Arlington, TN news on Saturday, October 24, 2026
In Arlington, TN on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Extreme drought hits Shelby County; football playoffs. Also: Shelby County football secures its fourth consecutive playoff trip behind strong quarterback and defensive performances; Shelby County Commissioners advanced a data center ordinance and sent a related moratorium to the full commission. Weather: Saturday brings mostly clear skies, warm highs near 79°F with light winds.
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Headlines
- Shelby County is now entirely in extreme drought for the first time since 2007, with widespread impacts expected.Action News 5 · · Around
News & local government
- Shelby County Commissioners advanced a data center ordinance and sent a related moratorium to the full commission.Tri-State Defender · · Around
- Shelby County Voter Alliance held a press conference addressing concerns about ballot accuracy in elections.localmemphis.com · · Around
Schools & kids
- Shelbyville is developing a new Early Learning Center to address the region's childcare shortage.WAND · · Around
Sports
- Shelby County football secures its fourth consecutive playoff trip behind strong quarterback and defensive performances.Shelby County Reporter · · Around
Community & volunteering
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