Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election

Mike Palazzolo and Mary Anne Gibson win without opposition. There will be no change to Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Believing they were not getting the services for which they were paying, officials in Lakeland have decided to scrap a contract with a retail recruiter.

With a growing number of state prisoners held in the DeSoto County Jail, officials are growing impatient with the population and the lack of reimbursements for keeping the inmates.

Underserved pockets for Internet service in Desoto County could soon get relief under a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors.

The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.

In 2019, OrthoMemphis, Tabor Orthopedics and the Memphis Orthopaedic Group rebranded as OrthoSouth.

After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.

After seeing their business grow during the pandemic, a pair of local winemakers in Millington expect to see more success as the area changes.

Collierville was the last stop on the governor’s three-day campaign bus tour. Lee’s supporters, plus some opponents of the “Right to Work” amendment to the state constitution, came out to greet him.

Financial disclosures sometimes shed light on who is backing candidates in the non-partisan race.

The Planning Commission recommended rezoning of 47-acre site along the Houston Levee corridor.

Friday steak night hasn’t returned, but the Shelby Forest General Store still serves burgers and plenty more seven days a week.

The growth in Olive Branch has had one benefit — Huey’s will open its second spot in Mississippi at The Bridges of Camp Creek.

Bank of Bartlett has started a $2 million renovation at its main offices on Stage Road, an example of the bank’s commitment to the area.

On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.

After years of sitting dormant, the Cascades development in Olive Branch has received new approvals and the walk-live-play project could soon start construction.

Germantown’s Planning Commission endorsed the final piece of TraVure. Kroger withdraws a request to add fuel service before the commission voted on the matter.

Jaime Groce addressed significant activity expected along three major corridors in Collierville. 

Hernando officials have prepared a list of frequently asked questions to clarify the use of a 1% tax on prepared foods.

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It’s time for Santa Claus’ elves to get busy in Collierville.

Topgolf could start construction on its future Memphis home this week. The sale of the site was finalized late Friday.