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Police chase ends outside of former Memphis mayor’s home | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two people are set to face a judge Monday morning for allegedly riding in a stolen car, with one of the suspects almost running a Memphis Police (MPD) officer over with it. Bethany Herron is charged with theft of property, evading arrest and assault on a first responder, records show. What makes […]

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Former Memphis mayor sends letter to outgoing city council saying police reform ordinances were never enforced

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Ordinances looking to reform Memphis’ police department after the death of Tyre Nichols almost a year ago were never enforced by former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, according to a letter Strickland sent to city council members. Nichols died after he was beaten by former police officers one year ago this week. […]

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City councilman proposes $40K pay bump for Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young could enter office next year with a raise. The Memphis City Council is set to discuss a pay bump of nearly $40,000 for the city’s top job. The city councilman behind that push said the next mayor may not be the only one getting a raise. As the […]

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