These MSCS schools will be closed Tuesday amid power outages

Key Points:

• MLGW CEO Doug McGowen stated that full power restoration after Saturday’s storms will take a few more days, with significant outages affecting homes and schools in Memphis.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) closed all campuses on Monday due to power outages, but most schools are expected to reopen Tuesday, except for nearly 20 schools that remain without power.
• MSCS Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond highlighted challenges such as transportation and food supply in the decision to cancel classes, noting that about 20,000 students rely on bus routes impacted by outages and debris.
• The number of schools without power has decreased from 50 to 9, with crews working to restore electricity to about half of those schools by Monday night.
• The Hickory Hill area remains the hardest hit, with thousands still without power; MLGW set up an Emergency Preparedness Information Center there to provide resources like snacks, water, and charging stations.