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SCS suspends superintendent search

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Shelby County Schools board members agreed Tuesday evening to suspend its superintendent search for one year as recommended by the search firm it used.

Interim superintendent Dorsey Hopson also agreed to stay on as interim superintendent of SCS as well as maintaining his duties as interim superintendent for Memphis

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Grizz win by 10 in LA, take 3-2 series lead

By JOE RESNICK
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Zach Randolph scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies capitalized on Blake Griffin's ankle injury to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-93 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Mike Conley added 20 points for the Grizzlies, who will

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Memphis native LeKae nominated for Tony Award

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Memphis native and East High School alumnus Valisia LeKae didn't major in theatre but she is a bona fide star on Broadway and now a Tony Award nominee.

The 67th Annual Tony Award Nominations announcement took place Tuesday in New York. LeKae was nominated for an award for her role as Diana Ross in the

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How lucky is 13 when it comes to a school board?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

When it comes to the number of school board members and their effectiveness we know a majority of nine can dissolve a school system.

We know seven can hold onto their positions like bulldogs.

We know 23 is the educational equivalent of shooting snake eyes in a casino.

So how lucky does 13 make you feel?

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Armstrong addresses Memphis police issues

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong addressed a series of incidents that have cast a shadow on the his department, which he said has reduced crime nearly five percent in 2013.

Two neighborhoods in South Memphis were ranked by a real estate website as among the nation's most dangerous neighborhoods. The group who

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