State officials say E-Plex landfill in Collierville will close
The landfill in Collierville appears to be closing, according to state officials, a move that could end years of complaints against the operation.
Abigail Warren
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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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January 2023
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Collierville TBI files additional charges against one suspect in Collierville case
Authorities have identified the suspects in the Collierville shoplifting case that led to an officer firing at a fleeing car.
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TBI to investigate after officer fires at suspect fleeing Collierville sporting goods store
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Collierville Collierville approves rezoning for Orgill showroom
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen granted a rezoning request allowing for Orgill to expand in the suburb.
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Health Care Conrad Pearson decides against moving
Conrad Pearson will stay in Germantown but not move to a site as it had planned.
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Germantown Colored trees to cast new shade along Germantown Greenway
The art installation usually last between four and six months. Germantown is one of about 30 cities to have the blue trees.
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Collierville Up and away: Collierville students soar beyond simulators
Collierville High School has flight simulators, but a new program will take students above and beyond.
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Germantown Dates set for when Germantown Kroger can’t sell beer
Kroger in Germantown will not be allowed to sell beer Monday through Thursday, Jan. 16-19, 2023.
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GermantownTrees from Germantown Country Club to find new life
Many of the trees coming off the Germantown Country Club site will not be shipped off to a landfill. Farmington-Kimbrough Development Group wants the wood to be used for a new purpose.
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Germantown Poplar Avenue medical office plans concern Germantown residents
The 18-acre site is zoned residential and a 38-lot subdivision was once approved for the area, but only three homes were ever developed.
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Germantown Germantown Pharmacy aims for hometown feel in new spot
After three years of operation through the challenges of a pandemic, Germantown Pharmacy has been successful enough to outgrow its space on Exeter Road. The business has relocated to 7465 Poplar Ave.
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Collierville Collierville leaders ratify 15-year tax incentive for Orgill
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen ratified the PILOT that the Industrial Development Board approved last month.
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Germantown Germantown project gets greenlight for condos
The aldermen unanimously approved the amended outline plan for The Standard Germantown, formerly known as Carrefour at The Gateway.
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SuburbsSuburban home sales dip in 2022 as market stabilizes
Suburban home sales dipped in 2022, and new home sales remained low compared to the previous year.
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Germantown Patrick Lawton, former Germantown administrator, wins a state award
Germantown’s former city administrator will receive a Tennessee state award for his commitment to continuous improvement.
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Education Forecasted winter weather closes Memphis area schools on Tuesday
With the anticipated winter weather predicted overnight, Memphis area school districts have made the decision to cancel Tuesday classes.
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Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes Wednesday
Local school districts decided early Tuesday afternoon to cancel classes Wednesday, Feb. 1, with increasing wintery weather hazards.
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February 2023
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Education Memphis area schools announce Thursday closures due to icy conditions
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and seven suburban districts announced canceled classes Thursday because of continued icy conditions.
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Education MSCS, Millington, DeSoto County schools still closed Friday
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland students will return to school Friday as the Memphis area begins to thaw out. Millington Municipal Schools, Memphis-Shelby County Schools and DeSoto County Schools will remain closed.
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Metro One of Memphis Zoo’s giant pandas dies
Le Le was born July 18, 1998, in China and came to Memphis in 2003. At that time, Memphis was one of four U.S. zoos to have panda bears.
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Opinion Warren: Reflections in the wake of horrific crash
“Grief has been overwhelming at times since the crash, but we don’t mourn as those without hope.”
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City of Memphis Giant panda Le Le remembered as ‘easygoing, playful’
A somber mood hovered over the China exhibit as the Memphis Zoo grieves the death of Le Le, its male giant panda.
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Germantown Germantown sales tax revenue strong, but budget challenges remain
The city’s sales tax revenue is strong despite concerns of a possible recession when the budget was developed last year.
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Germantown Germantown cancels PILOT for medical office that won’t need it
Germantown’s Industrial Development Board formally terminated a tax incentive for a project that is not moving forward.
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Collierville Flight simulators headed to new wing at Collierville High
Collierville High School is expanding its offerings and students will learn to fly with a new wing.
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Collierville Collierville teachers given thanks, handshake — and a free lunch
West Collierville Middle School and Collierville Virtual Academy teachers were the first schools in the district to experience the board’s spring appreciation efforts.
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