Humans and dogs lined the streets to pay respects to the canine who also served U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan during his 10 years of life. 

Bartlett Mayor David Parsons cited a number of advancements and benefits to the city over the past year in his State of the City address this week.

Barton campaigned on taking a tough approach on crime committed in DeSoto County by Memphis residents. This trial was his opportunity to demonstrate that commitment.

Speaking to a crowd of about 100 constituents, Mississippi State Rep. Dan Eubanks and retired Marine Corps Colonel Ghannon Burton squared off against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker’s wife, Gayle Wicker. 

Germantown rezoned two parcels Monday, that puts mostly residential zoning on its eastern border.

Collierville leaders examined a rezoning that would move Principle Toyota to the suburb. They also refused a resident’s request for goats and sheep on his property in the southeast quadrant of town.

A bankruptcy judge’s denial of a reorganization plan for The Lake District casts another level of doubt that the developer — Yehuda Netanel — can resurrect his vision for the Lakeland project.

Bartlett Library users will receive new City of Bartlett Library cards beginning July 1, as the city splits from the Memphis Public Libraries system.

Howard’s posthumous induction was announced Friday, Feb. 23, at USA Stadium in Millington, which hosted the Team USA Olympic baseball team, 1986-1996.

This weekend’s partial closure of Germantown Road and Germantown Parkway near the Bobby Lanier Bridge will prepare for a longer closure. In a separate project, work is set to begin on Dogwood Road.

Over objections by the mayor and the director of public works, Southaven aldermen decide to change sanitation companies despite past problems with Waste Pro and a higher cost to residents.

All of the suburbs will hold elections this year, most of them in November, dealing with alderman and school board offices with a few mayors for good measure.

With Kay Williams deciding not to run again, the Arlington Board of Education will see at least one new member after the August election.

The MBI has not disclosed what initiated the stop. None of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s officers were seriously injured, but the K9, identified as Luca, is deceased. 

The incident occurred after DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to make a stop along the border of Tunica and DeSoto counties. 

West Collierville Middle’s principal will replace Eric Sullivan, who announced in the fall he would step down this summer to pursue other interests.

The new logo doesn’t replace the town seal, but it provides a modern, recognizable look while honoring the town’s history.

Traffic stops in the DeSoto County city were up 87% in 2023 with 13,229 stops.

Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.

Collierville residents have several local races to consider when they vote this fall.

R’Chaun King led the Panthers to claim the District 15-AAAA title and a No. 1 region seed in a battle of the state’s top-ranked teams in Class 4A.

A key fourth-quarter stretch gives the Panthers a No. 1 seed for the region tournament.

Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is ready to move forward with Houston High’s renovations. It said doing nothing, creates a bigger expense later.

The idea of a suburban criminal court system separate from the one in Memphis has support from suburban leaders, but numerous unknowns hinder the idea.

The exclusive Caterpillar dealer for North Mississippi, West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee is considering a move from Whitehaven to eastern Shelby County.