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A $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.
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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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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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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City of MemphisNew mayor wants pandemic-level response to crime
Memphis mayor-elect Paul Young answers questions from The Daily Memphian about his campaign, staffing plans, stadium funding and other issues.
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Memphis Tigers Football U of M athletic director: Delay on stadium could cost millions
Veatch says a delay could cost the University of Memphis years of revenue.
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Metro Janet Hooks dies at 70
Hooks served on the Memphis City Council for 14 years, ran the Memphis Parks Department under Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and was recently named special adviser to the troubled office of the Shelby County Clerk.
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City of MemphisAnalysis: What’s next for MLGW’s power-generating investments
MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen’s plan, if approved, could help address Memphis’ present and future power needs.
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City of Memphis City votes to accept state money for stadiums as mayor, governor address negotiations
The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to accept $350 million in cash from the state, while Gov. Bill Lee said the state would always work to do what is in the city’s best interest.
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City of MemphisIn Young’s swagger and hope, Memphians see a chance for Memphis to turn tide
With those words and what he said in his victory speech, the mayor-elect embodied the swagger and the hope that his supporters believe he could bring back to Memphis.
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ElectionsPaul Young outpaces three strong challengers to take mayor’s seat
“This is not a me thing. This is a we thing,” Paul Young said from his campaign headquarters Thursday, Oct. 5.
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Blog: Election night in Memphis wraps with new mayor, three council seats headed for runoff
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ElectionsThe runoff what-if and other takeaways from election night
With no runoff to face, Paul Young will become the next Memphis mayor with just over 27% of the vote. And that doesn’t even factor in the low turnout for Thursday’s election.
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Janika White says Memphis voters want ‘the basics’
“To have a family that is safe; has a good educational system for you to be able to send your children to ... People want the basics. It’s not anything new,” said the Memphis City Council super district candidate.
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Cooper-Young residents vote, one says crime will be solved ‘as a community’
The biggest issue facing the city is crime, Steven Twombly said. He said the city would solve it “as a community.”
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‘The most important issue facing the city is crime’
Voter Jody Becker said most candidates focused on more police but she didn’t think that would help and the city needed “much stricter gun laws.”
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Paul Young votes at First Evangelical Church
Young said he voted for himself. “It was a tough decision,” he said with a smile.
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