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Memphis schools oversight board seeks 'unicorn' as executive director
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board is looking for a seasoned, dynamic leader to fill its executive director position. The board 's personnel and leadership committee laid out its job description for its chief executive during a Nov. 12 committee meeting, establishing a long list of characteristics the ideal candidate would have for the "high-pressure and highly visible" role. The executive director would serve as the chief administrative officer of the oversight board, but the responsibilities the board would expect the director to hold are far-reaching. The director would manage day-to-day operations and lead the development of the board's strategic plan. The director would also act as a spokesperson for the board and serve as the liaison between the board and several other entities, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the Tennessee governor's office and the state legislature. The job description asks that the director has strong working relationships with the Tennessee Department of Education, state legislators and local leaders. A legal background or a strong knowledge of Tennessee education law is "highly appreciated," according to the job description. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have strong public-facing communication skills, financial acumen and a "demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty," according to the description.
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New North Parkway bike lanes spark debate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New bike lanes on North Parkway are causing quite the commotion on social media. It’s a mixed bag of responses. Some say they love the design. Others say it makes no sense. Here’s the setup: two lanes for traffic, one lane for parking, and a bike lane. It seems simple enough, but […]
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Howl Owl Howl Release “Everybody Wants Her” and Set February Tour
Howl Owl Howl, the roots-rock trio of Darius Rucker, Mike Mills and Steve Gorman, released “Everybody Wants Her” and announced a seven-city run for February 2027. The tour starts February 3 in Milwaukee and ends February 13 in Memphis. Rucker, Mills and Gorman wrote the single with Edwin...