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Alissa Fowler to challenge Collierville school board incumbent Wanda Chism

Alissa Fowler, a local Realtor, is challenging Wanda Chism, who has served on the Collierville Schools board of education since the district’s inception.

By Abigail Warren August 07, 2022
Germantown

Betsy Landers will not seek reelection for Germantown school board

Betsy Landers has decided to step down from the Germantown Board of Education at the end of her current term. Landers was appointed to the board in 2016.

By Abigail Warren August 03, 2022
Germantown

GPAC receives $1.4M state grant to help recover from pandemic losses

A grant nearing $1.4 million will help Germantown Performing Arts Center cover costs the city traditionally paid through 2024.

By Abigail Warren August 06, 2022
Arlington

Arlington Chamber of Commerce moves to historic Depot Square

Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.

By Michael Waddell August 07, 2022

  • Elections

    Dunn ousts incumbent Lamar for Arlington school board seat

    “This was not easy for me to run against Mr. Lamar because he has done so much good for our community,” Jonathan Dunn said of defeating Hugh Lamar for the Arlington Community Schools Position 3 board seat.

    By Michael Waddell 7 hours ago
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch to monitor license plates of vehicles entering city

    Olive Branch officials want to monitor who drives into the DeSoto County city, and has hired a Georgia firm to track license plates with cameras.

    By Toni Lepeska 7 hours ago
  • Suburbs

    Entrepreneurial spirit shines at Summer Vendor Fest

    Business owners network and show off their wares at Bartlett event. For many, it’s a family affair.

    By Alicia Davidson August 07, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Leatherwood wins primary in District 99 race, unopposed in November

    Thursday’s election was the third time Tom Leatherwood and Lee Mills competed for the state seat.

    By Abigail Warren August 05, 2022
  • Arlington

    Five of six incumbents win reelection in Arlington

    The only incumbent not to hold onto his seat was Hugh Lamar for Position 3 on the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education.

    By Michael Waddell August 05, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Municipal judges easily win reelection in two suburbs

    Municipal judges in Germantown and Collierville sailed to reelection Thursday, Aug. 4 night. 

    By Abigail Warren August 04, 2022
  • Subscribers only North Mississippi

    Olive Branch residents vote for new tax to improve parks

    The overwhelming passage of a hotel-motel tax by Olive Branch voters opens more options for parks and recreation amenities

    By Toni Lepeska August 04, 2022
  • Germantown

    Down a judge, Germantown is considering a temporary replacement

    Judge Raymond Clift is taking a leave of absence, so Germantown is considering naming a temporary judge.

    By Abigail Warren August 03, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch raises taxes on hotel, motel stays to fund parks

    Olive Branch voters approved a 1% tax on hotel and motel room stays Tuesday to help fund improvements to the city park system.

    By Toni Lepeska August 03, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett MPC approves tattoo parlor, new homes

    Bartlett could soon have a tattoo and piercing parlor on North Germantown Road after the suburb’s planning commission endorsed the idea.

    By Michael Waddell August 02, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto law enforcement acquiring K-9 to sniff out child pornography

    “That one dog can do the work that 20 investigators may not be able to do on their own,” said Deputy Chief Justin Smith.

    By Toni Lepeska August 02, 2022
  • Subscribers only Spirit of Memphis

    COVID survivor returns to Regional One with hugs, thanks for saving his life

    Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.

    By Jane Roberts August 01, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Olive Branch voters to decide on hotel/motel tax Tuesday

    Olive Branch city officials are gearing up for a referendum Tuesday, Aug. 2, on whether a 1% tax will be levied on hotel and motel stays, raising an estimated $500,000 annually for the park system.

    By Toni Lepeska August 01, 2022
  • Suburbs

    DeSoto spending $10M to extend high-speed Internet

    The latest survey of residences revealed 3,758 households don’t have access to broadband or are underserved, meaning download speeds of less than 100 Mbps. 

    By Toni Lepeska July 31, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Lakeland Prep high school wing officially opens

    Residents tour the new $50 million Lakeland Preparatory High School, which is ready to welcome students for classes Aug. 8.

    By Michael Waddell July 30, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando project hopes to introduce work-live-play lifestyle

    A $30 million, mixed-use development featuring upscale shops, restaurants and boutiques, patterned in part after Silo Square in Southaven, is poised for approval in Hernando.

    By Toni Lepeska July 30, 2022
  • Collierville

    Shelby Literacy Center denied $68k grant, could close by September

    The Shelby Literacy Council grant denial will force the organization to pause its services in August, leaving nonprofit at risk of permanently closing.

    By Abigail Warren July 30, 2022
  • Collierville

    Keri Blair to run for open Collierville school board seat

    A Collierville High alumna and Collierville Elementary parent is seeking a seat on the town’s board of education.

    By Abigail Warren July 30, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Adventure tourism in Lakeland?

    Lakeland was designated an adventure tourism district for the state of Tennessee in 2017.

    By Michael Waddell July 29, 2022
  • Arlington

    Old-style dairy bar expands in Arlington

    Miccos serves milkshakes, sno cones — which are actually New Orleans-style “snowballs” — sundaes and more.

    By Michael Waddell July 29, 2022
  • Collierville

    Heath Hudspeth to run for Collierville’s open school board seat

    The father of three Collierville High graduates says he wants to further his service to the Collierville community, and is running for the suburb’s Board of Education.

    By Abigail Warren July 28, 2022
  • Lakeland

    ‘The good news is Ford’s coming; the bad news is Ford’s coming’

    State Senator talks development, workforce development and crime in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell July 29, 2022
  • Arlington

    Arlington school board candidates set for final week of campaign

    Arlington municipal school board candidates are strategizing their final campaign moves with Election Day just over a week away. 

    By Michael Waddell July 27, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Collierville schools adopts book policy; Board hesitates on athletic facility name

    In the spring, state leaders passed the “Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022,” which the Collierville School Board discussed at the Tuesday, July 26, meeting, as well as the potential name for the athletic facility. 

    By Abigail Warren July 26, 2022
  • Germantown

    Pediatrician enters Germantown school board race

    Dr. Daniel Chatham, a local pediatrician, plans to seek a seat on the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.

    By Abigail Warren July 26, 2022

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