Spelling Bee, Maps, and Memphis Politics

Josh Verma from Farmington Elementary is spelling his way into the national spotlight, reaching the Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals—proof that grit and brilliance can take you far. Meanwhile, Memphis braces for political fallout as a state court upholds the controversial congressional map, leaving voting power dynamics intact. New blood joins the state’s school takeover board, including a Memphis-Shelby County alum and a Nashville voice, signaling fresh energy in education governance. In the governor’s race, Marsha Blackburn takes aim at Trump’s latest funding move, adding fuel to the campaign fire. And in city hall, Mayor Paul Young’s veto of a labor dispute ordinance sends Memphis back to the negotiating table. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2a830a4bee05027