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Memphis mayor says he will seek tax increase
- MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young says he plans to ask for a tax increase when he presents the city’s budget to the City Council, saying it’s time to invest in the city’s future. Young spoke Tuesday night at a church in southwest Memphis, wrapping up the accomplishments of his first 100 days in […]
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Memphis officials want a public-private partnership to curb crime. They're looking to Atlanta as a guide
Mayor Paul Young and members of the Memphis City Council and Greater Memphis Chamber outlined why they think copying Atlanta could pay dividends.
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Mayor Young speaks out after restaurant incident
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young on Friday had more to say about an incident at an East Memphis steakhouse earlier this week. Police say James Banks, 36, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and public intoxication on Monday. Banks allegedly grabbed the Mayor and tried to force his way into the mayor’s vehicle […]
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Governor Bill Lee signs bill to undo traffic stop reforms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee signed a bill Thursday to undo Memphis Traffic stop reforms following the death of Tyre Nichols. The Memphis City Council made the bill after the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols last year. City and state leaders are now weighing in with their reactions. “So, anytime there are bills […]
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Mayor Young grabbed while leaving East Memphis restaurant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young and his security detail had an interaction with a man at an East Memphis restaurant that prompted the mayor to be removed from the scene Monday night. According to spokesperson Penelope Huston, a man grabbed Mayor Young as he was leaving dinner at Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House and […]
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Man grabs, tries to 'force his way' into Memphis Mayor Paul Young's car outside restaurant
A man tried to "force his way into" the Memphis mayor's car outside a steakhouse Monday night, the city said. Pepper spray was used during the incident.
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'You have influence.' What mayors were set to discuss at Black Mayors' Coalition on Crime in Memphis
Memphis Mayor Paul Young hosted the event, which also featured local officials from New Orleans, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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Senator Hagerty meets with city leaders to discuss crime, federal assistance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — US Senator Bill Hagerty was in Memphis on Wednesday meeting with city and county leaders. Hagerty and the city officials talked at length about the crime problems plaguing the community. “Our goal is to really demonstrate a unified front as we work to address public safety in our community,” Mayor Paul Young […]
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'A force multiplier.' Memphis Police Department gets $1.9 million for new technology
Rep. Steve Cohen helped secure the federal funding, which interim Police Chief C.J. Davis said would help officers "to work smarter, not harder."
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‘One Memphis’ tour connects residents with city leaders
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City leaders were out out in the community on Tuesday night, this time at the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser. Hosted by Mayor Paul Young, the community center was the third stop on the ‘One Memphis’ tour. The goal of the sessions is to address concerns and answer questions in the […]
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Jackson mayor attending inaugural Black Mayors' Coalition on Crime summit. What we know
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will attend a summit in Memphis dedicated to fighting crime across the nation.
