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Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city's main roads

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:00:08 -0500

Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.

Arlington company wants to expand property

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:54:51 -0500

Rich Products Corp. wants to expand its wastewater capabilities at the plant on Jetway Drive in Arlington in hopes of lessening the pressure on the town’s treatment.

Friday prep report: Freshman QB shines for Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:54:07 -0500

Dominic Rocconi throws five touchdown passes as Dragons ease past previously-undefeated Arlington in Region 7-6A opener.

Houston holds off Bartlett in Region 7-6A opener

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:21:03 -0500

Starting league play with a victory was the goal, said Mustangs coach James Thomas. And his team was able to do so thanks in large part to a poised performance from junior quarterback Canon Day.

Collierville town employee accused of stealing from Walmart

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:36:07 -0500

The sports manager for Collierville’s parks department was arrested after five trips to Walmart.

Container Store puts lid on Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:51:21 -0500

The store opened its only Memphis-area location in September of 2019.

The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:43:25 -0500

Former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists. New court filings now reveal additional details.

Operation saves 7 human trafficking victims in Southaven

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:35:09 -0500

Seven human trafficking victims were rescued during a recent operation in Southaven, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Monday, Sept. 14.

Sheals propels Collierville to nationally ranked victory over Knoxville Bearden

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:38:32 -0500

Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

Opinion: Germantown Community Library celebrates ‘The Great Gatsby’ turning 100

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Donal Harris) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

The Germantown Library is celebrating the anniversary with a community “Big Read” and other events centered on the book.

Mid-South Fair announces music lineup

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:31:18 -0500

This year’s Mid-South Fair includes an artist lineup with some Memphis and national country acts.

DeSoto deputies face civil trial date for 2024 shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 20:27:01 -0500

A trial date has been set in a federal lawsuit over the fatal 2024 shooting of Jamarcus Brown by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.

Hernando passes budget after short stall

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 18:11:32 -0500

The City of Hernando and DeSoto County governments have both passed their budgets for the coming fiscal year.

Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 23:39:44 -0500

Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.

91-year-old Bartlett man reclaims record as oldest Appalachian Trail hiker

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:47:06 -0500

Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.

SpaceXAI removes 11 controversial turbines from Southaven

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:22:53 -0500

At its peak, the company’s non-permitted turbine count was 69, according to federal court documents and Mississippi state records.

Simmons, defense lead Germantown to gritty win at Bartlett

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:02:11 -0500

Germantown quarterback Kobe Simmons threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help the Red Devils bounce back from their week 1 loss to defeat No. 12 Bartlett.

Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:51:01 -0500

The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.

The AM/DM podcast: Collierville's Selberg situation

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:58:37 -0500

More than two weeks ago, then-Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg was placed on administrative leave, and rumors about why ran rampant.