Staks Pancake Kitchen has secured its second franchise agreement, this one with a Collierville resident. 

Collierville faced some revenue challenges this spring. However, the town is finalizing its budget, which includes a $5,000 raise for all staff, and no property tax increase.

A few factors are leading to closure of the thrift store in Southaven, including a reduction in customers, which of course led to a reduction in the revenue the thrift store raised for House of Grace.

The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.

Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.

Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.

The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.

The market is offering special deals for senior citizens starting Saturday, May 14, and continuing on one Saturday each month through the summer.

After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.

The Germantown Police Department is looking to add body cameras for its officers. The request is part of the suburb’s 2022-23 budget.

Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.

In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.

Sisters-in-law and best friends Brandi Flaig and Jesse Boyd have started their own catering business, something they might not have been able to do before a pandemic-era trend took hold. 

The Water Tower District at Schilling Farms is underway. The mixed-use development is pursuing its retail components.

Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better. 

Maureen Fraser and Missy Marshall plan to seek four-year terms on the town’s board. 

Germantown surprised a resident who has invested her time in the suburb’s education community. Robyn Rudisill’s family is preparing to move after she’s spent three decades in local schools.

Collierville’s Fair on the Square is returning, and Megan Tate will take the stage once again.

The 60,000-square-foot Gatorade Fieldhouse has space for training, practice and tournaments.

Collierville could be gaining more housing developments near Carriage Crossing with a single-family residential subdivision and townhomes approved on the southwest side of the suburb.

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Collierville observed National Day of Prayer in Town Square Park. Local leaders, town staff and community members gathered for prayer and worship.

Arlington Community Schools pulls a leader from the Bartlett municipal school district to serve as the new principal for Arlington High.

Dragon Games is an Olympic-style event that gives the students and volunteers an opportunity to come together and support one another.

The congressman told local business leaders the midterms could be a “wave election.” He believes Republicans could gain control of the nation’s House and Senate.