Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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With new four-year terms secured, several suburban school board members are focusing on the future of the municipal districts and hoping for fewer demands from the state.
The second and final phase of the the Arlington Tennis Center expansion is set to begin, adding more sourts and parking.
Incumbent Alderman Jeremy Biggs won his third term in Position 6 on the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen in town’s only contested race Thursday, Aug. 6.
When the suburban school districts started classes in 2014, it was a huge shift in local education. Now the districts are preparing to graduate students who began at their schools as kindergartners.
While there are six races on the Arlington municipal ballot this week, only one is contested with incumbent Jeremy Biggs facing the challenge of Don Hinkle for the Position 6 alderman’s seat.
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves has resurrected the idea of a new county with the suburbs splitting from Shelby to create their own county or joining adjacent ones.
Memphis Escape Rooms is expanding its footprint, opening a location in Bartlett.
The mixed-use project just south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange is a hive of activity as crews finish the first batch of townhomes at The Willows at the Lake.
So far, three new challengers have pulled petitions to run against incumbents on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Arlington and nearby Lakeland are considered childcare deserts, according to Arlington’s mayor.
Bartlett’s highly anticipated The Ramble on Summer restaurant and outdoor entertainment venue is expected to open mid- to late next year.
Construction could soon start on a Lakeland residential project first approved nearly two decades ago.
“This week the suburbs accomplished something 10 years in the making — getting two official votes on the Memphis Light, Gas & Water board.”
On Tuesday, Bartlett also approved a new assistant director of finance.
Costumed attendees, also known as cosplayers, pour into the Renasant Convention Center for the annual event that blends fun and friendship.
Round, colorful Merrymobiles used to delight Mid-Southerners with frozen treats, and there’s still one you can see.
A group of residents at Youth Villages received training and certification in forklift operations — preparation for a potential career.
Construction on The Ramble on Summer in Bartlett could begin by the fall. But the future is more uncertain for Ragin’ Cajun Seafood and Po Boys, a restaurant opened by one of the people once involved in The Ramble.
There are only a couple of fireworks stands within Shelby County, but they are anticipating a booming business up until Fourth of July on Saturday.
Hannah Harper, a Missouri native, won season 24 of “American Idol” earlier this year, in part due to her original song, “String Cheese.”
The International Hot Rod Association’s 2026 schedule had included stock car races and regional team finals, the 2026 IHRA World Finals and a Nitro event.
Lakeland elected officials will see a pay bump for the first time since 2003.
Developers are donating the land and paying for architectural and engineering plans for the fire station.
Monique Williams, owner of Biscuits & Jams, has stepped in as executive chef at a Cajun-style restaurant in Bartlett.
Arlington High’s new $10 million football facility should complete additions and expansions on the campus for the immediate future.