City of Memphis
Here’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.
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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June 2023
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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 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‘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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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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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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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 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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Sunday storm aftermath gallery: Photos and video from the destruction
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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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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 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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July 2023
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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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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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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 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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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 MemphisOutgoing 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.
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Public Safety Crump, Hudspeth family call for footage to be released
The family of Jarveon Hudspeth continued to call Monday for transparency regarding the 21-year-old’s fatal shooting at the hands of a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy on June 24.
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City of MemphisGas, trips to Starbucks and legal expenses: Takeaways from mayoral finance filings
Finance reports show spending patterns of Memphis mayoral candidates.
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Metro Firefighter dies, others injured in South Memphis fire
Three other firefighters are also in the hospital.
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Elections Police and fire unions endorse Bonner for Memphis mayor
The unions that represent Memphis police officers and firefighters handed Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. a key endorsement Tuesday.
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City of MemphisMemphis got money for stadiums three months ago. Where do the deals stand?
Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.
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City of Memphis Valero smoke, flickering power coincide to raise alarm
A burn-off at the Valero Refinery in Southwest Memphis coincided with an unspecified substation problem, that resulted in a voltage to drop across the service area.
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Public SafetyAmid turmoil, raises boost Memphis police chief’s pay by $50K
Chief C.J. Davis, the highest-paid city employee, takes home a salary higher than the New York City police commissioner or the Chicago superintendent of police. But some think her pay should be linked to performance.
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August 2023
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Public SafetyFederal probe into MPD brings questions, cheers, fears it won’t go far enough
The new federal investigation puts Memphis in the company of other cities that have been the subject of scrutiny after high-profile instances of police violence.
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