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Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:57:09 -0500

Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.

In Millington's capital-improvement plan and budget, 'there’s something for everybody'

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 08:13:07 -0500

The property tax rate and other fees will remain flat, city leaders said.

Smell that? That's the hot asphalt of Nail Road's extension in DeSoto County.

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 19:39:51 -0500

County officials formally opened the recently completed extension of Nail Road in Olive Branch, elongating the stretch of blacktop around 2 miles to connect with Center Hill Road to the east.

The AM/DM podcast: Germantown's horse show rides again

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:17:21 -0500

This year, reporter Abigail Warren took a different tack to covering the horse show and focused on the neighbors.

Former DeSoto County priest-in-training pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:55:41 -0500

The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.

DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:53:12 -0500

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:49 -0500

A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

There's an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:00 -0500

There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.

Arlington mayor's shoplifting case dismissed

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:29:14 -0500

The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.

$15 Deal: Harry's three-topping pizza

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:38:04 -0500

Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.

Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:17:12 -0500

Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.

DeSoto County vets start club for fellow disabled former service members

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:03:46 -0500

There’s a new DeSoto County chapter of Disabled American Veterans, a national organization started in 1920 dedicated to connecting veterans with resources and navigating the benefits process.

Collierville students lead Orpheum musical theater honors

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:59:22 -0500

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

Interim county prosecutor appointed and special election set for DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:46:23 -0500

DeSoto County will have a temporary new county prosecutor starting this summer.

SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:55 -0500

The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.

Mississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:26:25 -0500

A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.

Duron Sutton taking over Germantown football program

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:16:29 -0500

Former Ridgeway coach replaces Gene Robinson, who had been at the school since 2020.

This Hernando craft festival is a weekend A'Fair

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:54 -0500

Hernando’s annual A’Fair Arts and Crafts Festival includes a free concert, a 5K and 300 vendors selling a number of wares — all of which have to be handmade.

Growing district, growing budget: Bartlett City Schools approves $115 million budget

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:09:58 -0500

Bartlett City Schools is considering its annual fiscal year budget with a bump in salaries while trying to work on expensive special education programs.