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Shelby County Commission

Mickell Lowry and Britney Thornton discuss Memphis-Shelby County Schools, budgeting and more.

02/07/2025

Behind the Headlines

Shelby County Commission

Season 15 Episode 32 | 26m 20s

Mickell Lowry and Britney Thornton discuss Memphis-Shelby County Schools, budgeting and more.

Eric Barnes is joined by Shelby County Commissioners Britney Thornton and Mickell Lowery and The Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. Guests discuss the controversial firing of Dr. Marie Feagins, the possibility of state oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), land purchases for a new hospital, and financial mismanagement in the Shelby County Clerk’s office.

02/07/2025

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Behind the Headlines

Shelby County Commission

Season 15 Episode 32 | 26m 20s

Eric Barnes is joined by Shelby County Commissioners Britney Thornton and Mickell Lowery and The Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. Guests discuss the controversial firing of Dr. Marie Feagins, the possibility of state oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), land purchases for a new hospital, and financial mismanagement in the Shelby County Clerk’s office.

02/07/2025

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