They’re following suit with the City of Memphis, Collierville and Bartlett.

The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several projects that will allow for the development south of Interstate 40.

With Kay Williams deciding not to run again, the Arlington Board of Education will see at least one new member after the August election.

Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.

Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.

The new hotel, the second in Arlington, will open Valentine’s Day at the Interstate 40 and Airline Road interchange.

Arlington High students will soon have a new device to replicate the human anatomy in a virtual platform.

Shelby County’s six suburban school districts and most Memphis-Shelby County Schools will welcome students back to school on Tuesday. Students were last in school on Friday, Jan. 12.

Home sales are down for the third straight year. But with interest rates on the decline, some are hopeful the market stabilizes in 2024.

All six suburban school districts, Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Immaculate Conception Cathedral School made the decision to close schools Monday, Jan. 22. 

Students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the six suburban districts won’t return to school until at least Monday.

Suburban districts and Memphis-Shelby County Schools have made the decision to close schools Thursday, Jan. 18, as more wintry precipitation is expected.

Purple Flower Health care in Arlington fills the needs of those who may not have others to help them with medical issues, including care for homebound patients.

The mayors of Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland anticipate maintaining growth as a priority for 2024, especially with the proximity of BlueOval City.

This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.

The Staks Kitchen franchise owner in Collierville is expanding to the north with a new location opening in Arlington this spring.

Arlington’s plans for a new Town Hall have shifted from land adjacent to the current offices to a larger site.

Arlington officials met this week to provide some direction for a large residential project south of Interstate 40.

After some legal problems with The Wing Guru location in Arlington, the business has reopened under its original owners.

Having braces at an early age set the stage for Dr. Angela Washington to earn her dental license, and return to Arlington to open her practice.

New “PEP Talks” podcasts drop Tuesdays, and all episodes can be found on their website or most podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.

Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.

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Memphis will get an eighth location of the popular fast-food chain. Plus, Margarita’s is coming to Lakeland Commons, and Marco’s Pizza is also planning an Arlington site.

Dr. Dale Viox was sworn in Saturday, Nov. 18, in Nashville during theTennessee School Boards Association Delegate Assembly at the Opryland Convention Center.

The district hopes the amended policy will avoid staffing or programming cuts as students transition from Arlington Community Schools to the Lakeland School System.