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School District Cancels All Future Field Trips for Odd Reason, Parents Furious
Who doesn't remember the most fun and exciting part of school growing up: the field trips. It didn't matter if you were going to see the inner workings of a sewage plant or a museum, you knew you were going to leave school property, and that was epic. But, one...
Buc-ees tax incentive approved in Fayette Co.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Fayette County leaders gave the green light for Buc-ees to continue construction. Developers received approval for a 20-year tax increment financing, according to Memphis Business Journal. “The Fayette County Industrial Development Board passed a resolution to issue a note for a TIF for Buc-ee’s Family Travel...
ALMOST TIME: Area municipal schools gather for a preview under the Friday Night Lights
The 2024 Municipal Schools Jamboree will be held this Friday night at Arlington High School starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 and action on the field will feature the host Arlington Tigers, Bartlett Panthers, Collierville Dragons, Millington Trojans and the defending Class 6A champions Houston Mustangs. You can buy...
Arlington superintendent steps down after cancer diagnosis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The superintendent of Arlington Community Schools has stepped down following the news of a cancer diagnosis. Superintendent Jeff Mayo announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping back from his duties until further notice to prioritize his health and recovery. “With the support of his family and loved ones, Mr. Mayo continues […]
New parental consent law may prevent school nurses from doing basic functions
Would you feel the need to approve your child getting a Band-Aid from the school nurse? That could be one of the unintended consequences of a new state law dealing with parental consent.
State Capitol flags flown at half-staff to honor fallen Tennessee police officer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee is honoring a fallen officer in Tennessee on Thursday by lowering the State Capitol flags to half-staff. The flags will fly at half-staff through sunset in remembrance of Memphis police officer Demetrice Johnson. “Maria & I continue to lift Officer Johnson’s family, loved...
School safety changes: ‘Bulletproof’ vs. ‘shatter-resistant’ windows and doors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The tragedy at The Covenant School sparked a state-wide conversation on how to better protect students in our schools. One solution was ‘bullet-resistant glass’, but the film being added to all public schools in Tennessee is not actually bulletproof. Many parents wanted to know...
Two Close Calls in One Week for TDOT Employees
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, their vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most recent happened a week ago Thursday, in Coffee County. A driver hit a...
Tennessee offers driver tests in only five languages. This group is trying to change that
Tennessee residents can only take drivers tests in five languages, and a group of immigrant rights activists is taking action to get that changed. The Our State, Our Languages Coalition, created by local immigrant groups in 2022 to address this specific issue, filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday against the Tennessee Department of Homeland Safety and Security, the state agency that administers driving tests and issues driver licenses....
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