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Memphis Schools Takeover Could Move Forward Soon
A state oversight board appointed to take over Memphis schools may soon take charge of Tennessee’s largest school district. U.S. District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw said he is prepared to dissolve his order blocking the board from taking control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Crenshaw made the comment during a court hearing Friday in which he […]
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Memphis schools takeover could move forward soon
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 state oversight board appointed to take over Memphis schools may soon take charge of Tennessee’s largest school district. U.S. District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw said he is prepared to dissolve his order blocking the board from taking control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Crenshaw made the comment during a court hearing Friday in which he closely questioned attorneys for the Memphis-Shelby County school board. “Whenever the oversight board is ready to do business, I’m going to dissolve my order,” Crenshaw said. Crenshaw also sided with Tennessee attorneys on a motion to dismiss Gov. Bill Lee, Education Commissioner Lizette Reynolds, and legislative leaders as defendants in the pending lawsuit. After a summer of uncertainty over whether and when the state takeover would move forward, Friday’s hearing suggested the oversight board could soon begin exercising its authority while leaving questions about how the takeover will proceed. The takeover was established under a new state law that created a nine-person politically appointed oversight board and was scheduled
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Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Nettleton’s University Heights School of Medical Arts
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $4,000 grant to Nettleton Public Schools – University Heights School of Medical Arts (UHSMA). The grant will be used to fund the school’s participation in The Amazing Shake and Global Amazing Shake competitions. Kevin Hufstedler,...
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Bumpers on the Road coming to eastern Arkansas
EASTERN ARKANSAS — The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is bringing its “Bumpers on the Road” program to eastern Arkansas. Bumpers on the Road provides an opportunity for students to explore their college options, learn about...
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Dedmans Establish Legacy Scholarship to Support A-State Students
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – A new scholarship at Arkansas State University will help Arkansas students pursuing degrees in business and STEM fields while honoring the values of education, opportunity and service that have shaped one Arkansas family for generations. Ronald Dedman ’78 and Mitchell Dedman ’11, both...
Baxter Bulletin
MHJH football teams whip Marion
Mountain Home's junior high football team held Marion to 12 yards in the first half and remained unbeaten on the season as it cruised to a 45-8 victory over the Junior Patriots on Thursday at Bomber Stadium. Bates King led the Junior Bombers with 124 rushing yards and a touchdown...
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4 Memphis-area teachers awarded for their work
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On a typical day of school, students hear the school bells echo down the hall, but Wednesday, they may have heard the shrieks of excitement that were much louder. Four teachers across Memphis were surprised with recognition from Tennesseans for Quality Early Education for their hard work in early childhood education — and […]
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New Paragould High School Arena opens to the public
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The Paragould School District cut the ribbon on the new Paragould High School Arena Wednesday afternoon. The 61,630-square foot facility will give the school more room for its basketball and volleyball programs and features seating for 1,468 fans, as well as seven locker rooms and dedicated spaces for cheer, dance, and wrestling.
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Batesville church shutters daycare program
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A daycare closure in Independence County left many working families without child care and highlighted a shortage of infant care in the Batesville area. When Bright Beginnings Daycare permanently shut its doors in the middle of September, it displaced roughly 150 children. The daycare is part...
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A-State announces list of students receiving degrees in August conferral
JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to receive their diplomas through the August conferral. The list includes graduates from 43 states, territories and D.C., and 16 other countries. Diplomas were awarded at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral...
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Rain could affect Wynne High School homecoming festivities
WYNNE — Some adjustments will be made for Wynne’s homecoming game tomorrow night, if rain forces them. Wynne athletic director Bryant Mattox said the homecoming festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. “The homecoming court, obviously, goes out on the field. The ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. before the...
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Two Lyon College Students Receive Alpha Lambda Delta Awards
BATESVILLE, Arkansas –Two Lyon College students have been recognized by Alpha Lambda Delta international honor society for their academic achievement, leadership and service. Brooklyn Penn, a biology major from Smithville, received a $1,000 Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Suzanna Bates of Batesville, a...
WREG
Week 6: High School Football Round Up
Scores via TSSAA Adamsville 42, Mt. Pleasant 12 * Bolton 33, Hamilton 0 * Brentwood Academy 63, MUS 14 * Briarcrest 29, Christian Brothers 28 * Collierville 55, Craigmont 0 Cordova 24, Arlington 21 * Covington 50, Bolivar Central 0 (Thu) * Crockett Co. 39, Dyersburg 21 (Thu) Desoto Central, MS 27, Germantown 26 Dyer […]
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UTHSC to break ground on historic $350M College of Medicine building in Memphis
Dr. Michael Hocker, Executive Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, joins Action News 5’s A Better Memphis to discuss the university's upcoming groundbreaking on a historic $350 million, 300,000-square-foot facility. Dr. Hocker details how this record-setting state investment will transform healthcare training through cutting-edge technology, collaborative team-based learning, and initiatives to address the regional healthcare worker shortage.
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Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference held in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Ark. — The Northeast Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center near Harrisburg was the site of the inaugural Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference Tuesday. “We wanted them to have a personable connection to them,” said Leslee Tell, farm-to-school coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division. “When you grow vast acres like this, to know who’s behind this bag is what the goal was.”
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Jonesboro Student at UCA Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Conway, AR – Contributed – Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 39 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who will make up the 2026-2027 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Taylor...
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Wynne Intermediate student wins Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A student from Wynne Intermediate School has been named a winner of the annual Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition. The contest is hosted by the Delta Cultural Center in Helena-West Helena. Kamryn Hill took first place in the K-5 category. Hill’s art teacher is...
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Wynne School District homecoming week begins Wednesday
WYNNE — Homecoming week begins tomorrow in the Wynne School District. Students at Wynne High School will compete for the Homecoming Cup. “Classes compete. It’s probably their favorite thing about homecoming is the Homecoming Cup,” said Hannah Sutton, a counselor at Wynne High School. “Every event during homecoming gets you points.
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board names new leadership amid takeover suit
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elected a new chair and vice chair during a Sept. 29 business meeting. The board elected Tamarques Porter , who represents District 4, as board chair, and Sable Otey , who represents District 5, as vice chair. "We have a lot of work ahead of us," Porter said after the meeting. "We have to continue to set the vision for our district; we have to continue to do the things that we need to get done to move the district forward." Porter named TCAP scores and literacy rates as key issues he wanted the district to be aligned on. Board member T.L. Harris of District 6 nominated Porter for board chair. Porter was up against board members Stephanie Love and Natalie McKinney — Love originally voted for McKinney and board member Towanna Murphy originally voted for herself, but both changed their votes to Porter to give the board a unanimous vote. Arguments related to state takeover lawsuit begin this week A federal judge will hear arguments Oct. 2 on whether or not the state oversight board can get to work while a lawsuit over the takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is underway. Plaintiffs filed a