Olivia King was killed during a shooting incident that was reported around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The suspect also was shot to death at the scene, a shooting which authorities say appeared self-inflicted.
Some of the reaction called for an immediate look at the causes of such violence as part of a national debate while others called for supporting those grieving from the loss of life, at least for now.
National media outlets sent out alerts following news reports on the shooting.
A gunman walked into a Collierville grocery store Thursday afternoon and opened fire, killing at least one person and injuring 12 others before taking his own life, authorities said.
Germantown will review a PILOT for new medical offices Monday evening. Aldermen will also review a resolution formalizing their stance on consolidation.
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham updated some major projects in his State of the City address to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.
Germantown Auto Service removed its gasoline pumps and poured fresh concrete this week. The business is focused on repairing cars, the primary reason people visited the site the last 20 years.
With construction already underway on the first hotel in Arlington, the town’s Planning Commission is reviewing plans for a second inn.
Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.
Federal Judge Sheryl Lipman ruled Friday morning ruled that the mask mandate in K-12 schools in Shelby County is lawful.
Focal Point Investments also developed the mixed-use building at 999 S. Cooper St. in Midtown Memphis.
On Wednesday, September 15, Baptist hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the freestanding ER, the first of its kind in Shelby County. The hospital bought 80 acres at the site in 2003.
Whataburger continues its expansion into the local market with the announcement of a location on Airline Road in Arlington.
Three Bartlett couples recently partnered to save the Side Porch Steak House, an important suburban landmark not only to them but the community at large.
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has adopted a plan for a proposed 100-acre park with numerous amenities from athletic fields to a disc golf course.
Two more votes are required before the ordinance amendment goes into effect.
Germantown has named its first student board member. She will serve a one-year term in an advisory non-voting role.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a development contract and final plan for a proposal at Schilling Farms including apartments, amenities and retail.
Germantown aldermen approved a plan for additional high-end apartment units and retail space at Thornwood, a mixed-use development in the suburb’s central business district.
Lakeland School System (LSS) Superintendent Ted Horrell is the 2022 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year, the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents announced.
Germantown will review spacious luxury apartments proposed for Thornwood. The plan also includes more retail for the mixed-use development.
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said the issue was brought to the city’s attention after a recent house fire there.
The EPA has proposed adding the National Fireworks site in Cordova to its Superfund National Priorities List for removal of toxic chemicals detected in groundwater, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said in a statement.
The University of Memphis desires to maintain its presence in Collierville. However, that presence has changed from what it was when the university opened its suburban campus in 2015.
Ceremonies in Bartlett and at the Fire Museum of Memphis were among the events across Shelby County marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11.