The Lakeland Board of Commissioners approved on second and final reading Thursday night, June 11, a $78.7 million annual budget and $1.24 property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
The soon-to-open "active adult rentals" development eliminates food and medical services but packs in resort-style amenities and programming.
Congressman said he would not support additional federal unemployment payments, but suggested perhaps a one-time, return-to-work bonus of up to $1,200.
Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.
Committee chair Kim Louis hopes the panel will be a safe haven for black stakeholders to freely share concerns and to ensure equity and fairness.
Dale Lane, Collierville chief of police, says he has landed his dream job. Lane has more than 32 years of experience in public safety.
Jim Atkinson, former planning director and city manager with the City of Lakeland, has announced he plans to run for a seat on the board of commissioners this fall.
The final plat for the remaining two phases of the $45 million Arlington Falls planned development was recently approved.
Two events were held in Collierville Saturday. One was a protest outside a restaurant. The other was an informational rally at a local park.
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
A small group of protesters led by Darin Abston of the Memphis People Coalition started at Shelby Farms on Tuesday night and eventually blocked lanes of Germantown Parkway.
The board also decides to cancel the town’s annual Star-Spangled Spectacular that was slated for June 27.
Germantown is opening The Grove at GPAC outdoor entertainment venue, but for now COVID-19 requirements limit the experience to small groups at the new venue.
Germantown is following Memphis, implementing a curfew from 10 p.m. Monday until the predawn hours of Tuesday morning.
The Atlanta-based company’s cameras are now used in 38 states and more than 600 cities.
Superintendent Dr. David A. Stephens expects the school reopening plan to cover all contingencies, whether the COVID-19 situation improves or gets worse.
A football field house building, baseball locker room, multipurpose locker room and concessions for football and soccer are part of the project.
The church’s Sonshine Learning Center has about 100 children in its day care and child care system, with many more on a waiting list.
Despite a decrease in sales tax revenue, Collierville is proposing a flat property tax rate. The tax rate will remain at $1.83 per $100 of assessed property value.
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
The Shelby County Health Department has advised against large in-person graduation ceremonies, according to a letter by Gary Lilly sent to Collierville seniors and parents.
Arlington High prepared an elaborate virtual graduation experience over several weeks and more than 90% seniors participated for the event that airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21.
Nordstrom Rack among the local businesses ready to reopen doors this week.
The vice principal at Bartlett High School will take over the reins at the academy beginning July 1.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed there was shooting involving three officers in Germantown on Sunday.