A man was taken into custody on Monday in relation to Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s murder.… MORE
Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
Gov. Bill Lee | It’s Time To Do Something
Gov. Bill Lee spoke with Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News about a state takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools. … MORE
LOCAL | Anderson To Be Replaced By Interim Judge
A schedule for replacing retiring Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson is being laid out by county officials. According to a resolution that the county commission is considering on Monday, commissioners will select an interim judge for Anderson’s seat on February 24. After 51 years in criminal justice and 14 years on the bench, Anderson will…… MORE
LOCAL | House Speaker Sexton Confirms State Is Looking To Take Over MSCS Board
A legislation designed to transfer control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools to the state of Tennessee will be submitted.
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LOCAL | “State of the District” Address Canceled By MSCS District After Firing Former Superintendent
The “State of the District” speech scheduled for next week was canceled by the Memphis-Shelby County School District.… MORE
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
LOCAL | Kyle Rittenhouse To Return To Speak At The University Of Memphis
Nearly a year after being escorted from the stage at his most recent appearance at the University of Memphis, controversial guest speaker Kyle Rittenhouse is set to return to the campus next month.… MORE
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
LOCAL | Dr. Marie Feagins Fired As MSCS Superintendent In Controversial 6-3 Board Vote
The board has spoken. Following an emotional, contentious, and lengthy public school board meeting, Dr. Marie Feagins was fired as the superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools on Tuesday night. After a brief discussion and presentation of a replacement resolution, the board decided to terminate Dr. Feagins’ contract by a vote of 6-3. Many in the…… MORE
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
