In a fiery and detailed rebuttal to claims of wrongdoing, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins called accusations from the school board “false.” Play by play: What was said during MSCS’ superintendent evaluation committee Public shows support for Feagins during school board meetingRelated content:
During the first part of the meeting, Superintendent Marie Feagins responded passionately to all three claims levied against her by the school board.
“We loved the mall because it’s so quaint,” said Mahogany’s owner. “(But) we really had to drive our own traffic, and once we opened River Terrace, most of our traffic went there.”
Under a proposed bill, an elected official could face a recall election if someone collects enough signatures from registered voters within their jurisdiction.
Community members show up to support Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins.
Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.
The Cooper will be on 5.8 acres at Cooper Street and Central Avenue with 250 multifamily apartments, 27 rental townhomes, a 125-room hotel, surface parking and a 325-space parking garage.
Feagins, currently under the scrutiny of a proposed ouster, has been celebrated for what some call bold efforts. But the reality of her changes appear to have had a more complex impact on schools and students.
The Church of God in Christ held its annual event in St. Louis from 2010 to 2019. It returned to Memphis in 2022.
Grant Troutman threw for 2,079 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 95 yards and four scores to lead Collierville to an 11-2 record this past season.
Seven local boys teams and three girls teams ranked in the first state rankings for high school basketball.
The early start to county budget hearings is an attempt to resolve some of the friction between county elected officials and the Mayor Lee Harris’ office.
A portion of the gift will go toward an endowment to fund certain internships in perpetuity.
The Grizzlies will get a fourth and final (until the playoffs?) shot at the Houston Rockets in a couple of weeks. Chris Herrington has written five quick thoughts about the Houston-Memphis matchup.
Virginia transfer Dante Harris provides Memphis with a third facilitator to go with guards Tyrese Hunter and PJ Haggerty, and another tenacious on-ball defender.
Here are the top 100 boys and girls scoring leaders and a list of the top won-loss records for area boy and girls basketball programs.
The no-confidence resolution, aimed at board members who voted to fire Marie Feagins, also includes a “governance plan” to improve the school board’s relationship with the superintendent. The commission voted not to hold up funding for a new Frayser high school.
Education, reproductive rights, immigration and tough-on-crime were in the spotlight last year. This year, the same topics will likely reemerge alongside new legislation focused on bail-bond reform, grocery taxes, school vouchers and more.
Germantown is in the early stages of a potential tax incentive for the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods. While no final decisions were made, some aldermen have concerns with the TIF.
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.
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The Young administration could ask the City Council for additional money for MATA, and at least one council member does not like its current approach.
A downgrade signals to the investment community that the financial performance has changed enough that the probability the hospital will not be able pay its debt has gone up, said an assistant professor in finance at the University of Memphis.
Jaren Jackson Jr. arrived at a game last week wearing a custom Yuki Kawamura sweatshirt. Now Kawamura wants a Jackson hoodie so the teammates can match.
“One thing we’ve all learned since the pandemic is that change is the only constant,” restaurateur Deni Reilly said.
Maureen Fraser will chair her first meeting as Collierville mayor Monday. Ahead of that, she shared some lesser known facts about her life.
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
“Aside from the obvious point that we could all suggest better than we’re going to get, the larger point is that we’re all going to need each other as things shake out in Washington.”
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Budweiser Clydesdales’ visit to Arlington, where 500 to 600 people braved the cold weather for a chance to see the world-famous horses.