Taylor Babb of Arlington and Connor Callaway of Collierville both competed in the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships.

Rodney Hall, an assistant district attorney in Shelby County, and Charlie Hoots, a Southaven alderman, are competing in the new Mississippi House District 20 race.

After relentless waves of destructive summer storms in the Memphis metro area, generators are a hot commodity. Consumers are even turning to whole-house generators.

The decision to partially lift the restriction was based on the knowledge of how water flows through the system and the absence of odor reports taken in the area.

The Orpheum Theatre Group is scouting possible locations for a 1,000-seat Halloran Center For Performing Arts & Education that would serve northeast Shelby County.

Customers may come in for a basic haircut and leave with a free blood pressure check. Methodist Hospital North’s partnership with area barbers brings care to men most at risk of hypertension. 

Residents will need to stick to bottled water at least through Sunday, July 23, City of Germantown officials say.

The current public service commissioner for Mississippi’s Northern District is uncontested on the Democratic primary ballot in the Mississippi gubernatorial race.

“In some cases, we’re seven, eight, nine years behind. We have got to get back on schedule, and we will. The City Council has already approved this. My board has already approved this,” MLGW’s CEO said.

Results of the water sample testing were initially expected Saturday, but that was before an overnight power outage at the Memphis Light, Gas and Water testing lab.

After remediation efforts, water was tested and results are expected Saturday, city leaders said in a release. Bottled water will be distributed Saturday morning.

A limited use water order issued Thursday by the city of Germantown remained in effect Friday and it’s taking a toll on area restaurants. 

Marvis Davis, who coached Lausanne’s basketball team to five state tournament appearances, is leaving the Lynx to take over as athletic director for the Germantown Municipal School District.

Germantown residents remain under a limited water use order following an announcement Thursday, July 20, that diesel fuel had leaked into an underground water reservoir. 

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The alleged shooter of a Campbell Clinic physician will undergo a mental health evaluation and has been assigned an attorney.

Officials said the situation could be resolved as soon as Friday.

Former principal Tim Jones is moving to the district’s central office as executive director of athletics and school support. Vice Principal Christopher Maley will be the new principal.

Beginning in November, Horn Lake residents could pay $20 a month for trash collection, pending a vote by city officials.

When the Federal Aviation Administration announced in March it would invest $14.8 million into upgrades at Memphis International Airport, the agency also announced it would grant Millington’s airport $1 million toward the new terminal. 

DeSoto officials say they are not filing suit right now, however. 

A key piece of property in the redevelopment of the Lakeland Gateway area is one step closer to belonging to the city.

Residents in Walls and unincorporated areas of DeSoto County will soon see big increases in their monthly garbage and recycling fees. 

Southaven may be a young city, but it’s preserving its history, starting with The Tree.

The “Pop Local” contest allows local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a spot in the popular retail center.

A 40-court concept proposed for the Forest Hill Heights area would be the largest in the vicinity. Investors hope one day, it could host national pickleball events.