Houston High keeps literature, social studies electives
One of the courses, African American Literature, will review literary contributions of African Americans from the early 1600s through the modern United States.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
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.
There are 1941 articles by Abigail Warren :
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February 2023
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Collierville Collierville reports strong sales tax revenue as budget preparations begin
The town will receive its portion of December sales tax at the end of this month. So the nearly $14 million collected thus far doesn’t account for the holiday spending.
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Suburbs Collierville, Germantown support returning more sales tax to municipalities
Both suburbs unanimously passed similar resolutions in their respective meetings Monday, taking a formal yet strong stance on the matter.
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Germantown Germantown’s Cordova Triangle to remain residential, judge rules
After 4-and-a-half years, a judge finally decided Tuesday on the rezoning decision Germantown made on the 19.77-acre site near Neshoba Road, Germantown Road and Cordova Road.
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Collierville BlueOval SK HR director discusses ‘seismic shift’ in attitudes toward work
Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosted Neva Burke, BlueOval SK human resources manager, on Thursday. The evolving workforce post-pandemic is a challenge she must tackle moving forward.
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Germantown Lush, Local Lime coming to Saddle Creek
The cosmetics retailer and Mexican eatery will be the newest shops to join the retail options at the Shops of Saddle Creek.
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Collierville Collierville Balloon Festival raised $150,000 for education
The 2022 Collierville Balloon Festival distributed $150,000 to local education efforts. The event is scheduled to return and once again use its proceeds to benefit the same cause.
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Collierville Collierville to review zoning variance for new Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is looking at a possible new location in North Collierville.
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Collierville Collierville Funeral Home wants to celebrate all of life’s events
Collierville Funeral Home’s new location wants to foster an environment where the community can celebrate all of life’s events.
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Collierville Collierville gauges population growth, impact on schools
Collierville Schools hired consultants to study the projected growth within the district. The study also reviewed whether current facilities will fit the expected needs.
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March 2023
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Collierville Collierville employee fired after neglecting to read utility meters
Some Collierville residents recently noticed their utility bills were unreasonably high, and after some digging, town officials realized one of their own employees was at fault.
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Collierville Collierville Schools makes pitch for ‘forever home’
Collierville Schools is looking to relocate its central office just west of its current building.
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Collierville Closed Harley-Davidson dealership in Collierville to find new purpose
The former Bumpus Harley-Davidson building in Collierville is looking to add multiple tenants.
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Collierville BlueOval City exec: Local business support key in ‘massive undertaking’
Shelby County, and particularly Collierville, will have an integral part in the success of BlueOval City, said Ermal Faulkner, director of BlueOval City & electric vehicle sites for Ford Motor Company.
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Germantown Teens involved in attempted Germantown kidnapping face additional charges
Two teens facing aggravated kidnapping charges in connection with an attempted abduction at Saddle Creek face additional offenses in separate cases.
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Collierville Collierville denies white paint for shopping center
Collierville commissioners did not like the white color one town shopping center tried to use on Byhalia.
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Germantown Germantown kindergartner uncovers lost treasure
When a teacher’s engagement ring goes missing, a Dogwood student digs into finding it.
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GermantownLegislation leads Germantown to monitor other districts’ book battles
“The biggest challenge we are going to face in education moving forward is defining the intent of our legislators.”
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ColliervilleCollierville judge overcomes rare cancer
Collierville’s municipal judge has overcome a rare form of cancer that affects only 60 Americans each year. And she has a missing middle finger to prove it.
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Collierville Collierville approves plans for Harley-Davidson building, Marriott
Collierville leaders approved a new purpose for the Bumpus Harley-Davidson building and a new hotel at Schilling Farms.
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Collierville Collierville eyes 13 acres near water treatment plant
Collierville officials are looking at 13.7 acres in the northwest portion of the town near the wastewater treatment plant and Robbins-Halle Nature Preserve.
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SuburbsSuburban mayors remain hopeful despite sales tax bill’s uncertainty
Gov. Bill Lee’s budget does not include restoring the shared sales tax relationship and returning a fair share to municipalities. However, local mayors remain hopeful.
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Collierville Collierville ponders updates to nepotism policy
Collierville is updating its nepotism policy, allowing a wider range of applicants for open positions.
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ColliervilleCollierville residents concerned by a potential new Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is considering the northwest corner of Wolf River Boulevard and Houston Levee Road at the edge of Collierville, near Germantown’s border.
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Education Virtual-dissection table takes students to heart of human anatomy
Collierville is the only high school in Shelby County to have an Anatomage, expanding health science education opportunities on the campus that produced 40 certified nursing assistants in 2022.
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