The Arlington Planning Commission has endorsed the latest plan for the Hawthorne mixed-use development, sending the proposal to the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”

With the qualifying deadline passing on Thursday, Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman will win his fourth term as mayor since no candidates emerged to challenge him.

With this investment, Arlington Community School has expanded its commitment to fine arts with a new space at its high school.

Plus, a Spa is moving into the Thornwood Development, and Grivet Outdoors secured a distribution center.

There are about 300 acres destined for an industrial development in Arlington. Officials hope to attract industries associated with BlueOval City.

At an Arlington luncheon, MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen discussed plans to modernize and upgrade infrastructure to lower the number of homes and businesses that lose power during storms.

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.