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Latest state TCAP scores suggest students returning to pre-pandemic levels
“I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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“I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray.
Synthetic turf fields are headed to Cameron Brown Park, providing relief for the city’s baseball providers.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen took one of their most pivotal votes of the year Monday evening.
Leaders of Shelby County’s smaller municipalities eye Memphis Light Gas & Water Division’s discussions to replace Tennessee Valley Authority, and say they’re frustrated by having no input in the discussion.
The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.
Carrefour at Kirby Woods is a mixed-use project with retail, hotel, office and residential spaces.
Before Germantown’s city administrator began his career in government, he played baseball and had a record-setting career at Ole Miss.
Melanie Smith Taylor’s riding career took her to the 1984 Olympic games, but her first event was the Germantown Charity Horse Show.
Eric Grizzard will succeed John Selberg, who is retiring and headed east to become Collierville’s fire chief.
Collierville Schools board members Wanda Chism and Frank Warren are seeking reelection. Election Day is Nov. 8.
Jewel Jordan, a lifelong Collierville resident, is the first candidate to announce for the seat being vacated by Billy Patton.
The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.
Collierville Schools approved its budget. The financial plan is more than half of the town’s 2022-23 budget.
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
The number of traffic citations and warnings issued in the Memphis suburb is up. However, there is not a clear reason for the increase.
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
The forecasted rain disappeared, and the local vendors were excited to see their loyal customers.
A large number of emergency vehicles will visit Collierville High Friday. The suburb’s police and fire departments are participating in active shooter training.
Gov. Lee signed a bill Wednesday that could impact the ownership and operation of Germantown’s namesake schools.
Germantown has promoted one of its assistant chiefs to the role of fire chief, as John Selberg is retiring from Germantown this summer.
The Shelby Literacy Center hosted a tea party Wednesday for its diverse student body; the students speak about 14 different languages.
Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic.
Germantown’s $201 million budget had a unique set of challenges compared to recent years. Rather than unknown impacts of COVID-19, inflation was a major concern in preparing the financial plan.
Collierville’s Greenbelt will gain an overpass due to funding allocated in Gov. Bill Lee’s $52.8 million approved budget.