Today's newscast includes these stories:

MATA leaders faced council pushback over unfunded route and shelter upgrades amid a proposed fare increase.

MSCS interim superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond outlined goals for class-size reduction, mental-health support and safety upgrades on the first day of school.

The Sow Project’s new state-approved culinary apprenticeship offers paid kitchen training and industry certifications to address local labor shortages.

Just City is allocating $50,000 to its bail fund to free nonviolent offenders from pretrial detention after a high-profile in-custody death.

The Memphis Marionette Company will perform a free, family-focused puppet show series in city parks to promote arts and environmental awareness.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

• MSCS enforces district-wide cellphone lock-up on opening day.
• Sheraton buyout still unsigned; Council presses for September closing.
• Back-to-school watch list: vacancies, literacy push, phone policy, heat safety.
• Baker Airport terminal nearly finished; October opening planned.
• Julian Bolton, civil-rights advocate and longest-serving commissioner, dies at 75.

Today's newscast includes stories about:

• Shelby County Commission delays vote on syncing school-board, commission elections amid constitutional doubts
• Fayette County board seeks to end 57-year desegregation case
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers gear up for first day
• Second “Repair Cafe” helps residents fix household items
• Taco Cabana eyes up to 10 Memphis franchises

Today's newscast includes stories about:

• School chief proposes four-region reorganization of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
• Just City launches $50 K community bail fund to ease jail crowding.
• New state law brings firearm-safety lessons to every classroom.
• South Main landmark restoration project restarts after five-year stall.
• State grants Boring Company free site for Nashville tunnel pilot; Memphis watches implications.

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