Senate passes bill affecting 4 county schools with amendments
A bill adopted by the state Senate regarding four schools in Shelby County suburbs must return to the House for review after a flurry of amendments before Senate passage Tuesday.
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.
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April 2022
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Collierville Collierville Police Chief gives department update at Chamber
Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane shares the challenges his department has faced and strategies implemented over the last two years.
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GermantownGermantown proposed improvements face supply chain, inflation issues
Germantown’s budget proposes $25 million in improvements, but it comes with challenges related to supply chain.
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Collierville Collierville explores LED streetlight option
Collierville considers the possibility of lighting its streets with LEDs. A study to begin next week will take inventory of all the current streetlights and their condition, to give the board more direction.
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Business Topgolf confirmed for Memphis; LUCB approves plan unanimously
The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board unanimously approved a Topgolf off Callis-Cutoff Road near the Memphis-Germantown border Thursday morning.
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Collierville Germantown fire chief may take position at Collierville
Germantown’s fire chief may be appointed as Collierville’s next fire chief on Monday, creating a potential opening at the top of the Germantown department.
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Education Collierville teacher accepts prestigious fellowship
Each year a Tennessee educator receives the James Madison Memorial Fellowship. History teacher Allison Collier is the 2022 recipient.
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State Government Legislation affecting Germantown namesake schools heavily amended by Senate
The Senate made significant revisions to a bill affecting the ownership and operations of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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ArlingtonSuperintendents seek balance in weather-related closures
Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.
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Collierville Collierville approves sub shop, Mexican restaurant
Two popular chains will open locations in Collierville on Poplar near Chick-fil-A.
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Germantown Germantown chief fired up for new role
Town leaders believe John Selberg’s accomplishments in Germantown have prepared him to lead and serve the Collierville Fire Department.
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Health Care Tennessee Fertility Advocates focusing on empowering members, awareness
Tennessee Fertility Advocates is not pursuing legislation but shifting to help their members gain access to expanded benefits for infertility.
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Elections Two Republican primaries are already throwing sparks
The only two contested Republican primaries in August for seats in the Tennessee General Assembly representing parts of Shelby County could change dramatically with new challenges that could remove one of the contenders from each of the two-man races.
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Germantown Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools heads to governor
Those schools have remained under the operation of Memphis-Shelby County Schools since the municipal districts were formed in 2013.
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Collierville New mural headed to Collierville Square
Old Glory may give a facelift to a wall on Town Square.
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Collierville Collierville Schools’ full-time staff to receive bonuses
In recent years, staff dealt with COVID-19. They aimed to teach students in a safe environment while also abiding by ever-changing guidelines.
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May 2022
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Elections Brandon Morrison edges Jordan Carpenter in District 4 Republican primary
District 4 was the only contested Republican race on the May 3 ballot.
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ColliervilleNew gym brings opportunities, options to Collierville Elementary
Collierville Elementary’s new gym is more than just a recess space for the Little Dragons. The recreational facility expands opportunities for the school and the community.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Barks, blues, canoes and barbecues
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a collaborative performance, Crosstown High students present both a music fest and a chalk fest, and a local fashion designer offers a watercolor class for Mother’s Day.
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Collierville Collierville celebrates National Day of Prayer
Collierville observed National Day of Prayer in Town Square Park. Local leaders, town staff and community members gathered for prayer and worship.
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Collierville Carriage Crossing to gain ‘odd-shaped landlocked’ neighbor
Collierville could be gaining more housing developments near Carriage Crossing with a single-family residential subdivision and townhomes approved on the southwest side of the suburb.
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Collierville Blind gospel singer returns to Fair on the Square stage
Collierville’s Fair on the Square is returning, and Megan Tate will take the stage once again.
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Germantown Germantown honors outgoing education foundation leader
Germantown surprised a resident who has invested her time in the suburb’s education community. Robyn Rudisill’s family is preparing to move after she’s spent three decades in local schools.
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Elections Collierville alderwomen to seek reelection
Maureen Fraser and Missy Marshall plan to seek four-year terms on the town’s board.
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Shelby County Cohen, Kustoff offer different views of Supreme Court leak
U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen and Michael Kustoff commented at separate events Thursday in Shelby County, elaborating on earlier reaction to the leaked opinion draft on the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the U.S.
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