Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
The world has changed drastically in the past 11 years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced nationally in March 2020. That does not mean minds have changed on consolidation or that people are necessarily more open to even exploring the idea.
Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.
Collierville Virtual Academy and Germantown Online Academy of Learning are offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at home.
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The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
A long-awaited realignment of Canada Road in Lakeland is moving closer to reality.
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The Cascades will resemble developments like The Lake District in Lakeland and Silo Square in Southaven, a broker with the project said.
City Attorney Will Patterson says an anchor store is interested in a parcel on the north side of U.S. 64 at Berryhill Road.
The Sarwars traveled to St. Lucia, a country with a Level 3 advisory warning during the pandemic, despite being unvaccinated.
MLGW and Memphis Public Works crews are prepared to work overtime if the hurricane still has a lot of wind and rain left on its path north.
The capacity in hospitals trickles down to suburban emergency services, putting pressure on ambulance to answer calls.
The Lake District continues to announce new tenants as the massive mixed-use development off the main junction for Interstate 40 at Lakeland takes shape.
Less than three weeks into the 2021-22 school year, Bartlett City Schools is updating its COVID-19 protocols as the district adapts to the pandemic’s changing landscape.
With a growing demand in children’s clothes, an Arlington couple has used the formula for a growing business off the town’s Depot Square.
The district also made families aware of how it plans to teach students who are in quarantine.
The $10 million in bonds will be used to finance major projects in the suburb.
Germantown aldermen met to discuss consolidation efforts, and Mayor Mike Palazzolo made his stance clear on the discussion.
Collierville did not approve a change in zoning for developers seeking to build a 103-unit independent living facility for seniors.
Lewisburg Middle School in DeSoto County will transition to virtual learning Thursday, Aug. 26, after a recommendation from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
This virtual school discussion comes as the Delta variant’s rise led to the latest COVID-19 surge throughout Shelby County with pediatric cases increasing compared to previous surges in the pandemic.
The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.
Collierville Schools Board Chairman Wright Cox asked residents Tuesday, Aug. 24, to remember their choices impact everyone.
Houston Middle is seeing the largest number of parents opting out of the Shelby County Health Department mask mandate — with 22% of 834 HMS students receiving parental permission to not mask.