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MSCS will close five schools next school year. See which ones
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (781+ words) The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board approved the closure of multiple district-operated schools on Feb. 24. In a 9-0 vote, the board approved the consolidation or closure of three of the schools considered for closure. The item was placed on the consent agenda…...
Memphis City Council confirms Eric Harris as library director
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (184+ words) The Memphis City Council on Feb. 24 confirmed Eric Harris as the new director of Memphis Public Libraries. Harris was appointed by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, the city said in a Feb. 9 press release. He will succeed Keenon McCloy, who retired…...
What was happening in Memphis history on Feb. 22? A look back through the years
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (95+ words) From the proposed consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County schools to a meeting of health and farm leaders, here's what was making headlines. What was happening in Memphis history on Feb. 22? A look back through the years 25 years ago " 2001 Shelby…...
Which City of Memphis department has the most part-time employees?
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (96+ words) Which City of Memphis department has the most part-time employees?The Commercial Appeal Which City of Memphis department has the most part-time employees? About 17% of the City of Memphis' workforce is made up of part-time employees, according to data reviewed…...
MSCS appoints interim superintendent Roderick Richmond to permanent post
1+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) MSCS appoints interim superintendent Roderick Richmond to permanent post'The Commercial Appeal MSCS appoints interim superintendent Roderick Richmond to permanent post The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board appointed interim superintendent Roderick Richmond to the permanent position, but his contract will still be…...
MSCS leader says audit claims from GOP lawmakers are 'embellished"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (103+ words) MSCS leader says audit claims from GOP lawmakers are 'embellished'The Commercial Appeal Last week GOP lawmakers in Nashville and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury met behind closed doors to discuss the state-funded forensic audit of MSCS. A day after…...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools takes steps to consolidate schools
1+ week, 6+ day ago (74+ words) Memphis-Shelby County Schools takes steps to consolidate schools'The Commercial Appeal Memphis-Shelby County Schools takes steps to consolidate schools Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will be making its final decisions on school consolidations on Feb. 24. During a board work session meeting Feb....
How Memphis Can Restore Lives Through Work and Dignity
1+ week, 6+ day ago (435+ words) How Memphis Can Restore Lives Through Work and Dignity'The Commercial Appeal How Memphis Can Restore Lives Through Work and Dignity | Opinion - Economic Opportunities, Inc. (EcOp) in Memphis helps formerly incarcerated individuals find stability through its Shepherd Works Program. - The program…...
Memphis Museums of Science & History searching for new leader
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (376+ words) Memphis Museums of Science & History searching for new leader'The Commercial Appeal Memphis Museums of Science & History searching for new leader Kevin Thompson, the executive director of Memphis Museums of Science & History, resigned at the end of 2025, MoSH announced in a…...
Mississippi needs school choice. Will legislature act? | Opinion
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (121+ words) Mississippi needs school choice. Will legislature act? | Opinion'The Commercial Appeal Mississippi won't join its neighbors in pursuing justice, equality, andopportunity for all. At least, not this year. That'sthe sad reality now that the state Senate has killed school choice in…...