Houston High earns Germantown top ACT scores
Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a May 2018 graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and has covered Germantown since May 2018.
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November 2020
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Metro New COVID restrictions coming as numbers rise
Increased restrictions designed to curb the rising COVID-19 numbers are likely coming soon, mayors were told Thursday.
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Daily Briefs Two Broke Bartenders providing free gift wrap, delivery at Shops of Saddle Creek
Two Broke Bartenders is taking its services to Saddle Creek for the holidays.
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Education COVID-19 concerns lead to closing of Collierville High
Students attending on the hybrid platform will learn remotely. Friday was already scheduled as a remote learning day.
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Suburbs Germantown eliminates semester exams, provides bonuses to staff
Germantown’s Board of Education eliminated semester exams for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, teachers will receive a $1,000 bonus in December.
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Elections Early voting for Collierville runoff elections begins Wednesday
Collierville voters can cast their ballot in the town’s runoff as early as Wednesday. Alderman John Worley is facing challenger Harold Booker for Position 3. Missy Marshall and William Boone are facing off for Position 4.
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Education Linda Fisher ‘enjoyed every minute’ on Germantown school board
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
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Daily Briefs Chilly Chili 5K benefiting Concord Academy goes virtual
For a decade, runners supporting Concord Academy would receive a warm bowl of chili when they crossed the finish line. The run is virtual this year, but chili providers are still showing their support.
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Elections Palazzolo to seek another term as Germantown mayor in 2022
Mayor Mike Palazzolo has announced he will seek reelection in 2022. Palazzolo has served as mayor of Germantown since 2014.
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Collierville Collierville Middle School closing until after Thanksgiving
Collierville Middle Schools students will not return to campus until after Thanksgiving due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Suburbs The past haunts Collierville alderman candidate
William Boone, a candidate for Collierville Alderman Position 4, has a history with the town that includes legal battles following his termination from Collierville Fire Department.
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Elections Early-voting dates and location set for Collierville runoff
The Shelby County Election Commission set early-voting dates and times for the Dec. 8 runoff in Collierville. Residents can early vote beginning Wednesday.
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Daily Briefs Collierville thanking first responders with pet microchips
Collierville Animal Shelter is thanking first responders by providing a free microchipping for a dog or cat.
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SuburbsGermantown Country Club plans include 381 single-family homes
The planned unit development has not been submitted to the city yet. Developer Spence Ray showed the plans to neighbors who are receptive to the project.
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Collierville Carrier Corp. wants to inject partially treated wastewater into aquifer
Carrier Corporation's request to inject treated wastewater into the Memphis Sand aquifer will get a review Dec. 10 by the Shelby County Groundwater Quality Control Board.
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Elections Financial disclosures shed light on campaign efforts in Collierville
Raising money isn’t always the key to victory in a campaign, but it helps shed light on the different approaches candidates are taking as they try to attain office in Collierville.
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Suburbs Germantown approves statewide masking resolution, 90 homes
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate. It also approved outline plans for two subdivisions that total 90 homes.
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Suburbs Germantown to review 90 homes, and payment to Election Commission
Germantown will look at two subdivisions totaling 90 homes Monday. Aldermen will also review a payment of more than $18,000 for the contested results of the 2018 mayoral election.
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Shelby County Shelby County reports 376 COVID-19 cases, more than 5,000 tests.
Shelby County reported 376 COVID-19 cases after more than 5,000 tests. The newly reported data comes one day after 17 cases were reported. Data entry has not caught up to an IT upgrade Tennessee Department of Health made last weekend.
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Suburbs Germantown to consider encouraging governor for statewide mask mandate
Suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate Monday evening.
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Elections Collierville voters to decide 2 races in Dec. 8 runoffs
A runoff on Dec. 8 will determine who wins two alderman positions in Collierville. Collierville has not had a runoff since 2003.
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Suburbs Germantown cancels holiday parade in light of pandemic
Germantown has canceled its annual holiday parade. The suburb’s Parks and Recreation department is still looking for safe ways to spread cheer.
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Elections Hicks, Ueleke, McCreery sweep to victory in races for Germantown alderman
Germantown voters decided who would fill open alderman positions and a school board seat.
Related Story: Stamps wins reelection in Collierville; runoffs will decide two other alderman seats
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Elections Stamps wins reelection in Collierville; runoffs to decide two alderman seats
Collierville voters cast ballots for three alderman positions and one contested school board seat.
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Steady early Election Day turnout in Germantown
At 9:30 a.m., as temperatures crept toward 60 degrees, more than 155 people had cast their ballots at Riveroaks Presbyterian Church on Germantown Road.
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