Clift to succeed father as Germantown judge
Rhea Clift will succeed her father, Raymond Clift Jr., as Germantown municipal judge. In Bartlett, Municipal Judge Dan Brown ran unopposed to serve another term on the the suburb’s Division 2 bench.
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 2024
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Suburbs Germantown, Collierville leaders discuss suburbs’ growth, challenges
Jason Huisman, Germantown’s city administrator, and Molly Mehner, the town administrator in Collierville, each followed men with unusually long careers.
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GermantownGermantown seeks injunction after Forest Hill house party
Germantown went to court to try and prevent a future large, ticketed party at a residence near Forest Hill Elementary School. Homeowner Tyisha Jones, who goes by Michele, said turning her home into an event venue “happened on its own.”
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ColliervillePittsburgh-based pharma company to open Collierville location
The company sells drugs for rare diseases, representatives said in previous meetings. Usually, less than 1,000 patients are using their drugs.
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July 2024
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GermantownGermantown proposes city flag
Andy Pouncey, Germantown city historian, and former Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy worked with city staff to create two designs, which they shared with the mayor and aldermen.
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Elections Two suburbs have judicial races on Thursday ballot
On the Aug. 1 ballot, the Bartlett race is unopposed, while two Germantown residents face off for a unexpired term.
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GermantownGermantown working to move generator after water crisis
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
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GermantownVoters could decide if Germantown gets full-time mayor
Germantown Alderman Jon McCreery has championed the idea of changing from a part-time city leader. If fellow board members agree, the issue could be on the ballot as soon as 2026.
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SuburbsWarren: MLGW voting rights remain in Memphis
The issue of having a suburban vote on the MLGW board lost steam this week.
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Collierville Collierville celebrates grand opening of town’s fitness center
The new Collierville Fitness Center, formerly the DeSoto Athletic Club, is located inside the H.W. Cox Community Center.
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ColliervilleIn Collierville, the rule is you have to resign to run
Two Collierville officials plan to run for mayor. But, first, they’ll have to step down from their current elected positions.
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Elections Collierville alderman Position 5 race likely to be competitive
Collierville Alderman John Stamps is seeking his third four-year term on the Memphis suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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GermantownGermantown principal to take new position
The original principal of Forest Hill Elementary is, in some ways, following in his father’s footsteps.
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GermantownGermantown sets rules on temporary parking spaces, signage
Beyond the pandemic, city leaders realized the need to regulate short-term parking spaces and associated signs.
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GermantownGermantown considers regulating signs for temporary parking
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have long discussed rules for temporary-parking spaces and signage, but on Monday, the Memphis suburb’s leaders are scheduled to consider official guidelines.
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North Mississippi Warren: Redistricting in Mississippi
Redistricting is always a bit tricky, and in Mississippi, it’s a bit of a tangled mess that dates back two years.
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Elections Warren: Knowing what’s on the August ballot
Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.
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GermantownRhea Clift, Justin Gee face off for Germantown judge
Germantown’s judge race features two lifelong Germantown residents.
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June 2024
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Collierville Collierville hires development, economic director
The town combined its development director and economic development director positions into “more of a growth management role.”
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ColliervilleTown Square may bear Collierville name, but Leake says he owns it
Evan Leake said the town has never truly owned the property and claims the Leake and Irby families bought it after the Civil War.
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GermantownGermantown approves budget, makes first purchases for new fiscal year
The budget is one of the most pivotal decisions city leaders make annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines elected officials' vision and priorities for the next year.
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Behind The Headlines Behind the Headlines: Suburban schools mark 10 years
Germantown Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland Superintendent Ted Horrell joined this week’s “Behind the Headlines” to discuss current issues and the last 10 years of the suburban school systems.
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Public SafetyDecertified Collierville police officer resigned after accusations of lying, misusing service weapon
A former Collierville officer had his service weapon while working as an armed security officer at a secondary job.
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SuburbsOfficer decertified in Tennessee, no longer employed by Olive Branch
DeMario Pree, who previously worked for Collierville and was employed by Olive Branch police, was dismissed from the Mississippi department after he was decertified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
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GermantownDavid Kustoff seeks funding for Germantown stormwater
“We’re fighting for it,” U.S. Rep. David Kustoff said at the Germantown Rotary Club meeting. “I think we’ve got a realistic shot.”
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