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St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:06 -0500

“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”

Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:38:28 -0500

The misdemeanor incident happened after Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was shopping for clothes.

GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:18:09 -0500

The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.

Charges dropped for 14-year-old involved in St. George's case

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:42:51 -0500

Charges were dropped for a 14-year-old accused of aggravated rape at St. George’s Independent School.

Third McDonald's approved in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:33:04 -0500

Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.

Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:47:49 -0500

Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.

The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:14:26 -0500

Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A, but it’s getting a second chance today.

Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:50:21 -0500

Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.

Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:03:46 -0500

Brentwood is no everyday team and the Bruins gave Bartlett an almighty battle. But the Panthers are headed to the semifinals thanks to a 65-56 victory.

Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:39:29 -0500

Another enters the battle in the Republican primary for Wanda Chism’s seat on the Collierville Schools board.

Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:02 -0500

The Mississippi Legislature has approved a salary increase for teachers, but some DeSoto County educators say the incremental raises won’t have much of an impact.

Stars on Ice tour brings Olympic gold medalists to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:51 -0500

Fresh off historic performances in the Winter Olympics, members of the USA ice-skating squad will appear in Southaven at the Landers Center in May.

In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:23 -0500

For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.

The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:12:40 -0500

The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.

Cliff Johnson wins right to fight Trent Kelly in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:36:11 -0500

The 1st includes DeSoto County. Southaven, Hernando, Horn Lake, Olive Branch, Oxford, and Tupelo are all in the district.

Collierville delays Chick-fil-A vote

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:20:13 -0500

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen delayed a vote that was destined to approve a Chick-fil-A after a Chancery Court ruling against the town’s previous rejection.

Collierville renews fireworks contract for Independence Day

ocyrus@dailymemphian.com (Olivia Cyrus) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:46:20 -0500

Collierville officials have approved an extension of their contract with the company that provides its fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration.

Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:38:50 -0500

With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?

Collierville officer resigns after Fayette County arrest

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:28:42 -0500

The officer resigned after about five years of service to Collierville. This came after an internal investigation due to domestic assault charges in Fayette County.

Mississippi moving too fast on xAI permit decision, NAACP says

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:16:33 -0500

Mississippi is rushing plans to make xAI’s request for permanent natural gas turbines in Southaven, according to the NAACP.