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Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:37:53 -0500

Lakeland commissioners failed to approve a salary increase for elected officials, leaving the compensation the same as its been for 23 years.

Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:57:57 -0500

A new Tennessee Congressional map has left many Memphians wondering what district they’re in, but the Tennessee Comptroller now has resources.

$15 Deal: South of Beale's fried chicken sandwich

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 7 May 2026 11:47:31 -0500

A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.

Opinion: Collierville should not spend tax dollars fighting Chick-fil-A

editor@dailymemphian.com (Tim Netherton) — Thu, 7 May 2026 04:00:05 -0500

“I do not feel my tax dollars should be spent on a legal fight that seems to be something that everyone has allowed to go too far. We have too many other needs in the town — things that my tax dollars in the General Fund should be going to.”

Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 6 May 2026 12:53:54 -0500

“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.

DeSoto deputies cleared of wrongdoing in fatal 2024 shooting, now face civil lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 09:30:45 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently cleared the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office of wrongdoing in a fatal 2024 shooting. But the family of Jamarcus Brown is now suing in federal court over his death.

No sweat: Arlington school board candidates enjoy unopposed primaries

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 5 May 2026 09:15:50 -0500

All three Arlington school board incumbents on Tuesday’s ballot are unopposed in the Republican Primary. With no Democrats running for the offices, the trio are set for another term.

Jelly Roll coming to Southaven

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:33:28 -0500

The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.

Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sat, 2 May 2026 15:15:49 -0500

Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.

Arlington breaks out the bats in district semifinal victory

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:55:07 -0500

Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.

Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:21:18 -0500

Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.

$15 Deal: Kat's Sourdough's lox bagel

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:06 -0500

Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.

Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:02 -0500

The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.

Disaster-assistance center for ice storm victims opens in Nesbit

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:29:34 -0500

DeSoto County residents who suffered damage during the winter storms of late January have a spot in Nesbit to find help with their recovery.

Former Bartlett standout Justin Jefferson picked by Cleveland in NFL Draft

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:46 -0500

Jefferson, a 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker, was the 149th overall pick.

Belly Acres closing Collierville restaurant

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:48:25 -0500

The location in Southaven will remain open, they said.

Minnesota takes former Arlington High standout Jake Golday in second round of NFL Draft

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:06:07 -0500

Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.

Building memories: Brick Convention returns to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:24 -0500

A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:40 -0500

A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

Bailey: Germantown's debate on full-time mayor heats up

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:17 -0500

With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.