Two Shelby County driver service centers will temporarily close for upgrades including new kiosks. The Memphis/East Shelby Drive and Bartlett centers will shut on Oct. 8 and 9, respectively.

Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members express regret over hiring Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, criticizing her leadership and the district's culture.

Joyce Dorse Coleman is elected as the chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board, with Stephanie Love as vice-chair, amidst administrative changes and safety concerns.

Shelby County partially funds jail repairs, allocating $10 million but falls short of the requested $16.4 million, prompting concerns over unaddressed issues.

Memphis' "Blight Zero" initiative targets neighborhood renewal and fights crime through property demolition and cleaning, holding owners accountable, with Mayor Young and Police Chief CJ Davis at the helm.

U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz of the Western District of Tennessee announced his resignation after two years in his position and 19 years in the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The NAACP is suing DeSoto County, MS, for alleged racial gerrymandering that diminishes the Black community's voting power. They seek redistricting and fairer representation.

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert is given extra time to respond to her ouster petition after Judge Corbin-Johnson denied a default judgment against her.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee opposes Memphis' attempt to implement its own gun control laws, emphasizing the need for statewide uniformity in firearm regulations.

Senator Brent Taylor criticizes Judge Bill Anderson for releasing Detawn Gunn, the Railgarten shooting suspect, without bail, alleging legal errors. This has led to a judicial conduct investigation.

Shelby County attorneys are pursuing the removal of County Clerk Wanda Halbert from office, citing her failure to properly respond to an ouster petition. They are seeking a default judgment for her immediate suspension.

Shelby County has received $300,000 in federal funds to support its witness protection program, aiming to improve victim and witness safety and cooperation in legal cases.

Rhea Clift was appointed to the Germantown Municipal Court bench, replacing interim Judge Kevin Patterson and continuing her family legacy after her father's retirement.