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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against Shelby County Schools and the city of Memphis on behalf of a property owner who alleges they have not done enough to address students loitering and violence spilling over from a nearby high school. Tenants at Balmoral Shopping Center near Ridgeway High School are still reeling […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Less than a week after the library ceiling collapsed at Cummings K-8 Optional School in South Memphis, the Memphis-Shelby County School district has started reviewing many other older school buildings for possible problems. School Board Vice-Chair Althea Greene said it’s a move needed to relieve the fears of parents. “Parents don’t need to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– While the shooting in Texas has left families across the country rattled, some families in Memphis say hearing the news has hit even harder. Back in September, there was a shooting at Cummings K-8 Elementary School, leaving a 13-year-old boy injured after he was shot by another student. Thankfully, the teen survived but […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Controversy is brewing over what some are calling misogynistic and inappropriate comments made by former TV judge Joe Brown during a campaign forum for the 2023 Memphis mayoral race. Brown, who attended a forum Thursday night hosted by the Shelby County Young Democrats along with fellow candidates, former Shelby County Commissioner Van […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many Midsouth children are already heading back to school after their summer break, but for some students, there may not be enough teachers in their classrooms. To help fill the gap, a new effort is underway to place high-quality male teachers of color in schools. As many school districts struggle with teacher […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis-Shelby County School Board appointed a former U.S. Attorney to oversee the investigation into allegations made against Superintendent Joris Ray. In a 7 to 2 vote, the school board voted to place Dr. Ray on administrative leave and officially launch an investigation into allegations made against him. “We decided to place Doctor […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Residents in one North Memphis neighborhood say kids will have nothing to do this summer after the city demolished a public pool and closed a nearby park for a much-needed facelift. Neighbors near Ayers and Peach said Tom Lee Pool was bulldozed last week. The community pool sits right behind the old […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 16-year-old student has been charged after a gun was found on White Station High School’s campus Thursday morning. Memphis Police responded to a report of a student being armed. Students reportedly tipped administrators off about the gun. Police said officers made the scene and detained the student. According to police, officers […]

Schools across the country will soon offer new advanced placement African American studies, including one Memphis-Shelby County school. These AP classes at White Station High School will give students a chance to learn a curriculum shaped by professors from college and universities. In education matters, we were live with James Smith, the advanced placement manager […]

UPDATE: After our story aired, MSCS responded, “We work collaboratively with Juvenile Court and Judge Sugarmon in truancy matters affecting our families. There was a backlog of previous cases referred to Juvenile Court by MSCS from previous school years at the beginning of this school year. MSCS has referred 581 new cases to Juvenile Court so […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Students in Shelby County Schools and several municipal districts will get another day off Friday. SCS Superintendent Joris Ray said the closure is due to ongoing power outages and hazardous conditions around the city following Thursday’s ice storm. Collierville, Germantown and Bartlett schools announced around the same time that they will also […]