GMSD might have to pay custodians more, some on school board not happy
“I’m a little irritated that Arlington is just apparently throwing money around and we’re having to react,” GMSD board member Brian Curry said. “I’m not real happy about that.”
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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Collierville Collierville Schools poised to purchase former University of Memphis building
The University of Memphis Collierville Center is owned by the suburb. The town is looking to sell the building to the suburban district for its central offices.
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High School SportsHome field advantage: Houston High opens $4M softball complex
Houston High school’s softball team now has a base to call their own.
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Collierville Moms Demand Action pushes for tighter gun laws at Collierville rally
A group of around three dozen waved signs for more than an hour and a half near Poplar Avenue and Byhalia Road, urging people to contact their state lawmakers about stricter gun laws.
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SuburbsFormer political rivals join forces at Township Development Services
Collierville-based Township Development Services is expanding its team. The eastern road network and BlueOval City’s imminent production is creating new business opportunities.
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Education ‘Freedom Writers’ author invites Collierville leaders into her classroom
Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.
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Collierville Collierville to increase utility rate, explore automated meter readers
Collierville is considering raising its utility fee and replacing meter readers across town.
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Germantown Germantown approves Baptist’s rehabilitation expansion plans
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital can move ahead with its planned expansion near Germantown’s northern border. The board also updated its tree mitigation ordinance.
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Collierville Collierville hosts fifth annual Dragon Games where ‘it’s all about them’
Collierville Schools hosted its fifth annual Dragon Games. The event is geared toward student with special needs.
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Germantown Hold your horses: Germantown launches speed awareness campaign
“The campaign is just a reminder to people to pay attention and be careful,” said Mike Fisher, Germantown Police Department’s deputy chief.
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Collierville Collierville considers adding townhomes to historic district near Town Square
The Planning Commission reviewed 32 townhomes on nearly 7.1 acres along South Rowlett Street. The homes will be owned, not leased.
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Germantown Germantown Planning Commission denies Waffle House, OKs rezoning
Germantown’s Planning Commission denied a Waffle House on the south side of the suburb but favored a rezoning request on Poplar Pike.
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Real EstateTopgolf poised for success, commercial real estate investor says
Topgolf is bringing more dwellings south of Germantown. One real estate investor believes the entertainment venue picked a location that will drive its success.
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April 2023
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Collierville Registration open for Collierville Balloon Festival’s ‘Friday Night Lights’
The event will be open to 500 special needs children and their immediate family members. Interested individuals must apply.
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Education Collierville Schools Board of Education approves $130M 2023-24 budget
Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday evening, which includes a 3% cost of living adjustment. The $130.4 million budget must also be approved by the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Collierville Collierville to add home decor store Popshelf, urgent care
Collierville is adding a new home decor retailer and an urgent care facility.
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Education Germantown Municipal School District prepares budget for next year
The Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19, to discuss its budget.
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Collierville Collierville considers a 12-cent property tax increase to raise nearly $2.7M
Collierville is reviewing its budget, and town officials will likely propose a tax increase to fund the $104.3 million operating budget.
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Germantown Mid-America Apartments reports strong profits in 2022
Germantown-based Mid-America Apartments reported strong profits in 2022, a national report shared.
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Germantown Proposed Germantown budget includes tax increase amid challenges
The city is expecting a 15% increase in its operating costs, but 56% of the spike is related to personnel.
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ColliervilleAs popularity grows, Collierville cricket players scout for a field
Collierville cricket players are asking the town to seriously consider a new home.
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Collierville Collierville DRC denies Walmart its signature blue, reviews other requests
Walmart may be able to get away with the blue of its brand. Commissioners also reviewed a subdivision and one businesses who wants an alternative to awnings.
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Collierville Collierville principal surprised with national honor
West Collierville Middle School Principal Tyler Salyer is recognized as one of the top in the nation.
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Collierville Collierville butcher shop gets the chop
Collierville’s locally owned butcher shop on Poplar Avenue announced it will close at the end of the month.
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GermantownGermantown officials tune into residents’ noise complaints
Germantown is looking at tightening its regulations around property maintenance and noise.
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