The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.

Also, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey filed a motion to vacate his campaign finance scheme charges. Here's what to know this ...

Following a barricade situation in southeast Shelby County, Shelby County Sheriff's deputies said it all started after a man ...

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said state lawmakers are drawing up plans to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools ...

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said state lawmakers are drawing up plans to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools ...

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Legislation will be filed for the state of Tennessee to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In a tweet on Monday morning ...

A state leader says plans are being drawn up Monday to take over control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton made the announcement Monday on ...

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man accused of shooting his brother and barricading himself in ...

School voucher advocates say it's a civil rights issue, while critics warn the programs elsewhere have led to significant ...

Last week started out brutally cold, but thanks to Richland County high school athletes and teams, it ended scorching hot.

Hull Property Group, owner of Carolina Mall in Concord and Cleveland Mall in Shelby, had the highest offer for the troubled ...