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 […]
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Memphis behind on paying tow truck companies for impounding | #citycouncil
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- January 12, 2023
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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 […]
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Ark. teen sworn in as youngest mayor in US
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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 […]
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Jackson mayor declares emergency due to water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba issued a Local State of Emergency on Monday, December 26 due to the ongoing water crisis. Leaders said water crews are still dealing with complications at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility due to freezing temperatures over the weekend. A citywide boil water notice was issued […]
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What to know about Arkansas’ recreational marijuana ballot amendment
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Vicksburg mayor recommends partnership with NAACP
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Mayor George Flaggs Jr. recently sent a letter to city aldermen to inform them of his plans to recommend a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). “What we are deciding to do and going to do on Monday is enter a Memorandum […]
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Resolution fails for national search to find next MLGW CEO | #citycouncil
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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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