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<strong>Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris M. Ray (right) chats with rising sixth grader Titus Simmon (left) on Monday, July 26, 2021 during summer learning academy at Lowrance K-8.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)Metro

MSCS students making progress but TCAP scores are still low, data shows

Just over 20% of third- through eighth-grade students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools are meeting grade-level expectations in English Language Arts. 

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Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

By Aarron Fleming 3 hours ago
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The Early Word: Germantown High could be a hospital, and Opera Memphis might get Edge-y

The old Office Depot could become apartments, car dealers call for state takeover of license plate distribution and NBA basketball is back. 

By Bianca Phillips 11 hours ago
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Sheriff’s deputy run over by suspect, not seriously injured

At the request of the District Attorney’s office, TBI is investigating the incident.

By Julia Baker July 05, 2022
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    Schools superintendent admits to adultery in divorce filing

    Three women were named in the filing. Two of the names match current or former employees of the district. The Daily Memphian is not naming these women because it could not confirm their employment with certainty.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming 6 minutes ago
  • Education

    MSCS applauds ‘unprecedented gains’ despite low scores

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders put a positive spin on TCAP numbers released by the state Wednesday, July 6, saying they represent “unprecedented gains.”

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    By Aarron Fleming 2 hours ago
  • Criminal Justice

    Smiley calls on law enforcement to make abortion a low priority

    The proposal is a response to the recent ban on abortions in Tennessee following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

    By Julia Baker 3 hours ago
  • Update Suburbs

    Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

    Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.

    By Abigail Warren 1 hour ago
  • Bartlett

    New faces run for Bartlett alderman as Simmons bows out of mayor’s race

    Bobby Simmons has decided not to run for mayor of Bartlett as more candidates emerge for the three alderman seats on the Nov. 8 ballot.

    By Michael Waddell 13 hours ago
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    Crime Crisis: Domestic violence offenders not all the same

    In the third and final installment of The Daily Memphian’s series on domestic violence: What do offenders have in common? How are they different? Can we tell when violence is about to escalate? Is there hope offenders can change? And can the problem be brought under control?

    By Don Wade 4 hours ago
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    Methodist interested in Germantown High campus

    The question of the high school took a turn earlier this year after state legislation passed that would disallow Memphis-Shelby County Schools from operating the so-called 3G schools: Germantown elementary, middle and high schools.

    By Abigail Warren 11 hours ago
  • Update Shelby County

    Car dealers call for state takeover of license plates, tags distribution

    A poll of dealers in the Greater Memphis Automobile Dealers Association showed their backlog of tags at more than 7,400 with some applied for as far back as April.

    By Bill Dries 11 hours ago
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    The Early Word: Animal advocates have something to bark about, and we take you on a Summer world tour

    Elmwood looks to the future, vintage streetwear attracts the wrong kind of attention and the Memphis Grizzlies practice “sustainable success.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2022
  • Subscribers only Business

    New Memphis Zoo CEO sees zoo as central to animal conservation

    Matt Thompson has the office of an expeditioner. The nook of a room, charmingly messy, is home to an aquarium with miniscule fresh shrimp just behind the desk, a small bronze statue of an elk (in commemoration to Teton Trek) and freshly muddied boots standing against the wall.

    By Alicia Davidson July 05, 2022
  • Metro

    Abortion law changes leave air of uncertainty for many

    Sara Dismuke, like many, has questions about reproductive rights in the post Roe v. Wade era. 

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2022
  • Elections

    Ballot Basics: Voter registration deadline and a look at Shelby County voters

    The deadline to register to vote the August “big ballot” is Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Here are details and links on how to register to vote. Also included are some details about what the Shelby County base of voters looks like.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2022
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    Memphis Animal Services director has improved MAS, but still has detractors

    In the past six years, Alexis Pugh has led Memphis Animal Services through what some have called a miraculous transformation. However, some controversial changes lead others to disagree with her approach. 

    By Daja E. Henry July 05, 2022
  • Metro

    Star-spangled neighbors return to the streets for community celebrations

    Neighborhood July 4 celebrations returned this year, offering residents of neighborhoods across the Memphis metro area a chance to come together and enjoy the holiday. 

    By Alicia Davidson, Neil Strebig July 05, 2022
  • Education

    $11.5 million renovation builds on ambitious overhaul at UTHSC

    The physiology department at UTHSC is one of the best in the country, but its facilities are among the worst. Faculty are expected to start moving into a renovated building by the end of next year.

    By Ian Round July 04, 2022
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    Stylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention

    Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.

    By Jasmine McCraven, Julia Baker 8 hours ago
  • Neighborhoods

    Historic cemetery brings burial data to life

    Elmwood has begun the process of digitizing the 170-year-old cemetery’s records. Burial locations, obituary information and photos will be among the information the public will be able to access on their computers or smartphones.

    By Alicia Davidson July 04, 2022
  • Downtown

    Trolley Night makes strong return

    For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood’s growth over the past 20 years.

    By Kofi Whitehead July 03, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    ‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions

    In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. 

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    Changes in specs excluded key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • Metro

    Community celebrates Byhalia Pipeline cancellation one year later

    After the Byhalia Pipeline project was canceled on July 2, 2021, the residents who opposed it met at Alonzo Weaver Park for a celebration. A year later, they returned to the same spot to mark the occasion once again. 

    By Keely Brewer July 02, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    County Commission Scorecard: The elusive final decision; balancing schools with Regional One

    The Commission Scorecard looks at a series of votes on a longer discussion about finding enough capital funding over several years for new schools construction as well as Regional One Health.

    By Bill Dries July 02, 2022
  • Subscribers only State Government

    How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government

    Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?

    By Ian Round July 02, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    MPD graduates 70 recruits; ‘truth in sentencing’ kicks in

    Another class of 100 recruits will soon go through the training academy.

    By Julia Baker July 01, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    TBI apologizes for multiple Blue Alerts, says feedback helps shape system

    Residents said they were woken up in the early hours of June 29 by multiple loud alerts informing them to be on the lookout for one of the two suspects accused of shooting officers in separate incidents. 

    By Julia Baker July 01, 2022

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