Houston High School Students Donate CPR Training Kiosk to Germantown Fire Department
Houston High School students donated a CPR training kiosk to the Germantown Fire Department, part of their efforts to promote heart health and support the city's goal to become a designated HEARTSafe Community.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Proposes Additional 4-Cent Property Tax Cut in Revised FY26 Budget
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris proposed an additional 4-cent cut in property tax, totaling a 70-cent reduction to a $2.69 rate, while maintaining key services and a $40,000 minimum wage for full-time employees.
Reese Walker Appointed as Interim Executive Director of Shelby County Youth Justice and Education Center
Mayor Lee Harris appoints Reese Walker as interim head of the Shelby County YJEC, focusing on rehabilitating detained youth and community integration. Walker has extensive experience in corrections.
Germantown Fire Department Recognized Nationally with AHA's 2025 Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Award for Outstanding Emergency Services
The Germantown Fire Department received the AHA's 2025 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award, along with Target: Stroke and Heart Attack distinctions for their superior emergency services.
Structural Flaws and Overcrowding Exposed at Shelby County Jail in Memphis, Calls for Modernization Intensify
A report reveals Shelby County Jail's structural and operational issues, incl. disrepair and overcrowding, prompting calls for urgent reform and funding for upgrades or new construction.












