Governments across the suburbs are starting the annual springtime reviews of proposed spending, anticipated revenues and what program are important enough to receive funding in the fiscal year.

There are some minor hiccups regarding the actual first day of the YMCA taking over the Bartlett Recreation Center, but the transition should be completed next month.

Imperfections aren’t impediments for middle schoolers Jacob Fondren and Silas Bawcum.

Bartlett’s American Paper Optics is on a mission to bring eye safety to millions of people viewing the April 8 total solar eclipse. Small Business Administration official Isabel Guzman visited the company Wednesday, March 27. 

The lawsuit accuses Collierville of an illegal denial, causing harm to site trustee Bob Cartwright.

Lakeland officials say the necessity of finishing a road could help ease traffic in some nearby neighborhoods.

Collierille’s mayor and aldermen got a first look at conceptual floorplans for the library expansion on Monday afternoon.

“I hope that people are keeping score at home and try to pay attention to what’s happening to this guy,” said the DeSoto County district attorney.

“If I wanted to have a sophisticated school, I would have ballet,” Principal Louis Padgett said. “I want (the) boys and girls to be more sophisticated than myself. I said I’d never leave this school until it had ballet.” 

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Two men were arrested following a shootout and chase with law enforcement that spanned two DeSoto County cities and ended with a standoff at a Southaven warehouse. 

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There are several hurdles Principle Toyota must overcome before it could relocate to Collierville.

Hamilton Road was blocked off Monday morning as multiple law enforcement agencies from DeSoto County made the scene. 

Bluff City Pickleball, the first indoor pickleball facility in Memphis, officially opens at the former Malco Bartlett Cinema, transforming all 10 theaters, the concession stand and projector rooms.

DeSoto County supervisors boost budget for expansion of the Southaven convention facility from $35 million approved in 2021, to $84.1 million.

DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton confirmed that Jessica Tabor is currently charged with one count of capital murder.

The body of a woman found in Olive Branch almost 40 years ago has finally been identified. But the question remains: Was she the victim of a serial killer?

With this investment, Arlington Community School has expanded its commitment to fine arts with a new space at its high school.

A recent ruling on a lawsuit filed in 2005, was not in favor of Germantown.

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite wrote in a post on the city’s blog Wednesday, March 20, that this park-enhancement project will add eight additional outdoor tennis courts just west of the existing eight-court cluster.

To alleviate the strain on the Southaven Police Department, the city wants to charge businesses $1,000 after a third nuisance offense.

Plus, a Spa is moving into the Thornwood Development, and Grivet Outdoors secured a distribution center.

There are about 300 acres destined for an industrial development in Arlington. Officials hope to attract industries associated with BlueOval City.

Collierville Superintendent Russell Dyer’s official first day in office is Monday. Beyond his professional experience, learn about his opinions on animals, food, TV shows and more.

Former Tiger and Olive Branch wing DJ Jeffries is likely headed to the NCAA Tournament with Mississippi State. Can the Bulldogs be a blueprint for building a roster at Memphis?