MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Local Change: How Councillors Use Research for Better Communities

Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

Memphis Gets a Helping Hand to Fight Crime

Memphis is getting some extra help to tackle crime. The state of Tennessee is sending in more than just local cops. They are bringing in federal agents and the National Guard. This is not a small operation. It involves many different agencies working together. The goal is to make the city safer. Th

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Sep 27 2025POLITICS

Memphis: A City Under Scrutiny

Memphis is about to see a significant increase in law enforcement presence. This comes after President Trump's decision to deploy federal officers and National Guard troops to the city. The move is part of a broader strategy to address crime, but it's not without controversy. The city is much large

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pittsburg Council Sets the Record Straight on City's Safety

Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c

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