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.”
Samuel Hardiman
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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 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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City of Memphis Transfer of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium delayed until Dec. 19
The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.
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City of MemphisRichard Smith: U of M ownership key ‘condition’ of $50M gift
Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.
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Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium deal
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City of Memphis Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium deal
The U of M has said that the city can’t have seats on the foundation board, setting up a potential showdown over the vote Tuesday to transfer ownership of the city-owned stadium.
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City of MemphisCity Council paid $32K for catering, more on travel over ‘22, ‘23
The council also spent more than $66,000 on travel, staying in hotels in Nashville and Washington, D.C. Taxpayers paid for the travel by picking up the tab for the City Council’s credit card payments.
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November 2023
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Memphis Tigers FootballHow the proposed Liberty Stadium deal will work and could unlock FedExForum
The complex deal clears the path to focus on FedExForum improvements.
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FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium
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Memphis Tigers Football FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium
In something of a domino effect, the Smith family donation for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will free up cash for the Memphis Grizzlies and the City of Memphis to do renovations at FedExForum.
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Calkins: Fred Smith rides to the rescue (with $50 million) to forge a stunning stadium deal
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City of MemphisMeet Ting, the firm that could provide Memphians fiber internet
Ting Internet could start serving Memphis customers late next year.
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MetroDowntown revenue still recovering from pandemic
The Downtown Memphis Tourism Development Zone is likely to face another shortfall in next year’s debt payment, though it should be the smallest seen in the past three years.
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EducationA $21M federal grant could change Memphis’ economy
The University of Memphis, Greater Memphis Chamber, Moore Tech and others are partnering on what will be known as UpSkill MidSouth.
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Public SafetyWho’s responsible for reducing crime? For some, the onus is on the mayor
Focus groups brought together by The Daily Memphian highlight many concerns residents have about the sources of crime and the difficulties involved in increasing public safety.
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City of MemphisWhat Overton Square, Midtown Kroger and Chick-fil-A mean — financially — for Memphis
The city’s Liberty Park bonds are underwater. Documents show just how busy the Midtown Kroger and nearby Chick-fil-A are and how much they mean to the Liberty Park Tourism Development Zone.
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Behind The Headlines ‘It’s not the end of the world,’ Young says of Liberty Park
The mayor-elect says the city accounts for the possibility of making short-term bond payments on projects such as Liberty Park.
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City of Memphis Paul Young names city attorney, chief communications officer
“These first two early appointments show our commitment to excellence and my commitment to creating an administration staffed with problem-solvers who are ready to work on day one,” said Memphis mayor-elect Paul Young.
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City of Memphis High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in 2025
Austin, Texas-based High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in mid-2025, its CEO told The Daily Memphian Wednesday morning, Nov. 1.
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City of MemphisMemphis bet $100 million on Liberty Park; now the city could be in the red on the bonds
Memphis is betting big on Liberty Park, but public records show a big shortfall in covering that bet.
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October 2023
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City of Memphis Memphis postpones argument over extending sewer service to the county until February
The Memphis City Council Tuesday, Oct. 24, postponed an ordinance dealing with the city extending sewer service into unincorporated Shelby County.
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Comcast clashes with City Council, rival company in broadband discussion
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City of Memphis MLGW moves one step closer to new HQ, leaving Downtown
The MLGW Board of Commissioners moved the City of Memphis owned utility one step closer to leaving Downtown and buying a new headquarters in Cordova.
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MLGW board approves electric rate hikes, City Council up next
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City of Memphis MLGW board approves electric rate hikes, City Council up next
Shelby County electric rates are one step closer to going up 12% over the next three years.
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Public Safety Former MPD members file motion to dismiss Tyre Nichols lawsuit
Attorneys for a former officer and a former lieutenant of the Memphis Police Department argue the $550 million civil lawsuit should have been filed by Tyre Nichols’ young son.
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On the RecordInside the strategy of a winning mayoral campaign
The On The Record podcast talks to Daniel Deriso and Grif Gray, who helped guide Mayor-elect Paul Young’s successful campaign.
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City of Memphis Amid stadium negotiations, Young will flip the coin at U of M-Tulane game
The University of Memphis’ athletic director says the U of M wants to start building a relationship with the mayor-elect.
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