Laura Testino
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN, United States
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10 charter schools want to be part of MSCS. What would they offer?
Among the applicants is a school led by former top MSCS official John Barker and several existing schools under the state’s Achievement School District. → Read More
For new Cordova high, MSCS eyes $3.5M land near Shelby Farms, student transition in fall 2026
If the timeline is adhered to, this year's Germantown High freshmen would attend the new school their senior years. → Read More
Teacher salary hikes would send $900M more in Tennessee funds to education formula
If passed, Tennessee teachers would make a minimum $50,000 salary by 2027. → Read More
With 4 months to go in search for new superintendent, MSCS hires firm
Five months after Joris Ray left the superintendent position, MSCS has a search firm for his replacement → Read More
City of Memphis, former officers sued by man who says he was beaten 3 days before Tyre Nichols
Monterrious Harris, 22, alleges civil rights violations in a federal suit against the City of Memphis and police officers. → Read More
Gov. Bill Lee: Compassion in Memphis after Tyre Nichols' death a 'picture of hope'
In his annual State of the State address on Monday, Lee briefly mentioned Nichols' death last month after Memphis police officers severely beat him. → Read More
Memphis Police Department fires sixth officer in death of Tyre Nichols
The officer, Preston Hemphill, was placed on leave at the start of the department's investigation. → Read More
Conflict of interest 'likely' for MSCS board member, union leader, Tennessee AG says
Williams, elected to the Memphis-Shelby County School board in August, is the executive director of the one of two unions representing local teachers. → Read More
At celebration of life for Tyre Nichols, mourners hear calls to be 'mountain climbers'
The service drew officials from across Memphis as well as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to honor the life of Tyre Nichols. → Read More
Tyre Nichols' Memphis funeral: Icy weather delays service start to 1 p.m.
The Tyre Nichols' funeral service, initially scheduled for 10:30, has been delayed until 1 p.m. at Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church. → Read More
Rev. Al Sharpton: 'We will continue in Tyre's name to head up to Martin's Mountaintop'
Nichols' funeral on Wednesday will draw thousands, including such high-profile attendees as Vice President Kamala Harris. → Read More
Memphis SCORPION unit tied to Tyre Nichols' beating death 'permanently deactivated'
The move is an apparent answer to calls from civil rights attorneys representing the family of Tyre Nichols, who died after he was beaten by police. → Read More
University of Memphis closed 'until further notice' in wake of Tyre Nichols footage release
"We share the heartbreak being felt throughout our city," university officials wrote in the campus alert, also citing safety concerns. → Read More
Memphis schools postpone Saturday games, events as city grapples with Tyre Nichols footage
New times and dates for events previously scheduled for Friday and Saturday have not yet been announced. → Read More
Shelby County Sheriff: 2 deputies under investigation in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating
The deputies have been "relieved of duty" pending an internal investigation into potential policy violations. → Read More
What are the charges against 5 former Memphis police officers indicted in Tyre Nichols' death?
Five former Memphis police officers were indicted on second-degree murder charges Thursday for their roles in Tyre Nichols death after a traffic stop. → Read More
Who will find MSCS' superintendent? These four firms applied
The search firm is poised to be in place in February. → Read More
Memphis charter schools look to new legislation to resolve suit, avoid closure
A pair of Memphis charter schools are hoping new legislation will end a lawsuit and help them avoid being shut down → Read More
What's next in MSCS superintendent search? Firm expected by end of January
Four vendors applied for the job, which board members want wrapped up by the end of the school year to give the superintendent the summer to prepare. → Read More
Memphis funeral set for rap pioneer Gangsta Boo
Rap pioneer Gangsta Boo will be remembered and celebrated in a Memphis funeral service on Saturday. → Read More