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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 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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City of MemphisStrickland: Memphis committed to new soccer stadium, AutoZone Park renovations
Memphis is hoping to expand ways state money can be used.
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State Government Bill Lee plans $350M for FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The proposed funding, part of the governor’s budget, still needs to pass the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Bill Lee’s State of the State highlights his priorities despite vocal opposition
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City of MemphisMemphis City Council attorney warns of ‘possible legal violations’ due to private meeting
“It is my responsibility to advise the Council when I learn of possible legal violations and advise of the appropriate steps to be taken to protect its interests,” attorney Allan Wade said.
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