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    Crump: Personal connection between Nichols, police ‘untrue’

    Attorney Ben Crump called rumors of any personal connection between Tyre Nichols and any of the officers charged in his death ‘bogus,’ noting similar reports manifested after the killings of George Floyd and Botham Jean.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Julia Baker February 18, 2023
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    Consultant: MLGW shouldn’t ‘close the door’ on leaving TVA

    The report recommends MLGW revisit the market for energy sources when conditions improve. 

    By Keely Brewer, Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Council to seek residency rule for mayoral candidates

    The measure would not apply to this year’s mayoral election. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023
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    Sports Authority OKs $1M payment for Grizzlies, lessening taxpayer burden

    Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023
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    Smart Meters breaking faster than MLGW can replace them

    In the meantime, MLGW is replacing some of the broken water registers with analog ones. 

    By Keely Brewer February 15, 2023
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    City Council Scorecard: Tracking the latest police reform proposals

    The Council Scorecard looks at a set of two resolutions and six ordinances the Memphis City Council approved at its Feb. 7 meeting. 

    By Bill Dries February 15, 2023
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    Some national media predicted a Memphis crime surge. Will it happen?

    The data is nuanced, and it’s difficult to tell what the long-term effect might be. 

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    Artists paint mural of Tyre Nichols in North Memphis

    By Samuel Hardiman February 15, 2023
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    Memphis seeks designer for $52M soccer stadium

    The new arena will replace the Mid-South Coliseum.

    By Samuel Hardiman February 13, 2023
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    Data-driven policing at forefront of discussions over Memphis police tactics

    Memphis is re-evaluating its policing tactics, including the use of data-driven special units like SCORPION, in the wake of the Tyre Nichols death. 

    By Ben Wheeler February 13, 2023
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    Nearly 19,000 MLGW customers haven’t seen a bill in months

    MLGW’s Smart Meters are failing at a rate that suggests a design flaw, and the problem has delayed about $12.5 million in payments to the utility.

    By Keely Brewer February 13, 2023
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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.

    By Michael Waddell February 12, 2023
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    Student-led forum talks solutions for MATA transit issues

    Members of the reform group Stop Poverty with Policy have been riding MATA bus routes in recent months to understand how transit issues affect passengers’ everyday lives.

    By Alicia Davidson February 11, 2023
  • 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. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 11, 2023
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    ‘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. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 10, 2023
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    Tom Lee Park’s Sunset Canopy dedicated to Tyre Nichols

    The dedication was prompted by photos Nichols took in the park, including of sunsets on the river that the canopy overlooks.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council redistricting group juggles maps and legal principles

    The ad hoc council committee had its third meeting on Feb. 9. The group could have some closed attorney-client meetings in the future if it decides to change council districts.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Decertification of Preston Hemphill requested by MPD

    The request is under consideration, but Hemphill has not yet been decertified. 

    By Julia Baker February 09, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tyre Nichols’ family attends State of the Union Address

    U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus said during an interview on Politics Nation on MSNBC on Jan. 29 that he extended the invitation to the family.

    By Julia Baker February 08, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council delays decision on Memphis in May damage-deposit impasse

    The city’s chief operating officer says the festival wants a limited-liabilty provision for damages to the park that the city has never granted for past festivals in Tom Lee Park. Everything else has been agreed to.

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    City council casts critical eye on city’s handling of Nichols investigation

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2023
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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. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 07, 2023
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    City council casts critical eye on city’s handling of Nichols investigation

    Memphis City Council members came with questions about police culture and some criticism of the administration during an extended Tuesday, Feb. 7, discussion about the death of Tyre Nichols. That was followed by a series of first council votes on a package of 8 police reform measures.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2023
  • South Memphis

    Scientists gauge Mallory Heights’ cancer risk from EtO

    By looking at the cumulative lifetime cancer risk from individual pollutants scientists can glean how much one chemical is contributing to overall risk. 

    By Keely Brewer February 07, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Herenton joins race for Memphis mayor

    Former Mayor Willie Herenton makes a field of 11 declared candidates for this year’s Memphis mayoral election.

    By Bill Dries February 06, 2023
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: A deeper look at dollar figures in the mayor’s race

    Three contenders reported raising $300,000 or better in the first financial report of the mayor’s race. J.W. Gibson talked on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about his mix of contributions with self financing and why he wants to depart from outgoing Mayor Jim Strickland’s “brilliant at the basics” theme.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW’s pumping station slated for estimated $65M overhaul

    The Allen pumping station’s condition is “likely the worst in the MLGW system,” according to a water program delivery manager. 

    By Keely Brewer February 07, 2023

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