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For the first time in nearly a year, some students in pre-K through fifth grades returned to school in Shelby County School on Monday.

Several Shelby County School teachers received their Covid vaccine on Monday after a surprise call from the mayor’s office.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools announced Tuesday it will require all students and faculty to wear masks for the upcoming school year regardless of vaccination status. In a press release, the school district said it is prioritizing health and safety as they prepare for the full return to in-person instruction, the District is updating […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The best time to teach the value of diversity is when people are young, making schools the perfect place to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from beginning to end.  In Hickory Hill, a school is using the celebration as a springboard for honoring the contributions of the Latinx community and for building relationships. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old boy critically injured in a shooting Thursday morning at a Memphis K-8 school is expected to make a full recovery, district Superintendent Joris Ray said. A nurse at the school calmed victim down and called his father, who was three minutes away from the school, Ray said. The nurse applied […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After much anticipation, Shelby County officials announced Thursday a proposal that would bring a new high school to Frayser. “When Frayser wins we all win. The investments that we make here will match with other investments shared throughout our county for the good of all our students,” said Commissioner Mick Wright. Since […]

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee told Nashville and Shelby County education leaders to have an in-person option for students ready to go by February 15, the Tennessean reported.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis will soon be able to use money from the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, to combat gun violence. Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced a new strategy to address rising violent crime in the country. The White House says this strategy will […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County health officials said they are moving at a rapid pace when it comes to their vaccination efforts and are expecting a new uptick in doses in April. According to the latest data, Shelby County administered more than 44,000 doses in the last seven days. They are currently vaccinating Lakeland and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Progressing Under Restraints and Extremes. That’s what PURE stands for.  PURE Youth Athletics Alliance is a nonprofit private school for at-risk students. “Our missions is to empower school aged males through athletics, education and agriculture,” said Melvin Cole, founder and CEO. Football is the carrot. Once the kids arrive, Cole knows it’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County, Tennessee banned the use of TikTok on government devices Tuesday morning. Mayor Lee Harris shared the news on Twitter, saying, “I am pleased to sign the Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright’s resolution to ban TikTok from Shelby County Tennessee devices.” Lee says the app poses “unique risks that require aggressive […]