“The goal is always (to) call if you can, text if you can’t ...” said the director of the DeSoto County Emergency Communications District. “Sometimes that’s not an option, and when it isn’t, now they have a way to talk to 911.” 

As part of the payment-in-lieu of taxes application, Campbell Clinic plans to retain 48 jobs and add 22 new jobs. Those positions have a $53,000 annual median wage, but an average wage of $112,732.

With new trash and recycling service headed to the unincorporated areas of DeSoto County, customers should be aware of changes in the collection process.

With Jarvis Cook stepping aside for health reasons, Michael Chandler will take his place as the Democratic Party candidate running for state House District 6.

“The Collierville Balloon Festival is important for the entire Mid-South community,” said festival president Susan Ewing. “It is a great event to help with the economic impact in Collierville as well as the entire Mid-South.” 

Frankie Perry and his wife Kaye opened Primos meat market in Hernando, offering quality cuts and longtime family recipes.

A federal jury has ruled in favor of two Southaven police officers in lawsuit regarding the shooting death of a man six years ago.

Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.

OSB Services is relocating its headquarters to Olive Branch, an event that drew Gov. Tate Reeves to DeSoto County Friday for the groundbreaking.

Plans for a new Lakeland School System administration building receive endorsement from suburb’s planning and design review commission. The Equestria residential project also gets nod of approval.

Both victims in a weekend homicide in Collierville were separated from their spouses at the time of the incident.

After establishing his food reputation, Guy Fieri expanded his interests, including promoting his Knuckle Sandwich cigars in Lakeland this week.

Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.

Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.

Southaven aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of a millage increase Tuesday, Sept. 12, as part of the city’s proposed $68.83 million general-fund budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1.

The Collection at Getwell Farms will be a mixed-use development to the Getwell Road corridor in Hernando, providing housing and retail to the area.

Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.

A DeSoto County educator is no longer with the school district after teaching from Sherman Alexie’s 2007 novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” 

The three men have all pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee to charges related to the crimes they allegedly committed between July and December 2022.

A suspect was arrested in Texas after a homicide in Collierville on Saturday.

Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn cites the lack of a Bartlett voice on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board or any say in how the utility company functions. 

Early fall weather is accenting the 50th Germantown Festival this weekend at C.O. Franklin Park and the Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds.

The Farms at Bailey Station, which hired the former executive chef at Limelight, operatives five eateries that they plan to eventually open to the general public.

Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.