‘Humble’ leader honored with lifetime achievement
A fallen soldier was honored in his hometown more than a year after he was laid to rest. About 80 gathered in Collierville’s town square to show respect as the award was given to his family.
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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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A fallen soldier was honored in his hometown more than a year after he was laid to rest. About 80 gathered in Collierville’s town square to show respect as the award was given to his family.
Debate continues on when Collierville High students should return to more time in the classroom as the district weighs safety with best learning experience.
“This has been a project that has been somewhat difficult to develop, but we have persisted,” developer says.
The health department reported five additional deaths among people who tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 1,187 people in Shelby County have died who had the virus. The number of Tennesseans who tested positive and died is 8,859.
Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.
The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.
The new site will be the first in Shelby County outside of Memphis.
AutoZone in Germantown is moving from its current location near Kroger on Farmington Boulevard to a larger spot on Poplar Avenue.
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review another step in acquiring 44 acres for a sports complex.
Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.
The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.
Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.
Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District.
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
Kelsey, who represents Germantown, Cordova and East Memphis. will serve as chairman of the senate education committee.
The deal for the 3,000-square-foot space was signed shortly before Christmas.
The alderwoman will serve as the town’s vice mayor. She has held the role consistently since 2013.
Germantown officials approved a resolution Monday night regarding the chaos at the U.S. Capitol last week, seeking unity in the country.
A proposed second convenience store at Byhalia Commons has faced resistance from the town’s Planning Commission.
State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders.
Shelby County Health Department reported 639 new cases from more than 4,300 tests. Eight deaths were reported, bringing the total to 1,024.
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
The city of Germantown will fulfill its $5 million commitment so the suburb’s school district can move forward with an $8 million addition to Houston Middle School.
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
Residents got to hear plans to accommodate drainage and increased traffic as part of Germantown Country Club’s plans Thursday evening. The plans will soon be submitted to the city.