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New leader named for board that sets bail amounts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s a changing of the guard for judges who set bail for criminal defendants. Effective July 1, Judge Lee Wilson has taken over as the new administrator for the Shelby County Judicial Commission, replacing embattled Judge Bill Anderson. Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell says that the move was about accountability. “I can […]
Restaurant Inspection Scores, June 24-July 1
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Tacos Y […]
MSCS Superintendent announces assistant superintendent of schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Dr. Marie Feagins selected a new assistant superintendent of schools at Memphis-Shelby County Schools. She will be over-maximizing the academic performance of students, educational leaders, and the operational efficiency of campuses, according to MSCS. Dr. Tankson held many roles throughout her 25-year career as a teacher,...
Poplar Towers gets new owners; Barnhart Crane goes international | Mane Street Memphis
It's been a hot minute since our last Mane Street Memphis. There have been some notable changes Downtown and throughout Shelby County. The AutoZone Skybridge, overlooking Front Street, has been officially completed. Longshot is taking its leave, and the new-look Brooks Museum is moving along to phase two. On June 27, Memphis-based...
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in DeSoto County, from Southaven to Olive Branch
There's no shortage of Fourth of July fun to be had in DeSoto County this year. Events will offer everything from fireworks to food trucks to live music, all with plenty of family-friendly patriotic fun. Here are four DeSoto County events to help you celebrate the Independence Day holiday. Hernando:...
Groundbreaking held for new Horn Lake Animal Shelter
Photo: Officials throw dirt in the symbolic groundbreaking for the new Horn Lake Animal Shelter. Completion of the $4.5 million shelter should be in April of next year. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) At one time there was a field on Center Street in Horn Lake where the football Eagles were scoring touchdowns...
West Tennessee Legal Services offering free legal help in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Starting Monday, West Tennessee Legal Services is offering free legal help in Shelby, Tipton, Fayette and Lauderdale counties. “Understanding your rights is really the base of any success, especially as a renter," said Vanessa Bullock, the director of special projects for West Tennessee Legal Services. Within the...
Germantown to reroute traffic for 4th of July celebration
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) - Fourth of July celebrations are underway across the Mid-South, and some places are planning for their festivities. Germantown’s Fireworks Extravaganza is set for Thursday, July 4 at Municipal Park at 1900 South Germantown Road. Food and fun start at 5 p.m. with fireworks lighting off...
Ceremony held in Desoto County for broadband service updates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A special ceremony will be held in Hernando, Mississippi on Monday to announce major milestones in the broadband connectivity program. Over a decade ago, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors recognized a lack of access to reliable internet when more than 15,000 addresses were on the wrong side of the “digital divide”. […]
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