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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Governor Bill Lee made a pitstop to tour a local non-profit that is using technology to inspire children in South Memphis to reach for the stars. Friday, the non-profit welcomed Governor Bill Lee for a tour of its Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Inside students can tap into their passions with tools on […]

Shelby County’s first case of monkeypox this week may have you concerned about this new virus, even as Covid refuses to fade away after two and a half years. One side effect of the pandemic has been families falling behind on vaccinations required for school. To help, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church is teaming up with […]

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 […]

Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest: Domino’s Pizza #5442 – […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee says 42 independent schools across the state are committed to making seats available immediately for students enrolled in the state’s Education Savings Account or ESA program, and around 600 families have already started the application process. Over half of the schools are in Shelby County. Wednesday, Lee met with […]

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 […]

The “final roadblock” for school vouchers in Davidson and Shelby counties has been lifted by the Davidson County Chancellor, and the governor is ready to start enrolling parents in the Education Savings Account (ESA) pilot program.

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 […]