Collierville hot air balloon festival postponed to 2021
Bluff City Balloons has postponed its Collierville event to next year due to concerns of COVID and limitations on large gatherings.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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GermantownGermantown Municipal School District addressing concerns
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
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Education Collierville Board of Education gives superintendent solid first review
Superintendent Gary Lilly was awarded a $15,000 performance bonus. The board examined his leadership with six metrics and gave him a 4.33 out of a possible 5.
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Elections Four petitions pulled for Germantown’s municipal election
Monday was the first day to pull petitions for Nov. 3 elections. In Germantown four people said they plan to run for alderman or the board of education. In Collierville, the mayor and two aldermen are seeking re-election.
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Collierville Collierville expects decreased revenue, but still approves 2020-21 budget
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved its budget Monday. The town expects COVID-19 to negatively impact revenues.
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Germantown Germantown to review superintendent contract
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
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Germantown Germantown secures superintendent through 2024 with contract
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
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Germantown Group gathers in Germantown after resident confronts protester
A group protested in a Germantown office park. They wanted to support an East Memphis resident who peacefully protested in the suburb over the weekend. The protester was confronted by a Germantown resident.
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July 2020
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Germantown Germantown meets 2020 budgeted sales tax revenue despite COVID-19
Germantown’s total sales tax revenue for the 2019-20 fiscal year was on budget, the city reports, although COVID-19 made the picture "murky."
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Coronavirus Shelby County Health Department mandating masks
The Health Department announced Friday that it will mandate masks in public for those over age 2.
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Germantown Police intervene at Saddle Creek protest
Germantown Police were flagged down near Saddle Creek after counter-protesters arrived at a protest against racial inequality. One protester filed a report, and investigations will follow.
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Coronavirus Daily positivity rate hits 16.7% out of 2,400 tests
Shelby County Health Department confirmed 405 new coronavirus cases Sunday, July 5, 2020, out of 2,400 people tested. Seventeen COVID-related deaths occurred in Shelby County in the last week, bringing the total to 198.
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Germantown Rod Motley running for Germantown alderman
Germantown's November ballot is shaping up. Rod Motely will challenge Sherrie Hicks for Alderman Position 3, the seat held by Dean Massey. Massey has said he will not run for that seat.
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Germantown Germantown plans flat property tax
Aldermen reviewed the general fund and capital improvements in a work session on Wednesday. The aldermen plan to have the final review of the budget by the end of August.
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GermantownGermantown aldermen to examine proposed capital improvements
The city is proposing nearly $4.7 million worth of capital improvement projects. The Financial Advisory Commission proposed moving forward last week. Aldermen will review the projects Wednesday.
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Collierville Collierville alderman announces plans to step down
The town of Collierville announced Alderman Tom Allen plans to step down from his aldermanic position. If Allen resigns by Aug. 10, his seat could appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Shelby County County Commission to reconsider John Porter’s Quinn Ridge
The Shelby County Commission will reconsider a proposal they initially voted down: John Porter's Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville. Some commissioners believe the project would yield significant financial gain for the county, but others believe it would be more of a financial burden.
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Collierville Shelby County Commission approves Quinn Ridge proposal near Collierville
The Shelby County Commission approved John Porter's controversial Quinn Ridge proposal outside Collierville in southeast Shelby County.
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Metro Haushalter says 700 new COVID-19 cases not reflection of a 24-hour period
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said the 700 new coronavirus cases are from several days of tests and not reflective of a 24-hour period. It's imperative to bring the positivity rate of tests below 10%, she said.
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Collierville Collierville hopes for changes on developer’s rezoning plan
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Alderman is asking a developer to take another look at his mixed-use proposal before a final review.
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Public Safety Collierville sued following 2019 officer-involved shooting
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Collierville following a June 2019 officer-involved shooting that killed one person.
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Germantown Election commission bills Germantown $19,000 for Barzizza lawsuit
Germantown has been charged for legal counsel expenses the Shelby County Election Commission incurred after John Barzizza contested mayoral election results.
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CoronavirusSuburban schools release reopening plans
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
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Elections Official: Coronavirus safety measures will be in place for early voting
Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips reminded voters that Friday is the first day of early voting and that safety measures will be in place.
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Coronavirus As numbers soar, ICU capacity hovers near 90%
ICU capacity in the region is at 89%, slightly less than prior days. The Health Department reports there are 48 beds available.
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