City of Memphis’ VIP program aims to reduce gun violence
The program, which started in 2022, partners with several local charter schools and hospitals to steer at-risk individuals away from engaging in gun violence.
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August 2023
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Retired judge examining courts for the city makes $200 per hour
Retired Shelby County Criminal Court Division III Judge James Robert “Bobby” Carter Jr. was contracted by the city to perform an efficiency study on various court systems within Memphis.
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City, U of M ink deal as Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations loom
The city is still debating how to fund renovations to both Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl and FedExForum.
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Memphis Airbnb hosts have mixed opinions on new ordinance
“I think the three sleeping rooms is ridiculous,” said Morgan Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew Adventures. “The county thinks putting a three-sleeping room limit on the house is going to somehow stop the party.”
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July 2023
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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 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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June 2023
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City of Memphis to host hiring event in Puerto Rico
As part of the event, Memphis officials will look to recruit more police officers, as the department continues to hire toward its 2,500-officer target.
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Memphis 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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May 2023
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Memphis vs. DeSoto sewer decision heads to judge
“That’s an entitled bunch there,” Bruce McMullen said to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris. “That holds no credibility at all. One person is on Earth, and the other is on another planet.”
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April 2023
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Despite concerns, Downtown youth curfew moves forward
A meeting Tuesday between stakeholders and the Memphis Police Department resulted in an agreement on a Downtown pilot curfew program that will eventually be implemented citywide. Many program details remain unclear, including where and how MPD will detain minors.
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Judge asks Memphis, DeSoto officials to reconcile wastewater disagreement
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris asked the parties in a dispute over the treatment of wastewater in northwest Mississippi to try and reach an accord before the decision fell to him.
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Southaven mayor sees 400% sewer-rate increase without federal, state funding
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite testifies that the cost associated with a North Mississippi area taking over wastewater treatment could mean a significant increase for residents.
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Testimony highlights cost analysis in sewage battle between Memphis, Horn Lake
Testimony continued in federal court on Tuesday regarding the cost of Memphis treating wastewater from northwest DeSoto County and when the Mississippi district would leave the Memphis service.
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Memphis asks federal court to quickly disconnect DeSoto sewers
Memphis and North Mississippi representatives are in federal court this week as a judge reviews the agreement between the two entities regarding sewage treatment.
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March 2023
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Citywide LED streetlight replacement program begins
Memphis will spend $42 million to replace all 77,000 of its high-pressure sodium streetlights by the end of the year — a move that is equivalent to taking about 10,000 cars off the road.
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Judge delays release of additional Tyre Nichols video footage
The 20 hours of additional video related to Tyre Nichols’ beating will no longer be released Wednesday, March 8, after a judge signed off on a motion ordering that the release be delayed.
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Additional Nichols video to be released Wednesday, internal investigation complete
The entire 20 hours of the remaining video and audio of the Tyre Nichols case is set for release Wednesday afternoon, March 8.
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February 2023
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Memphis seeks designer for $52M soccer stadium
The new arena will replace the Mid-South Coliseum.
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Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
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Herenton’s entry shows mayoral race is wide open
Name recognition could give Herenton an edge, observers say.
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Alleged victim of SCORPION unit files $5M lawsuit against city, MPD officers
The lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Feb. 7, by Monterrious Harris, 22, with the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
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Strickland: Memphis committed to new soccer stadium, AutoZone Park renovations
Memphis is hoping to expand ways state money can be used.
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Memphis 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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January 2023
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City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols case
The City of Memphis is preparing to release the full audio and video footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with police once its administrative investigation is completed in the next few weeks.
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Five Memphis Police officers fired after investigation into death of Tyre Nichols
The investigation concluded they violated multiple department policies, including excessive use of force, duty to intervene and duty to render aid.
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