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Bartlett’s social media posts injected with ‘Todd factor’

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: April 24, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: April 24, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Armed with his selfie stick, Todd Halford is often seen on social media in various parts of Bartlett touting a restaurant opening, a new development or important community events.

Halford, the suburb’s chief communications officer, has been fine-tuning his social media game since 2009 when then-Lt. Jeff Cox — now the chief of police — encouraged him to start a Facebook page for the Bartlett Police Department.

“Nobody was doing it back then,” Halford recalled.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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