MSCS extends attorney’s contract as it prepares for legal challenge of takeover
The contract extension for attorney Justin Bailey would keep him employed with the district for at least three more years.
Topic: Tennessee General Assembly
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May 2026
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The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next
Metro editor Jane Donahoe says Memphis often makes more national news than it should for a city of its size, and last week was no exception.
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NAACP, TN Democrats sue state about new congressional maps
The Tennessee Democratic Party supported multiple events and several rallies during the three-day special session that led to the map’s passage into law.
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New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
The Tennessee State Board of Education is among at least five state boards that appoint members in alignment with the congressional map.
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Proposed Congressional map passes TN House and Senate, splitting Memphis into three districts
Lawmakers passed a new congressional map that split Shelby County into three different congressional districts, less than a week after Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session on the matter.
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State GOP proposes splitting Memphis into three Congressional districts
The map would make all nine of Tennessee’s seats Republican-leaning districts.
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Tennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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April 2026
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MSCS board meets under shadow of state takeover
The board talked about charter schools, contracts and a response to the state audit at what may have been the final meeting before a state oversight board is appointed.
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Legislature adds two more criminal courts to Shelby County
The state Legislature has passed a bill that would add two more judges to Shelby County for criminal cases. The bill now heads to Gov. Lee to sign.
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State leaders give Memphis suburbs votes on MLGW board
Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.
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Tennessee lawmakers pass MSCS takeover
The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives both voted down party lines Wednesday, April 22, to pass a takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
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MSCS board votes to sue over state takeover proposal
The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.”
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Closures, spending, superintendent hires: What could state appointees decide about Memphis schools?
A proposal to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools would allow a board of appointees the power to reshape how the district educates its 100,000 students, who is in charge of those schools and more.
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Opponents claim new child-custody bill ‘treats kids like perps’
The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.
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Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs
A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.
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Takeover plan would give state appointees sweeping power over Memphis schools
Expanded board powers are among several new details of a proposed state takeover legislation targeting Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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Tennessee passes $58B budget
Tennessee’s fiscal year 2027 includes $50 million for public safety in Memphis, $350 million for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and $3.5 million for the new Downtown art museum.
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TN lawmakers vote to stifle education lawsuits as MSCS takeover legislation advances
“We don’t want anyone using those public dollars that we send down to educate the children to enter into litigation because they might not agree with the high accountability standards that we’re putting in place,” bill sponsor state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, said.
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TN Senate inches closer to details of an MSCS takeover, which could get $1M in startup money
A small group of state lawmakers is expected to meet Monday, in the waning days of the legislative session, to determine the details of a proposal to take over the Memphis school system.
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Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?
One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?
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Suburbs could get voting representation on MLGW board
About 30% of the MLGW’s customers live outside the city limits, and new legislation in Nashville could give them a say on the board.
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MSCS advances improvement plan, acknowledges ‘critical blind spots’ uncovered by state’s audit
MSCS head Roderick Richmond is advancing plans to improve internal controls and district processes in response to forensic audit findings released last week. Now, the district has launched two websites to track progress.
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MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’
An interim forensic audit report of Memphis-Shelby County Schools yielded 175 deficiencies.
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March 2026
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MSCS reconsiders superintendent contract on eve of forensic audit results
The revote sets the stage for the elected Memphis-Shelby County Schools board to consider finalizing a superintendent contract shortly before Tennessee lawmakers make significant headway on legislation that would strip the board of those hiring and firing powers.
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How a tweak to Tennessee law signals Grizz lease momentum
A Shelby County Board of Commissioners vote signaled the subtle progress local governments are making toward a long-term lease with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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