Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails
“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.
“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.
Arlington officials approved the first reading of the town’s budget for a new fiscal year, maintaining the $1.13 property tax rate.
“I do not feel my tax dollars should be spent on a legal fight that seems to be something that everyone has allowed to go too far. We have too many other needs in the town — things that my tax dollars in the General Fund should be going to.”
Collierville won’t be posting anymore on X, formerly Twitter. The decision was partially due to engagement but also due to explicit content that surfaced when searching the town’s name.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently cleared the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office of wrongdoing in a fatal 2024 shooting. But the family of Jamarcus Brown is now suing in federal court over his death.
All three Arlington school board incumbents on Tuesday’s ballot are unopposed in the Republican Primary. With no Democrats running for the offices, the trio are set for another term.
The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.
Now that early voting is complete, campaigners have one more shot on Tuesday’s Election Day to sway Germantown residents on whether the mayor should transition to a full-time job.
Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.
Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.
Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.
Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.
Germantown wants heavy community engagement as it develops its roadmap to 2050. The suburb has not pursued a plan of this scale in nearly 50 years.
The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.
Millington’s effort to secure the 20th Lone Sailor statue around the world, reached fruition Wednesday as the city and organizers signed the contract to locate the work in a plaza near Navy Road and Easley Avenue.
A consultant is recommending a series of roundabouts on U.S. 70 through the heart of Lakeland, saying that approach is safer than traffic signals at intersections.
ServisFirst Bank is doubling its office footprint, Painted Tree Marketplace closes and a shopping center on Stage Road has landed a couple of new tenants.
Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.
It has been a winding path for Bartlett’s golf course — closed, destined to become a subdivision then saved by the city. With the driving range and clubhouse nearing completion, it’s almost time for Quail Ridge’s comeback.
DeSoto County residents who suffered damage during the winter storms of late January have a spot in Nesbit to find help with their recovery.
Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.
At the Brick Convention, continuing through Sunday, fans can celebrate everything Lego, plus buy sets and meet master builders.
Jefferson, a 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker, was the 149th overall pick.
The location in Southaven will remain open, they said.
The Hernando Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, marking the start of a 27-week run with produce and locally produced crops.
Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.
A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.