Politics

Shelby County Mayor, DA set gold standard for service

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 9:47pm

Shelby County Mayor, DA set gold standard for service

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam came to Memphis on Monday, May 23, to celebrate what's right with local government.

Rotary Club of Memphis East presented its 8th annual Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Awards to Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich and Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell.

The new governor praised the mayor and DA for being people of integrity.

"In truth, elected or appointed government officials have all kinds of choices to make once they're in office from who they hire to how they spend the taxpayers' money," he said. "No matter how many laws we pass or oversight we put into place, honesty makes all the difference."

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers the Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Award for Elected Officials to Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell at the U of M on Monday, May 23, 2011

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Cohen on flooding, BTW, grit, grind

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, 11:00am

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) took to the House floor Wednesday morning and talked about the flooding sweeping across Shelby County.

But he also found a few moments to talk about happier subjects. Cohen gave Booker T. Washington High School a shout out for landing the President as the speaker at this year’s commencement address and applauded the Grizzlies for their grit and grind during the NBA Playoffs.

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Mayor Wharton talks about flood

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 5:14pm

MAYOR WHARTON FLOODING PSA from Mayor Wharton on Vimeo.

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton on Friday gave the public some advice on how to deal with this week's flooding.

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Cohen celebrates Women's History Month

Submitted by Jeremy Jones on Monday, March 7th, 9:35 am

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) released the following statement recognizing Women’s History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of March:

This month we celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments of the women who make history and who have helped make this such a great country. Women have contributed so much to the development of our nation.

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Public invited to MCS charter surrender meetings

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, 11:58am

Memphis City Schools commissioners are hosting a series of public meetings on the district's proposal to surrender its charter.

Commissioners Jeff Warren and Kenneth Whalum will host a public meeting tonight at White Station High School.

Board member Betty Mallott will hold another meeting on Wednesday at Ridgeway HIgh School.

Commissioner Tomeka Hart will hold a meeting at Douglass High School on Thursday. Meanwhile, Commissioner Sara Lewis will also host a meeting on Thursday. her meeting will be held at Mitchell High School.

All meetings will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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Civil Rights Museum holding MCS charter surrender forum

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, February 21st, 2011, 2:53pm

Civil Rights Museum holding MCS charter surrender forum

In an effort to provide information on the Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools consolidation issue, the National Civil Rights Museum is holding a public information forum on Wednesday, March 2.

Participants include Memphis City Schools Board member Martavious Jones, Shelby County Schools Board Chair David Pickler and University of Memphis Law professor David Kiel.

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