Bailey: Musselwhite to Musselwhite. A few unknowns about Southaven’s mayor
An interview with Mayor Darren Musselwhite pulled back the curtain on some of the unknowns and interesting details about the Southaven leader.
Topic: Clay Bailey
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May 2025
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April 2025
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Bailey: Todd Halford bringing frivolity to Bartlett city information universe
Todd Halford has brought a new level of fun to the City of Bartlett’s social media world, adding puns, snappy attire and promotion of the suburb.
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Bailey: I will soon have a Real ID to prove that I really am who I say I am
After a trip to Fayette County, I really have the identification to show I really am who I’ve said I am for 70-plus years.
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Bailey: Protecting the dead as development overtakes cemeteries
As open areas developed, there are times when they encroach on the eternal resting place of a few people buried in a small family cemetery. Those like the Wells Cemetery in Arlington must be protected.
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March 2025
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Bailey: Kustoff, OLPH and a mixed-up message
When Republican Rep. David Kustoff was scheduled to speak at a Germantown church, a lot of people wanted to come and ask questions, which led to cancellation of the event.
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Bailey: Reappraisal notices arrive in mail leading to questions
The county assessor’s mailer highlighting the new individual property reappraisal is bound to send some questioning whether they could sell their house for what the office says it is worth.
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Bailey: Legal challenge has Germantown considering changes to decorations
The federal lawsuit regarding year-round skeleton decorations in Germantown is a reminder of the suburb’s history of controlling aesthetics.
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February 2025
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Bailey: Navigating the chaotic Bartlett 5-Way intersection
The 5-Way junction in Bartlett is so unusual that it can cause confusion for those not used to driving through the intersection.
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Bailey: Mastry’s claims raise questions about acts at Landers
Todd Mastry says he was fired because DeSoto County officials were resistant of certain acts at the Landers Center. Will his lawsuit prove his claims?
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January 2025
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Bailey: Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. We need to vote on a new official
Suburban officials seem to prefer casting secret ballots rather than letting their constituents know who they picked to fill vacancies on government boards.
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Bailey: McCarter the Maverick and the alternative voice in Lakeland
Connie McCarter has shown her position as an alternative voice in Lakeland politics to the chagrin of a lot of people.
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Bailey: A look at suburban landscape and a pitch for appreciating our coverage
Collierville continues to fill out alderman slots, a look at the halfway point for new elected representatives and a hope for readers who appreciate suburban news.
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Bailey: Predicting wintry weather and the cancellation of classes
Pulling back the curtain on how school superintendents decide if there is enough snow and if things are slick enough to cancel classes.
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Bailey: Residential parking a thorny issue for Bartlett
Bartlett officials are trying to get control of parking on residential properties as more and more vehicles seem to be slowly skirting the intention.
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December 2024
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Bailey: The Cordova-Memphis annexation debate goes on and on and on
For decades several parts of Cordova have battled to stay away from the grasp of Memphis in an ongoing annexation tug-of-war. And the debate continues over the services provided to the area.
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November 2024
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Bailey: Thanking the folks that bring you suburban coverage
Suburbs editor Clay Bailey is thankful for the work of the other people at The Daily Memphian who work to bring readers suburban news.
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Bailey: A tall tower bearing a short name honoring a nice guy
Bo Mills is retiring next spring as Germantown’s public works director, and the suburb has honored him by attaching his name to one of the tallest structures in the city.
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Bailey: The end of election ads and push for votes is only days away. Hallelujah!
Clay Bailey says, “The barrage of campaign ads inflicted on us for the past several months should be coming to an end in the next couple of days. Quite a relief, wouldn’t you say?”
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October 2024
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Clay Bailey, two others voted to state sports writers Hall of Fame
The Daily Memphian’s Clay Bailey, Johnny “Ballpark” Franks and Jim Wyatt will be inducted in July 2025 as part of the TSWA’s annual awards ceremony.
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Bailey: Candidate flaws and other issues arise in suburban races
As the local suburban campaigns wind down, what constitutes a flaw that impacts a voter’s decision to support a candidate?
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Bailey: Another direction for Arlington Town Hall
Arlington takes another swerve in its plans to expand and/or move Town Hall.
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Bailey: Missed opportunities to learn about candidates
Cancellation and last-minute absences in suburban political appearances mean missed opportunity for voters and students to learn about candidates.
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September 2024
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Bailey: Step right up. Drop the claw. Win a small teddy bear
The claw game has moved to the shopping mall and with hopes of turning a profit as players try to grab the stuffed prizes.
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Bailey: Goat Days brings unique character to Millington fall calendar
Goat Days may not stand for the Greatest of All Time, but the annual event brings a wonderful atmosphere to Millington in the fall.
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August 2024
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Bailey: Zimmerman captured but drama, questions linger in DeSoto County
After more than two months, escapee Joshua Zimmerman is back in custody, but there is still tension between certain parties in DeSoto County.
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