MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Swift action and teamwork among city and law enforcement officials helped an 83-year-old woman from being evicted in South Memphis on Friday.
A family member contacted Memphis Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and the Shelby Co. Sheriff’s Office for help.
The sheriff’s office sent a civil levy commander to the home, who explained the eviction was not being carried out by the sheriff’s office and that they could not intervene without a court order.
Councilwoman Cooper-Sutton, the homeowner, and her lawyer quickly obtained a court injunction, confirming the homeowner had paid her taxes…