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School shuts football program after big NFL grant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Parents at Freedom Preparatory Academy charter school want answers after the entire football program was shut down, just a year after receiving a $50,000 grant from the Tennessee Titans. Wednesday, parents received a letter in an emergency meeting notifying them that the football program for middle and high school is now discontinued. […]
MSCS superintendent, MPD chief, sheriff emphasize teachers won't be carrying guns in schools
In April, Tennessee passed a law that would allow some teachers to carry concealed guns in public K-12 schools. But the law doesn’t immediately guarantee teachers the right to have a firearm in the classroom. To carry a gun in school, a teacher must, among other things, get approval from their local law enforcement agency, their principal, and their school district.
Check out Memphis-area 2024 graduation ceremonies, all in one place!
Graduations are a rite of passage for students and a moment of pride for families and teachers. We're here to celebrate you!. The Commercial Appeal photojournalists love attending graduation ceremonies across the area to show your smiles, your tears and your celebrations with family and friends. Congratulations to all. Arlington...
Meet the MSCS board member who isn't letting a stroke stop him from supporting students
When the Memphis-Shelby County Board of Education began its annual retreat at the Oasis Event Center on Nov. 3, only one board member was missing: Frank Johnson, whose absence was expected. Johnson had suffered a stroke less than two months earlier and was still recovering. He certainly wasn’t required to attend a lengthy, two-day retreat chockful of meetings about academics and finances.
Memphis area high school spring sports top performers for Week 12 of the 2024 season
Here's a list of Memphis area high school spring sports top performers for Week 12 of the 2024 season, Spring Fling edition from Murfreesboro. THURSDAY Baseball Britt Fowler, Arlington: Fowler went...
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