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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.

In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:23 -0500

For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.

Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:38:50 -0500

With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?

Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 04:00:14 -0600

Former Arlington High standout Kenneth Walker III is the key to Seattle’s ground game as the Seahawks prepare to play New England in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:53:54 -0600

Several suburban officials noted they pretreated major roads with a salt and sand mixture. While they continue to treat them, that mixture only works when temperatures are approximately 20 degrees.

'Much more difficult today than yesterday,' and cold temps not expected to let up this week

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:37:40 -0600

Conditions across the area have led to treacherous road conditions and temperatures in the teens as the winter storm prepares to move out of Shelby County.

School board races to fire up next month

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:58:57 -0600

Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.

Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:05:03 -0500

Victory gives the Arlington Tigers an all-important home match in the sectionals as they look to advance to state for the first time.

Advent Arlington plans expansion on 100-year-old campus

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:12 -0500

Advent Arlington church is seeking town approval for a new building on Chester Street, replacing a 100-year-old sanctuary where the congregation gathers.

Arlington church plants new roots

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:13 -0500

Arlington United Pentecostal has found a new church home.

Great Oaks to plant new church in Arlington

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:17:36 -0500

The church hopes to be able to break ground sometime next year.

For 11 years, Lakeland students attended Arlington schools. Next year, that changes.

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:50 -0500

The Lakeland school district will add its first-ever senior class this year.

Two Memphians named MLB All-Stars

dboyd@dailymemphian.com (David Boyd) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 17:24:56 -0500

One grew up in Arlington, and the other one grew up in Germantown. Now, they are headed to the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

Arlington veterans' home waitlist open

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:45:36 -0500

Construction on the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Arlington has been underway for more than two years.

GPAC selects new director

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:21:47 -0500

In a release, Patrick O’Connor, GPAC board president, said when he shared the recommendation with the board, there was “total support for Parke.”

Arlington ponders property tax rate at work session

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:25:15 -0500

After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.

Concerned citizens take protest to BlueOval SK office in Arlington

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 7 May 2025 18:17:50 -0500

A group of citizens marched on BlueOval SK’s offices in Arlington this week seeking some concessions for the area as Ford begins its move into area east of Shelby County.

Arlington tables budget reading to study calculations

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 6 May 2025 18:14:23 -0500

Questions about some of the calculations that set the certified property tax rate, delayed the first reading of the budget in Arlington.

New Love's Travel Stop coming to Gallaway

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:12:51 -0500

Love’s Travel Stop plans a location at the new Gallaway exit of Interstate 40 just across the Shelby-Fayette County line, joining Buc-ee’s at the junction.