DeSoto County’s Youth Court judge will replace Circuit Court Judge Celeste Wilson, a recent appointment to the state Supreme Court, Gov. Reeves announced Wednesday, Aug. 19.

In her statement, Molly Mehner said she placed him on leave because he said, “I don’t f-ing report to Molly Mehner” in a public space in front of Collierville employees, his command staff and members of the public.

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The ordinance, which puts restrictions on noise and how close data centers can be home to homes in the area, is effective immediately.

A letter from Fire Chief John Selberg says the town administrator wanted to look for new leadership. 

This week marks the start of high school girls soccer season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Chattanooga. Here’s a closer look at some of the top contenders.

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting drew a crowd who shared their opinions about the fire chief’s leave and one aldermen’s comments about bikers.

The company said it is investing $40 million “to help strengthen the local emergency response systems.”

Gov. Tate Reeves appointed another North Mississippian to the state Supreme Court Monday, Aug. 17. Women now make up a third of the court’s nine justices.

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.

The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.

Lakeland officials want control over future development in the U.S. 70 corridor so that growing neighborhoods can exist smoothly with commercial development.

This week’s sign accusations against Erika Sugarmon brings back memories of another sign fiasco in Collierville, involving former state Rep. Curry Todd.

Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week. 

A federal judge has denied an attempt by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster to prevent a small section of voters to elect two new county judgeships just weeks before the election begins.

Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.

After the appointment of Mississippi’s first Muslim judge, a DeSoto County state senator wants to ban Sharia law in the state.

Collierville leaders read the room: A growing community meant the town was going to need a bigger library. Now, they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a little shelf improvement. 

Town leaders will discuss the employment of the suburb’s fire chief, who was placed on administrative leave and banned from town facilities until further notice. 

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The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.

Chief John Selberg took the helm of Collierville Fire and Rescue Administration in July 2022 after retiring as the chief of neighboring suburb Germantown.

Todd Mastry filed suit in 2025 claiming he was terminated because he refused to stop booking Black acts after requests and alleged racist comments from county supervisors and members of the Visitors Bureau.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen made a few adjustments to the Germantown subdivision. However, one resident said broken agreements is his impetus to run for mayor.

The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.

With new four-year terms secured, several suburban school board members are focusing on the future of the municipal districts and hoping for fewer demands from the state.

The former developer of the Cascades project in Olive Branch owes millions in unpaid loans. The future of the highly-anticipated project still remains unclear.