A business that started out as a way to make extra money for medical expenses has turned into a full-time gig constructing chicken coops.

Across DeSoto County law enforcement agencies, K-9s assist officers with catching criminals. A recent donation of lightweight bulletproof vests helps them do their job better.

With a focus of spending more time with patients to assess their medical problems, two Lakeland residents will soon open a wellness clinic in The Lake District.

Local franchisees Blaire and Taylor Bobo plan to open their fourth Rotolo’s and they are looking for locations for a fifth. 

The Lakeland Gateway TIF moved closer to reality Thursday night as the city’s Industrial Development Board gave its endorsement for the development.

The proposal, which would put new townhome-style apartments near Collierville’s Walmart, was previously denied by the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen in November. Since then, the developers have conformed more closely to town guidelines. 

There was no property tax increase in a DeSoto County Schools budget presentation to its Board of Education Thursday.

A top aide to Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess says opposition to a two-year reappraisal cycle among the county’s seven mayors two years ago has changed as local governments take a revenue hit on sales ratio calculations. 

Germantown Middle’s principal will go back to Collierville’s school district, where she previously taught sixth grade.

A man hired by Sephora in Olive Branch has filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission saying the company unfairly dismissed him after discovering his 10-year-old criminal conviction.

Two neighborhoods in northeast Germantown are the first to see a new traffic calming measure. If successful, the city could implement it in other neighborhoods.

Mandy Gunasekara’s effort to be on the August ballot for public service commissioner in Mississippi’s Northern District could be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

“That’s an entitled bunch there,” Bruce McMullen said to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris. “That holds no credibility at all. One person is on Earth, and the other is on another planet.”

Vendors will be selling things like local eggs, jellies, pickles, jewelry, soaps, wreaths and children’s hair bows.

Memphians took time out of their Memorial Day holiday Monday to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

“All I can say is Sam was a great dog,” said Richard Clark. “The stuff that he did, I can’t take credit for.”

Bronia Jenkins is on a mission to grow the game of bridge, promoting the card competition from Horn Lake, Mississippi. 

With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.

Area school superintendents are closely watching Mayor Lee Harris’ wheel tax proposal, if approved the could see an increase in funding for capital needs.

The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.

An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.

The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.

“It’s very evident these leaders don’t come into these roles for the salaries. It’s truly to make an impact for our children, ” said Collierville Schools board member Keri Blair.

Conner McKnatt has the big hit before Sammy Chapman closes the door on Goodpasture’s championship reign.

A loss to Chattanooga Baylor drops the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels into the losers bracket.