Germantown expanding virtual school grades to K-12
Germantown is expanding its virtual school to families who want that option for elementary students.
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 1941 articles by Abigail Warren :
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September 2021
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CoronavirusHealth Dept. director: ‘COVID is not done with us’
The local Health Department is not planning on additional COVID-19 business restrictions at this time but “nothing is off the table,” said its director.
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Germantown Behind the Headlines: Palazzolo ready for state to take on schools battle
Legislators hoped Shelby County Schools and suburban leaders would work out an agreement for who owns and operates Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High School.
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GermantownGermantown to review Thornwood’s proposed apartments
Germantown will review spacious luxury apartments proposed for Thornwood. The plan also includes more retail for the mixed-use development.
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City of MemphisU of M committed to Collierville, despite fewer offerings
The University of Memphis desires to maintain its presence in Collierville. However, that presence has changed from what it was when the university opened its suburban campus in 2015.
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Germantown Germantown approves more residential, retail for Thornwood
Germantown aldermen approved a plan for additional high-end apartment units and retail space at Thornwood, a mixed-use development in the suburb’s central business district.
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Education Germantown names Houston student to board of education
Germantown has named its first student board member. She will serve a one-year term in an advisory non-voting role.
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Collierville First phase of Water Tower District at Schilling Farms receives final approval
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a development contract and final plan for a proposal at Schilling Farms including apartments, amenities and retail.
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Germantown Germantown schools see fewer COVID-19 cases following judge’s order
Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.
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Germantown Iconic Germantown station abandons gas, focuses on car maintenance
Germantown Auto Service removed its gasoline pumps and poured fresh concrete this week. The business is focused on repairing cars, the primary reason people visited the site the last 20 years.
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Health Care Germantown to review retention PILOT for new medical office
Germantown will review a PILOT for new medical offices Monday evening. Aldermen will also review a resolution formalizing their stance on consolidation.
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Germantown GPAC to require vaccinations or negative tests
GPAC will require proof of vaccination or a negative test for indoor events.
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Collierville Collierville community gathers, prays for hope, peace
About 100 gathered in front of Collierville Town Hall Friday for a prayer vigil following the shooting at Kroger on New Byhalia Road.
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Collierville Gunman in Collierville Kroger shooting identified
Authorities have identified Uk Thang as the gunman at the Collierville Kroger. Thang also died in the shooting, of what is believed to be a self-inflicted wound.
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Collierville Deceased victim at Collierville Kroger remembered as ‘sweet lady’
Olivia King was killed during a shooting incident that was reported around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The suspect also was shot to death at the scene, a shooting which authorities say appeared self-inflicted.
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Collierville 2 dead, 12 injured in ‘most horrific event’ in Collierville history
A gunman walked into a Collierville grocery store Thursday afternoon and opened fire, killing at least one person and injuring 12 others before taking his own life, authorities said.
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Collierville Collierville shooting victims improve at Regional One
Six people shot at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road remain hospitalized, with one in serious condition and five in good condition, a Regional One Health official said Sunday.
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Collierville Collierville considers cell tower at high school
Collierville Schools Board of Education is considering placing a cell tower on campus to provide better phone service as well as revenue.
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Collierville At least 5 patients remain hospitalized after Collierville shooting
Of the 15 injured Thursday at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road, one has died and at least five remain hospitalized — four at Regional One and one patient at Methodist University Hospital.
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Collierville Collierville and Germantown formally oppose consolidation
As Shelby County and Memphis explore consolidation, suburbs are formally opposing it with resolutions.
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Germantown Germantown approves retention PILOT for medical facility
Conrad Pearson will build a new facility less than a mile from its current location.
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Collierville Collierville mayor issues proclamation seeking prayer following shooting
Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner issued a proclamation asking residents to pray Thursday as the community continues to heal from last week’s shooting that injured 15 people.
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Collierville Collierville Schools approves cell tower on campus
Collierville Schools Board of Education approved a lease agreement for a cell tower Tuesday night.
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Collierville Collierville Planning Commission to review 134-acre development
Collierville has received an application for a mixed-use development on 134 acres. The item will not be reviewed in Thursday’s special-called Planning Commission meeting.
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ColliervilleSuspect fired day of Collierville Kroger shooting, police confirm
Police are confirming the suspect Uk Thang was fired the morning before shots were fired killing one and injuring 15 people in the store on New Byhalia Road.
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