Dog races, crafts and more return to C.O. Franklin Park this weekend as the Germantown Festival reopens after a two-year hiatus.

Among projects he worked on over 23 years as West Memphis’ planning director were Big River Park and the $34 million Big River Crossing.

The town is looking for relief to the traffic congestion at Interstate 40 and Airline Road — a main access point.

In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.

During a routine construction review, concerns about drainage arose. Significant activity could begin at the shuttered country club later this month.

Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson is seeking reelection to the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. She is unopposed for her third, four-year term.

John Champion, the North Mississippi district attorney who prosecuted two trials in one of the most brutal murders in the state’s history, has died after a long illness.

Collierville Elementary and Schilling Farms Elementary implemented house systems to help foster community in the school environment.

Carlin O. Stuart takes over as finance director as the city seeks vendors to fill in the retail gaps.

The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal. 

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Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen will retire when the board names his successor. He reflected on 27 years leading the town and the change the community has seen.

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.

With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.

A Southaven alderman with a passion for the outdoors is working to resurrect interest and funding in Mississippi state parks.

State of Tennessee divvying up more than $4.5 billion for K-12 education.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools may soon begin moving to reach an agreement with two suburban districts before it loses ownership of four campuses at the end of the year.

Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split. 

Catherine Harrison will face one of the top-ranked players in the world.

Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.

Casper Briggs believes his experience on Bartlett commissions gives him a better understanding of the suburb than his opponents in the Position 1 race for alderman in November.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo is uncontested for his third term as mayor, a stark contrast from the challenge he faced four years ago.

With a host of Bartlett officials, including Mayor A. Keith McDonald, headed for retirement, the November election will bring a new mayor and new department head nominations. 

Major projects in subsequent years include roof replacements for Bon Lin Elementary and Middle, Bartlett Elementary and Appling Middle, and a gymnasium renovation at the Ninth Grade Academy.

The city has outlined its process for appointing a new judge in light of the retirement of a longtime judge.

An Arlington teacher is running for school board in Germantown. He will face a local pediatrician for the seat held by Betsy Landers. Landers is not seeking reelection.