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- ↑ Baker, Jackson (December 29, 2006). "Shea Flinn Sworn in as State Senator". Memphis Flyer . Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ↑ Taylor, Eryn; Ransom, Richard (May 3, 2015). "Shea Flinn leaves the City Council". WREG.com . Retrieved September 11, 2018.
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