A new mural on a building at Arlington’s Depot Square depicts a number of iconic places and items from the town’s past.

Months after DeSoto County tax collector threatened to not collect city taxes without additional compensation, county supervisors signed off on new city fees, which will provide additional payment for tax collector and assessor.

“We take every precaution to minimize and deter theft and provide a safe campus for our patients, visitors and employees,” BMHCC public relations manager Kimberly Alexander said in a statement. “Unfortunately, we are not immune to crime.”

theRefuge church has become fed up with sketchy activity at an Econo Lodge and wants Lakeland to condemn the property and close it down.

Arlington Tigers coach Brandon Morgan was also honored after state-tournament season.

The detective has been placed on “restrictive duty.”

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors began the process of cracking down on non-residents who file false information to benefit from the county’s services, particularly schools.

William Hill of Southaven will represent Mississippi in a competition sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies Association.

At Nostalgic Tea Rooms in Collierville, which opened in early June, customers often feel like they’re getting an authentic British experience. 

Adam Clay plans to open a business for pickleball fans and players at Carriage Crossing near Houston Levee and Tennessee 385 .

Arlington High students get first-hand experience in machine work under a program presented by Stryker Industries, Southwest Tennessee Community College and Arlington Community Schools.

Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.

David Stephens continues to rate high marks in his annual review as head of the suburban district.

“Titanic” will set sail this week in The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre. It’s the first time a local theatre has taken on the production.

The DeSoto County Museum curator says he’s been told some artifacts have since been stolen from areas of the Arkabutla Lake bed that have been drained recently.

Several key pieces were included in the DeSoto County Schools annual budget approved Thursday, including school resource officers, along with classroom additions and new roofs.

Grants and city donations contributed to an expanded skate park, which holds a grand opening event this weekend in Hernando’s Renasant Park.

The Republican Primary for DeSoto County sheriff is becoming a high-priced affair with both Michael Lee and Thomas Tuggle raising substantial funds in their campaigns for the office.

DeSoto County Schools is looking for a site to build a new career technology center as “hands-on” jobs become more in demand.

After pushback from the community on its originally proposed spot in Bartlett, Zaxby’s gets the green light for a site on Stage Road.

The largest of the two annexation requests was initiated last year for 450 acres and pits one large family group against another.

In addition to 12 years as alderman, Brian Thompson’s two decades of service to Arlington includes the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, the Chamber Board, and the Town’s Industrial Development Board and Finance Committee.

The hardware distribution company will have a new building east of its current headquarters in its “customer concept center.” The space will act as a showroom, similar to a conference center.

Fino’s Corner Market will open at the current location of Happy Glaze Donuts, 7781 Farmington Blvd. in Germantown. 

The downgrade to “alert” comes a week after a flash flood watch was lifted for the area in the wake of potential breach conditions identified last month