Germantown Municipal School District is offering its online academy to students across Tennessee in the fall. About 85 students attended Germantown Online Academy of Learning in its first year. 

The town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of the plan for the Maybury planned development, which will include 62 lots with sizes measuring from 7,800 square feet to more than 14,000 square feet.

The first hotel for The Lake District was announced on Tuesday, providing an upscale lodging for the suburb with close proximity to the proposed Blue Oval City in Haywood County.

The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.

Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.

Improvements to the Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater will soon enhance the DeSoto County facilities, making them attractive for bigger shows.

Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.

Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.

Leaders look to the future to an enhanced Bartlett Station, the business district on the suburb’s western doorstep.

Classes will be canceled Friday at area schools due to the threats associated with the winter weather. Christian Brothers University and the U of M will also be closed.

Shelby County is providing funds for a new emergency call center building for the suburb.

Some schools in Shelby County have decided to close Thursday due to the threat of ice and winter weather.

A Collierville critter is getting time in the state spotlight this week due to his ability to predict spring.

The commission reviewed a plan for 28 acres of Glasgow. The conservation area is on the northern portion of the former Germantown Country Club.

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is ending its birth and delivery services at the suburban location, shifting those to a single location at St. Francis Hospital-Memphis on Park Avenue.

Reaves announced this past weekend that he will seek the suburb’s Position 3 seat held by David Parsons. Parsons has announced he will run for mayor rather than seek another term as alderman.

Mueller reported $956.4 million in fourth-quarter net sales and operating income of $172.1 million.

MOGA offices in DeSoto County are moving to a new building for a larger, more efficient facility to better serve patients.

Spanning 170 acres, The Legacy at Colonial would bring resort-style living to Cordova, something that has been attempted in the past. 

“I believe the new Ford plant is definitely going to put some pressure on (Shelby County’s) eastern suburbs,” said Donald Anthony, who replaces Richard Donovan.

Cedric Henderson, former coach of Collierville Schools, responded to allegations feeling some families were out to slander him for their own benefit.

Lakeland officials discuss the importance of an overall parks plan to draw retailers and others to the suburb. 

With a new solar facility destined for the town of Walls, Mississippi looks to enhance it reputation as a future green energy state.

Alderman Billy Patton has decided to step aside after 12 years serving on the Collierville board. That will mean an open seat for the Nov. 8 municipal elections.

Former U of M basketball star Cedric Henderson is the second head coach to depart the Dragons’ boys varsity team. Scott Robinson resigned earlier, after an investigation.