School of Rock, a chain of music schools, has opened its third Memphis area location near Wolfchase.

A hot air balloon festival is planned for next June in Collierville, and organizers are hoping it will become a signature event for the town.

The YMCA launched its "Y on the Fly" program in April to give youth in communities that don't have a Y access to the organization's services. 

Kevin Vaughan, vice chairman of the Collierville School Board and a member of the state House, will resign from the school board at the end of the year. Vaughan said the decision is because he increased legislative responsibilities. 

The Almasalmas are a family of Syrian refugees building a life in the Memphis area. An example of the American dream, they'd pushed through incredible hardship and loss by the time they arrived in Memphis. Here, they’ve been befriended by a support group of various locals.

The 48th Germantown Festival began at the Germantown Civic Complex. The festival featured more than 300 vendors, live entertainment and rides for children.

Residents near Poplar Estates in Germantown who use Neshoba Road should be aware of a detour next week. Germantown Public Works is repairing a roadway failure.

The 48th annual Germantown Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday. The festival usually attracts 50,000 and 60,000 visitors. 

The proposed Quinn Ridge development failed to gain approval from the Collierville Planning Commission Thursday night. Commissioners said the project did not fit the rural area.

Houston's soccer team continues to roll with victory over ECS.

Houston senior running back Lincoln Pare sets his sights on another 2,000-yard season.

Germantown is reviewing a sign policy for future developments.

Cordova moves up five spots in this week's Power 15 ranking.

A building permit was filed Tuesday for the construction of an Aldi grocery store in Lakeland at 2998 Canada Road.

A drive to the country on a Friday night for catfish yields a deal and a relaxing end to the week.

John Porter has submitted a revised plan for his 177-acre Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville's annexation reserve area. The plan is Porter's second attempt for approval for the project.

With a vision for Arlington focused on financial stability, a safe community and great schools, Alderwoman Cheryl Pardue is challenging Mayor Mike Wissman for the town's top elected position in the Sept. 19 election.

Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman sees maintaining the town's top-rated school system, improving public safety and managing growth as the major challenges during his next term if he wins re-election in Sept. 19 balloting. 

Municipal schools spent millions updating facilities for students this summer. Some took on extensive renovations while others added fresh paint and new play grounds.

Wolves off to a 2-0 start thanks to another one-point victory.

The Arlington ballot is topped by a challenge of Mayor Mike Wissman's bid for a third term. It includes three races for aldermen and two for the Arlington school board.

Free outdoor community events like Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, Lakeland’s LAMP events and Bartlett’s upcoming Movies in the Park are bringing residents together in growing numbers to enjoy area parks.

Germantown previously wanted to restrict public use of Riverdale and Farmington parks during school hours. The Parks and Recreation Commission Thursday amended rules to limit use only during recess hours.

With the Arlington Fire Department’s 70th anniversary this year, plans are taking shape for the fall start of construction on the town’s second fire station.

The five Germantown Board of Education members have concerns about a land swap. The city proposed giving the district Houston Levee Park in exchange for 15 acres at Germantown Municipal School District's new elementary school.