Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin’ through Bartlett approval process
After two years in limbo, Ramble on Summer seems to be moving ahead, bringing another piece to the development on U.S. 70 in Bartlett.
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June 2026
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May 2026
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Bailey: Redistricting to the south poses the same arguments — and questions — as Tennessee
Redistricting for Mississippi has similar debates to Tennessee but will take longer to resolve.
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April 2026
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Bailey: Changes in suburban governments draw friction from both sides of issue
Lakeland officials are studying the question of changing the city’s form of government, but some officials are balking at one theory of the expert they brought to the table to outline what a change would mean.
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Bailey: MLGW representation and suburban voices on the utility board
Suburban representation on the MLGW board is a long-standing debate tied to a bunch of intertwined issues. But about a third of the customers who live outside of Memphis have no voting voice on that body.
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Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage
Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.
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March 2026
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Bailey: Deciding whether a full-time mayor should abandon his full-time private job
The realization that a full-time mayor elected in Germantown might have to abandon their regular job has added a layer of discussion to the suburb’s decisions this year.
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February 2026
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Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.
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Bailey: From IKEA on the way out to a Germantown TIF
A look at stories from outside the Interstate 240 loop from the planned departure of IKEA to resistance to a Germantown TIF.
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Bailey: No property tax in Bartlett? David Reaves thinks it’s an idea worth study
While the idea may seem a bit outlandish, Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants to look at whether the suburb’s budget could make it without the revenue stream of property taxes.
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Bailey: Germantown’s public art is money well spent
Germantown is adding to its Public Arts Master Plan, and while some may not agree with the approach, it provides another aspect to a well-rounded community.
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January 2026
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Bailey: Trees gone, doctors on the way
With the disappearance of trees along one stretch of Wolf River Boulevard, the suburb’s medical corridor should soon get new offices.
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Bailey: Protect me, Lord. I’m driving the local highways and byways
The Dashboard Jesus that used to ride on the dashboard of cars 70 years ago has its origins just south of Memphis in the suburb of Walls, Mississippi.
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Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
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Bailey: Hold the jerky for a year. Buc-ee’s ain’t comin’ to Fayette County yet
Well, if you were planning on having some Beaver Nuggets this year from the Gallaway location, you need to put your taste buds on hold.
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Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round
A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.
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November 2025
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Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation
DeSoto County school board member Michele Henley has steadfastly ignored calls from varying segments of the community to step down from her elected position.
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Bailey: Preserving a name and stretching a road in Collierville
A look at preserving a sign overlooking the Town Square to just how far can Winchester go are some of the stories rising out of Collierville this week.
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Bailey: Walker latest in long line of short-tenured city managers in Lakeland
Michael Walker is out as the city manager in Lakeland, the latest in a list of people serving short terms in the suburb’s day-to-day operations.
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October 2025
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Bailey: Term limits across the suburbs
Bartlett became the latest suburb to put term limits on its elected officials, holding them to a trio of four-year terms.
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Bailey: Bartlett suddenly shows interest in buying Quail Ridge
In a bit of a surprise, Bartlett officials are taking steps to get into the golf course business with the potential purchase of Quail Ridge.
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Bailey: Big questions at heart of Germantown’s mayoral referendum
This may be where Germantown has reached the crossroads between commitment to the community and paying the mayor for the 40-plus-hour work week.
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September 2025
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Bailey: Memories of Maywood filled with sun, fun — and Florida sand
Memories of Maywood bring back times of cold water, spraying fountains, a jukebox and high dives, plus sand mined from Destin.
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August 2025
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Bailey: Hints could be emerging about Walmart opening new grocery in Bartlett
Keith Grant has not identified the potential store for his Union Depot development, but he may have provided a clue towards solving the mystery.
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Bailey: How the heck do I even figure out a mill on Mississippi taxes?
Governments in DeSoto County are starting their annual budget process, but first, property owners have to figure out what the heck is a mill.
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Bailey: Blaze of glory possibly en route to St. Louis
Blaze Jordan is back playing near his home turf in DeSoto County, hoping to reach the big leagues like other locals of the past and present.
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