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<strong>Relax Inn owner Mike Patel stands in a vacant field next to his motel in Lakeland Dec. 18, 2020.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)Lakeland

Lakeland agrees to buy Relax Inn, avoiding condemnation

Lakeland has changed directions on the future for the Relax Inn on Canada Road by buying the property instead of going through the condemnation process.

By Michael Waddell September 29, 2023
Lakeland

DeSoto County School District receives ‘A’ accountability grade

DeSoto County Schools reflect good showing for the annual accountability ratings from the state Department of Education.

By Beth Sullivan September 29, 2023
Premium North Mississippi

DeSoto County looks to build new emergency operations center

After dealing with cramped quarters during emergency situations, DeSoto County is on the verge of getting a new Emergency Operations Center.

By Beth Sullivan September 28, 2023
Bartlett

Beautiful weather, big crowds expected at annual Bartlett Festival

With a promise of good weather, the Bartlett Festival welcomes musicians, vendors and those looking for a fun time at this year’s event.

By Michael Waddell September 28, 2023

  • Premium Food News

    901 Hot Pot to expand current location, open second spot

    The 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ opened in March in Bartlett and is ready for an expansion. Plus, a second location in East Memphis is in the works.

    By Christin Yates September 29, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County DA-elect announces advisory committee

    Matthew Barton, soon-to-be DeSoto County’s new district attorney, has set up a transition team and a website for applicants seeking to work for his office.

    By Beth Sullivan September 29, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon

    From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell September 27, 2023
  • Bartlett

    Criswell retires, Bartlett appoints interim parks director

    Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.

    By Michael Waddell September 27, 2023
  • Germantown

    GMSD formally asks election commission to find new voting sites

    GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.

    By Abigail Warren September 26, 2023
  • Education

    Collierville Schools names Jeff Jones as interim superintendent

    Collierville named its interim superintendent Tuesday. He will serve upon Gary Lilly’s departure until the end of the academic year.

    By Abigail Warren September 26, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    New waste, recycling collector for annexed Olive Branch areas starts Oct. 1

    Also effective Oct. 1, the city will start charging a fee for curbside rubbish piles that are more than one truckload, or more than 600 cubic feet, for residents.

    By Beth Sullivan September 26, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance

    The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.

    By Abigail Warren September 26, 2023
  • Collierville

    Collierville approves mixed-use development and a new subdivision

    Jaime Groce, Collierville’s town planner, called The Parke at Houston Levee development “the first true mixed-use center apart from Town Square.”

    By Abigail Warren September 26, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Chick-fil-A one step closer to first Horn Lake location

    The proposed restaurant would be the fourth Chick-fil-A in DeSoto County, alongside two locations in Southaven and one in Olive Branch.

    By Beth Sullivan September 26, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland Prep debuts hands-on career and tech spaces

    New equipment provides foundation for new studies at Lakeland Preparatory as the suburb’s new high school continues to add grades and students. 

    By Michael Waddell September 26, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Memphis must treat DeSoto County wastewater 8 more years

    A long-awaited federal court ruling provides a section of DeSoto County eight years to build its own wastewater treatment facility and end its reliance on Memphis for the work.

    By Beth Sullivan September 25, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Here’s who’s on the ballot in DeSoto County for Mississippi’s general election

    Absentee voting begins this week for key DeSoto County races in advance of the Nov. 7 elections. At the top of the ballot are races for governor and attorney general, among other statewide offices.

    By Beth Sullivan September 25, 2023
  • Premium Bartlett

    Suburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county

    The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities

    Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.

    By Abigail Warren September 23, 2023
  • Collierville

    Carriage Crossing will showcase Pop Local finalists

    Carriage Crossing owners are showcasing potential new tenants Saturday as part if its “Pop Local” contest.

    By Abigail Warren September 22, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals

    Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando Water Tower Festival celebrates 20 years of arts and crafts

    For 20 years, vendors have gathered around the courthouse in Hernando for the Water Tower Festival. The event has grown annually drawing the most vendors ever this year.

    By Beth Sullivan September 22, 2023
  • Elections

    Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites

    Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.

    By Abigail Warren September 22, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando identifies 16 street paving projects to tackle by end of year

    From downtown Hernando to the residential areas, streets across the city have received approval for repaving and improvements, with funding for the work included in the upcoming fiscal year budget.

    By Beth Sullivan September 20, 2023
  • Bartlett

    State officials share success stories at Bartlett Chamber luncheon

    A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.

    By Michael Waddell September 20, 2023
  • Collierville

    Crosswind Elementary receives National Blue Ribbon recognition

    It’s the first time in Collierville Schools history for one of its schools to receive the honor.

    By Abigail Warren September 19, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Text-to-911 coming to DeSoto County

    “The goal is always (to) call if you can, text if you can’t ...” said the director of the DeSoto County Emergency Communications District. “Sometimes that’s not an option, and when it isn’t, now they have a way to talk to 911.” 

    By Beth Sullivan September 19, 2023
  • Collierville

    Campbell Clinic seeks retention PILOT in Collierville

    As part of the payment-in-lieu of taxes application, Campbell Clinic plans to retain 48 jobs and add 22 new jobs. Those positions have a $53,000 annual median wage, but an average wage of $112,732.

    By Abigail Warren September 18, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    What to know: New DeSoto County trash service begins Oct. 1

    With new trash and recycling service headed to the unincorporated areas of DeSoto County, customers should be aware of changes in the collection process.

    By Beth Sullivan September 18, 2023

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