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Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sat, 2 May 2026 15:15:49 -0500

Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.

Arlington breaks out the bats in district semifinal victory

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:55:07 -0500

Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.

Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:21:18 -0500

Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.

$15 Deal: Kat's Sourdough's lox bagel

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:06 -0500

Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.

Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:02 -0500

The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.

Disaster-assistance center for ice storm victims opens in Nesbit

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:29:34 -0500

DeSoto County residents who suffered damage during the winter storms of late January have a spot in Nesbit to find help with their recovery.

Former Bartlett standout Justin Jefferson picked by Cleveland in NFL Draft

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:46 -0500

Jefferson, a 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker, was the 149th overall pick.

Belly Acres closing Collierville restaurant

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:48:25 -0500

The location in Southaven will remain open, they said.

Minnesota takes former Arlington High standout Jake Golday in second round of NFL Draft

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:06:07 -0500

Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.

Building memories: Brick Convention returns to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:24 -0500

A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:40 -0500

A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

Bailey: Germantown's debate on full-time mayor heats up

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:17 -0500

With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.

McCreery: Germantown deserves full-time leadership

editors@dailymemphian.com (Jon McCreery) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:08 -0500

“We need to change our form of government. We need to ensure our city has the full-time leadership needed to meet the demands of today and the expectations of the future.”

Dutch Bros one step closer to coming to Lakeland

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:43:24 -0500

Dutch Bros Coffee is joining several other coffee outlets along U.S. 64 in Lakeland, while the business is also spreading into Bartlett.

Tanger Outlets launches sneaker-recycling program for Earth Day

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:36:43 -0500

A recycling drive at the Tanger Outlets in Southaven will take donated sneakers and transform them into things like soft play surfaces.

Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:01 -0500

Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:56:17 -0500

Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.

Let the good times roll: Bartlett Bayou Bash returns this weekend

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:50:56 -0500

With Cajun delicacies from crawfish to shrimp, the second-annual Bayou Bash is slated for Saturday in Bartlett with hopes for better weather than the rainy first year.

DeSoto County district attorney highlights plunging crime rates, stiff penalties at chamber luncheon

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:52:28 -0500

DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton highlighted lower crime statistics in his State of the County address.

MLGW plans renovation of Millington community office

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:05:41 -0500

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water community office in Millington will be closed several months for renovations.