Tennessee lawmakers file Memphis Shelby Schools “hostile takeover” at last minute
House Democrats are calling for a move by Republicans to replace elected school boards with “hostile takeovers” with state-designated boards. (Photo: Karen Pulfer Fock) With only remaining days at the 2025 Tennessee session, Shelby County Councilman filed new laws on Tuesday, with critics calling “hostile takeovers” of Memphis-Shelby County schools by state. The bill, sponsored […]
Tennessee planning $6 million audit of Memphis Shelby schools
Tennessee lawmakers are proposing a $6 million audit of Memphis-Shelby County schools. Tennessee lawmakers were able to spend $6 million to audit schools in Memphis-Shelby County and audit them as a potential pioneer in the district’s state “acquisitions.” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Bo Watson confirmed Monday that another $3 million was featured in the Senate’s […]
Shelby senator dials back ouster push for Memphis district attorney • Tennessee Lookout
That’s all for the boots. Seven months ago, Republican Sen. Brent Taylor wanted to expel Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy for “lack of duty.” Taylor, the home operator of Shelby County Funerals, has pledged to file a Senate resolution after the November election. That didn’t happen, and Taylor doesn’t seem to be as much […]
Shelby Co. community engagement requirements for TIFs may violate constitution • Tennessee Lookout
Shelby County Solved Constitutional equal protection for developers seeking payments to complete the “culturally responding community engagement” for future property tax revenues first, according to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skulmetti. This may violate the protection warranty. The solution “does not include explicit race-based standards,” but for approval, Skrmetti said in writing. Opinions published in January […]
Gulf Shore State Park introduces new cabins on Lake Shelby
Gulf Shores State Park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new cabins unveiled on Lake Shelby as part of an $8.8 million project that has been ongoing since 2020's Hurricane Sally. Seventeen buildings damaged in the storm have been replaced with 20 new, more modern lakefront cabins. Outdoor Alabama. All 20 cabins are located right on […]
UA Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership officially opens, leadership team completed
The long-awaited Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at the University of Alabama has officially opened with its inaugural leadership team. Former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, University of Arizona President Stuart Bell, and representatives from government, academia and business gathered on campus last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to the University of Alabama, the […]
Shelby County lawmakers propose improvements to how their local library board members are elected
Members of the Shelby County delegation visited the Alabama House. submitted a bill The first week of the 2024 legislative session aims to align the selection of North Shelby County Library Board board members with the expectations of community residents and procedures in place on boards across the state. of local librarywas established by the […]
Shelby County delegation wants to control the North Shelby Library Board
The North Shelby Library District is unique among library boards in the state as a public corporation with elected officials who are directly accountable to residents. The Shelby County Legislative Delegation has introduced a bill to change that and implement another unique proposal: to take board appointments into their own hands. The delegation includes Congressman […]
UA System Chancellor Finis St. John IV to lead Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership
The University of Alabama System has announced a change in leadership at the highest level, as Chancellor Finnis “Fes” St. John IV prepares to take on a new role at the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership. Sid J. Trant, the system's current general counsel and senior vice chancellor, will serve as interim chancellor starting […]
Shelby County man bags 14-point buck 100 yards from home
It's peak deer hunting season in Alabama. During this period, known as the “rut,” bucks are searching for a mate and are much less likely to be wary during the day. One Alabama hunter took advantage of the “rut.” Shelby County's Greg Robertson scored 14 points on Jan. 15. But it wasn't just the size […]
