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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.

AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:54:10 -0500

AutoZone is looking at another Collierville location, which could add more activity to an already bustling Houston Levee Road.

Burlington looking at Germantown location

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:51:17 -0500

Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.

St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:06 -0500

“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”

Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:38:28 -0500

The misdemeanor incident happened after Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was shopping for clothes.

GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:18:09 -0500

The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.

Charges dropped for 14-year-old involved in St. George's case

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:42:51 -0500

Charges were dropped for a 14-year-old accused of aggravated rape at St. George’s Independent School.

Third McDonald's approved in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:33:04 -0500

Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.

Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:47:49 -0500

Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.

The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:14:26 -0500

Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A, but it’s getting a second chance today.

Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:41:19 -0500

Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.

Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:03:46 -0500

Brentwood is no everyday team and the Bruins gave Bartlett an almighty battle. But the Panthers are headed to the semifinals thanks to a 65-56 victory.

Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:39:29 -0500

Another enters the battle in the Republican primary for Wanda Chism’s seat on the Collierville Schools board.

Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:02 -0500

The Mississippi Legislature has approved a salary increase for teachers, but some DeSoto County educators say the incremental raises won’t have much of an impact.