Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
You have to say this about Michele Henley. She is resilient.
Some may define that as stubborn.
Or someone who doesn’t get the message.
Henley, as you may know, is a member of the DeSoto County school board. And over the last month or so, a lot of folks don’t want her to continue in that position.
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