Multiple Memphis organizations will take part in a science challenge that spans six continents this week. 

The former Pyramex site will host a specialty pharmacy. The site’s main purpose is the assembly, processing, storage and distribution of drugs.

Starting Tuesday, April 23, through Saturday, April 27, the festival will offer games, rides and barbecue cooking contests. 

The national trend of chronic absenteeism trickles down to the Shelby County suburbs. District-wide numbers are up post-pandemic.

Keith Williams, the district’s assistant superintendent of operations, said the updated dress code concerns discrepancies between current fashion trends and expectations for attire within the educational environment. 

Lucky Dog opened Monday, April 8, at Silo Square, and the reception has been so popular that during the first days some patrons didn’t get seated. 

For the 2022-23 school year, 28.52% of DeSoto County students were chronically absent.

Relying on his experiences overseas, Justin Ash is opening an Irish pub in the Old Towne district of Olive Branch.

DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton and DeSoto County Youth Court Judge Craig Treadway were joined by detectives and public-safety experts for the conversation at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven.

The idea for the Lakeland Meadows “Safety TIF” is to put four roundabouts on U.S. 70 in hopes of curbing fatal accidents on the busy four-lane road.

Despite a ruling against a reorganization earlier this year, Yehuda Netanel continues to try and salvage The Lake District from bankruptcy.

Principle Toyota wants to provide a transitional buffer between its proposed Collierville dealership and homes approved in Germantown.

This is the first principal appointment Superintendent Russell Dyer made since assuming his duties a month ago.

The Bartlett Business Expo gives local companies an opportunity to promote their businesses and hopefully draw new customers.

IDI Logistics has secured a lease with California-based Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics for its property in its Stateline Business Park. 

Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.

Yehuda Netanel, the developer of The Lake District, is still trying to pull together enough funds to keep his project alive despite a ruling against his bankruptcy-reorganization plan.

All DeSoto County graduations will be held in mid-May at the Landers Center. 

The Mississippi Legislature passed a bill allowing municipalities to allow low-speed vehicles like golf carts on public roads. Hernando officials are allowing those vehicles to operate in the DeSoto County city.

The 15-year tax incentive was approved by the suburb’s Industrial Development Board but still needs ratification from Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Germantown police are investigating fires in Germantown’s medical-office area. Police said they are being investigated as intentional.

The Arlington Planning Commission has endorsed the latest plan for the Hawthorne mixed-use development, sending the proposal to the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Germantown officials are recommending maintaining the city’s current property tax rate, but an increase in the cost of utilities is proposed.

With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.