Several developments in Arlington — including the West Tennessee Veterans Home — received their latest approval from the town’s Planning Commission.

While Shelby County’s population only grew by 1%, the suburbs reflected much higher percentages of population growth across the board.

Five of the Shelby County suburban districts saw some of the top achievements in results for TCAP, the state-mandated testing.

With last year’s pandemic curbing convention business, Exhibit-A decided to expand its services, opening Flash Signs on Airline Road in Arlington earlier this summer.

Donelson Elementary School of Arlington Community Schools will be closed this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among teachers, and Collierville Municipal Schools leaders said their duties don’t include enforcing the health department’s mask mandate.

Emergency funds were used to repair a bridge on Chester Street in Arlington damaged by decades of erosion at the pillars.

Arlington and Bartlett school districts have announced safety protocols for the coming year even as they watch changing federal recommendations. 

Master developer Bank of Bartlett will sell the property to an experienced commercial developer to bring the mixed-used project to completion.

Rep. David Kustoff reiterated familiar positions on the economy during remarks to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, as well as touching on the status of the Memphis Regional Megasite and Hernando DeSoto Bridge repairs. 

The town placed a 12-month moratorium on new gas station development in April, but this project was submitted before then.

Record low inventory levels have continued across the Mid-South since the second half of last year, while pricing is also steadily climbing higher both for existing and newly built homes.

Stryker won’t say anything officially, but the medical device company has rebranded Wright Medical after purchasing its competitor last fall, including its location in Arlington.

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has seen growth in membership and businesses in the 25 years since it started in a home with a staff of two volunteers.

The 115-foot copy isn’t cracked like the real bridge, but passersby on U.S. 64 near Arlington are likely to slow down and do a double-take when they see the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on the roof of Caesar’s Wine & Liquor.

Arlington has approved an $11.4 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.

Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Lisa Powell will provide care for children in the growing northeast Shelby County town.

Summer program offers more enjoyable ways for Arlington and Lakeland students to keep pace or catch up on studies after a tough academic year.

Arlington’s Design Review Committee approved a new office building Tuesday but wanted more revisions to a gas station/convenience store project so it would more closely conform to the town’s character.

Arlington officials approved the initial proposal of a $1.28 property tax rate. Meanwhile, an emergency department and a veterans home also were approved.

The program started after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this year the extension of waivers allowing children to continue receiving nutritious meals after schools let out for the summer.

A pair of World War II veterans reminded a crowd of more than 100 what makes Memorial Day special during an annual service at Arlington Cemetery Monday, May 31.

As coronavirus shots become available at drugstores and doctor’s offices, the need for the drive-thru serving Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington has diminished, said Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald.

SCSO said a body was found Wednesday, May 19, in woods off of Interstate 40. 

The Arlington school board gave Superintendent Jeff Mayo high marks for his inaugural year leading the suburban district.