Two events held as Collierville sees first demonstrations
Two events were held in Collierville Saturday. One was a protest outside a restaurant. The other was an informational rally at a local park.
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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June 2020
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Metro Protest blog, Day 12: Individuals’ stories add meaning to rally
A grieving mother's account, and a man who says he participated in the 1968 I Am A Man march add poignancy to Sunday evening demonstrations.
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200 march against systematic racism on 12th night of protests
Memphis' 12th night of protests focused on systematic racism. DeVante Hill led protestors for three miles through Downtown Memphis.
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Metro Floyd protest Day 7 blog: Twin protests end peacefully at curfew
Two groups of protesters worked in at opposite ends of the city Tuesday night, one moving down Germantown Parkway from Shelby Farms, the other starting at I Am a Man Plaza Downtown. Both ended peacefully before curfew.
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Metro Floyd protests Day 9: Spontaneous demonstration breaks out
No protest was planned for the evening of Thursday, June 4, 2020, but one occurred anyway after a civil disobedience class at the National Civil Rights Museum. The Daily Memphian followed events with photos, videos and stories.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education approves 2020-21 budget
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
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Germantown The Grove is ready to groove, with a few restrictions
Germantown is opening The Grove at GPAC outdoor entertainment venue, but for now COVID-19 requirements limit the experience to small groups at the new venue.
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Germantown Germantown implements curfew
Germantown is following Memphis, implementing a curfew from 10 p.m. Monday until the predawn hours of Tuesday morning.
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Metro Congregations gather again, and it’s a little different
Ridgeway Baptist Church reopened Sunday morning, and about 130 of the flock attended.
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May 2020
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Business Major retailers close some stores amid protests, but not in Memphis area
No Memphis stores The Daily Memphian called on have closed due to protest unrest.
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Coronavirus Tenn. exceeds 23,000 coronavirus cases
The county reports a total of 5,003 confirmed coronavirus cases since the first case was reported in early March. The Shelby County Health Department reports 3,442 people have recovered. A total of 23,006 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Tennessee.
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Education Health Department advises against in-person graduation
The Shelby County Health Department has advised against large in-person graduation ceremonies, according to a letter by Gary Lilly sent to Collierville seniors and parents.
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Germantown Houston High cancels traditional graduation ceremony
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
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Collierville Collierville proposing flat tax rate for 2020-21 budget
Despite a decrease in sales tax revenue, Collierville is proposing a flat property tax rate. The tax rate will remain at $1.83 per $100 of assessed property value.
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Collierville reschedules fireworks
The annual fireworks show in Collierville is postponed until Sept. 5. The town will use the opportunity to celebrate the town's sesquicentennial.
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Metro Coronavirus casts shadow on Memorial Day ceremonies
If cemeteries held gatherings, they were smaller than previous years. The threat of coronavirus made some alter their plans and cancel their normal gatherings and ceremonies honoring veterans.
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Metro Germantown cancels July 4th festivities
“While this is an annual event we look forward to every summer, we must continue to keep public health at the forefront,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said in the release.
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DeSoto County has had 6 deaths related to virus
Mississippi State Department of Health reported 247 new cases of coronavirus Sunday. -
Metro Positivity rate declines with small increase in positive cases; Randolph stresses holiday safety
Shelby County's positivity rate has declined slightly with a small increase in cases due to more than 1,400 administered tests Wednesday.
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Metro Collierville Schools names new chief academic officer
Leigh Anne Rainey, a former Collierville High School science teacher, is returning to the district as chief academic officer.
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Shelby County reports 29 new cases after more than 1,400 tests
At this time, 2,714 people have recovered from the virus, 1,229 cases remain active.
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City of Memphis Recommend or require: Dividing line in mask debate
Wearing a mask or facial covering, and whether it should be mandated or suggested, is one of the ongoing debates as people emerge into the public arena as part of the COVID-19 recovery.
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Mike Conley donates to CodeCrew
Utah Jazz guard and former Memphis Grizzlies player Mike Conley donated $200,000 to five organizations including one in Memphis.
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