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Memphis parents complained of a school laptop shortage. Now MSCS wants to buy 25,000 more.

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. Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders on Tuesday proposed a mid-year purchase of 25,000 laptops for high schoolers after parents complained that a sudden change in district technology policy this year left teachers and families scrambling. Before the first day of classes in August, MSCS quietly ended a COVID-era policy that assigned each student an individual laptop or tablet to use for online class work and testing. Amid nationwide efforts to dial back classroom technology and a new state law requiring clear technology policies for elementary school, district leaders said at the time that the decision was partially about being “more intentional” with digital resources. Chalkbeat Tennessee reported in early September that the last-minute laptop policy change hindered testing and lesson plans at White Station High School . The change took some teachers and parents by surprise and also raised concerns about students who could not bring their own devices from home. Many of the district’s laptops purchased during the pandemic are also aging out or

Memphis, TN · 1d

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DeSoto County passes kratom ban

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - Kratom sales are now banned in DeSoto County, Mississippi. On Nov. 2, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale, distribution and manufacturing of kratom products “to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents.”. Natural kratom is...

Desoto County, MS · 1d

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Indoor Golf Facility Eying New Memphis Market

A popular and rapidly expanding indoor golf concept is hoping to slice its way into a new Memphis market. The Back Nine Golf franchisee Jeff Herman is scouting potential locations for a new area location, reports the Daily Memphian. Herman can already claim two area locations-one already open and operational...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Gipson to chair hearing on proposed Southaven power plant

JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...

Mississippi · 2d

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Write-in Candidate Elected to Tennessee Legislature

No name appeared on the Tennessee general election ballot for State Representative, 93rd district. Five individuals filed to have their write-ins counted. John Bradley won with 2,052 votes. No other declared write-in candidate got more than 352 write-ins. There were also 775 write-ins for individuals who had not filed to have their write-ins tallied. Here is a link to the write-in results for Shelby County. Scroll down to the 93rd State House district. The district is entirely in Shelby County.

Tennessee · 2d

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WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, November 10, 2026

— Tennessee Republicans spent $3 million in taxpayer money on redistricting the state’s lone Democratic congressional seat to favor their party. Meanwhile, in Middle Tennessee’s District 4, Democrat Victoria Broderick beat incumbent Rep. Scott DesJarlais with less than $100,000 in funding. The WKNO Daily newscast provides the latest...

Tennessee · 1d

WATN Local Memphis

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25 voters allegedly voted outside of voting hours, which has the attention of the Secretary of State

Shelby County, TN · 1d

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Lanes reopen after semi-truck overturned on I-40 in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - An overturned semi-truck closed eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Fayette County early Sunday morning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reported the overturned vehicle at 5:18 a.m. on I-40 in Fayette County, near mile marker 39. According to Fayette County EMA, all lanes...

Fayette County, TN · 3d

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Tennessee Democrat breaks gerrymander and wins big in the polls

Tennessee Democratic Party broke a Republican gerrymander and flipped seven state legislative seats on Tuesday night during the midterm elections. Despite heavy partisan gerrymandering passed in May to have all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts favor Republicans, Democrats broke the gerrymander with Victoria Broderick winning TN-4, which contains Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, in a massive upset, according Tennessee Secretary of State.

Tennessee · 7d

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Memphis sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis sailor who was aboard the USS California during the attack on Pearl Harbor has been identified. Fireman 3rd Class John Winter Martin was lost during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack. His remains have now been identified. The USS California was struck by two torpedoes...

Memphis, TN · 1d

WREG

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Air permit being discussed for Mississippi SpaceXAI

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fact-finding mission is underway to determine the impact of a proposed controversial power plant that will provide energy to a Southaven data center. Authorities said they want answers for the people who worry about the environmental impact. “Have those ever come before this permit board before in terms of a power […]

Southaven, MS · 2d

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Town of Collierville honors military veterans during Veterans Day celebration

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Town of Collierville paid tribute to military veterans Sunday, Nov. 8, during a special Veterans Day celebration recognizing the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces. The celebration was held at the Harrell Performing Arts Theatre, where the town honored...

Collierville, TN · 3d

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Chalkbeat reporter examines teacher retention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Chalkbeat Tennessee reporter Bri Hatch joins Action News 5 to discuss why teachers are leaving Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the impact on students and efforts to retain educators.

Memphis, TN · 5d

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New Millington VA Clinic Expands Access to Care for Mid-South Veterans

VA Memphis Healthcare System celebrated the opening of the Millington VA Clinic during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. More than 3,500 Veterans have received care at the new Millington VA Clinic since its June opening, marking a significant expansion of health care access for Veterans in northern Shelby County and surrounding communities.

Millington, TN · 5d

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We Ranked The 9 Best Vietnamese Pho Shops In Mississippi, And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A rainy afternoon, a strip mall parking lot, and one steaming bowl of noodle soup changed how we think about eating in Mississippi. Pho is a Vietnamese soup made with slow-cooked broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs, and it has quietly found a home all across the state. Kids love...

Starkville, MS · 4d

WREG

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Former City Councilman eyes Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An election to replace Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat hasn’t been called yet, but Kemp Conrad is throwing his hat in the ring. The Republican former Memphis City Councilman made the announcement Friday on his Substack. “I am running for Tennessee Senate District 31 to be a strong voice for Shelby County […]

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Shelby County launches Mobile Mayor’s Office to bring services directly to residents

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The County Mayor's office launched the Mobile Mayor's Office, a way to get things done for the Shelby County residents without having residents make the trip to downtown. Mickell Lowery said it's a way for people to see their elected officials. "Sometimes the only time you see...

Shelby County, TN · 5d

Tennessee Lookout

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Blackburn took campaign gifts from TVA board nominees while backing their candidacies

This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis. Marsha Blackburn brimmed with enthusiasm when she introduced Mitch Graves at a Senate confirmation hearing last fall. A veteran Memphis healthcare executive, Graves had been nominated by President Trump to serve on the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Blackburn left […]

Tennessee · 9d

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Groups raise concerns about public view of affidavit ballot count in 3 Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Local groups are raising concerns about how affidavit ballots are being counted in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison counties. The groups say part of the process is happening out of public view. Harya Tarekegn, director of advocacy for the Mississippi Center for Justice, said some counties are...

Mississippi · 5d

WREG

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Colom leads Hyde-Smith as MS Senate race remains uncalled

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