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Former MSCS Superintendent Challenges DismissalFormer MSCS Superintendent Challenges Dismissal

Former MSCS Superintendent Challenges Dismissal

News Summary Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, is taking legal action against her dismissal, seeking reinstatement.…

3 weeks ago
FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80

FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80

News Summary Fred Smith, the visionary founder and executive chairman of FedEx, has died at 80. His contributions revolutionized logistics…

4 weeks ago
Memphis Mayor Faces Stalking Incident Amid Political ViolenceMemphis Mayor Faces Stalking Incident Amid Political Violence

Memphis Mayor Faces Stalking Incident Amid Political Violence

News Summary Memphis Mayor Paul Young is grappling with a serious stalking incident following increasing political violence, which includes an…

4 weeks ago
Power Outages Affect Thousands in MemphisPower Outages Affect Thousands in Memphis

Power Outages Affect Thousands in Memphis

News Summary On a hot summer day, over 4,700 customers in Memphis faced power outages, particularly affecting areas near Cordova…

4 weeks ago
Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx, Passes AwayFred Smith, Founder of FedEx, Passes Away

Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx, Passes Away

News Summary Fred Smith, the influential founder and executive chairman of FedEx Corporation, has died at 80. His departure signifies…

4 weeks ago
KeShaun Pearson Nominated to Air Pollution Control Board in MemphisKeShaun Pearson Nominated to Air Pollution Control Board in Memphis

KeShaun Pearson Nominated to Air Pollution Control Board in Memphis

News Summary KeShaun Pearson, an advocate for environmental protection, has been nominated by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to the…

4 weeks ago
Memphis Mourns the Loss of FedEx Founder Frederick W. SmithMemphis Mourns the Loss of FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith

Memphis Mourns the Loss of FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith

News Summary Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedEx Corporation, has passed away at the age of 80. He left an…

4 weeks ago
Protesters Demand Environmental Justice in MemphisProtesters Demand Environmental Justice in Memphis

Protesters Demand Environmental Justice in Memphis

News Summary Over 100 protesters rallied in Downtown Memphis, demanding accountability from Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer facility regarding environmental concerns.…

1 month ago
Memphis Launches Too Good To Go App to Combat Food WasteMemphis Launches Too Good To Go App to Combat Food Waste

Memphis Launches Too Good To Go App to Combat Food Waste

News Summary Memphis is set to enhance its food sustainability initiatives with the launch of the Too Good To Go…

1 month ago
Police Chase from Mississippi Ends in Memphis ArrestPolice Chase from Mississippi Ends in Memphis Arrest

Police Chase from Mississippi Ends in Memphis Arrest

News Summary A police chase originating in Mississippi concluded in Memphis with the arrest of Davarius Johnson after he evaded…

1 month ago