Jacob Holley 2/12/26 Jacob Holley 2/12/26

Memphis-Shelby County School Board Appoints Dr. Roderick Richmond as Permanent Superintendent

Richmond has been serving as interim superintendent since the board fired former superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins last year.

Sky Arnold 1/22/26 Sky Arnold 1/22/26

Memphis-Shelby County School Board Appears Poised to Appoint Dr. Roderick Richmond as the Permanent Superintendent

At Tuesday night’s board work session, multiple members expressed support to keep interim superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond on the job.

Sky Arnold 12/3/25 Sky Arnold 12/3/25

Expanding School Bus Service for Memphis Families Concerned About ICE Could Cost $20 Million

The district estimates that expanding busing to more students by reducing the parent responsibility zone could increase costs by $9.7 million to $20.5 million.

Sky Arnold 8/12/25 Sky Arnold 8/12/25

Judge Denies Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent’s Request to be Reinstated

On Friday, Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Robert Childers issued an order denying Feagins’ request for a preliminary injunction of her controversial termination.

Alison Nickas 6/4/25 Alison Nickas 6/4/25

Interim Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent discusses plan to improve communication and rebuild trust

Interim Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond continues to lead Memphis-Shelby County Schools, unveiling a 100-Day Plan and proposing a $1.85B budget focused on literacy, safety, and communication. Richmond has also reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and academic progress across the district.