Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.

Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.

The six-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes incentive, approved Monday night, Oct. 23, comes as Campbell Clinic officials look to build a facility at the northwest corner of Bailey Station Road and Poplar Avenue.

A group of regional organizations across the Southeast will receive federal funding to help advance biomanufacturing.

Craig Lafferty takes over as dean of Health Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College, replacing Stephanie Mullins.

After Boyle Investment Co. eliminated apartments in the project, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the Viridian development plus the final 216 homes in Glasgow. 

With a growing interest in food trucks, Bartlett wants to set some regulations for the restaurants on wheels so they do not — among other things — hurt permanent businesses in the suburb.

A multitude of break-ins led a Bartlett business to install accordion-style gates to thwart criminals. That put him at odds with city leaders, who say the security measure sends the wrong message.

The calendar review process in Germantown Municipal School District drew criticism as the calendar committee wanted to change the name of the holidays around Easter.

The Daily Memphian got a first look at the city’s newest entertainment venue, Topgolf, which opens Friday.

Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.

Topgolf Memphis is just south of the Germantown city limits and will employ about 400 people.

Districts 1 and 3 will be decided in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. Three other seats are on the ballot, but are uncontested.

With an increase of residents expected to accompany the construction of BlueOval City, higher-density, New Urbanism could help meet the need for housing.

Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.

James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.

Following the merger, Baptist Memorial will serve more than half of Mississippi’s population. It’s also Mississippi’s fourth-largest employer.

DeSoto County School District students show strong results in third-grade level reading competency.

Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.

Collierville’s Industrial Development Board approved Campbell Clinic’s retention tax incentive. The suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen must approve payment in lieu of taxes.

After almost 20 years in operation, Cordova’s GameDay Baseball will soon close.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce recognized a number of local businesses and leaders during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday.

Mike Fisher will be Germantown’s next police chief. Fisher has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 18 in Germantown.

After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.

Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.