Terms set for MSCS to transfer Lucy Elementary to Millington
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will transfer Lucy Elementary to Millington Municipal School District by June 2027.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools will transfer Lucy Elementary to Millington Municipal School District by June 2027.
Chris Ford returns to an alderman’s seat in Millington as several other members of the board returned to office in unopposed elections Tuesday.
After seeing their business grow during the pandemic, a pair of local winemakers in Millington expect to see more success as the area changes.
Chris Ford, 54, an insurance salesman, will defend the Position 3 alderman seat against Tom Stephens, a retired firefighter.
The incident occurred in the 700 block of Sylvan Road, where a family dog attacked and killed a 5-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. The mother was also attacked and sent to Regional One Health in critical condition.
GHS students and staff members voiced concerns about the potential closing of the school and the rest of the 3Gs as the suburb and Memphis-Shelby County Schools face a decision deadline.
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
A resolution has been drafted that will encourage Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division to remain with Tennessee Valley Authority for reliability and to avoid high infrastructure costs.
The qualifying deadline for the Nov. 8 election was Thursday at noon. In addition to the federal and state elections, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland are holding municipal elections.
The church’s leadership believes in “corporate” tithing. Just like they want their members to tithe 10% of their income to the church, Oak Spring donates 10% of its revenue to the community.
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.
Millington announced its schools are closed Thursday. Other suburban districts remained open.
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
Teams played a double-overtime thriller in September, with Briarcrest coming out on top.
The high school football postseason begins for TSSAA schools on Friday.
Plans call for mixed-use commercial development with $31.8 million in construction for retail, office and hotel spaces.
The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
While Shelby County’s population only grew by 1%, the suburbs reflected much higher percentages of population growth across the board.
Millington is no stranger to solar farms; this newest one should come online in late 2023.
Suburban superintendents are wary over a plan that would hold back third-grade students based on TNReady data. The law is supposed to take effect in 2023.
Teachers are eligible for vaccinations in Shelby County. The suburbs are releasing plans for how it plans to give vaccinations to those teachers who want it.
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.
Many suburban school districts will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16, after significant snowfall blanketed Shelby County.
All six suburban districts and the University of Memphis campus are closed due to the threat of winter precipitation.
Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.