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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A group of Shelby County parents are protesting Governor Bill Lee’s executive order that allows parents to opt their children out of mask mandates in schools. The group intends to voice their concerns in Nashville Thursday and hopes to meet with the governor. The group of concerned parents includes Marcus Randolph. His […]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Winter weather brought ice to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, canceling more than 1,700 flights nationwide and snarling highways. At least two people died on slick roads in Texas and two law officers in the state were seriously injured, including a deputy who was pinned under a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– After many of you scored big with bargains during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Memphis and Mid-South nonprofit organizations hope you’ll support the work they do in our community this Giving Tuesday. Just type in the words Giving Tuesday into a search engine and you’ll find it’s a global generosity movement. A […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools says COVID contributed to declines in TCAP standardized test scores for students in 2021. Data released by the district Wednesday shows this year fewer students were considered proficient in most subjects compared to 2019. Only 4.4% of students in grades 9-12 had TCAP scores in Math that were considered […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools and the Shelby County Health Department are partnering to host a vaccination site for students, SCS says. The vaccination event will be held at the Board of Education, located at 160 South Hollywood Street, Friday afternoon. Nurses will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students ages 5-11. Appointments […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools’ Mobile COVID Testing Vehicle is on the road, now ready to offer free COVID tests to those who want them. With a new school year underway, testing is front and center to keep things safe. The testing is not required for students and teachers, but offered. Monday more than 1,000 […]

A new education funding formula has been secured in the Volunteer State. The overhaul won’t be in place until a couple of years down the road. While there is heavy support, some say all the questions about the bill haven’t been answered.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee and state educational officials unveiled details Thursday on a proposed new funding formula that would direct more investment into students in Tennessee schools. The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act (SB2396/HB2143) would transition Tennessee’s K-12 public schools to a student-based funding approach, replacing the complicated Basic Education Program currently […]

UPDATE: Memphis Police announced Wednesday night that two possible suspects involved in the shooting are in custody. This is an ongoing investigation. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police responded to a shooting around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon off the 2000 block of Ridgeway near Quince and found two adults and a juvenile hurt. Police said the man […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With the return of fall sports, Shelby County Schools leaders are sharing how they plan to keep students and fans safe this season. The Friday night lights will shine once again in Shelby County, but COVID-19 protocols will also be in full effect. Students will have to social distance whenever possible and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The wintry weather was to blame for school closures Thursday, but despite freezing temperatures on Friday, classes resumed for tens of thousands of Shelby County Schools students. Parents and district leaders spoke regarding the combined effort on how to keep the students warm and safe, while educating.   The frigid forecast had many […]