Tennessee Republicans ask for special session over … Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton and House Republicans are requesting a special session to address what the legislative leaders call “misdirected and mandated responses to COVID-19 by local entities and officials.”
Students show effect of ‘COVID-19 slide’ in Shelby … 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 […]
COVID testing underway at Shelby County Schools; … 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 […]
Number of children at Le Bonheur with COVID-19 doubles … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health officials say it’s a concerning trend, as COVID cases at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital doubled in the last week. Doctors say they are worried about the increase in cases as kids are back in school. “Yeah it is very concerning. I think this is what we were fearful of last week and […]
Hickory Hill duplex closed as nuisance after police … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Hickory Hill duplex was closed Tuesday after it was declared a public nuisance by Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich. Weirich said dangerous conditions and long-term criminal activity at 5607-5609 Apple Blossom Drive, near Clark Road south of Winchester Road, was the reason for the closure. Between January 2020 and […]
Mississippi sheriff dies due to complications from … A Mississippi sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of one of their own due to complications from Covid-19.
Angry parents challenge mask mandate in schools at … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — About two dozen angry parents, most from Collierville, attended a Shelby County Commission meeting Monday night and challenged the latest directive from the health department. It requires all students and staff to wear masks in schools even if they’re vaccinated. The meeting got so heated deputies had to line the chamber. “Maintain civility. […]
Parents protest outside Collierville School District … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the new school year starts, debates over mask mandates are already stirring anger and confusion. Take for example, the dozens of parents demonstrating outside the Collierville School District offices on Monday. Parents armed with anti-masks signs came out to demand to see the school district’s superintendent regarding the Shelby County Health […]
Shelby County students go back to school with new … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Masked up and ready, Shelby County School Superintendent Joris Ray hopped off a school bus to music Monday morning and headed inside Bruce Elementary to greet students and staff. “We have returned stronger. Our students they are eager to learn,” Ray said. This first day tour has greater meaning in the face […]
SCS responds after lawmakers threaten to call special … Now Tennessee Republicans are threatening to call a special session that would ban school districts from mandating masks.
School is back in session across Shelby County; Some … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s back to the classroom for many students across Shelby County, but the resurgence of the coronavirus is causing concern. Parents emotions vary, as the contagious Delta variant spreads in the area. “I’d rather teach them at home,” said SCS parent Brandy Smith. “They’re all wearing masks again, so we’re just going […]
