of whether or not the Natural State will have a recreational marijuana program. If the answer to that question […]

Mayor

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 […]

Mayor

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 […]