Brooke Muckerman

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Brooke Muckerman

Memphis-Shelby County Schools passed a $1.9 billion budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The budget includes funding for enhanced security, building upgrades, and spring and fall break academies. The district is awaiting confirmation on $55.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. The school board passed a $1.9 billion budget for the district on June 11, which includes more "mobile" security officers, safety and fire system upgrades and funding for spring and fall break academies.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Brooke Muckerman

Tennessee Comptroller's Office seeks auditing firms for a forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). The audit, resulting from the controversial firing of former superintendent Marie Feagins, has a budget of $6 million and is expected to take 9-18 months. The scope and timeframe of the audit remain undefined, but the results will be public.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Brooke Muckerman

Children should take breaks and hydrate during outdoor play, especially in the summer heat. The best time for outdoor activities is before 10 a.m. or after the sun goes down. When the heat index is above 95, outdoor play should be limited to 10-15 minutes. The time for many children across Memphis involves long days outside in parks, at pools and on playgrounds.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Brooke Muckerman

Rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend in Memphis, with a slight risk of severe storms. High temperatures will be in the 80s, with a 60% chance of rain on Friday, 70% on Saturday, and 50% on Sunday. While there will be some dry periods, the weekend will be mostly cloudy with chances of rain and thunderstorms. There will be some dry pockets over the weekend, but the majority of the days will be cloudy, with rain and thunderstorms.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brooke Muckerman

In-state University of Memphis students will be paying more for tuition and mandatory fees for the upcoming school year. The increase, voted on by the University of Memphis Board of Trustees on June 4, is 4.92%. For a typical 15-hour course load per semester for undergraduate students, the increase will equate to $264. The university said in a press release the decision to raise tuition comes in response to rising operational costs.