Short-lived Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins is the latest notable figure to join the Democratic primary field in the wide-open 2026 Shelby County mayor’s race.
The former school administrator announced her candidacy to about 100 well-wishers gathered at the Memphis Performing Arts Academy in southwest Memphis on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
“I believe we’re ready for leadership who can govern with compassion, with courage and a little bit of common sense,” Feagins said…