The legislation is sponsored by Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, who told the committee he has been working on it for two ...

Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday discussed a bill many say would strip local control away from school districts.

Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday discussed a bill many say would strip local control away from school districts.

Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a ...

The Memphis City Council approved an $80 million funding transfer Tuesday afternoon. The funds will go toward FedExForum ...

A Tennessee bill allowing a state takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools passed a House K-12 subcommittee and will now ...

We do agree and there is no question the district needs a makeover, but we do not need a takeover,” Ron Redwing, Memphis ...

Critics of the legislation warn that it could set a precedent for the state to encroach on local control in other districts ...

A Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle was hit by gunfire in Memphis; the trooper was unharmed, and two individuals were later ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WHBQ) – A woman in Tennessee said police gave her a ticket after her stolen car was found with the engine ...

Let’s be clear, this is not about improving education. This is a political power grab, a violation of voter rights, and a dangerous precedent for every school district in the state.Start the day ...

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