Mike Palazzolo says restoring Germantown water was ‘Herculean task’
On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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Germantown Germantown responds to open records lawsuit
Officials stated the suburb is not required by law to produce records requested by Kevin Snider regarding the city’s water crisis.
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Collierville Pop Local contest produces six new tenants at Carriage Crossing
Edwards Realty had more than 200 applications, the most the company has ever seen in its “Pop Local” contest. The company ended up with six new businesses for Carriage Crossing.
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Collierville Collierville plans for more parking near Town Square
Collierville leaders voted to demolish a building near town square, in hopes to provide more parking near Town Square.
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ElectionsSpinosa captures District 5 council seat
Phillip Spinosa held off Meggan Kiel to win an expensive race for the East Memphis council seat.
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Turnout steady at White Station Church of Christ
From about 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. there was no wait. Voting took less than five minutes.
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Collierville Grisanti’s on Main set to open ‘cozy’ Collierville space Tuesday
David Grisanti’s on Main will open on Tuesday just off Collierville’s Town Square. The building has seen a facelift since a former restaurant left the space.
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Voters show up to Second Baptist Church on Election Day
Shortly before 3:30 p.m., Second Baptist Church on Walnut Grove said about 405 people had voted.
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September 2023
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Germantown GMSD formally asks election commission to find new voting sites
GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.
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Germantown Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.
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Collierville Collierville approves mixed-use development and a new subdivision
Jaime Groce, Collierville’s town planner, called The Parke at Houston Levee development “the first true mixed-use center apart from Town Square.”
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Education Collierville Schools names Jeff Jones as interim superintendent
Collierville named its interim superintendent Tuesday. He will serve upon Gary Lilly’s departure until the end of the academic year.
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Germantown Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities
Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.
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Collierville Carriage Crossing will showcase Pop Local finalists
Carriage Crossing owners are showcasing potential new tenants Saturday as part if its “Pop Local” contest.
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Elections Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.
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fifth anniversary
MetroThe Daily Memphian writers share their favorite stories
The Daily Memphian celebrates its fifth anniversary by asking long-term writers to share a few of their favorite stories. Here are those stories and why the authors chose them, in their own words.
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Collierville Crosswind Elementary receives National Blue Ribbon recognition
It’s the first time in Collierville Schools history for one of its schools to receive the honor.
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Collierville Campbell Clinic seeks retention PILOT in Collierville
As part of the payment-in-lieu of taxes application, Campbell Clinic plans to retain 48 jobs and add 22 new jobs. Those positions have a $53,000 annual median wage, but an average wage of $112,732.
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Germantown Germantown Police Department Chief Richard Hall is retiring
Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.
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Collierville Shooting suspect arraigned in Collierville on murder, attempted murder charges
Both victims in a weekend homicide in Collierville were separated from their spouses at the time of the incident.
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ColliervilleCollierville explores wine and beer sales at Harrell Theatre
Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.
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Collierville Police arrest suspect in Texas following Collierville homicide
A suspect was arrested in Texas after a homicide in Collierville on Saturday.
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Germantown Germantown Festival marks 50 years
The 50th Germantown Festival runs this weekend. The free family-friendly event is on Saturday and Sunday at C.O. Franklin Park and the Civic Center Complex.
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Germantown Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
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August 2023
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GermantownGermantown releases detailed timeline of water-crisis investigation
The city released additional records Tuesday that highlight how and when the city learned about the different parts of the water crisis.
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