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Bailey: MLGW representation and suburban voices on the utility board

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:01:59 -0500

Suburban representation on the MLGW board is a long-standing debate tied to a bunch of intertwined issues. But about a third of the customers who live outside of Memphis have no voting voice on that body.

Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:00:20 -0500

Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.

Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:04 -0500

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter suggested a veiled idea of changing the suburb’s form of government before eventually floating her full idea.

Bailey: Memories of Libertyland, Lakeland and the Cunninghams' collection

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:39:14 -0500

Former Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham and his brother Bill keep the memories of local attractions alive with items from the past.

Bailey: Deciding whether a full-time mayor should abandon his full-time private job

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 17:21:38 -0600

The realization that a full-time mayor elected in Germantown might have to abandon their regular job has added a layer of discussion to the suburb’s decisions this year.

Bailey: Salvaggio's announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:16:12 -0600

Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.

Bailey: Trying to crack a varying sidewalk code in the suburbs

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:23:18 -0600

A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.

Bailey: From IKEA on the way out to a Germantown TIF

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:11 -0600

A look at stories from outside the Interstate 240 loop from the planned departure of IKEA to resistance to a Germantown TIF.

Bailey: No property tax in Bartlett? David Reaves thinks it's an idea worth study

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:22:26 -0600

While the idea may seem a bit outlandish, Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants to look at whether the suburb’s budget could make it without the revenue stream of property taxes.

Bailey: Germantown's public art is money well spent

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:13:39 -0600

Germantown is adding to its Public Arts Master Plan, and while some may not agree with the approach, it provides another aspect to a well-rounded community.

Bailey: We've been here before. Snow? Ice? Wintry Mix? Anything is possible

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:26:17 -0600

With a wintry mix prediction, people are collecting milk, food and other goods like they will hibernate for the rest of the winter.

Bailey: Trees gone, doctors on the way

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:32:27 -0600

With the disappearance of trees along one stretch of Wolf River Boulevard, the suburb’s medical corridor should soon get new offices.

Bailey: Protect me, Lord. I'm driving the local highways and byways

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:00:11 -0600

The Dashboard Jesus that used to ride on the dashboard of cars 70 years ago has its origins just south of Memphis in the suburb of Walls, Mississippi.

Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 20:48:37 -0600

Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.

Bailey: Hold the jerky for a year. Buc-ee's ain't comin' to Fayette County yet

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 15:45:03 -0600

Well, if you were planning on having some Beaver Nuggets this year from the Gallaway location, you need to put your taste buds on hold.

Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 15:31:00 -0600

A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.

Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:02 -0600

DeSoto County prosecutor Matthew Barton sends a message to criminals who wander into Mississippi to commit crimes — leave or face consequences.

Bailey: Suburban eateries and our concentration on covering those matters

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 09:00:11 -0600

There is restaurant news from DeSoto County to Bartlett and suburbs in between.

Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:11:23 -0600

DeSoto County school board member Michele Henley has steadfastly ignored calls from varying segments of the community to step down from her elected position.

Bailey: Preserving a name and stretching a road in Collierville

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:02:45 -0600

A look at preserving a sign overlooking the Town Square to just how far can Winchester go are some of the stories rising out of Collierville this week.