The Germantown Planning Commission gave a quick endorsement of plans for Harvest Church’s expansion.

At a Planning Commission meeting, some officials and residents spoke against a project feet away from a preschool. “If I were to tell a pedophile that his balcony could look over into a playground where little children are playing 10 feet away, I would see his eyes light up.”

Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.

The Planning Commission unanimously endorsed plans for adding West Tennessee Bank to the collection of medical offices in Wolf River Professional Center.

Police were called to the scene of the party, found cars blocking the roadway and heard some complaints about vehicles parked in neighbors’ yards. Eight people were arrested.

A man who robbed a woman in an Olive Branch park a year ago has pleaded guilty to numerous charges and faces a sentence totaling 35 years.

After a few meetings and some recalculating, Arlington has lowered its proposed property tax rate. But some aldermen want the number decreased some more.

Third-generation corndog vendor Dustin Herrington has not missed a Germantown Charity Horse Show since he was born. But the show took on new meaning after his mom died of breast cancer in 2018. 

The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.

Collierville police answered calls over the weekend to a large gathering leading to the arrest of eight people on various drug and firearms charges.

Within three years of starting its high school classes, Lakeland Prep is the state baseball champion and has bragging rights in Class AA.

Children’s Day is slated for Saturday at the Hernando Farmers Market with a focus on drawing interest for children’s books and better food choices.

Logistics company closing its Bartlett location. 

DeSoto County supervisors have approved a contract for concrete foundations and steel, the latest step in an $88 million expansion at the Lander Center.

In a release, Patrick O’Connor, GPAC board president, said when he shared the recommendation with the board, there was “total support for Parke.”

Collierville leaders are nearing the end of their budget adoption. The mayor and aldermen are considering a 12-cent increase to support the growing suburb.

Vince Smith is turning his focus to Ashmont, a 100-acre mixed-use project just north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.

With a new fiscal year approaching, Bartlett officials are reviewing their budget and how much in increased property taxes are needed to cover operations.

A new independent film festival begins next month featuring local talent from Memphis and Mississippi, an avenue for filmmakers to present their work.

Bartlett held its annual Memorial Day event with dozens of residents, veterans and their families. During the ceremony, the suburb was officially recognized for its official Purple Heart City status.

But the property needs a new zoning designation before homes are considered.

Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.

TBI’s investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, at the request of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.

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Hoping to capitalize on the growing cigar-smoking trend, a pair of entrepreneurs is retooling a smoking emporium concept in Lakeland after the troubles with The Lake District.