City of Memphis
After Tyre Nichols’ death, Memphis turns to tough-on-crime policies
Memphis is still focused on crime even as it does some introspection about police in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death.
Samuel Hardiman
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Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics. A native Rhode Islander who lives Downtown, he enjoys tennis, golf and reading.
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LakelandLake District developer owes contractors more than $1 million
At least seven contractors and subcontractors who have worked in The Lake District have filed liens against Netanel and his companies.
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City of MemphisMLGW power provider bid process was flawed, consultants say
In the summer of 2022, the price of natural gas spiked. While the rest of the companies interested in MLGW’s power supply contract adjusted their prices, TVA was still using pricing prior to that time. Their bid came in lower, and everyone else’s came in higher — much higher.
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City of Memphis City Council could seek $15M in MPD raises, possibly with tax increase
The Memphis City Council could consider boosting Memphis Police Department pay by $15 million and it could take a tax increase to do it.
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Public SafetyCriminal justice reform group offers Strickland help with data
Just City, a criminal justice reform organization that has often drawn Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s ire, has offered to help the City of Memphis publish more criminal justice data.
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Transportation & Logistics Trains derailed at least 35 times in Shelby County since 2018
Federal government data shows train derailments have been fairly common in Shelby County over the past five years.
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ElectionsPolling data shows Memphis mayoral contest is ‘anyone’s game’
An early unaffiliated poll shows Memphis NAACP President Van Turner, former mayor Willie Herenton and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. tightly bunched at the top of the crowded Memphis mayoral race.
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City of MemphisLeaving TVA would require transmission network fix
Any change in electricity provider could require changes in that transmission system, MLGW leadership says.
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Public Safety After Tyre Nichols’ death, DOJ will create nationwide guide on special police units
The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it will create a nationwide guide on special police units after Tyre Nichols’ death in Memphis.
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City of MemphisMemphis in May gets a good deal, compared to other festivals
Records show the local festival pays far less than other city festivals to stage events in a taxpayer-owned park, and CEO Jim Holt says that revenue sharing with the city would be “difficult” for the nonprofit.
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Elections Residency requirement in Memphis mayor’s race could affect three candidates
The Shelby County Election Commission released a legal opinion Feb. 28 that said Memphis’ five-year residency requirement for mayoral candidates should be enforced in the upcoming Memphis municipal election.
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Public SafetyMPD reactivates special traffic unit
The unit consists of 10 newly appointed sergeants who are on temporary assignments.
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February 2023
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City of Memphis Ken Moody, longtime Strickland aide, leaving City Hall
Moody’s departure from Memphis city government comes after 20 combined years in administration.
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Public SafetyTyre Nichols’ death could cost Memphis taxpayers millions
The expected civil lawsuit in the Tyre Nichols case means taxpayers could pay a significant sum.
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City of MemphisMLGW leaving TVA could save $49 million annually, consultant says
While there are real savings if MLGW buys power outside of TVA, according to EnerVision, it’s not a figure that will transform MLGW or the City of Memphis’ budget, but ratepayers would feel its impact.
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City of Memphis Crump: Personal connection between Nichols, police ‘untrue’
Attorney Ben Crump called rumors of any personal connection between Tyre Nichols and any of the officers charged in his death ‘bogus,’ noting similar reports manifested after the killings of George Floyd and Botham Jean.
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ElectionsAmid residency questions, Floyd Bonner buys East Memphis home
Bonner moves back within the Memphis city limits ahead of his bid for city mayor later this year.
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City of Memphis Consultant: MLGW shouldn’t ‘close the door’ on leaving TVA
The report recommends MLGW revisit the market for energy sources when conditions improve.
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City of Memphis City Council to seek 1-year residency requirement for future mayoral candidates
The measure would not apply to this year’s mayoral election.
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SportsSports Authority OKs $1M payment for Grizzlies, lessening taxpayer burden
Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements.
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Public SafetySome national media predicted a Memphis crime surge. Will it happen?
The data is nuanced, and it’s difficult to tell what the long-term effect might be.
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City of Memphis City seeks designer for $52M Memphis 901 FC stadium
The new arena will replace the Mid-South Coliseum.
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City of Memphis President of firefighters union defends department in Tyre Nichols case
The head of the union representing city firefighters defended the department’s employees in a letter to City Council members.
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City of Memphis ‘Critical’ portion of Wolf River Greenway could get state funding
The $10.3 million, if it passes the Tennessee General Assembly, would fund a 5.5-mile stretch of the greenway between John F. Kennedy Park and the west end of Shelby Farms Park.
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ElectionsHerenton’s entry shows mayoral race is wide open
Name recognition could give Herenton an edge, observers say.
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