Public Notice: Expungement Clinic and Upcoming City Sessions

Public Service Announcement: 'Erase & Elevate' Expungement Clinic

The Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office has issued an official notice for the 31st 'Erase & Elevate' Expungement Clinic, Employment, and Community Resource Fair, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event will take place at the New Salem Baptist Church of Memphis, located at 2237 S. Parkway E., from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This public service initiative aims to assist residents in overcoming legal barriers to employment and housing by providing on-site expungement processing and community support.

Participating organizations include the City of Memphis Clerk’s Office, the Shelby County Health Department, the Mid-South Food Bank, and the Memphis Police Department (MPD) Neighborhood Watch. Representatives will be available to provide essential services, guidance, and support. Residents are encouraged to attend to access resources from West TN Legal Services, Operation HOPE, and the Shelby County Voter Alliance.

Notice of Upcoming Memphis City Council Regular Meeting

Public notice is hereby given that the Memphis City Council will convene for its next regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Committee meetings are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Committee Room on the 5th floor of City Hall, followed by the Regular Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes several resolutions for public works contracts and planning developments, including a humanitarian award presentation for local service leaders. Citizens wishing to address the Council must submit a completed comment request card to the Sergeant-at-Arms prior to the start of the relevant agenda item.

City of Memphis Alcohol Commission Public Postings

The City of Memphis Alcohol Commission has published public notices regarding pending requests for permit and license approvals as of February 20, 2026. These notices serve as the official record for public inquiry and feedback regarding local establishments seeking clear titles or operating permits within city limits. Detailed records of these requests are available for public review through the City of Memphis Clerk's Office.

Municipal Operations: Post-Winter Pothole Repairs

The City of Memphis Public Works Department continues its transition from winter weather mitigation to citywide pothole repair operations. Following the recent freeze-thaw cycles earlier this month, crews are prioritizing repairs on major arterials and emergency routes to ensure safe travel. Neighborhood streets are being addressed on a rolling basis. Residents are reminded that dark traffic signals should be treated as four-way stops and may report significant roadway damage through the city's 311 service line.