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Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:08 -0500

State officials have responded to a lawsuit filed by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster, alleging he waited too long to do so.

Kiddie Academy in Arlington expected to get renovation, new building

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:44:50 -0500

Arlington and nearby Lakeland are considered childcare deserts, according to Arlington’s mayor.

Roundup at Arkabutla Lake concerns DeSoto County residents

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:41:02 -0500

Tbe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to spray herbicide across 5,500 acres of Arkabutla Lake as part of the ongoing repair project on the lake dam after a strain was discovered in 2023.

Germantown to appoint temporary school board member

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:13:31 -0500

The vacancy was created by the resignation of Scotty Hendricks Jr.

Germantown steps up with trail upgrade for runners, walkers, cyclists

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:28:29 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved a construction contract to replace a closed section of trail near the Greenway’s Beaver Loop area.

Recipe Exchange: Blue Honey Bistro's creamy cheese grits

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:07:07 -0500

Today’s recipe exchange will teach you how to make Blue Honey Bistro’s creamy cheese grits, their red onion and bacon jam, and a dish that includes both of those with a poached egg and fresh herbs.

DeSoto NAACP asks to intervene in supervisor's racially based lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:08:16 -0500

The DeSoto branch of the NAACP wants to be added to Supervisor Robert Foster’s suit against the State of Mississippi.

Lakeland's Arcadia project was first approved in 2007. Now it's back.

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:52:14 -0500

Construction could soon start on a Lakeland residential project first approved nearly two decades ago.

Voter Guide: Shelby County general, federal primary election

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:58:16 -0500

To help readers make an informed decision, this guide provides an introduction to the more than 150 candidates on the various ballots.

Ready. Set. Vote.

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:44 -0500

Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where of voting in the 2026 August elections.

Collierville approves plans for new Chick-fil-A

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:44:56 -0500

The proposal for the Chick-fil-A was approved after a nearly two-year legal battle.

Mississippi lawmakers pass sweeping youth court reform package

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:15:16 -0500

Mississippi lawmakers passed sweeping reforms to the state’s youth court system during a surprise special session that began Wednesday.

Controversial Chick-fil-A proposal returns to Collierville board

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:48:20 -0500

The meeting follows a Chancery Court ruling ordering Collierville officials to approve the proposal after it had previously been denied.

Bartlett appoints voting member to MLGW board

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:03:11 -0500

On Tuesday, Bartlett also approved a new assistant director of finance.

Gov. Reeves calls Mississippi special session on youth court reform

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:24:45 -0500

Gov. Reeves has called Mississippi state legislators into a special session to discuss reforms to the state’s youth court system.

Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:28:37 -0500

Two Collierville residents are seeking the Republican nomination for an open position on the suburb’s school board as incumbent Wanda Chism declines to run for reelection.

Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:31:00 -0500

A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.

Candidates make it official for November elections

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:20 -0500

The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.

Trials set for Landers Center lawsuits over booking Black artists

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:53:02 -0500

The two federal lawsuits claim DeSoto officials tried to block Black performers from being booked at the venue, then fired leaders who refused to go along.

Back-to-school tax breaks: Sales tax holidays coming to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:39:47 -0500

Here’s what you need to know about tax-free weekends in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.