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A first public meeting was held two weeks ago, where Superintendent Gary Lilly shared a presentation about the elementary school rezoning process. While questions were answered, some parents weren’t satisfied. 

The payment-in-lieu-of-taxes request comes as the company is reviewing a lease renewal for a minimum of five years on its 102,000-square-foot headquarters it rents from Boyle. 

Eric Otten, who is charged with killing his estranged wife, now has a second count of first-degree murder.

Byhalia Commons is south of Tenn. 385 on the west side of Byhalia Road and bordered by Collierville Road to the south. The condominiums are east of Town Square near Washington Street and Mount Pleasant Road.

The first town venue to take advantage of the new rules will allow patrons to purchase beer or wine while viewing a performance of “Elf: The Musical”.

Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.

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A recent federal court ruling has put a timetable on part of DeSoto County to disconnect from a Memphis system treating its sewage, while other cities continue to manage their own systems.

Memphis will get an eighth location of the popular fast-food chain. Plus, Margarita’s is coming to Lakeland Commons, and Marco’s Pizza is also planning an Arlington site.

Growing up in the 1960s and ‘70s, Lakeland was a far-off destination with an amusement park and nearby drag strip.

The DeSoto County School District made an offer to fund the cost of the officer.

Millington wants the Shelby County Clerk to pay for use of the building owned by the suburb. However, after 18 months, no agreement has been met.

Mayor Darren Musselwhite said the city is considering speed humps instead of speed bumps, which tend to be higher and more abrasive for vehicles to cross. 

Salad Station allows guests to choose their greens and toppings and pay by the pound. There will also be a baked potato bar.

Hall’s campaign hinged on meeting as many members of House District 20 as possible, he said, having conversations about the needs of DeSoto County and how they may contrast with the rest of the state. 

Dr. Dale Viox was sworn in Saturday, Nov. 18, in Nashville during theTennessee School Boards Association Delegate Assembly at the Opryland Convention Center.

A fatal shooting and attempted murder at a Collierville apartment complex two months ago became a double homicide Friday.

A suggestion to change the status of Garner Lake in Lakeland and making the private water feature accessible to outsiders was met with strong opposition.

Bartlett is considering allowing alcohol at city venues and festivities, quite a change from the past. And maybe a step towards more events, more rentals and a larger list of refreshments for performers after concerts.

According to a site plan, the Poplar Avenue location would have two drive-thru lanes with no access to the site from Poplar. If the new location is approved, the chain would close its current Collierville location.

North Mississippi’s Crawfish Haven specializes in to-go Cajun food, from etouffee to catfish to boudin.

Several top teams from the region will be on hand Monday and Tuesday in an event that salutes Lynn Whitfield.

The district hopes the amended policy will avoid staffing or programming cuts as students transition from Arlington Community Schools to the Lakeland School System.

Collierville gave final approval to apartments. However, the approval was the last for any land with the high-density zoning.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering ordinances that could open the option of food trucks in the city along with serving alcohol at city events.