The Shelby County Commission is now also tasked with appointing a member to the board for the second time since October.

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But there was no discussion of ongoing negotiations between the Grizzlies and the city for planned FedExForum renovations and a new lease.

Many Memphians took to social media to lament the demolished eatery and share fond memories. 

Known as the overdose harm-reduction program, the Health Department is now providing kits with two doses of naloxone and 10 fentanyl test strips at community events.

Social media tributes poured in for the two-sport standout and Arkansas football commitment who died Tuesday.

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Shelby County commissioners are still considering a hike in the wheel tax or the property tax to complete their budget season. 

Janet Hooks, the county commission’s special adviser to Clerk Wanda Halbert, also says the commission should restore $1 million in funding to Halbert’s office that it cut earlier so she can fill positions with new employees instead of moving existing employees around.

DeSoto County Schools is looking for a site to build a new career technology center as “hands-on” jobs become more in demand.

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The new county funding would be for 40 new counselors with the goal of preventing a “cross over” of children coming to the court for child welfare issues and then moving to delinquent behavior.