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Germantown drops charge for year-round skeleton yard decorations
Officials have dismissed charges against a resident who filed a federal lawsuit saying the suburb violated her First Amendment rights. The bone of contention? An 8-foot-tall skeleton yard decoration.
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Three candidates seek Olive Branch alderman seat
Former Olive Branch police chief Don Gammage faces Dion M. Jones and Mike Hutchins in the April 1 Republican Primary to serve as the city’s Ward 3 alderman.
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Real Estate
Why some suburban home projects have stalled
A couple of new-home developments in Lakeland and Arlington have run into unexpected delays that are setting back completion by more than a year.
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Hormel Foods plans distribution center in Southaven, adds 120 jobs
The company, with brands including Spam, Skippy, Applegate and Planters, will open a 280,000-square-foot facility at 8690 Tulane Road.
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Collierville
Collierville Planning Commission reviews Winchester Blvd. senior subdivision
Preliminary plans for the 25-lot Cedar Grove development southeast of Winchester Road and Peyton Parkway receive endorsement.
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Suburbs
Bailey: Legal challenge has Germantown considering changes to decorations
The federal lawsuit regarding year-round skeleton decorations in Germantown is a reminder of the suburb’s history of controlling aesthetics.
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Memphis in May in March in Collierville
Memphis in May wants to kick off spring in Collierville with a new barbecue event: “Memphis in March.”
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Commercial space at a premium in Bartlett’s big retail centers
An inventory of available commercial spaces in Bartlett shows several significant spots open, some of which are on the verge of being occupied.
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Germantown considers eliminating holiday decorations ordinance to resolve lawsuit
Germantown may eliminate its holiday decorations ordinance as part of a resolution to a federal lawsuit.
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Lakeland
Outdoor classroom to expand learning environment for Lakeland school
“Our students learn well inside the building, so we were looking at what we could do on the outside of the building that could also provide those same learning opportunities.”
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Collierville Schools outlines priorities for next five years
Collierville Schools had committees meet about four key areas ahead of working to develop its strategic plan. The board is scheduled to consider the state-mandated plan in June.
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North Mississippi
DeSoto Supervisors vow to battle redistricting order
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is looking into legal considerations if the state Legislature passes a redistricting plan that could impact North Mississippi representation.
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Germantown to consider annexing ‘little bitty doughnut hole’
Germantown isn’t quite landlocked and has a smidgen of land to annex.
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Ex-officer and a former alderman convicted in Mississippi public corruption cases
“Even the most beautiful garden will have a weed every now and then,” the DeSoto County district attorney said. “I don’t mind plucking a weed here and there, and I’ll actually do it every chance I get.”
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Landers Center expansion gets $4M upgrade
Cost estimates total about $88 million, up from an estimate of about $84 million a year ago. It’s the first major expansion since the venue opened in 2000.
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Collierville pays off MSCS settlement early, freeing up funding
“All future dollars will be spent right here in Collierville, and no more will have to go to another entity,” Collierville Schools Superintendent Russell Dyer said.
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From hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Bartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
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Legislation filed to make Germantown mayor full time
The legislation, filed Thursday, Feb. 27, comes after the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted in October to begin the process of giving final say to the residents in a 2026 referendum.
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Suburbs
Bailey: What do term limits really mean in suburban municipalities?
This week, Bartlett began discussing the potential of term limits, something other governments around Shelby County have already enacted.
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Former dry cleaners demolished in Germantown
The Dryve Cleaners was demolished this week. There are plans to redevelop the site but the exact vision is unclear.
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New Starbucks with drive-thru proposed in Germantown
Germantown leaders are considering a new Starbucks in Exeter Village, which will have the added convenience of a drive-thru.
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Germantown
Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide.
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Bartlett passes first reading to change charter and add term limits
After many years of the former mayor and several other elected officials serving 20 years or longer in their positions, Bartlett is looking to implement term limits.
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