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Memphis Area Transit Authority facing $60 million budget deficit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This story will be updated. Memphis Area Transit Authority officials are facing a $60 million deficit, according to an annual financial report provided by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. “We have been dealt a difficult blow, but we remain committed to Transforming Transit in the Mid-South,”...
4% of kids in Juvenile Court come from 2-parent household
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Less than 5% of children who step foot in Shelby County Juvenile Court live in a home with both parents. As most of the Mid-South starts summer break next week, many are calling on the community to step up — including a single mother we spoke to. “I don’t know where […]
$6 million investment to increase high-speed internet access for Shelby County residents
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Broadband access has been a nationwide problem, and it continues to be a central concern for communities in Shelby County, with only 25% of people in Memphis having access to high-speed internet. On Thursday, a huge investment of $6 million was announced by the Shelby County...
Memphis OKs amnesty on fees to offset tax increase
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City Council on Tuesday approved an amnesty period from May 21 until June 30, allowing residents to pay off unpaid fines for half-price to help offset a proposed city property tax increase. The vote on the resolution sponsored by Jerri Green was 12-0. In return for the amnesty period, the city will […]
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