Election commission bills Germantown $19,000 for Barzizza lawsuit
Germantown has been charged for legal counsel expenses the Shelby County Election Commission incurred after John Barzizza contested mayoral election results.
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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Public Safety Collierville sued following 2019 officer-involved shooting
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Collierville following a June 2019 officer-involved shooting that killed one person.
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Collierville Collierville hopes for changes on developer’s rezoning plan
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Alderman is asking a developer to take another look at his mixed-use proposal before a final review.
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Metro Haushalter says 700 new COVID-19 cases not reflection of a 24-hour period
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said the 700 new coronavirus cases are from several days of tests and not reflective of a 24-hour period. It's imperative to bring the positivity rate of tests below 10%, she said.
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Collierville Shelby County Commission approves Quinn Ridge proposal near Collierville
The Shelby County Commission approved John Porter's controversial Quinn Ridge proposal outside Collierville in southeast Shelby County.
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Shelby County County Commission to reconsider John Porter’s Quinn Ridge
The Shelby County Commission will reconsider a proposal they initially voted down: John Porter's Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville. Some commissioners believe the project would yield significant financial gain for the county, but others believe it would be more of a financial burden.
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Collierville Collierville alderman announces plans to step down
The town of Collierville announced Alderman Tom Allen plans to step down from his aldermanic position. If Allen resigns by Aug. 10, his seat could appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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GermantownGermantown aldermen to examine proposed capital improvements
The city is proposing nearly $4.7 million worth of capital improvement projects. The Financial Advisory Commission proposed moving forward last week. Aldermen will review the projects Wednesday.
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Germantown Germantown plans flat property tax
Aldermen reviewed the general fund and capital improvements in a work session on Wednesday. The aldermen plan to have the final review of the budget by the end of August.
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Germantown Rod Motley running for Germantown alderman
Germantown's November ballot is shaping up. Rod Motely will challenge Sherrie Hicks for Alderman Position 3, the seat held by Dean Massey. Massey has said he will not run for that seat.
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Coronavirus Daily positivity rate hits 16.7% out of 2,400 tests
Shelby County Health Department confirmed 405 new coronavirus cases Sunday, July 5, 2020, out of 2,400 people tested. Seventeen COVID-related deaths occurred in Shelby County in the last week, bringing the total to 198.
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Germantown Police intervene at Saddle Creek protest
Germantown Police were flagged down near Saddle Creek after counter-protesters arrived at a protest against racial inequality. One protester filed a report, and investigations will follow.
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Coronavirus Shelby County Health Department mandating masks
The Health Department announced Friday that it will mandate masks in public for those over age 2.
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Germantown Germantown meets 2020 budgeted sales tax revenue despite COVID-19
Germantown’s total sales tax revenue for the 2019-20 fiscal year was on budget, the city reports, although COVID-19 made the picture "murky."
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June 2020
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Germantown Group gathers in Germantown after resident confronts protester
A group protested in a Germantown office park. They wanted to support an East Memphis resident who peacefully protested in the suburb over the weekend. The protester was confronted by a Germantown resident.
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Germantown Germantown secures superintendent through 2024 with contract
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
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Germantown Germantown to review superintendent contract
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
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Collierville Collierville expects decreased revenue, but still approves 2020-21 budget
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved its budget Monday. The town expects COVID-19 to negatively impact revenues.
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Elections Four petitions pulled for Germantown’s municipal election
Monday was the first day to pull petitions for Nov. 3 elections. In Germantown four people said they plan to run for alderman or the board of education. In Collierville, the mayor and two aldermen are seeking re-election.
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Education Collierville Board of Education gives superintendent solid first review
Superintendent Gary Lilly was awarded a $15,000 performance bonus. The board examined his leadership with six metrics and gave him a 4.33 out of a possible 5.
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GermantownGermantown Municipal School District addressing concerns
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
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Collierville Collierville hot air balloon festival postponed to 2021
Bluff City Balloons has postponed its Collierville event to next year due to concerns of COVID and limitations on large gatherings.
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Coronavirus Shelby County not moving to Phase 3 as cases, hospitalizations rise
Shelby County will not move to the third phase of reopening in the COVID-19 pandemic right now.
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Coronavirus Health Department outlines steps toward Phase 3
Alisa Haushalter provided guidelines for residents to follow that will help move the county toward Phase 3. Additionally, she addressed Shelby County Commission's decision to provide additional funding for hiring 141 new positions.
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Collierville Collierville chief lands dream job after three decades of experience
Dale Lane, Collierville chief of police, says he has landed his dream job. Lane has more than 32 years of experience in public safety.
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