Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Ask the Memphian https://dailymemphian.com/feed/section/metroask-the-memphian The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 Ask the Memphian: Why are five MSCS schools closing, and what happens now? https://dailymemphian.com/article/60672 <p>The closures prompted questions. What would happen to students, staff and the buildings themselves? Can more closures could happen in the future, and could charter schools could be among schools on the chopping block. Let&rsquo;s get into it.</p> Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) Front Page Metro Ask the Memphian Education Neighborhoods https://dailymemphian.com/article/60672 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:41:44 -0500 The penny is gone, and most folks don't seem to care too much https://dailymemphian.com/article/57096 <p>The&nbsp;U.S. Mint produced the last penny it&rsquo;ll ever make Wednesday, but that still leaves 114 billion pennies in circulation.&nbsp;</p> jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) Front Page Metro Ask the Memphian https://dailymemphian.com/article/57096 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:39:43 -0600