MPD chief’s reappointment on hold at Mayor Young’s request
Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis would continue to serve in an interim capacity.
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Samuel Hardiman is a reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on xAI, energy needs and how local governments spend money.
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City of Memphis Mayor Young weighs whether to uphold one of Strickland’s vetoes
Strickland vetoed a referendum ordinance that would ask voters whether the Memphis City Council could set its salary and the salary of mayor-appointed directors. The council believes the veto was done improperly.
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Metro City urges people to stay off roads
Memphis Public Works Director Robert Knecht said people should stay off the roads because ice accumulation will make it difficult for the city to continue clearing streets Thursday.
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Sports Transfer of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to U of M finalized
Now that the meeting minutes are approved, the U of M Auxiliary Services Foundation will receive Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Public SafetySeeking peace a year after Tyre Nichols’ death
If Memphis has healed – or if it has at least scarred in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death – it is because of RowVaughn Wells, said J. Lawrence Turner, pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
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State GovernmentBusiness leaders push for state help with Memphis crime
The worried message from a slew of executives to the state’s Republican leadership follows months of public statements from some who signed the letter that the city’s future hangs in the balance.
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City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young defends police chief
After embattled Memphis police chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis lost the City Council’s test reappointment vote, Mayor Paul Young said he believes the “support will be there” in time for the official decision.
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Public Safety City’s failure to enforce Nichols ordinances ‘deeply disturbed’ legal team
Laws passed in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death instituted new data collection policies for traffic stops; stipulated that only marked police cars make traffic stops, and mandated residents not get pulled over for low-level offenses like faulty brake lights.
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Former officer accused in Tyre Nichols’ death wants trial outside of Memphis
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City of Memphis‘I’m on the fence:’ City Council mixed on keeping police chief
The reappointment of Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as police chief is among the slew of mayoral appointments that the Memphis City Council is slated to consider at its first meeting of 2024.
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‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crime
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City of Memphis ‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crime
“We hear our citizens loud and clear,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young. “They want to see action. They want to see us strategizing and figuring out how we’re going to reduce the chaos, the hurt and the pain that we see in our community.”
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City of Memphis Crashes, transmission issue culprit for Christmas power outages
The holiday’s most extensive outage was caused when part of a high-voltage transmission tower broke, triggering a safety response.
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City of Memphis Former city communications chief headed to Atlanta
Fouché served in city government for years, succeeding Ursula Madden for the top communications job in September 2022.
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City of MemphisStrickland exits as a tough political foe and dominant force in local politics
With an ability to cross racial lines, the outgoing Memphis mayor was a boss who knew how to delegate and trust experts but did not abdicate responsibility for making decisions.
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City of MemphisThrough storms of COVID and crime, Strickland’s Memphis pushed forward
Jim Strickland’s years as mayor took Memphis into its third century of existence, through the COVID-19 pandemic and brought it face-to-face with some of the worst crimes and crime waves in its modern history.
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City of Memphis Some familiar names but also new blood will join Young administration
Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young’s administration continued to take shape this week with the incoming mayor announcing most of his remaining appointments.
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Public Safety Retired Memphis judge will mediate Tyre Nichols civil case
Bernice Donald was selected as the mediator in confidential discussions that could lead to a potential settlement or set the stage for trial if no resolution is reached, according to court documents.
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City of MemphisWhat the Southern Heritage Classic contract says and how it could change
Memphis City Council approved the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium ownership transfer but with the caveat that the U of M, the City and Fred Jones would continue to negotiate.
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City of Memphis Memphis votes to give U of M Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The City Council voted 8-2-1 Tuesday, Dec. 19, to approve conveying ownership of the stadium to the U of M Auxiliary Services Foundation and $120 million in cash to help pay for $220 million in renovations.
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Memphis Tigers Football U of M: Stadium renovations already being noticed by Big 12
The University of Memphis awaits a City Council vote next week, Dec. 19, that would transfer ownership of the stadium to the U of M’s Auxiliary Services Foundation.
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Cost of dorms at U of M will go up 3.5% each year for four years
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City of Memphis Strickland thanks Wharton, Young as portrait is unveiled
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s portrait was unveiled Friday at City Hall.
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Memphis Tigers FootballDetails of the city’s deal with the U of M to transfer Liberty Stadium
Documents outline the transfer of stadium ownership from the city to University of Memphis Auxiliary Services Foundation.
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City of Memphis Paul Young says MPD Chief Davis will stay
“We’ve had a number of dialogues over the past couple of months, and I feel confident that she can and will be able to lead us into a better space with regards to public safety.”
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City of MemphisIf Memphis boosts mayoral pay, it wouldn’t be alone among major cities
If approved by the Memphis City Council in a Dec. 19 vote, the mayoral salary would increase from $170,000 to $210,000 for Mayor-elect Paul Young.
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City of Memphis Strickland administration official leaving city government
Springer will continue to serve in his role with the City of Memphis through the end of Strickland’s term that ends Jan. 1.
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Public Safety Oher attorneys subpoena ‘Blind Side’ author Michael Lewis
Michael Oher’s legal fight with the Memphis Tuohy family over “The Blind Side” film and using his name, image and likeness has pulled in famed author Michael Lewis.
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