One board member wants to ensure bonuses are in the budget next year. The board also took an opportunity to honor Superintendent Gary Lilly with a parting gift of $5,000.

On Monday, Dec. 11, the suburb’s school board unanimously approved delaying construction by at least one year, pushing the timeline into at least fiscal year 2025.

Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.

The list of government entities opposing a school voucher program continues to grow as the Lakeland School Board passes a resolution against Gov. Bill Lee’s plan.

Germantown Municipal School District is poised to require tuition for students living outside the suburb’s limits. The board will vote on the matter Thursday.

“There are places where a stop sign just does not get the job done,” said Supervisor Michael Lee. 

Collierville Schools has expanded its pool beyond three applicants presented last week.

Among all of the needs facing Mississippi’s fastest-growing county, the supervisors said Monday that widening parts of I-55 is the board’s highest priority. 

Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.

More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.

After a day of fretting Collierville Schools may not get holiday bonuses, the school board will consider the change on Tuesday.

Arlington officials met this week to provide some direction for a large residential project south of Interstate 40.

Germantown has made the decision to move its holiday parade due to the forecast of rain.

Publix brings back fond memories of the beach, Florida and vacations but a new name could bring local competition to Bartlett.

The commission recommends approval of the proposed 6,110-square-foot restaurant on Poplar Avenue just west of Bray Station Road.

Collierville Schools is not planning on giving its employees a bonus this holiday season, but other suburban school districts are.

The Mustangs will be in a prime position, along with city dignitaries, neighborhood groups and Santa Claus, for the festivities along Farmington Boulevard.

Running from Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, participating DeSoto County restaurants will offer a special deal — such as a percentage off of a dish or a reduced-price menu item — selected by each establishment.

Southaven aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance allowing the city place speed barriers in residential areas. 

The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.

Russell Dyer, Jeff Jones and Jerry “Brett” Lemley are vying to be the next leader of the suburb’s district.

The grocery store would be the chain’s first in the Mid-South.

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One alderman is pushing the idea of making the mayor full-time. Reaction from the others was a mixed bag.

A previous finalist for Collierville Schools superintendent and four internal candidates are among 19 hopefuls seeking to lead the suburban district after the resignation of Gary Lilly.

Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.