With the completion of all levels of school campuses, Lakeland School System’s board concentrates growth in its $37.8 million budget on benefits for teachers and students.

The approval “should not be misconstrued as consent,” as Germantown school leaders say there is still money that the city owes the suburban district.

A former FedEx office could become upscale medical campus. 

Arlington Community School board approves its budget for the coming fiscal year, while recognizing the work of Superintendent Allison Clark with a new four-year contract.

Winning pitmaster Jacey Blurton, 13, began manning the grill five years old, taking up barbecue after three surgeries left her with limited mobility.

The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.

A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.

Collierville engaged residents last week to further understand their desires for the town’s future, many saying they favor growth — whether moderate or significant.

A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency. 

Ron Vernon is stepping down as music director for Tennessee’s longest-standing community symphonic orchestra.

A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.

As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.

Former Ridgeway coach replaces Gene Robinson, who had been at the school since 2020.

Bartlett’s property tax rate could remain unchanged.

Hernando’s annual A’Fair Arts and Crafts Festival includes a free concert, a 5K and 300 vendors selling a number of wares — all of which have to be handmade.

Bartlett City Schools is considering its annual fiscal year budget with a bump in salaries while trying to work on expensive special education programs.

Germantown Municipal School District believes it is being shortchanged in the amount of money it has been given by the suburb. It holds that residents voted for the school district to receive more funds annually, as property values increase.

The federal trial for a former DeSoto County youth pastor and basketball coach has been pushed back.

A significant increase in sewer fees is on the horizon for Lakeland residents as the suburb continues to keep pace with providing the service.

A Germantown board approved a new sanitation contract, and residents should see the price increase on their bill this summer.

Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.

The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.

Lakeland commissioners failed to approve a salary increase for elected officials, leaving the compensation the same as its been for 23 years.

A new Tennessee Congressional map has left many Memphians wondering what district they’re in, but the Tennessee Comptroller now has resources.

The rejection of changing Germantown’s charter to make the mayor a full-time position was overwhelming, leading some to think it was a message to incumbent Mike Palazzolo.