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When Memphis-Shelby County School students go back to class next Monday, it will be without a superintendent in charge. A district source tells Live at 9, that the probe into Dr. Joris Ray’s extramarital affairs with district employees will take another few weeks at least. But long before the board hired independent attorneys to investigate, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A document uncovered by WREG shows how Memphis schools Superintendent Joris Ray impacted the career of a district employee with whom he allegedly had an affair. A licensure advancement form was received as part of an open records requests, and right in the middle of it is Ray’s signature. It states he […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The investigation continues into Superintendent Joris Ray’s extramarital affairs. Memphis Shelby County School Superintendent Joris Ray’s latest employment contract was signed in April of 2019 and ends in January 2025, but there are stipulations in it that could end his $293,000 a year job early. The School Board was in the middle of a national search […]

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.– The Memphis-Shelby County School Board voted to initiate an independent investigation into possible policy violations by Superintendent Joris Ray and placed the superintendent on paid leave. The board voted 7-2 during a special called meeting Wednesday. Former U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton and former MLGW counsel Herman Morris were appointed to investigate. The school […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis-Shelby County Board of Education announced that they will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday to address recent allegations against Superintendent Joris Ray. The school board said the meeting will be held to “consider and take action on allegations of MSCS policy violations pertinent to Superintendent Ray.” Last week, the board […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rumors surrounding Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray’s personal life have now led to a full-fledged investigation. While Ray is apologizing for the controversy, parents say it’s hard to trust someone who isn’t honest at home. Thursday, Memphis Shelby County Superintendent Ray is in the hot seat for his own […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis-Shelby County School board is beginning an external investigation into “recent allegations of impropriety” by district Superintendent Joris Ray. The board voted on the measure during an emergency meeting with legal counsel Wednesday night. Divorce documents obtained by WREG show Ray admitted to infidelity in his marriage. The documents name women who could […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With students returning to classrooms after two years of remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, test scores are mostly improving in Memphis. On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Education released the results of the 2022 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program scores from the Memphis-Shelby County School District. MSCS students improved in math, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis-Shelby County School Board approved a new contract for custodial workers that supports a living wage, the district announced. The vote was made during a specially called meeting on Monday. “I’m delighted that the Board decided to approve this contract,” said School Board Chair Michelle R. McKissack. “At the end of the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After at least 14 children and one adult were shot dead at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, many local leaders are voicing their concerns and offering condolences to families. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said: “Today’s elementary school shooting in Texas should shock us all into action. Mass shootings don’t have […]