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$200K donation gives Whitehaven families a helping hand
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Fairley High School graduate is giving back in a big way, helping Whitehaven families struggling to pay rent, keep the lights on, and put food on the table. J.W. Gibson and his wife, Kathy Gibson, are donating $200,000 to help Fairley students and their families cover immediate needs, including rent, utilities, groceries, and childcare.
WREG
Booker T. Washington High celebrates 100th anniversary
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was a big celebration taking place near Downtown Memphis on Friday as the community marked the 100th anniversary of Booker T. Washington High School on South Lauderdale. The festivities included a parade, with floats, dancers, cheerleaders and band members. Spectators lined the streets to give a big shout-out to alums and […]
actionnews5.com
State takeover of MSCS paused again
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is on pause again. MSCS Oversight Board Chair Billy Orgel told Action News 5 that Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins ordered another pause Monday after several recent filings. Orgel said the board has not received the written order but postponed its...
WREG
Collierville Preschool uses music to boost student growth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Educational lessons can be taught to children in different ways, from textbooks to technology. At a Collierville preschool, music helps teach babies and toddlers how to read, speak, and, of course, move their bodies. At The Learning Experience, it may seem like babies and children are just making a lot of noise, […]
actionnews5.com
ESPN bringing ‘Sportscenter’ to University of Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ESPN is bringing its flagship show Sportscenter to the University of Memphis. The show will be broadcast from Tiger Lane on Thursday, October 22 before the Tigers’ matchup with East Carolina. The show will be broadcast at 4 p.m. ahead of the 6:30 kickoff, with...
hoodline.com
South Memphis Fills Streets as Booker T. Washington High Marks 100 Years
Booker T. Washington High School — Reported Centennial Parade Starting Site. Spectators lined the streets of South Memphis to cheer on alumni and current students as Booker T. Washington High School celebrated its 100th anniversary, with a parade featuring floats, dancers, cheerleaders and band members stretching several blocks from the school's stadium. The Memphis Police Department took part in the procession, which drew the surrounding community out near downtown Memphis to mark a century tied to the current Lauderdale Street building.
actionnews5.com
Booker T. Washington High School celebrates 100 years with parade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Booker T. Washington High School kicked off a full day of activities Friday morning to celebrate 100 years of excellence. The celebration began with a parade honoring the community, alumni, and students. Streets were filled with yellow and green pom-poms, marching bands, and floats. Alumni reflect...
Shine My Crown
‘The Air Smells Like Rotten Eggs’: Young High School Senior Jasmine Bernard Testifies Against Elon Musk’s Expanding Memphis AI Data Centers
Jasmine Bernard, a Shelby County high school senior, is warning that the rapid expansion of Elon Musk’s AI data centers could deepen environmental and public health concerns in predominantly Black communities, urging county commissioners to pause new development and establish stronger protections for residents. A high school senior from...
Daily Helmsman
UofM announces Duo will cut its text verification at the end of November
The University of Memphis announced on Wednesday that Duo will end text SMS verification on Nov. 30. Duo is a two-factor authorization app that the University of Memphis and many other organizations use to verify a user's identity. Previously, users could have their identity confirmed by receiving a call, text...
choose901.com
In their own words: Meet the 2026 Shainberg Scholars
There's a moment in every Memphis kid's life when someone from somewhere else asks where they're from, and they have to decide how to say it. Some shrink the answer. Others say it proudly. The seven students you're about to meet all say it proudly. They are the 2026 Shainberg...
WREG
Judge assigned to state lawsuit to halt MSCS oversight board recuses herself
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The judge assigned to the lawsuit filed in Chancery Court last week by the Shelby County government and the locally elected school board for Memphis-Shelby County schools has recused herself from the case. The lawsuit seeks to prevent the state oversight board from seizing control on the grounds that the legislation violated […]
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Local Educator Named Top Finalist in Kleenex Heroes of the Classroom Competition
Denise Wilson, a 5th-grade math teacher and coordinator of the Winchester Elementary Food Pantry — also known throughout the community as the Bronco Kare Korral — has been selected as a Top Finalist in the national Kleenex Heroes of the Classroom competition. This honor recognizes her exceptional commitment to supporting students, families, and residents across Memphis.
Memphis Flyer
Teacher Staffing in Crisis as Turnover Climbs
Every time Hunter Sandlin ran the air conditioner in his fourth grade classroom at Willow Oaks Elementary School, water would pour out onto the floor. “Turning off the air conditioner wasn’t really an option because the room would get to be like 100 degrees,” Sandlin said. “So, I went out and bought a squeegee and a bunch of cleanup stuff, and I was constantly, like six times a day, slopping this water back up.”
Chalkbeat
Judge lifts block on Memphis schools state takeover as lawsuit continues
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A politically appointed oversight board can now take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools after more than three months of legal delays. On Thursday, Judge Waverly Crenshaw dissolved the temporary block he placed on the state takeover in late June , clearing the way for the appointed board to start leading major district decisions and operations. The ruling came only days after state board Chair Billy Orgel said in a federal court filing that the body was ready to resume its work, after meeting for the first time in months last week. With the temporary block removed, the oversight board will now have the power to override and direct most major decisions , including adopting the annual budget and closing schools . Its members can also appoint a new superintendent and overhaul teaching and curriculum decisions. “The Education Oversight Board is ready to begin our work to improve the educational outcomes for all the students of Shelby County,” Orgel said in a statement Thursday. “It
Tennessee Tribune
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Names Candice Grose as Chief of Communications and Public Relations
MEMPHIS-Memphis-Shelby County Schools has named Candice Grose as Chief of Communications and Public Relations. Grose has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, public relations, reputation management, and organizational change across public education, government, and Fortune 100 companies. Throughout her career, she has advised executive leaders,...
Daily Helmsman
UofM commits $290,000 towards University Bookstore renovation project
The University of Memphis is moving forward with major updates to its campus dining spots. The projects are part of a much larger plan to improve campus technology, add new food choices and update student seating areas. These big changes come from a 15-year dining contract between the university and...
thedailytexan.com
Kaitlyn Boyce Johnson speaks on consolidation
Kaitlin Boyce Johnson is an African and African diaspora studies senior also majoring in anthropology. When she was 13 years old, Johnson moved to Texas from her home in Memphis, Tennessee, a move she said led her to feel isolated from the predominantly Black culture she was used to. After...