Memphis-Shelby County Schools interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said, to his knowledge, there are currently no outstanding work orders for HVAC systems in schools ahead of the first day.

The interim superintendent said he hopes for the district to be at 240 teacher vacancies when students return to the classroom on Aug. 4.

Penny Schwinn will instead serve as a senior adviser and chief strategist at the Education Department, roles that do not require Senate confirmation.

Students in Shelby County will return to class on Aug. 7, and many high schools will soon have new classrooms to learn ...

Last year, MSCS started school missing 478 teachers. This year, it's hoping to be down to 240 vacancies — or fewer.

The family of Joshua Henderson, the Bolton football player who died following a July 7 practice, is still seeking answers.

Stefanie Kellenberger, 40, entered guilty pleas Friday to four counts of sexual battery and 17 counts of unlawful sexual ...

The Shelby County Commission delayed a vote Monday, July 28, on a resolution that would have put all nine Memphis-Shelby ...

Robert “Bob” W. Barger, 92 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Students return to schools this week with a new ban on cellphones. Otis Sanford sees the potential for some first-day hiccups ...

Candidates running for election in the city of Alabaster provided a glimpse of their plans for the future and shared their ...

After a months-long search, the Briarwood Christian Lions have found the next leader of their softball program.