Latest test results’ positivity rate near 17%
Shelby County Health Department reported 337 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The number comes after 2,003 tests.
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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August 2020
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Education Madonna Learning Center to welcome students after nearly 5 months apart
Madonna Learning Center will welcome students back to school as early as Monday. Staff has prepared all summer to foster a safe environment where students learn and achievements are celebrated.
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Collierville Protesters seek removal of Confederate monument in Collierville
Protesters gather at Collierville Town Square and seek removal of Confederate references in the business district.
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Elections Collierville hopes to fill alderman vacancy in 2 weeks
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen are tasked with appointing someone to serve in the Position 4 seat until the upcoming election. The position is vacant following the death of Tom Allen.
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Collierville Collierville addresses Confederate relic in historic park
A relic in Collierville's Town Square Park – named so in 2017 – identifies the area as "Confederate Park," but the park never had that name, town officials said.
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Education Several schools return to in-person learning
It’s the first time students have attended in person school in Shelby County for nearly five months.
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Germantown Germantown prioritizes, trims budget for 2021 fiscal year
Germantown's budget was amended on the second of three readings. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has one more review to make before the budget takes effect.
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Collierville Mark Hansen will not seek reelection for Collierville Schools board
Mark Hansen will not seek reelection to the Collierville Schools board this year. After more than six years of service, he has decided to end his time.
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Metro Collierville cancels Labor Day fireworks
Collierville has canceled its Labor Day fireworks celebration scheduled for Sept. 5.
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Collierville Filings continue for Collierville school board seat as one drops out
Mark Hansen will not seek re-election to Collierville's school board. Madan Birla, Paul Childers, Rachelle Maier and Kristin White plan to run for the open seat.
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Metro Germantown requiring masks at all times as classes resume
Germantown is requiring students to wear masks at all times as they return to school Aug. 17.
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Germantown Forrest Owens will not seek reelection to Germantown alderman post
Forrest Owens will not seek reelection for Alderman Position 4 in Germantown.
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Metro Coronavirus cases in Shelby County top 25,000
The number of coronavirus cases in Shelby County has topped 25,000. Nearly 15.3 % of the reported cases were positive Sunday.
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Education Bulk of suburban districts step into the uncertainty of a new school year
Four suburban school districts opened for a new academic year Monday morning like none they have ever encountered.
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Education No provisions in place to alert general public to COVID-19 cases in schools
The Shelby County Health Department is not tracking the number of COVID-19 cases in the schools nor is it requiring schools to report cases.
Related: Like Shelby County, COVID-19 reporting among schools statewide is random
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Elections New names emerge for Collierville alderman elections
There are six people vying for the Alderman Position 4 seat. Additionally, the two incumbent aldermen seeking reelection have contestants.
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Education Shelby County Health Department impressed by Collierville Schools
Three Shelby County Health Department Employees toured Collierville Schools Tuesday.
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Elections Dean Massey pulls petition for Germantown alderman position
The Position 3 alderman pulled for Position 5 and is receiving signatures less than 24 hours before the deadline.
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Collierville Collierville board discusses replacement for Allen
Two long-time residents received strong support from the board to serve as interim alderman in Position 4 following the death of Tom Allen.
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Education Community volunteers to examine effects of pandemic on students
Stakeholders in the Collierville community are analyzing data specific to the suburban district. The data evaluation team will look at various affects the pandemic has on the suburban schools and
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Elections Germantown Alderman Rocky Janda will not seek reelection
Germantown Alderman Rocky Janda announced Thursday morning will not seek reelection to the suburb’s Position 5 seat he has held the past eight years. -
Metro Germantown distributing masks, signs
Germantown is distributing masks and signs as part of its “Germantown Fighting Together” campaign. The effort reminds residents of proactive steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus Hospital data improves; 4 new deaths reported in Shelby County
The Health Department reported 14.4% of the 604 reported tests were positive.
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Germantown Johnson, Miles, Musso to seek Germantown aldermanic positions
Germantown's races will all be contested and Terri Johnson, John Paul Miles and Brandon Musso want to win aldermanic seats held by aldermen not seeking reelection.
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Collierville Shelby County residents address Collierville leaders about Confederate relic
Shelby County residents spoke against a Confederate relic in Town Square Park.
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