State proposal would limit local health departments’ power even in pandemic
The bill would give the Tennessee health commissioner the authority to determine uniform quarantine guidelines for the state and appoint county health directors.
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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October 2021
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Elections Partisan school board elections approved among COVID-19 bills
Legislators voted to allow, but not require, partisan school board elections. The legislature also reviewed a number of bills related COVID-19 measures.
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Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy
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State Government Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy
The bill amending the Health Department’s power is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
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Partisan school board elections approved among COVID-19 bills
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November 2021
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Collierville Christmas in Collierville schedule revealed
Christmas in Collierville is returning after last year’s pause on large gatherings due to COVID-19 precautions.
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Collierville Ashby development headed back to Collierville Planning Commission
A 134-acre development proposed for the center of Collierville will be reviewed by the Planning Commission next week. The mixed-use project includes residential, retail and office components.
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Germantown Germantown aldermen to vote on park purchase for potential sports complex
Germantown aldermen heard a final case for purchasing park land on the south side of the suburb. They will review the agreement Monday.
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Metro Health Dept.'s Taylor believes Shelby County is on ‘correct side’ of surge
The transmission rate is decreasing in the county, according to Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor.
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Collierville Collierville urges governor to veto partisan school board legislation
Collierville Schools approves a resolution that cites several concerns with bill.
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Collierville Collierville delays mixed-use project vote, OKs Whataburger
Collierville delayed a vote on a 134-acre mixed-use site in the heart of Collierville.
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Collierville Collierville parking garage hits snag, developer to review concerns
Collierville aldermen have a number of concerns with a site proposed for a parking garage near Town Square. While the plans have not been scrapped, there is another site.
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Collierville Collierville Kroger to reopen next week following shooting
The Kroger location in Collierville, site of a mass shooting on Sept. 23, will reopen for business next Wednesday.
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Collierville Collierville pauses to remember veterans’ service, sacrifice
About 400 neighbors gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans ahead of the Nov. 11 holiday.
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Collierville Collierville officials still interested in garage north of the square
An earlier report, which aldermen reviewed in October, cited concerns with visibility.
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Germantown Germantown purchases land for possible sports complex
Germantown leaders are purchasing 46 acres for about $2.5 million. The site may be used for a soccer complex.
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EducationSuburban superintendents eyeing new education funding plan
As the public awaits more details about the state’s new plan to fund schools, local superintendents are watching with curiosity and hope.
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Collierville Collierville Elementary earns Apple Distinguished School status
Collierville Elementary is the only public elementary school in Tennessee to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School
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Collierville Collierville Kroger store set to reopen Wednesday, seven weeks after shooting
Kroger invested $4 million into renovations at the store on New Byhalia Road.
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Bartlett Never forget: A day to honor and salute our veterans
With a respectful, patriotic nod, local Veterans Day events recognized the commitment of those who served in the military.
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ColliervilleCollierville theater teacher takes a final bow — as Noah
Keith Salter is retiring from more than 35 years of teaching theater and two decades at Collierville High School.
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SuburbsStudents must continue masking despite new laws, judge says
Schools throughout Shelby County will likely continue masking despite sweeping COVID-19 laws that went into effect late Friday afternoon.
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Suburbs Suburban schools shift to masks optional
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington cited COVID-19 legislation signed by Gov. Bill Lee that removes schools’ ability to require face coverings
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Collierville Collierville’s Whataburger gets special site design
Collierville officials are wary of what could happen on West Poplar Avenue when a Whataburger locates next to busy Chick-fil-A.
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Germantown Boyle apartments, Glasgow head to Germantown Planning Commission
Boyle’s planned apartments in Germantown seem to have hit a snag. It seems the vested rights may have expired on the site, according to a legal review.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Active cases have increased in almost every age group
Active cases have increased in every age group except those older than 85, one week ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Collierville Collierville begins planning for sixth fire station
Collierville hopes to open its sixth fire station during the summer of 2023.
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