Earlier this week, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted to move all nine Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats to the 2026 ballot — effectively shortening some members’ terms from four years to two. Commissioners who backed the resolution say it’s about aligning elections. Critics say it’s essentially a recall on the school board.

Today, Mary Cashiola talks with Bill Dries about the 7–5 vote, the backstory to the clash, and what might happen next. 

Plus:

• A bond was set on day two of the hearing for DeAndre and Vinessa Brown
• A woman has been sentenced for the Graceland sale scheme
• Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on its biggest development yet
• A new food co-op has opened on South Main Street