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Restaurant Inspection Scores, June 3 – 10
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Comeback Coffee358 […]
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent says 171 of more than 360 employees have accepted transfers into the classroom, so far
MEMPHIS, Tenn — In a video message Monday, June 10, 2024, to Memphis-Shelby County Schools staff, Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins laid out changes, including moving some staff into the classroom. Dr. Feagins said in the video message that so far, 363 impacted personnel have been offered positions in the...
Memphis Bridge closed for two weeks
Memphis, TN – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 8, 2024 – In a move that will affect travelers to the Memphis Airport and beyond, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced that the I-55 bridge across the Mississippi River, also known as the “Old Bridge” will be closed for all travelers for two weeks starting tomorrow, June 9.
Community reacts as MSCS plans to move hundreds of staff members into classrooms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins, has decided to shake things up in the district. Emails and videos that are now being made public show plans to cut more than 1,000 central office staff if they don't agree to going back to the classroom.
MLGW Sues Asplundh for Breach of Contract Over Tree Trimming Services in Memphis
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has initiated legal proceedings against Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, a former contractor tasked with tree trimming services around power lines, citing breaches of contract that reportedly impacted the region's power stability. The suit, lodged in federal court last Friday, aims to address what MLGW characterizes as a series of failures that led to power outages and financial losses for the utility provider.
Lawmaker wants to reestablish permits, background checks for carrying guns in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Tennessee lawmaker plans to file legislation to reestablish permits and background checks for carrying a handgun in Tennessee. Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, will join the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission at a press conference Tuesday to announce the proposed legislation. Lamar, a member of the Crime Commission, says she will sponsor legislation next winter to reinstate permits, training and background checks for handgun owners who intend to go armed.
MSCS taps district leader to be facility services officer amid infrastructure challenges
Amid an effort to tackle infrastructure challenges, Memphis-Shelby County Schools has hired a facility services officer. And she’s been with the district for nearly two decades. MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins, Ed.D., has tapped Michelle Stuart, director of the district’s facility planning department, for the role. As facility services officer,...
Baron Von Opperbean ‘immersive adventure’ planned in former Mud Island museum
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The old Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island is getting a major makeover with a family-friendly “immersive experience” set to take its place later this year. Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time will be built in the old museum, according to representatives with the project. The immersive art installation will […]
Collierville approves new $180 million budget
Collierville, Tennessee now has an approved budget.
Best cities to raise a family? Memphis ranks as worst; other Tennessee cities don't fare much better
A new list found Memphis to be the worst city to raise a family in. WalletHub, a personal finance company, recently released its list of the "Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family (2024)." It took the 150 most populated U.S. cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state to come up with the list of 182 cities. From there, the cities were ranked based on five categories.
City's public swimming pools now open after delay
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After an unexpected week's delay, the Memphis City Parks public swimming pools reopened today, June 8th. Parks official said a maintenance issue was found regarding some of the pools' water quality on June 1st, compelling a change of schedule to ensure safety. The following outdoor pools are...
MSCS to give schools designations, based on letter grades they received from state
Earlier in her career, before she joined Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Supt. Marie Feagins worked at a school that had been given an “F” grade. And she witnessed the damage this label could have. “It's hard to fight that. It's hard to get people to come and want to...
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