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<strong>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think that a new county is off the table long term,&rdquo; said Bartlett Alderman&nbsp;David Reaves.</strong>&nbsp;(Lance Murphey/The Daily Memphian file)Premium Bartlett

Suburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county

The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.

By Michael Waddell September 25, 2023
Germantown

Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities

Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.

By Abigail Warren September 23, 2023
North Mississippi

Memphis must treat DeSoto County wastewater 8 more years

A long-awaited federal court ruling provides a section of DeSoto County eight years to build its own wastewater treatment facility and end its reliance on Memphis for the work.

By Beth Sullivan 15 hours ago
Lakeland

Lakeland Prep debuts hands-on career and tech spaces

New equipment provides foundation for new studies at Lakeland Preparatory as the suburb’s new high school continues to add grades and students. 

By Michael Waddell 6 hours ago

  • North Mississippi

    Here’s who’s on the ballot in DeSoto County for Mississippi’s general election

    Absentee voting begins this week for key DeSoto County races in advance of the Nov. 7 elections. At the top of the ballot are races for governor and attorney general, among other statewide offices.

    By Beth Sullivan September 25, 2023
  • Collierville

    Carriage Crossing will showcase Pop Local finalists

    Carriage Crossing owners are showcasing potential new tenants Saturday as part if its “Pop Local” contest.

    By Abigail Warren September 22, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals

    Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando Water Tower Festival celebrates 20 years of arts and crafts

    For 20 years, vendors have gathered around the courthouse in Hernando for the Water Tower Festival. The event has grown annually drawing the most vendors ever this year.

    By Beth Sullivan September 22, 2023
  • Elections

    Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites

    Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.

    By Abigail Warren September 22, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando identifies 16 street paving projects to tackle by end of year

    From downtown Hernando to the residential areas, streets across the city have received approval for repaving and improvements, with funding for the work included in the upcoming fiscal year budget.

    By Beth Sullivan September 20, 2023
  • Bartlett

    State officials share success stories at Bartlett Chamber luncheon

    A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.

    By Michael Waddell September 20, 2023
  • Collierville

    Crosswind Elementary receives National Blue Ribbon recognition

    It’s the first time in Collierville Schools history for one of its schools to receive the honor.

    By Abigail Warren September 19, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Text-to-911 coming to DeSoto County

    “The goal is always (to) call if you can, text if you can’t ...” said the director of the DeSoto County Emergency Communications District. “Sometimes that’s not an option, and when it isn’t, now they have a way to talk to 911.” 

    By Beth Sullivan September 19, 2023
  • Collierville

    Campbell Clinic seeks retention PILOT in Collierville

    As part of the payment-in-lieu of taxes application, Campbell Clinic plans to retain 48 jobs and add 22 new jobs. Those positions have a $53,000 annual median wage, but an average wage of $112,732.

    By Abigail Warren September 18, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    What to know: New DeSoto County trash service begins Oct. 1

    With new trash and recycling service headed to the unincorporated areas of DeSoto County, customers should be aware of changes in the collection process.

    By Beth Sullivan September 18, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Michael Chandler is new Democratic candidate for Mississippi House District 6 race

    With Jarvis Cook stepping aside for health reasons, Michael Chandler will take his place as the Democratic Party candidate running for state House District 6.

    By Beth Sullivan September 18, 2023
  • Collierville

    As hot air balloons take off, Collierville Balloon Festival uplifts community

    “The Collierville Balloon Festival is important for the entire Mid-South community,” said festival president Susan Ewing. “It is a great event to help with the economic impact in Collierville as well as the entire Mid-South.” 

    By Kambui Bomani September 18, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Primos breaks big-box monopoly with Hernando meat market

    Frankie Perry and his wife Kaye opened Primos meat market in Hernando, offering quality cuts and longtime family recipes.

    By Beth Sullivan September 17, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Jury decides in favor of Southaven police officers who killed man in 2017

    A federal jury has ruled in favor of two Southaven police officers in lawsuit regarding the shooting death of a man six years ago.

    By Beth Sullivan September 15, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown Police Department Chief Richard Hall is retiring

    Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.

    By Abigail Warren September 15, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    OSB Services relocates headquarters to Olive Branch

    OSB Services is relocating its headquarters to Olive Branch, an event that drew Gov. Tate Reeves to DeSoto County Friday for the groundbreaking.

    By Beth Sullivan September 15, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland approves schools headquarters, residential project

    Plans for a new Lakeland School System administration building receive endorsement from suburb’s planning and design review commission. The Equestria residential project also gets nod of approval.

    By Michael Waddell September 16, 2023
  • Collierville

    Shooting suspect arraigned in Collierville on murder, attempted murder charges

    Both victims in a weekend homicide in Collierville were separated from their spouses at the time of the incident.

    By Abigail Warren September 14, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Fieri stokes cigar line at Lakeland’s Tinder Box

    After establishing his food reputation, Guy Fieri expanded his interests, including promoting his Knuckle Sandwich cigars in Lakeland this week.

    By Michael Waddell September 14, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington-area all-star panel dives into incoming BlueOval impact

    Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.

    By Michael Waddell September 13, 2023
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett rejects car wash, approves LED light conversion

    Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.

    By Michael Waddell September 14, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Southaven adopts new budget, raising millage rate

    Southaven aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of a millage increase Tuesday, Sept. 12, as part of the city’s proposed $68.83 million general-fund budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1.

    By Beth Sullivan September 12, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Mixed-use development planned for Hernando

    The Collection at Getwell Farms will be a mixed-use development to the Getwell Road corridor in Hernando, providing housing and retail to the area.

    By Beth Sullivan September 12, 2023
  • Premium Collierville

    Collierville explores wine and beer sales at Harrell Theatre

    Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.

    By Abigail Warren September 12, 2023

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