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Topic: Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland
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September 2021
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June 2021
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Gov. won’t commit to funding more Highway Patrol in Memphis — yet
During a Friday, June 25, visit to the city, the Tennessee governor also defended the state’s open gun carry law that takes effect July 1. Local leaders are worried the permitless gun carry provision could contribute to a summer surge in violent crime.
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May 2021
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As area hits midway COVID vaccination goal, 5 ZIP codes lag
Vaccination rates in Shelby’s ZIP codes range from 21% to 62%.
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Davis confirmed as new Memphis Police chief
Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis became the new leader of the Memphis Police Department Tuesday, May 4, in a council vote that was almost unanimous.
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March 2021
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Seven police director candidates interviewed by 4 panels, city leaders
Panelists made up of community leaders, law enforcement and city leaders spent Thursday interviewing seven finalists for the police director’s job.
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February 2021
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City takes charge of vaccination sites, eyeing 40,000 in arms this week
The city is investigating using a large call center at the University of Memphis for phone appointments.
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What does Chick-fil-A say: Could it improve the area’s vaccination process?
Faced with the monumental challenge of trying to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of people against COVID-19, city and county officials haven’t been shy about consulting with business executives for tips on how to improve their operating efficiency.
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City will now manage Pipkin; other changes being implemented
The city has been running the Appling location with UTHSC, vaccinating about 1,000 people a day without long lines and running out of vaccine.
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Vaccination advances with second doses at Pipkin, first doses continue at other locations
Second-dose shots at the Pipkin Center this week will not hinder distribution of the first dose as many still await vaccination, officials said.
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January 2021
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State says Shelby getting its fair share of COVID vaccine
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denies that Shelby County is getting less than its share of COVID-19 vaccine, and he sent a letter to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland Wednesday, Jan. 27, saying so.
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Plans for old Melrose School excite neighbors
Melrose School has been an anchor in Orange Mound for 83 years and will soon have a second life.
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December 2020
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Tom Lee Park project begins virtually
City of Memphis and Memphis River Parks Partnership officials hold virtual groundbreaking on Cutbank Bluff, the first phase of a $60 million overhaul of Tom Lee Park.
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November 2020
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Coronavirus: 509 new cases in Shelby County, but no new deaths
On Monday, new directives from the Shelby County Health Department go into effect and put new restrictions on businesses.
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Unity walk a start to end gun violence, community leaders say
Leaders urge citizens to take part in Unity Walk Against Gun Violence Saturday, Nov. 14.
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A third of MPD excessive force findings are reversed by commanders
Case of Memphis police lieutenant allegedly choking a woman in a bar fight is among a third of cases in which MPD commanders reversed investigators and dismissed excessive force charges.
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Two dozen restaurants sign up for regular COVID testing
Test to Protect will work by allowing businesses to test their own employees with PCR nose-swab kits they can use at work or in their homes.
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October 2020
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School’s prestige vs. house values? U of M, neighbors square off
The University of Memphis wants to build new student apartments in part to become less of a commuter school and gain academic prestige. But neighbors say the proposed apartments are too close to their houses and will hurt property values and their quality of life.
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September 2020
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Lawsuit claims officer sexually assaulted Black man while frisking him
A federal lawsuit contends Memphis police sexually assaulted a Black man during a stop-and-frisk operation and then failed to properly investigate the incident. The suit cites evidence from a Daily Memphian allegation into MPD’s failure to refer brutality claims to prosecutors.
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August 2020
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Mayor vetoes, council overrides on residency question
The veto and override came on a full day of council discussion and debate about police reform in general, including a vote on a resolution opposing the presence of the federal Operation LeGend in the city and U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant's meeting with the council.
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City officials explain coronavirus pool testing pilot
The pool testing the city is doing through Poplar Healthcare is now aimed at teachers and students.
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July 2020
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‘Taser Face': MPD officer’s repeated use of stun gun prompts excessive force investigation
A Memphis police officer's repeated use of a Taser headlines more questions about use of force at MPD and why the agency isn't referring cases for prosecutorial review.
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COVID Task Force in search of ‘testing czar’
City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen said the local COVID-19 task force is in search of a “testing czar” to look at coronavirus testing in Shelby County.
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Does MPD seek review when officers go over the line?
Questions surface as city officials limit access to police brutality files and sidestep requests for comment regarding excessive force.
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Exclusive Investigation: Prosecutors say MPD failed to refer police beating of prisoner for criminal review
The manual search through Memphis Police Department's excessive-force investigations is a slow and tedious process. But a recent search uncovered a file on the 2015 police beating of a suspect that reportedly wasn't referred to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office for review of the officers' conduct.
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Nelson: Strickland should be an agent of restraint
Public safety includes not taking actions that risk turning up the city’s temperature at a volatile time. In those moments the mayor needs to be an agent of restraint.
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