Shelby County reports 497 new cases of COVID-19
The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.
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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January 2021
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Collierville Collierville to reopen town buildings, library
Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.
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Germantown Houston High vice principal taking on new district role
Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District.
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Education Germantown school leaders identify legislative wishes
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
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State Government Kelsey appointed to chair state Senate’s education committee
Kelsey, who represents Germantown, Cordova and East Memphis. will serve as chairman of the senate education committee.
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Business Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken picks Germantown location
The deal for the 3,000-square-foot space was signed shortly before Christmas.
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Collierville Collierville selects Fraser to continue as vice mayor
The alderwoman will serve as the town’s vice mayor. She has held the role consistently since 2013.
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GermantownGermantown endorses resolution ‘preserving our democracy’
Germantown officials approved a resolution Monday night regarding the chaos at the U.S. Capitol last week, seeking unity in the country.
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Business Collierville Planning Commissioners discourage convenience store, favor Lenox
A proposed second convenience store at Byhalia Commons has faced resistance from the town’s Planning Commission.
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Education Bill clarifies authority over schools’ emergency operations
State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders.
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Coronavirus Shelby County COVID-19 positivity rate is 14.8%
Shelby County Health Department reported 639 new cases from more than 4,300 tests. Eight deaths were reported, bringing the total to 1,024.
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Germantown Germantown leaders discuss budget, bluebirds and vaccines
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
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Education Germantown to fund $5 million for Houston Middle addition
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.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education gets first look at Houston Middle addition
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
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Suburbs Neighbors see Germantown Country Club drainage, traffic impacts
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.
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Business Piper’s Grove ‘Spanish mansion’ to subdivide into seven lots
Seven homes will soon occupy homes on Cordes and Dogwood. Piper’s Grove has already received city approval on land in Germantown that once held the “Spanish mansion.”
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Business Macy’s at Carriage Crossing closing
The store’s location in Collierville is expected to close by the end of 2021.
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Collierville Food trucks in Collierville must obtain permits before serving
Collierville is requiring all food trucks to pass an inspection before serving meals. Permits issued will be valid for one year.
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Coronavirus Suburban leaders advocate for ways to vaccinate teachers, residents
Suburban leaders want to make sure the vaccine is accessible to residents when it’s their turn.
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Metro Funeral workers, 75 and older eagerly join first responders for vaccine
Funeral workers and those 75 and older became eligible for the vaccine this week. Sunday they turned out to get their first dose of the Moderna vaccine.
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Coronavirus No new fatalities, 978 COVID-19 cases reported Sunday
Shelby County reported 978 cases Sunday from 5,904 tests. There were no new fatalities reported Sunday.
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Collierville Collierville sees strong sales tax revenue despite grim indicators
Collierville leaders projected a decrease in sales tax revenue. However, halfway through the fiscal year the numbers are surprisingly positive.
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December 2020
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Collierville Some districts amend return-to-school plans
Millington students will return to school virtually Jan. 4, due to the prediction by the Shelby County Health Department that COVID-19 cases will increase because of holiday gatherings.
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Germantown Germantown heads into 2021 hopeful about sales tax revenue
Germantown will begin discussing its budget for the 2022 fiscal year in January. Sales tax has been better than projected in recent months.
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Public Safety DA reaches decision in 2019 Collierville officer-involved shooting
Resident David Hoal was 59 when he died on June 3, 2019.
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