The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert, who has faced two ouster attempts, was in a similar situation with Shelby County in 2023.

The building was temporarily converted into an overflow hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CA left the building in 2019.

State Rep. Mark White said there were multiple bills in the works in response to Feagins' firing to change state oversight of the school district.

Memphis International Airport will have four new flights, including seasonal trips and Nashville service. Here's a look at destinations and schedules.

Also, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey filed a motion to vacate his campaign finance scheme charges. Here's what to know this week in Memphis.

Tennessee voters amended the state Constitution to create a Lottery that would fund academic scholarships for students.

A Shelby County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed a man Tuesday morning, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said ... the courts and criminal justice policy for The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached by phone or email: (901)208-3922 and Lucas ...

The company helping Big Lots through its bankruptcy process is selling the leases of six stores across Tennessee. In September, Big Lots announced it was filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy and it would close over 300 stores in addition to the originally planned 35 to 40 store closures.

Crime in Memphis dropped in almost every major category between 2023 and 2024, according to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data.

If Marie Feagins' contract is terminated Tuesday night, the board will also vote on appointing an interim superintendent during the meeting.

This would be First Watch's first location in the Memphis area. As of August ... Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at [email protected] or 901-293-1610.