Long after the other Shelby County suburbs broke away from the overall Memphis library system, Bartlett could soon follow the same path.

Some design issues need to be resolved before the item goes before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January.

“When complete, this will serve as a show piece for our community and the fire department,” Fire Chief John Selberg said.

This year marks Riley Earnest’s third at Desoto Central Elementary School in Southaven, where she teaches fifth-grade science and social studies. 

The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton stopped in Collierville to address upcoming initiatives in the next legislative session.

As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.

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.