After seven years successfully running a spa in Germantown, Aja Freeman, 27, has expanded by opening a second Aja’s Spa location in Memphis’ University District. 

Organizers aim to highlight the creativity and talents of Lakeland residents by hosting the group’s first-ever Arts & Crafts Festival next month on the town square.

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department released a statement Thursday, Aug. 31, regarding the death of Demarcus Williams, who was killed in a confrontation with one of its deputies earlier in the week.

With a focus on building its reserves in case of an emergency and funding earmarked for parks, Hernando will fund its upcoming fiscal year budget with adjusting property taxes.

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department, Walls police and Memphis police were all involved in a chase Wednesday night that began in Mississippi and ended with one arrest in Tennessee. Four other suspects remain at large.

Olive Branch’s budget focuses on paving, police and municipal buildings, while maintaining the same millage rate for the ninth straight year.

The city released additional records Tuesday that highlight how and when the city learned about the different parts of the water crisis.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a person was killed during a shooting involving the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department.

The start of the Lofts on the Square project in Arlington on Tuesday is the latest evidence of continued interest in the town’s Depot Square.

Collierville purchased speed cushions Monday evening. The traffic calming measure will be piloted near two elementary schools.

As Southaven begins discussing its budget for the fiscal year that begins in October, city leaders have to weigh whether it is time to increase taxes for the first adjustment since 2006.

Cherry Davidson is returning to the Arlington Community Schools suburban district to act as mentor for principals across the system.

Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.

Through its first decade, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital has continued to grow, living up to the need that was anticipated when it opened.

DeSoto County officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the $19 million Agri-Education Center Friday, Aug. 25.

The Germantown employee responsible for the refueling leak that caused the suburb’s water crisis last month was away from the generator for more than a half hour, according to records of the internal investigation released Friday.

Germantown will begin work on improvements to Wolf River Boulevard and Germantown Road next week. The intersection is one of the busiest in Shelby County.

A California-based electric vehicle manufacturer is now producing EVs in Tunica.

In an effort to curb crime in Southaven, Mayor Darren Musselwhite is directing the police department to increase patrols on north-south access streets into Memphis.

The Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater could be key to resurrecting the area as a stopping point for concert tours.

Republican Congressman David Kustoff says the House of Representatives has passed key legislation despite facing an uphill battle with the White House.

Kim Terrell, the only executive director for DeSoto County Tourism, will step down at the end of the month after a 20-year career.

Monique Williams was sworn in to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen, becoming the first Black person to serve as on the board, and the only woman currently serving.

About 5,700 Germantown water customers received incorrect utility bills due to an error by the city’s vendor.

After a delay, a new development group is coming into pick up work at Lakeland Meadows with hopes that interest rates will become favorable and the spot will be popular for BlueOval City.