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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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Germantown is reviewing a budget that is nearly $59 million. Although it is an increase, the city will not raise property taxes. The current budget does not include the potential country club purchase.
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24.
Kevin Caraway and Boyce Tuten have launched Southern Seam, a clothing company that will donate part of its profits.
The Grove at GPAC will be getting upgrades previously put on hold for the outdoor venue. The state's $2.5 million allocated for the project will allow the city to add funding to its bottom line.
Collierville school leaders Thursday night reviewed state data showing the district applies discipline disproportionately against African-American students with disabilities, and they discussed ways to address the issue.
Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently.
Memphis Botanic Garden hosted mothers and families for a picnic in the park on Mother's Day. The event changed its brunch-style event for the first time in more than 20 years.
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
Germantown is reviewing site plans for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School. The Board of Education must review the site plan as an amendment to a previous agreement.
The case against Latoshia Daniels, accused of killing Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry, is headed to the grand jury.
Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.
Forest Hill Elementary held its first school-wide event Sunday to unveil the school's mascot, Flash the Fox.
Germantown's school board members voted Monday to relocate a planned cell tower at Dogwood Elementary farther away from the school because of parental health concerns.
Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.
Roger Jones will become Collierville High School's next principal.
Rev. Ralph White, the pastor of Bloomfield Full Gospel Baptist Church, died suddenly on Saturday.
The West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day ceremony attended by hundreds of people to honor fallen and missing veterans.
School districts in suburban Shelby County municipalities are beginning to receive payments from the county on a more regular basis. The money represents millions owed to the districts for capital projects.
State Court of Appeals dismisses a complaint from the Owen family over rezoning the Cordova Triangle. The family owns more than 13 acres of the 17-acre tract.
Collierville Schools has interviewed five finalists for the district's next superintendent. The candidates are a mix of educators with experience in Collierville as well as ones who would be new to the system.
Collierville's superintendent search is narrowed to four after Russell Dyer said he is no longer pursuing the job.
Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.
Local group looks for ways to curb poverty – from providing seminars to improving skills to lobbying for better public transportation for workers to reach jobs.
Collierville police were called to the home of David Hoal on Sunday night, about 12 hours before he was shot to death in a confrontation with the suburb's officers
Germantown’s equestrian heritage is on display year-round as horse statues line streets and horses are depicted in the city seal. But the annual celebration of the suburb's heritage begins Tuesday with the opening of the 71st Germantown Charity Horse Show.