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A new state law is using population estimates instead of census data. It benefits growing communities, but those that see a decrease in population have concerns.
Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.
A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.
But all suburbs have a city administrator or manager who oversees day-to-day operations — and makes more money than their mayoral counterparts.
John Mark Sharpe is a jack of many home-and-garden trades and master of all of them: He decorates homes, he arranges flowers and he sells most of what you need to try these endeavors yourself.
The issue of having a suburban vote on the MLGW board lost steam this week.
In November, Memphis voters could allow the other residents of Shelby County — who all pay for at least electricity from Memphis Light, Gas and Water — to have a vote on their electric rates.
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
Since 2017, the MLGW board has allowed for two members who live outside the Memphis city limits, but they don’t get a vote. That could soon change if the City Council and residents agree.
All of the suburbs will hold elections this year, most of them in November, dealing with alderman and school board offices with a few mayors for good measure.
The idea of a suburban criminal court system separate from the one in Memphis has support from suburban leaders, but numerous unknowns hinder the idea.
Several suburban leaders are discussing the idea of a separate criminal court system in the outlying areas, but it has a long way to go before all the questions are answered.
Jerome Wright’s legacy extends far beyond his reputation as a journalist. It tells a story of a man who lived his life with class, dignity and patience.
Home sales are down for the third straight year. But with interest rates on the decline, some are hopeful the market stabilizes in 2024.
The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.
Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs. As Memphis sewer cutoff looms, DeSoto faces costly facility upgradesRelated story:
Now with Ford Motor Co. set to build a plant in Haywood County by 2025, Bartlett High School’s CNC machinery may also help provide hands-on learning for students to prepare for jobs in the automotive industry.Related article: Road to $5.6 billion Ford plant bypasses state's automotive corridor
‘Every so often, we have to deal with the question of what night to celebrate Halloween so it doesn’t conflict with religious celebrations. This is such a year.’
Youth Villages Chief Development Officer Richard Shaw said actress Melissa Joan Hart has worked with the organization supporting them through various initiatives for six years.
Bartlett aldermen voted in favor of an ordinance amendment on final reading Tuesday, Oct. 12, that allows city residents to temporarily live or sleep in a recreational vehicle during emergency circumstances.
With a short drive time to the proposed Ford Motor Co. campus, suburbs like Arlington and Lakeland are at a crossroads of how to address possible growth.
BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.
Three Bartlett couples recently partnered to save the Side Porch Steak House, an important suburban landmark not only to them but the community at large.
Two more votes are required before the ordinance amendment goes into effect.
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said the issue was brought to the city’s attention after a recent house fire there.
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