The Democrats didn’t field a candidate in a district that used to be — before redistricting — one of the General Assembly’s most flippable.

The new turf fields will allow league players more practice and playing time.

Dog races, crafts and more return to C.O. Franklin Park this weekend as the Germantown Festival reopens after a two-year hiatus.

During a routine construction review, concerns about drainage arose. Significant activity could begin at the shuttered country club later this month.

Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson is seeking reelection to the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. She is unopposed for her third, four-year term.

With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools may soon begin moving to reach an agreement with two suburban districts before it loses ownership of four campuses at the end of the year.

Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split. 

Catherine Harrison will face one of the top-ranked players in the world.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo is uncontested for his third term as mayor, a stark contrast from the challenge he faced four years ago.

The city has outlined its process for appointing a new judge in light of the retirement of a longtime judge.

An Arlington teacher is running for school board in Germantown. He will face a local pediatrician for the seat held by Betsy Landers. Landers is not seeking reelection. 

One Germantown mother is challenging Angela Griffith, the current school board chair. The race is one of two contested school board races on the Germantown ballot.

Once the more than 80 cameras and docking stations arrive, Germantown police officers will undergo special training.

Isn’t it time for MLGW to expand their board representation to include the entire service area instead of restricting voting membership to Memphis?

With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.

A Nashville band with a very Memphis ethos and a keyboard player who has performed with The Rolling Stones, John Mayer and George Harrison are coming to the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall. 

Germantown’s Judge Raymond Clift Jr. is retiring, effective Sept. 1, after more than four decades.

The qualifying deadline for the Nov. 8 election was Thursday at noon. In addition to the federal and state elections, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland are holding municipal elections.

Angela Griffith has decided to seek another four-year term.

Mike Miller plans to open his fourth Let It Fly next summer, in Southaven’s Silo Square.

Construction work could begin in September for the facility near Germantown Road at Winchester Road.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said safety improvements could be headed to Riverdale Park. Park upgrades were planned, but the mayor asked city staff to specifically look at better drainage options.

Related story: 

Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.

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