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Collierville
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North Mississippi
The road to graduation should be clear for DeSoto County students
While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.
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Premium Germantown
Carrefour proposal returns to Germantown under new ownership
Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.
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Public Safety
Police chief encourages Germantown to ‘campaign for safer communities’
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis addressed a large crowd at the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about gun violence, juvenile crime and how she saw “(traffic) volume in Atlanta, but Memphis has got mean drivers.”
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Germantown
Under dock and key: Germantown looks to tighten rules for bikes, scooters
Four years ago, bike-share and scooter programs flew into the Memphis area. Now, a proposed ordinance offers regulations for dockless vehicles.
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Arlington
Assessor finds disputed area in Arlington is in Shelby, not Fayette
Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.
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North Mississippi
A new ‘Hope’ for House of Grace thrift store
Southaven’s House of Grace thrift store will remain open with a new organization – Hope Missions International – overseeing the business.
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Shelby County
Wolf River Greenway bridges gap to Shelby Farms Greenline
The one-mile section, which includes the Greenway bridge and a boardwalk, formally opened Tuesday, May 17.
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Arlington
Arlington Planning Commission approves site plans for Dunkin', Marco’s Pizza
The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.
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North Mississippi
Mississippi governor clarifies stance on contraceptives
“We’re not interested in making it harder to get contraceptives,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday after a previous, national news story was headlined that the governor “doesn’t rule out banning contraception if Roe falls.”
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North Mississippi
Mississippi governor optimistic state’s growth will follow DeSoto’s lead
Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.
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North Mississippi
‘We’re saying zero tolerance for littering’
Olive Branch is cracking down on littering hard enough that Police Chief Don Gammage interrupted a day of yardwork to chase down a couple of folks who dumped trash in a nearby ditch.
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North Mississippi
Olive Branch mayor focuses on citizen involvement
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams made a campaign promise to get citizens involved in government, and he is living up to his plan with four groups, one concentrating on litter.
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Business
Staks plans new breakfast locations in Collierville and Omaha
Staks Pancake Kitchen has secured its second franchise agreement, this one with a Collierville resident.
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Collierville
Collierville budget excludes tax hike despite revenue challenges
Collierville faced some revenue challenges this spring. However, the town is finalizing its budget, which includes a $5,000 raise for all staff, and no property tax increase.
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North Mississippi
House of Grace thrift store closing as organizers shift focus
A few factors are leading to closure of the thrift store in Southaven, including a reduction in customers, which of course led to a reduction in the revenue the thrift store raised for House of Grace.
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Arlington
Arlington celebrates Tennessee State Veterans Home groundbreaking
The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
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Education
Two Arlington schools gain state STEAM designation
Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
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Collierville
Collierville civic leader, historian Clarene Russell dies
Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
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Lakeland
Prominent Lakeland project vote delayed by town’s BOC
The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
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North Mississippi
Hernando Farmers Market sets aside themed days for senior shoppers
The market is offering special deals for senior citizens starting Saturday, May 14, and continuing on one Saturday each month through the summer.
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Lakeland
Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid
After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.
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Suburbs
Germantown Police Department looks to add body cameras
The Germantown Police Department is looking to add body cameras for its officers. The request is part of the suburb’s 2022-23 budget.
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Business
Memphis Chamber board chairman hopes for recession, reset
Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.
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Arlington
Orgels give update on $100M Providence Place project in Arlington
In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.
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