Collierville Police phasing in body cameras
The Collierville Police Department is phasing in body cameras. The tools are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to “leverage technology.”
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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February 2021
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Germantown Germantown returning to consent agenda, approves vaccination expenditures
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will return to using its consent agenda. The board also approved expenditures Monday related to the Germantown Baptist Church vaccine site.
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Education Suburban districts set plans for teacher vaccinations
Teachers are eligible for vaccinations in Shelby County. The suburbs are releasing plans for how it plans to give vaccinations to those teachers who want it.
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Germantown Germantown to consider returning to its consent agenda
Aldermen will discuss returning to their consent agenda in a meeting Monday. The practice was part of meetings for three decades in Germantown until 2019 when aldermen adopted a preliminary agenda.
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ArlingtonAll six suburban districts’ campuses closed Monday
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.
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Education Collierville High students to head back more days in March
The district has been considering all coronavirus data in Shelby County, including vaccination data, to determine next steps.
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Germantown Finally! Germantown gets to use snow plows
Few residents had seen them, even though they’ve been in the suburb’s fleet a few years. But this week’s snow provided an opportunity to use one of its plows as the city continues to clear major thoroughfares.
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Germantown Snow suspends sanitation schedule in Germantown
Solid waste collection is suspended in Germantown through the end of the week. It will resume Monday.
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Suburbs Suburban schools close remainder of week
Many suburban districts are utilizing virtual learning due to the snowy conditions.
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Collierville Collierville sanitation delayed, extending weekend transfer station hours
Sanitation in Collierville will be delayed one week, but residents can utilize the transfer station this weekend to dispose of excess garbage.
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Shelby CountyVaccinations available Wednesday for municipal schools employees
Teachers in the suburban municipal districts can begin receiving vaccinations beginning Wednesday as educators begin to receive the shots.
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Education Suburban schools closed Wednesday due to road conditions
Arlington and Lakeland will be closed Wednesday as Bartlett students transition to virtual learning.
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Germantown Desired soccer fields more than a parkland purchase for Germantown
Germantown leaders see purchasing 44 acres on the south side of the suburb as an opportunity to begin accomplishing goals in the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Additionally, it could drive development to the area.
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EducationSuburban schools close Tuesday after snow covers Shelby County
Many suburban school districts will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16, after significant snowfall blanketed Shelby County.
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Shelby County Mayor Harris promises changes at Pipkin vaccination site after weekend of confusion
Saturday, many were turned away unable to receive a vaccine. They were told to return Sunday and some arrived to a snowy lot with no staff on site.
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Education Bartlett City Schools, local colleges close Monday for inclement weather
Bartlett City Schools and local colleges close campuses, Monday classes due to inclement weather.
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Germantown Germantown OKs firm to study Crestwyn Hills parkland
Monday’s $38,450 approval is part of suburban leaders due diligence phase and displays leaders’ interest in acquiring the land.
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Education SCS to begin gradual return to classroom next month
SCS students will begin to gradually return to campus beginning March 1, the district announced Friday, with older students coming back a week later.
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Education Millington Schools remains closed due to inclement weather
Millington Schools will remain closed, while other suburban districts plan to reopen Friday.
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SuburbsThreat of winter weather closes suburban schools, U of M campuses
All six suburban districts and the University of Memphis campus are closed due to the threat of winter precipitation.
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Premium
GermantownWolf River Hospitality Group to occupy former steak house
Wolf River Hospitality Group is moving its corporate offices to Germantown occupying the former Mesquite Chop House site on Forest Hill-Irene Road.
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Shelby County Union, UTHSC may assist in vaccine distribution at suburban site
Collierville and Germantown hope students may help offset costs and staffing needs at the Germantown Baptist Church regional vaccine site.
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Germantown Second vaccine appointment slots fill quickly for Germantown site
Around 9:30 a.m. the Health Department said it would administer second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at Germantown Baptist Church on Friday.
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Collierville Collierville approves parameters for addressing the board
Collierville has new guidelines for those wishing to address the board at its meetings.
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Public Safety Collierville police nab resources including a drone, mobile command units
Collierville Police Department has added tools in recent months, including a drone bought with CARES Act funds, motorcycles and two mobile command centers inherited from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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