The West Memphis School District is looking for a new superintendent to succeed the late Dr. Terrence A. Brown, with an emphasis on community understanding and academic improvement.

Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday, from July 26-28, offers tax-free purchases on select clothing, school supplies, and computers, with price limits in place.

Sharonda Hampton was appointed Interim Assistant Chief of the Memphis Police Department, succeeding Shawn Jones who resigned amid scrutiny over his residency. Hampton has over 35 years of experience with MPD.

Shelby County grants $250,000 to the Metal Museum to aid its relocation to Overton Park, supporting the museum's efforts in fine metalworking and community arts engagement.

Shelby County officials announced reforms to improve bail-setting by providing judicial commissioners with comprehensive data on defendants' criminal histories, responding to concerns over inconsistency in bond amounts.

Memphis city was defrauded out of $773,000 in a phishing scam after city staff mistakenly wired funds to an impostor posing as Zellner Construction. The loss was disclosed in a City Council meeting.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young joins the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to bolster his management skills and improve city outcomes. He aims to use data effectively and engage collaborators for Memphis' strategy enhancement.

Sandra Jeffries-Perry was named Tennessee’s CIO of the Year, recognizing her contributions as Shelby County Government’s CIO in enhancing governmental operations.

Dr. Marie N. Feagins celebrates her first 100 days as Superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, emphasising community engagement and academic excellence in her address.

Joe Pereira joins Collierville's Fire and Rescue as a Fire Education Specialist, sharing his decade-long firefighting expertise from Seattle. He remains active in Memphis as a paramedic while engaging in fire safety education.

Dr. Marie Feagins celebrates her first 100 days as Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent, marking restructuring efforts and student-inclusive measures for future district improvements.

The article discusses debates over the Memphis Police Department's residency policy, which requires officers to live within a certain distance for response times. After scrutiny, the MPD reinstated the policy in its handbook.

Dr. Christopher B. Davis has been named the 14th President of LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, following his interim tenure marked by progress and growth.