Memphis-Shelby County Schools will resume control of the final charter schools in the state-run Achievement School District, a largely unsuccessful effort to boost academic achievement in the state’s chronically low-performing schools.

Yellow Fever nearly erased the Memphis-version of Mardi Gras from the city’s history. But fragments of the celebration’s artwork and impact still remain and tell its “beautiful and elaborate” story. 

Halbert also checked out qualifying petitions for two other countywide positions on the 2026 ballot.

This week’s challenge: How to celebrate Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras at the same time. 

A Soulsville school’s in limbo, the Guard’s sticking around and Tsunami rides its final wave. 

Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15. 

By the end of 2027, almost all of the Interstate 240 loop around the city should be repaved, state road officials said.

Newly filed campaign finance forms show two Shelby County Democratic mayoral candidates with far more financial resources than the rest of the crowded primary. 

A court order is keeping Memphis-Shelby County Schools from shutting down a South Memphis charter elementary school for now. But a history of low performance is raising a question: Should it close?

Also happening this week: The National Civil Rights Museum will host an event for Rev. James Lawson’s biography.

Garrett Hines was a football star at Bartlett High. Now he’s in Italy coaching bobsled for the last runs in what has been a remarkable Olympic career.

Also in the political roundup: the art and law of qualifying petitions; August state and federal primary takes shape, and the Tennessee delegation to D.C. keeps to partisan lines.

Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on “Behind The Headlines” about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.

Lawmakers and the TSSAA teamed up to pass a bill to let middle and high school athletes transfer schools once without penalty — with some stipulations.

The Trump administration is withdrawing troops in some cities and ending its immigration-enforcement efforts in Minneapolis. But a White House spokesperson told The Daily Memphian there are no planned changes for troops in Memphis.

State lawmakers voted to fund the audit last spring. No initial findings of wrongdoing prompted it; rather, lawmakers bolstered a smaller effort from the Shelby County Board of Commissioners who were frustrated by the school board’s ouster of former Superintendent Marie Feagins.

Bond conditions have changed for the 19-year-old charged with eight felonies related to two sexual assaults at the Collierville campus after school hours.

Tennessee House Republicans on Thursday approved a bill allowing, though not requiring, public schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Gov. Lee wants a tax ban, Evelyn & Olive is back with a new name and a record store is opening in the mall (yes, in 2026).

If you’re planning on doing something special this particular weekend, it’ll help to have a significant other, a gal pal or a bromance going on. 

Tennesseans will vote on an amendment to ban state property taxes this November — even though Tennessee hasn’t imposed the tax since 1949.

Her lawsuit requests she be restored to the superintendent seat or paid severance as outlined in her contract.

The case for the remaining defendant charged in the death of Young Dolph was delayed again.

Advocacy days at Capitol Hill targeted maternal mortality, especially among Black women, and the lack of childcare providers.

Ford loses billions over BlueOval, Republicans may have their mayoral candidate and we’ve got your Galentine’s Day plan.