Germantown city administrator to retire
Patrick Lawton has announced he will retire after 32 years of overseeing the suburb’s day-to-day operations.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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Collierville Collierville High basketball coach’s resignation came after interactions with minor
Scott Robinson resigned after the district began investigating his interactions with a minor who is not enrolled in the district.
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Germantown Germantown to consider stormwater commission, board pay raise
The stormwater commission idea was brought forward by Alderman Jon McCreery earlier this year and endorsed by other board members. They’ll also discuss a pay hike for aldermen.
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Elections Billingsley will not seek county mayor’s office next year
County Commissioner Mark Billingsley has decided not to run for county mayor next year — another piece in a political puzzle still taking shape less than a year from May county primary elections.
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Real Estate Boyle adjusting Viridian development to Germantown planning preferences
Viridian could set the tone for development in Forest Hill Heights. The Planning Commission is asking Boyle Investment Co. to reconsider how its development would look from Winchester Road before making a formal recommendation.
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Germantown Germantown Plaza secures new tenants
The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.
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Collierville Collierville Schools names public information officer
Collierville Schools ‘ new spokesperson replaces Mario Hogue who left in August for a position with Leadership Memphis.
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Germantown Germantown postpones park purchase, explores expanded vision
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo extended a timeline for the city to purchase parkland in the southern portion of the suburb.
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Collierville Last Collierville victims released; police chief notes quick response time
The final two victims who survived the Sept. 23 tragedy have been released from local hospitals.
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Collierville Collierville sets mailbox guidelines
The town solidified design guidelines for new cluster mailboxes in an ordinance.
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Collierville Collierville investing $1M in Hinton Park
Collierville plans about $1 million in upgrades to Hinton Park. Upgrades include more walking paths and a playground.
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Germantown Germantown acquires water mains, fire hydrants
Germantown will begin the process of transferring customers to its water system. Small pockets of the city are still served by MLGW.
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Spirit of Memphis Community rallies around #ColliervilleStrong message
Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins addressed last week’s shooting that injured 15 people in Collierville.
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Collierville Collierville likely to set cluster mailbox rules
The U.S. Postal Service is requiring cluster mailboxes, even in residential subdivisions. But Collierville officials want to make sure they have some say in the matter.
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Collierville Collierville police detail outline of shooting events
On Thursday, Collierville police released an outline of events from the Kroger shooting two weeks ago.
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City of Memphis Germantown looks to provide water to residents on southern edge of suburb
Germantown is beginning the process of providing its water services to residents in the southernmost portion of the city.
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Real Estate Germantown Planning Commission OKs final plan for medical facility
The Germantown Planning Commission endorsed a final site plan for Conrad Pearson. The medical company wants to stay in the suburb but is ready to grow.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Topgolf is coming (kind of) and Facebook is back
A taste of Topgolf is coming, a national group is helping care for Collierville and Memphis landmarks are getting new looks.
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ColliervilleNational group to aid victims after Collierville Kroger tragedy
A national organization has partnered with local groups to help with the fundraising for those affected by the mass shooting at the Collierville Kroger.
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Ford Megasite Collierville, Germantown ‘charged’ about Ford site
Economic leaders in east Shelby County expect to see the impacts of Ford in their communities.
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September 2021
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Collierville Collierville pauses to pray, reflect one week after deadly shooting
The town took a moment to pause and pray Thursday, exactly one week after a gunman opened fire in the Kroger on New Byhalia.
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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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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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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 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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