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Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk's office

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:31:23 -0500

The Millington city manager says Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert hasn’t paid rent since 2023 for an office at City Hall. But Halbert says the lease must have been signed by a different county government team.

911 outage leaves Mississippi relying on backup lines

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:36:07 -0500

A 911 emergency outage left callers seeking police help to call alternate numbers to reach various agencies.

Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, 78, has died

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:15:12 -0500

Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, who served on the city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen for two decades, has died.

Collierville library expansion now $12M

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:29:35 -0500

Collierville’s deputy town administrator said the $8 million did address most of the library’s challenges but did so with less space.

Absentee voting begins for DeSoto County’s special Senate election

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:02 -0500

The special election is the result of a federal court ruling.

The AM/DM podcast: A big change coming to Landers Center

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:29:04 -0500

Late last month, ground was broken on the Landers Center’s $85 million expansion, which includes a unique hotel-convention center project.

Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:06 -0500

A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.

Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:24:30 -0500

About 600 people gathered in Germantown to honor Charlie Kirk. They were challenged to “live like Charlie.”

Millington native's return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:37:25 -0500

Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”

Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:20:47 -0500

Authorities were conducting a predawn drug investigation when the suspect was killed and an officer wounded. The officer is in non-critical condition.

The AM/DM podcast: Why 33 acres in Germantown could be so important

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:13:46 -0500

Out of all Shelby County’s municipalities, Germantown may have the least available land left to develop. But there are 33 acres of what could be prime real estate just west of the popular Saddle Creek shopping center.

Germantown mayor to run for a fourth term

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 17:00:20 -0500

Palazzolo seriously considered a bid for county mayor in the May 2026 Republican mayoral primary.

Embezzlement case leaves high school band short on funds

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 09:08:13 -0500

As an investigation into the missing funds goes on, the Southaven High School Band is left without money for trips, uniforms and other day-to-day necessities.

Escape room could replace Collierville Goodwill drop-off

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 20:46:58 -0500

The building off of West Poplar Avenue could trade thrifting for puzzle-solving.

Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:19:44 -0500

In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.

Mid-South Fair announces entertainment lineup for 2025

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:02 -0500

The Mid-South Fair’s entertainment lineup for next month’s event includes a variety of artists, featuring a range of genres.

Red Devils win the battle of Germantown

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:30:39 -0500

Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.

Advent Arlington plans expansion on 100-year-old campus

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:12 -0500

Advent Arlington church is seeking town approval for a new building on Chester Street, replacing a 100-year-old sanctuary where the congregation gathers.

Southaven's KIRBY plays tribute to Mississippi in new album

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:45:06 -0500

The album is a “familial” record, KIRBY says, based on her “Mississippi Black American experience.”

Former DeSoto County standout's MLB season cut short due to injury

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:48 -0500

This is the second straight season an injury has cut short the Atlanta Braves standout.