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Former MSCS Superintendent Testifies at Hearing over Termination Lawsuit

On July 22, 2025, Dr. Marie Feagins appeared in court to testify at Shelby County Circuit Court, about the school board's effort to fire her, Action News 5.
In January 2025, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board filed to terminate Marie Feagins, alleging contract violations, while she claimed illegal secret meetings and defamation claims against Towanna Murphy.
Three affidavits filed Monday detail witness accounts, and William Wooten claimed board officials met secretly twice, adding over 10 exhibits including call logs.
No ruling was issued during the hearing, Childers noted, but he said a decision on the preliminary injunction would be made soon.
A preliminary injunction would reinstate Feagins, and the judge's upcoming decision will determine her role as MSCS superintendent.

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