Suburban leaders advocate for ways to vaccinate teachers, residents
Suburban leaders want to make sure the vaccine is accessible to residents when it’s their turn.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
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.
There are 1940 articles by Abigail Warren :
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January 2021
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Collierville Food trucks in Collierville must obtain permits before serving
Collierville is requiring all food trucks to pass an inspection before serving meals. Permits issued will be valid for one year.
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Collierville Macy’s at Carriage Crossing closing
The store’s location in Collierville is expected to close by the end of 2021.
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Germantown Piper’s Grove ‘Spanish mansion’ to subdivide into seven lots
Seven homes will soon occupy homes on Cordes and Dogwood. Piper’s Grove has already received city approval on land in Germantown that once held the “Spanish mansion.”
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Suburbs Neighbors see Germantown Country Club drainage, traffic impacts
Residents got to hear plans to accommodate drainage and increased traffic as part of Germantown Country Club’s plans Thursday evening. The plans will soon be submitted to the city.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education gets first look at Houston Middle addition
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
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Education Germantown to fund $5 million for Houston Middle addition
The city of Germantown will fulfill its $5 million commitment so the suburb’s school district can move forward with an $8 million addition to Houston Middle School.
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Germantown Germantown leaders discuss budget, bluebirds and vaccines
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
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Coronavirus Shelby County COVID-19 positivity rate is 14.8%
Shelby County Health Department reported 639 new cases from more than 4,300 tests. Eight deaths were reported, bringing the total to 1,024.
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Education Bill clarifies authority over schools’ emergency operations
State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders.
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Collierville Collierville Planning Commissioners discourage convenience store, favor Lenox
A proposed second convenience store at Byhalia Commons has faced resistance from the town’s Planning Commission.
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GermantownGermantown endorses resolution ‘preserving our democracy’
Germantown officials approved a resolution Monday night regarding the chaos at the U.S. Capitol last week, seeking unity in the country.
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Collierville Collierville selects Fraser to continue as vice mayor
The alderwoman will serve as the town’s vice mayor. She has held the role consistently since 2013.
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Germantown Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken picks Germantown location
The deal for the 3,000-square-foot space was signed shortly before Christmas.
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State Government Kelsey appointed to chair state Senate’s education committee
Kelsey, who represents Germantown, Cordova and East Memphis. will serve as chairman of the senate education committee.
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Education Germantown school leaders identify legislative wishes
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
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Germantown Houston High vice principal taking on new district role
Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District.
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Collierville Collierville to reopen town buildings, library
Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 497 new cases of COVID-19
The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.
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Real Estate Germantown, Collierville see strong gains in 2020 home sales despite pandemic
Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.
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Germantown Germantown to review firm for parkland tests
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review another step in acquiring 44 acres for a sports complex.
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Germantown AutoZone’s Germantown location moving
AutoZone in Germantown is moving from its current location near Kroger on Farmington Boulevard to a larger spot on Poplar Avenue.
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Germantown COVID-19 vaccination site planned for Germantown
The new site will be the first in Shelby County outside of Memphis.
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Education TNReady requirements concern suburban superintendents
The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.
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Education Collierville High School to continue hybrid learning plan
Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.
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