Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24. 

Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic. 

Katie McCain is replacing Shannon Abraham, who became principal at Arlington High.

Germantown’s $201 million budget had a unique set of challenges compared to recent years. Rather than unknown impacts of COVID-19, inflation was a major concern in preparing the financial plan.

The question arose recently of whether 200 or so homes already occupied and an additional 100 homes planned are in Shelby or Fayette County.

Collierville’s Greenbelt will gain an overpass due to funding allocated in Gov. Bill Lee’s $52.8 million approved budget.

Collierville leaders are somewhat open to a hotel in the Town Square area on the northern edge of Downtown.

While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.

Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis addressed a large crowd at the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about gun violence, juvenile crime and how she saw “(traffic) volume in Atlanta, but Memphis has got mean drivers.”

Four years ago, bike-share and scooter programs flew into the Memphis area. Now, a proposed ordinance offers regulations for dockless vehicles.

Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.

Southaven’s House of Grace thrift store will remain open with a new organization – Hope Missions International – overseeing the business.

The one-mile section, which includes the Greenway bridge and a boardwalk, formally opened Tuesday, May 17.

The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.

“We’re not interested in making it harder to get contraceptives,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday after a previous, national news story was headlined that the governor “doesn’t rule out banning contraception if Roe falls.” 

Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.

Staks Pancake Kitchen has secured its second franchise agreement, this one with a Collierville resident. 

Collierville faced some revenue challenges this spring. However, the town is finalizing its budget, which includes a $5,000 raise for all staff, and no property tax increase.

A few factors are leading to closure of the thrift store in Southaven, including a reduction in customers, which of course led to a reduction in the revenue the thrift store raised for House of Grace.

The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.

Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.

Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.