Collierville High names Roger Jones as next principal
Roger Jones will become Collierville High School's next principal.
Abigail Warren
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May 2019
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Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor
Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.
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Germantown decides to move cell tower farther from Dogwood Elementary
Germantown's school board members voted Monday to relocate a planned cell tower at Dogwood Elementary farther away from the school because of parental health concerns.
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Flash the Fox to be Forest Hill Elementary mascot
Forest Hill Elementary held its first school-wide event Sunday to unveil the school's mascot, Flash the Fox.
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Germantown reviews effects of apartments in community
Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.
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Latoshia Daniels case headed to grand jury in Brodes Perry shooting
The case against Latoshia Daniels, accused of killing Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry, is headed to the grand jury.
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Germantown looks to revise cell tower site plan
Germantown is reviewing site plans for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School. The Board of Education must review the site plan as an amendment to a previous agreement.
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Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
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Memphis Botanic Garden hosts Mother's Day picnic
Memphis Botanic Garden hosted mothers and families for a picnic in the park on Mother's Day. The event changed its brunch-style event for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently.
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Collierville Schools reviews report on discipline
Collierville school leaders Thursday night reviewed state data showing the district applies discipline disproportionately against African-American students with disabilities, and they discussed ways to address the issue.
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State funding for GPAC allows upgrades to The Grove
The Grove at GPAC will be getting upgrades previously put on hold for the outdoor venue. The state's $2.5 million allocated for the project will allow the city to add funding to its bottom line.
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Southern Seam launches with intent to give basic necessities
Kevin Caraway and Boyce Tuten have launched Southern Seam, a clothing company that will donate part of its profits.
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Germantown Finance Commission takes back school security funding
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24.
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April 2019
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Germantown financial commission endorses $58.9 million budget
Germantown is reviewing a budget that is nearly $59 million. Although it is an increase, the city will not raise property taxes. The current budget does not include the potential country club purchase.
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Germantown to implement Olweus in fight against bullying
Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying.
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Leadership Germantown grows beyond suburban limits
Leadership Germantown planted more than 200 plants on over the weekend at one of Memphis Tilth’s community gardens. It was the culmination and final step of this year’s class project.
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Germantown aldermen weigh in on country club as city considers purchase
The increasing likelihood of Germantown buying the former Germantown Country Club property prompts general support from aldermen, though some raise concerns over how the process is being handled.
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Germantown's financial commission recommends city purchase country club
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.
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Latoshia Daniels set for May 14 preliminary hearing in pastor's shooting death
Latoshia Daniels, charged with first-degree murder in the April 4 shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church executive pastor Brodes Perry, will appear at a preliminary hearing May 14 at 2 p.m.
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Germantown school board approves first reading of tight $60.8M budget
Germantown Municipal School District board members approved a $60.8 million budget for fiscal 2020 on the first of three readings Monday evening, with Superintendent Jason Manuel calling the spending plan a "status quo" budget.
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Farmington Park renovations spark dispute over basketball goals
The omission of a dedicated basketball court from a redesign of Germantown's Farmington Park has sparked disagreement between those who consider the court a nuisance and others who believe it should be available.
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Germantown board reviewing safe walking options for Riverdale Elementary
Germantown is reviewing a construction contract for sidewalks and bike lanes to Riverdale School. The addition is funded by Safe Routes to School.
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Germantown aldermen get $24.4 million wish list of capital improvements
Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing more than $24 million in capital improvements as part of its 2020 budget.
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Germantown finance panel inching toward proposal on country club purchase
Germantown's financial advisory committee is nearing a recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club.
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Mixed feelings among residents near planned Dogwood cell tower
Plans to place a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School in Germantown are drawing mixed reviews from parents and area residents.
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Woman charged in shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor enters not guilty plea
Prominent local defense attorney Leslie Ballin is representing Latoshia Daniels and entered a not guilty plea on her behalf Tuesday for the shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry.
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Happy Glaze Donuts to revive former Germantown Papa Murphy's
A local donut shop is opening in Germantown. Happy Glaze Donuts is the fulfillment of a long-time dream for Jake Gaines. The store will open later this spring in the former Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza.
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Police report: Shooter of Mississippi Boulevard executive pastor yelled 'You broke my heart'
A Collierville Police report released Monday gave the first details of the fatal Thursday shooting of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry. Latoshia Daniels is charged with first-degree murder.
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Germantown looks to adopt preliminary agenda
In a continuing effort to streamline what have become lengthy and contentious Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings, Germantown is changing the way it handles routine items.
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Collierville wrestling with how to proceed on Quinn Ridge project
Collierville is wrestling with what to do about a large-scale project proposed in the town's annexation reserve area by developer John Porter.
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March 2019
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Mustang Café teaches life skills to Germantown's Exceptional Students
Germantown's Exceptional Students are serving meals at Houston High's Mustang Café. The goal is to help the students with special needs gain skills for employment.
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Financial advisory subcommittee reviews Germantown Country Club appraisal
A subcommittee of Germantown's financial advisory committee reviewed the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club property Tuesday but took no action.
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Germantown moves forward on amending purchasing ordinance
Germantown aldermen voted Monday night increase to $25,000 the limit for city purchases before competitive sealed bids are required, a move proponents said is consistent with state policy.
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Beale Street Brass Note will honor Memphis-born Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin's Beale Street Brass Note was unveiled Sunday, one day before what would have been her 77th birthday. Her legacy was celebrated with a processional and tribute from local musicians.
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Germantown parliamentarian begins duties March 25
Germantown's parliamentarian begins duties March 25. Charles Schulz was hired for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings by administration.
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Future of Collierville High athletic director unclear following dismissal of domestic violence charge
Collierville High School Athletic Director Daniel Holcomb has been suspended following his arrest for domestic violence assault. The charge has been dismissed, but the school system has not said if Holcomb will return.
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Barzizza allowed to review ballots from Germantown mayoral election
Unsuccessful Germantown mayoral candidate John Barzizza will be allowed to review provisional and absentee ballots under a consent agreement between Barzizza and the Shelby County Election Commission.
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Collierville prosecutor dismissed from duties after pro-white nationalist statements
An assistant attorney for the Collierville court was relieved of his duties to handle felonies by District Attorney General Amy Weirich Tuesday afternoon after reports of him posting pro-white nationalist messages on social media.
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Germantown reviews 2019-20 enrollment projections, aims to 'right-size' district
Germantown Municipal School District reviewed its projected enrollment for the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday. The district denied many transfers in its attempt to right-size the district
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Collierville High's baseball booster club wrongly charged student-athletes thousands
The state comptroller's office investigated Collierville High's baseball booster club and found students were illegally being charged thousands.
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Germantown residents want fix to Forest Hill flooding
Germantown residents' concerns about flooding have increased with recent construction along Forest Hill-Irene. Heavy rainfall created strong steady streams in their neighborhood.
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Power & Tel planning world headquarters at edge of Collierville
Power & Tel plans to move its headquarters from Binghampton to the edge of Collierville.
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