The former University of Memphis star who spent five years in the NBA will replace Scott Robinson, who resigned Oct. 6.

The developer worked a long time on a 100-acre project near Canada Road and Davies Plantation. Now, his father, John, is taking on the project in his son’s honor.

Scott Robinson resigned after the district began investigating his interactions with a minor who is not enrolled in the district.

The stormwater commission idea was brought forward by Alderman Jon McCreery earlier this year and endorsed by other board members. They’ll also discuss a pay hike for aldermen.

County Commissioner Mark Billingsley has decided not to run for county mayor next year — another piece in a political puzzle still taking shape less than a year from May county primary elections.

Viridian could set the tone for development in Forest Hill Heights. The Planning Commission is asking Boyle Investment Co. to reconsider how its development would look from Winchester Road before making a formal recommendation.

Frank and Larkin Grisanti are expanding to Germantown; they’ll open the takeout-only GoGrisanti at Farmington and Exeter in January.

The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.

Collierville Schools ‘ new spokesperson replaces Mario Hogue who left in August for a position with Leadership Memphis.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo extended a timeline for the city to purchase parkland in the southern portion of the suburb. 

Huff Group Holdings will expand its footprint in Arlington, while the town’s Planning Commission approved more phases of Myers Park development.

Youth Villages Chief Development Officer Richard Shaw said actress Melissa Joan Hart has worked with the organization supporting them through various initiatives for six years.

The final two victims who survived the Sept. 23 tragedy have been released from local hospitals.

Dine at one of nine Collierville restaurants on Thursday and part of your money will help the employees affected by the Kroger Collierville shooting.

The weekend has been full of festivities including a kick-off party, vendor fair, food truck fair, cornhole tournament, concerts, chili cookoff, car show, raffle, online auction and more at the Bartlett church and school.

Add Lakeland to the list of suburban municipalities not in favor of a consolidated Memphis-Shelby County government.

Collierville plans about $1 million in upgrades to Hinton Park. Upgrades include more walking paths and a playground.

Arlington’s Design Review Committee has approved the site plan for the West Tennessee Veterans Home. 

Bartlett aldermen voted in favor of an ordinance amendment on final reading Tuesday, Oct. 12, that allows city residents to temporarily live or sleep in a recreational vehicle during emergency circumstances.

The town solidified design guidelines for new cluster mailboxes in an ordinance.

Germantown will begin the process of transferring customers to its water system. Small pockets of the city are still served by MLGW.

Two residential subdivisions, both with connections to former alderman and land developer Glen Bascom, are moving toward construction in Arlington.

“Jim Coley will go down as a statesman … especially for his work combating human traffic and domestic violence,” said his successor. 

Some parents remain unsure about their children receiving the shot. But one family’s experience of living in Europe and seeing unvaccinated classmates contract chickenpox was a game-changer.