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Lausanne takes late lead to complete comeback win over Collierville

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:36:29 -0500

Lausanne trailed 28-13 in the first quarter before the Lynx outscored the Dragons 36-7 in the rest of the game to win at Collierville.

Mid-South Monarchs play inaugural game Friday night

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 07:55:10 -0500

The Mid-South Monarchs and the Monroe Moccasins will play a two-game set on Friday and Saturday to open up the season. The home opener for the Monarchs will be Oct. 23 at the Landers Center.

Houston topples Collierville in Top 5 girls soccer match

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:30:43 -0500

Third-ranked Collierville hosted fifth-ranked Houston in a Top 5 national matchup between the best two teams in the state of Tennessee.

US House Republicans praise business tax breaks in Collierville hearing

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:47:30 -0500

Seven Republican members of the U.S. House’s Finance Ways and Means Committee held a historic hearing in Collierville on Tuesday, focusing on the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 16:53:53 -0500

Memphians had quite a few fall festivals to visit Saturday, including the newcomer Evergreen Street Fair.

Hernando police officer arrested

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 08:58:47 -0500

Deputies booked the woman into the DeSoto County jail for contributing to the delinquency or neglect of a child, the county’s online jail portal shows.

Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:29:47 -0500

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.

The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:14:04 -0500

Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.

DeSoto deputies cleared of wrongdoing in fatal 2025 Nesbit shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:31:27 -0500

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed Rylee Westmoreland shortly after midnight Oct. 18, 2025.

SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:13:46 -0500

SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.

Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:43 -0500

DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.

Collierville volleyball secures district title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:51:05 -0500

The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.

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.