Feagins, currently under the scrutiny of a proposed ouster, has been celebrated for what some call bold efforts. But the reality of her changes appear to have had a more complex impact on schools and students.
Deliberations among board members may reveal whether any of them have been persuaded by local or state-level pressures to resolve differences and keep Feagins in the seat.
Current Aldermen Danny Klein and Dave Young have qualified to face off in the municipal Republican primary election on April 1. Planning Commissioner Jimmy Stokes is seeking the office as a Democrat.
The no-confidence resolution, aimed at board members who voted to fire Marie Feagins, also includes a “governance plan” to improve the school board’s relationship with the superintendent. The commission voted not to hold up funding for a new Frayser high school.
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, has called on the Senate to reject several of Trump’s appointees, including Robert Kennedy Jr
Education, reproductive rights, immigration and tough-on-crime were in the spotlight last year. This year, the same topics will likely reemerge alongside new legislation focused on bail-bond reform, grocery taxes, school vouchers and more.
The officer served the Memphis Police Department for 37 years.
MATA is running out of money, TikTok is on the Supreme Court’s clock and new Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser dishes on her fave restaurants.
The Young administration could ask the City Council for additional money for MATA, and at least one council member does not like its current approach.
This week, the Shelby County Commission discusses Feagins, and an award-winning food podcast records in Memphis.
Friday’s snow day made for a long weekend for students in Memphis and Shelby County.
Shelby County Commissioners are being drawn into a political brush fire over the attempt by some MSCS board members to fire Superintendent Marie Feagins. The commission is moving from a “no-confidence” resolution to a governance plan designed to put out the fire.
That squabble spilled into court documents Jan. 10 with Nichols’ attorneys attempting to compel the city to turn over key documents for the ongoing civil rights lawsuit. The lawsuit is set for trial in July 2026.
City officials credit the condition of the roads to preparation as well as cooperation from the weather. But the roads Sunday morning and even Monday may still be dangerous.
The Nov. 5 referendums on a set of three gun-control measures that would apply to Memphis were just a first step toward a local ordinance that would counteract current state gun laws.
Despite the snowy weather, Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay cameras showed steady traffic on the Interstate 55 and Hernando DeSoto bridges. Streams for other interstate routes in the city showed minimal weather-related disruptions.
Global Café, an international food hall in Crosstown operated by immigrant and refugees chefs and staff members, spent Friday, Jan. 10, delivering warm meals to people in need at Hospitality Hub and First Baptist Church.
Sledding down the bluff, perhaps the area’s steepest hill, was one of the ways Memphians enjoyed the snow that turned the city into a winter playground for some. For others, the weather is a serious threat.
As snow falls across the Mid-South, photographers Mark Weber and Patrick Lantrip, along with other Daily Memphian staffers, gather images of what’s going on around Memphis. Here are Memphis’ snow plans and what’s closed Friday Where to sled: Memphis-area ideas — just don’t listen to Ron Olson Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delaysRelated content:
Memphis Public Works crews remain on city streets Friday evening as snow that melted during the day ices over. But the city’s first responders to the snow say the day was much easier than the ice and snow storm a year ago this month.
MSCS board member proposes an alternative to firing Feagins, Taylor lays out his case against Mulroy and Coach Jenkins calls an ill-timed timeout.
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
A resolution from MSCS board member Amber Huett-Garcia would keep Marie Feagins in the seat and provide time for the superintendent to remedy the issues board members identified. Feagins tells Frayser Exchange she’s ‘grateful folks are paying attention’Related content:
MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins spoke Thursday to the Frayser Exchange Club, a long-standing weekly meeting attended by community leaders and politicos.
Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.