Category Archives: Memphis Morning News

AVIATION | Supersonic Passenger Air Travel

AVIATION | Supersonic Passenger Air Travel

Jay “The Fly Guy” Ratliff says Boom Supersonics plan is to manufacture and sell supersonic passenger jets to airline companies. United says they want 50 and other major carries are showing big interest.  What will the cost be to fly these supersonic passenger jets?MORE

SCHOOLS | Shirley Jackson, Bartlett School Board

SCHOOLS | Shirley Jackson, Bartlett School Board

Memphis Morning News’ Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Bartlett School Board Member, Shirley Jackson. The Tennessee Special Session called by Governor Bill Lee included  The Tennessee Education Freedom Act.  “It is moving at a rapid pace and it involves a lot of state money… a lot of money that could be used in…MORE

MSCS | Board Member Michelle McKissack

MSCS | Board Member Michelle McKissack

Memphis Morning News hosts, Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Memphis Shelby County School Board member, Michelle McKissack on what she knew and when she knew it regarding some of the procedures leading up to the 6-3 vote to terminate Dr. Marie Feagins contract as Superintendent. MORE

MSCS | Commissioner Mick Wright – NO Votes Moving Forward

MSCS | Commissioner Mick Wright – NO Votes Moving Forward

Memphis Morning News hosts, Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright about the MSCS Board, 6-3 vote to remove the new Superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins.  Commissioner Wright said that he is a NO vote on issues presented to him by MSCS Board moving forward as a result of the ouster. MORE

MSCS | Mark White – The State Needs To Step In

MSCS | Mark White – The State Needs To Step In

In the wake of Memphis Shelby County School board vote to remove new Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, Tennessee Representative Mark White spoke on Memphis Morning News about the need for the state to step in.  The state sends $900,000,000 to MSCS and there needs to be a forensic audit on the boards actions and operations. …MORE

HAGERTY | WHAT’S GOT WASHINGTON SCARED

HAGERTY | WHAT’S GOT WASHINGTON SCARED

Senator Bill Hagerty spoke on Memphis Morning News about President Trump’s cabinet and the hearings this week with Trump’s appointments. What’s next for people of California and the gross mismanagement of California land, water and the insurance commissioner.MORE

KUSTOFF | THIS NEEDS DONE BY JULY

KUSTOFF | THIS NEEDS DONE BY JULY

Congressman David Kustoff spoke on Memphis Morning News about the the Presidential Inauguration plans and what needs to happen in the first 3-4 months with Congress.MORE

NATIONAL | What You Should Know About Your Donation

NATIONAL | What You Should Know About Your Donation

Memphis Morning News spoke with Laura Vaughn of The American Red Cross. Donations are needed to assist the victims of the California fires as well as on going aid to the flood victims in North Carolina and preparations for future disasters.  Laura has some things you should know about where your money will go.MORE

OPINION | The First Action Trump Needs To Take

OPINION | The First Action Trump Needs To Take

The DC Swamp reporter, Douglas K. Blair opines on the first action that Trump should take upon his inauguration. Memphis Morning News asked listeners the same question and Doug Blair says you can’t do anything effectively without doing this first. MORE