To help readers make an informed decision, this guide provides an introduction to the more than 150 candidates on the various ballots.

Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where of voting in the 2026 August elections. 

The proposal for the Chick-fil-A was approved after a nearly two-year legal battle.

Mississippi lawmakers passed sweeping reforms to the state’s youth court system during a surprise special session that began Wednesday.

The meeting follows a Chancery Court ruling ordering Collierville officials to approve the proposal after it had previously been denied.

After an abruptly called special session Tuesday, July 14, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves gave more details about what changes lawmakers would make to the state youth court system.

On Tuesday, Bartlett also approved a new assistant director of finance.

City Planning Commission officials discussed new regulations for potential data centers in the city amid national controversy and concerns from local residents.

Gov. Reeves has called Mississippi state legislators into a special session to discuss reforms to the state’s youth court system.

Two Collierville residents are seeking the Republican nomination for an open position on the suburb’s school board as incumbent Wanda Chism declines to run for reelection. 

A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.

The number of Germantown residents wanting backdoor service has dropped with the city’s new sanitation contract.

The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.

“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”

Supervisor Robert Foster filed suit last week alleging a judicial subdistrict created by the Mississippi Legislature is racially discriminatory against white voters.

DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.

A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.

The two federal lawsuits claim DeSoto officials tried to block Black performers from being booked at the venue, then fired leaders who refused to go along.

Here’s what you need to know about tax-free weekends in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. 

Point of Impact Global Missions is moving into a one-story medical office building. Plus, a company bought Parkside Gallery in Bartlett, and a Family Dollar was part of a larger sale-leaseback transaction.

Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand. 

Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.

A hearing date has been set in DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s federal lawsuit against the State of Mississippi.

Hunter Goodman has a sharp eye for the strike zone. That applies not only at the plate, where the Colorado Rockies catcher is crushing pitches of late, but behind it as well.

Construction on The Ramble on Summer in Bartlett could begin by the fall. But the future is more uncertain for Ragin’ Cajun Seafood and Po Boys, a restaurant opened by one of the people once involved in The Ramble.