Collierville is sticking to its policy to charge tuition for teachers living outside Shelby County and out of state.

Collierville could soon add a hotel at Schilling Farms. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a plan Monday night.

Germantown appointed its new judge Monday following the retirement of Raymond Clift.

Alderman candidates Scott Sanders and Manjit Kaur are running in the only contested election in Germantown this year. Their campaign financial filings provide the starkest difference between them.

DeSoto County officials are encouraging residents and businesses to participate in Operation Green Light, a program that uses green lighting to show support for veterans.

“It’s something I hope will bring some more opportunities for the church, for people to be interested to come here,” Bartlett artist Craig Thompson said.

Jerald Wheeler, a former Southaven police officer who supervised school resource officers for 24 years, is replacing Ann Jolley on the DeSoto County school board.

The four candidates for Bartlett mayor made their final campaign stances this week at a forum.

Kroger wants to add fuel pumps to its Farmington Boulevard location. The Planning Commission will review the use next month.

After years of legal battles, the groundbreaking for a mosque in Horn Lake is scheduled for Sunday. Earlier this week, applicants received approval for a cemetery adjacent to the site.

The 110-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott is proposed on the northwest corner of the 443-acre development. 

An exercise center, a floral shop and a coffeehouse are opening their doors in Lakeland Town Square.

Two offices are contested for the Millington Municipal Schools board on the Nov. 8 ballot, along with two candidates running unopposed.

Chris Ford, 54, an insurance salesman, will defend the Position 3 alderman seat against Tom Stephens, a retired firefighter.

Hernando stays within its local ranks for a new police chief replacing the retiring Scott Worsham.

This week’s Inked includes updates on BluffCakes new Germantown location and a second Scooter’s Coffee site. 

A Collierville Schools mother and real estate agent is challenging an incumbent school board member who has served since the district’s inception.

Four people are running for an open school board seat in Collierville. Frank Warren decided over the summer he would not seek a second term.

Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall faces a challenge from Emily Fulmer, a University of Memphis professor. 

Collierville Alderwoman Maureen Fraser is facing a challenge for her seat in November, but her opponent is one she’s defeated before.

Collierville Alderman Billy Patton is seeking his fourth term as alderman. However, he faces a challenge from Jewel Jordan, a member of the Planning Commission who has spent decades in Collierville.

Dr. Daniel Chatham and Jeffrey Chipman are running for the seat left open by Betsy Landers’ decision to not seek reelection.

Germantown Alderman Scott Sanders is facing a challenge from Manjit Kaur. Sanders relies on his experience, while Kaur relies on service to the community.

One Germantown parent is aiming to unseat the school board chair in the Nov. 8 GMSD election. 

The Side Street Steppers keep fans of old-time tunes coming back each Sunday in October at Saddle Creek North in Germantown.