City of Memphis
Outgoing Memphis city attorney reflects on 7+ years at City Hall
Jennifer Sink is leaving her position as city attorney and said she’s looking forward to new challenges at Memphis Light, Gas and Water.
Samuel Hardiman
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Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise 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.
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July 2023
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Public Safety City cites ‘five rogue police officers,’ moves to dismiss Tyre Nichols lawsuit
The City said the plaintiffs had not shown any evidence that Nichols’ death was the result of the City’s policies rather than the actions of the five charged in Nichols’ death.
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City of Memphis City wants Nichols civil case to proceed ‘expeditiously’
The reasoning for opposing a stay stems from wanting the civil case to keep going and not get bogged down because of the risk to taxpayers.
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ElectionsHow to win a Memphis mayoral election
The candidates in the crowded Memphis mayoral race should not forget broadcast media, according to one political consultant.
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City of MemphisMemphis police chief responds to crime poll
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discusses body cams, reckless driving, and says, “Sometimes, it’s difficult for one officer to deal with individuals, especially when they have guns. And many ... have all kinds of weapons.”
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City of MemphisKey takeaways from Memphis’ budget season
From tennis courts in South Memphis to funding for a study of a Memphis crime lab, this year’s budget negotiations had something for everyone.
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June 2023
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City of Memphis TVA braces for heat wave as MLGW calls for energy conservation
“I’m going to ask is that everyone uses sensible measures to conserve electricity where and when you can, irrespective of electrical outage,” MLGW’s McGowen said.
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MLGW expects current power outages to continue through the weekend
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Public SafetyCrime taking its toll as residents consider relocation, poll shows
Polling data shows the toll that crime – both violent and property crime, particularly the rash of auto thefts sweeping the city – has taken on the psyche of Memphians.
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City of MemphisCity Council drops property tax increase proposal
The council voted down the tax hike Tuesday.
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City of Memphis Why does Memphis lose power after storms? That and a few more questions answered
On Sunday night, wind gusted to more than 75 miles per hour. Shelby County was not alone in power outages, which were widespread across Hardeman, Fayette and Tipton counties.
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MLGW issues boil water advisory for northern Shelby County
MLGW: Power restoration from Sunday night storms could take days
Sunday storm aftermath gallery: Photos and video from the destruction
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Shelby County MLGW issues boil water advisory for northern Shelby County
Low water pressure forced the advisory.
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MLGW: Power restoration from Sunday night storms could take days
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City of MemphisMLGW: Power restoration from Sunday night storms could take days
Memphis Light, Gas and Water said Monday morning that it could take days for power to be fully restored following Sunday night’s thunderstorms.
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Public SafetyMemphis mayoral candidates differ on sentencing laws
The Daily Memphian sent the Memphis results of its countywide crime poll to eight mayoral candidates and a list of questions. Here are their answers.
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Public Safety‘We all should be very concerned,’ Strickland reacts to crime poll
Memphis mayor answers questions about The Daily Memphian survey, which shows most residents agree with him on the criminal justice system’s “revolving door.”
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City of Memphis Jennifer Sink could leave Memphis City Hall for MLGW
Memphis City Attorney Jennifer Sink could soon leave her post at City Hall and join MLGW as general counsel.
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Public Safety DCS tried to take 4-year-old away, mom’s bail set at $500K
Brittney Jackson has been charged with aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and making a false offense report in the death of Sequoia Samuels.
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City of MemphisHere’s what changed in the Memphis City Council’s fight over redistricting
A final vote on council attorney Allan Wade’s map is expected June 27.
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Public Safety Police believe 4-year-old died several weeks ago
Public documents released Friday said Sequoia Samuels did not go missing Thursday, as first reported.
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Public Safety Officer involved in Tyre Nichols case seeks to delay civil rights lawsuit
A lawyer for the officer filed a motion to stay the lawsuit brought by Tyre Nichols’ estate and mother, arguing the proceedings could be prejudicial in the ongoing criminal case.
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Memphis GrizzliesFedExForum replacing Grizzlies practice court, broadcast systems
But there was no discussion of ongoing negotiations between the Grizzlies and the city for planned FedExForum renovations and a new lease.
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City of Memphis ‘They’re upset about 10%’: Proposed Memphis tax hike draws worry from some council members
The council took no vote on the tax hike and could vote on it June 27.
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City of MemphisWhere the mayoral candidates stand on proposed tax hike
As the Memphis City Council considers whether to raise property taxes, Memphis mayoral candidates were split on whether they want to do so.
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City of MemphisMemphis could raise property taxes. Here’s what it would pay for.
Council Chairman Martavius Jones has proposed a $0.29 increase to the city’s current $2.71 property tax rate, which would raise about $40.6 million in new revenue for the city if it passed.
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Elections New poll shows Herenton leading ‘wide open’ Memphis mayoral race
A new Memphis mayoral poll showed former Mayor Willie Herenton leading the crowded field but with almost half of the voters undecided four months ahead of Election Day.
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May 2023
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ElectionsAnalysis: Herenton sounds a lot like another Memphis mayor — Strickland
In a crowded mayoral race where a plurality will win, the former mayor is staking his claim to being tough-on-crime.
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