State takes over 6 more Memphis schools

State takes over 6 more Memphis schools
State takes over 6 more Memphis schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

The state takeover of Memphis City Schools continues.

Six schools are already part of the state-run Achievement School District.

Six more schools will be converted in time for the 2013-14 school year.

Whitney and Georgian Hills Elementary will join the ASD. The other four schools will become charter schools. Hanley

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Remembering a fallen hero

Remembering a fallen hero
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Several Memphis police officers gathered Friday evening at Newby's Bar in midtown Memphis to collect funds for Officer Martoiya Lang, who died earlier in the day in the line of duty.

Officer Lang, a mother of four and nine-year veteran of the police force, and her partner were shot Friday morning while serving a

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Arkansas reports first flu death of season

Arkansas reports first flu death of season
Arkansas reports first flu death of season
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -

The Arkansas Department of Health says one person has died from the flu.

Friday's announcement marks the state's first flu death of the season. Citing privacy laws, the health department did not release the age or name of the victim.

The health department's deputy director, Dr. Nate Smith, says influenza should be

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Coping with grief, loss of a classmate

Coping with grief, loss of a classmate
Coping with grief, loss of a classmate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Friday's massacre of 20 young children at a Connecticut elementary school was one of the worst and most shocking shootings in United States history.

They were shot by 20-year-old lone gunman Adam Lanza. His mother was a teacher at the school.

The nightmare might just be beginning for the young children who witnessed

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Plea change set in teacher test fraud

Plea change set in teacher test fraud
Plea change set in teacher test fraud

By ADRIAN SAINZ
The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A lawyer for a former Memphis public school assistant principal says he's seeking a plea change to federal charges that he helped current or aspiring teachers cheat on tests they must pass to prove they are qualified to lead their classrooms.

MORE: Plea deal in shocking teacher scandal
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