MSCS asks Germantown School families to decide fate: Sue, sell or split?

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A new state law requiring Memphis-Shelby County Schools to cede ownership of four school buildings in Germantown has left families and students unsure of what's to come, including how much time they may have left in the schools many of them attend by choice, Laura Testino reports.

Jack Pirtle's Chicken, a Memphis original, is celebrating 65 years this year of serving its signature fried chicken, Jennifer Chandlers reports in this story for subscribers.

In case you missed it: Memphis voters won't choose a new mayor until 2023, but the race is getting crowded more than a year out. Reporter Sam Hardiman writes that a Memphis-Shelby County School Board member is the latest candidate to step into the fray.

Flying from Memphis to Austin got a bit quicker. Reporter Niki Scheinberg writes that starting in January, American Airlines is adding a second direct flight between the two cities which are known for music and food.

A new bar and fewer seats at the terrace level at the FedEx Forum for Memphis Grizzlies games are on tap. Reporter Damichael Cole details the changes planned for the arena and when fans may expect to see the new look.

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: A crowded Memphis mayor's race and changes coming to FedEx Forum