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Bartlett High basketball standout Dylan Jones commits to Texas A&M

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:09:58 -0500

Jones is ranked the No. 1 player in Tennessee and is a consensus Top 40 player in the country.

Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:22:02 -0500

Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.

Palazzolo has advice for next mayor of Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:20 -0500

At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”

SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:38:05 -0500

The AI company said Mississippi’s environmental regulator is seeking civil penalties for potential violations of the state’s policies across three Southaven sites.

Arena League football coming to Landers Center

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:19 -0500

The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.

Sushi, teppanyaki restaurant coming to former Bartlett hibachi space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:41:19 -0500

Nori Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki is expected to open in a few months in Bartlett’s Stage Centre, taking over the longtime Saito space.

Fatal shooting of Senatobia infant 'was justified,' Mississippi AG rules

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:22:20 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has cleared a Senatobia police officer of wrongdoing in a fatal June shooting of a 1-year-old.

Gov. Reeves appoints new County Court judge for DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:16:32 -0500

The appointment appointed is the latest in a series of recent judicial shakeups.

Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee

mleimkuehler@mtsu.edu (MTSU Seigenthaler News Service) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:09:15 -0500

In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.

Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.

Data center debate causes tensions to flare at Walls Town Hall

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:46:31 -0500

“If I sold land to a data center, I would not be here. I would be laying on a beach somewhere. You’re lying through your teeth,” Alderman Keith White said, calling a data center build in Walls, Mississippi, a “long shot.”

Collierville passes e-bike rules

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:06 -0500

Collierville’s new e-bike rules focus on education for users, but there are some new restrictions in town.

Lausanne takes late lead to complete comeback win over Collierville

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:36:29 -0500

Lausanne trailed 28-13 in the first quarter before the Lynx outscored the Dragons 36-7 in the rest of the game to win at Collierville.

Mid-South Monarchs play inaugural game Friday night

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 07:55:10 -0500

The Mid-South Monarchs and the Monroe Moccasins will play a two-game set on Friday and Saturday to open up the season. The home opener for the Monarchs will be Oct. 23 at the Landers Center.

Houston topples Collierville in Top 5 girls soccer match

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:30:43 -0500

Third-ranked Collierville hosted fifth-ranked Houston in a Top 5 national matchup between the best two teams in the state of Tennessee.

US House Republicans praise business tax breaks in Collierville hearing

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:47:30 -0500

Seven Republican members of the U.S. House’s Finance Ways and Means Committee held a historic hearing in Collierville on Tuesday, focusing on the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 16:53:53 -0500

Memphians had quite a few fall festivals to visit Saturday, including the newcomer Evergreen Street Fair.

Hernando police officer arrested

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 08:58:47 -0500

Deputies booked the woman into the DeSoto County jail for contributing to the delinquency or neglect of a child, the county’s online jail portal shows.

Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:29:47 -0500

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.

The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:14:04 -0500

Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.