Bulk of suburban districts step into the uncertainty of a new school year
Four suburban school districts opened for a new academic year Monday morning like none they have ever encountered.
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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Metro Coronavirus cases in Shelby County top 25,000
The number of coronavirus cases in Shelby County has topped 25,000. Nearly 15.3 % of the reported cases were positive Sunday.
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Germantown Forrest Owens will not seek reelection to Germantown alderman post
Forrest Owens will not seek reelection for Alderman Position 4 in Germantown.
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Metro Germantown requiring masks at all times as classes resume
Germantown is requiring students to wear masks at all times as they return to school Aug. 17.
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Collierville Filings continue for Collierville school board seat as one drops out
Mark Hansen will not seek re-election to Collierville's school board. Madan Birla, Paul Childers, Rachelle Maier and Kristin White plan to run for the open seat.
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Metro Collierville cancels Labor Day fireworks
Collierville has canceled its Labor Day fireworks celebration scheduled for Sept. 5.
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Collierville Mark Hansen will not seek reelection for Collierville Schools board
Mark Hansen will not seek reelection to the Collierville Schools board this year. After more than six years of service, he has decided to end his time.
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Germantown Germantown prioritizes, trims budget for 2021 fiscal year
Germantown's budget was amended on the second of three readings. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has one more review to make before the budget takes effect.
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Education Several schools return to in-person learning
It’s the first time students have attended in person school in Shelby County for nearly five months.
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Collierville Collierville addresses Confederate relic in historic park
A relic in Collierville's Town Square Park – named so in 2017 – identifies the area as "Confederate Park," but the park never had that name, town officials said.
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Elections Collierville hopes to fill alderman vacancy in 2 weeks
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen are tasked with appointing someone to serve in the Position 4 seat until the upcoming election. The position is vacant following the death of Tom Allen.
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Collierville Protesters seek removal of Confederate monument in Collierville
Protesters gather at Collierville Town Square and seek removal of Confederate references in the business district.
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Education Madonna Learning Center to welcome students after nearly 5 months apart
Madonna Learning Center will welcome students back to school as early as Monday. Staff has prepared all summer to foster a safe environment where students learn and achievements are celebrated.
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Latest test results’ positivity rate near 17%
Shelby County Health Department reported 337 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The number comes after 2,003 tests.
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Germantown Charity Horse Show gives back despite postponed show
Germantown Charity Horse Show continued its commitment to the community despite the year-long postponement of the 2020 show.
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Education Memphis Oral School for the Deaf navigates reopening amid pandemic
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf's unique teaching will resume next week as parents drop off their children. The school has taken additional measures to keep staff and students safe.
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Elections Shelby County Aug. 6 election vote totals
A quick look at all local races impacting Shelby County. See the winners from the Aug. 6 primaries.
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Real Estate Collierville endorses Schilling Farms multifamily units
The Planning Commission endorsed Boyle Investment Company's proposal of 256 multi-family units at Schilling Farms. The Water Tower District will add townhomes, duplexes, triplexes and flats to Schilling Farms.
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Germantown precinct has no waiting during morning voting
At Riveroaks Presbyterian Church in Germantown, voters could walk right in as 9 a.m. approached. -
Collierville Collierville Planning Commission to review more multi-family units at Schilling Farms
Collierville's Planning Commission is set to review the Water Tower District proposal Thursday night. The project would add 256 rental units to Schilling Farms, a mixed-use development.
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High School Sports Most suburban high schools moving ahead with sports
Collierville, Arlington and Germantown will continue contact sports for the upcoming school year as districts try to mesh sports and a pandemic.
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Collierville Collierville offers 5 days of in-person instruction for elementary students
Collierville released a new reopening plan for elementary students. allowing those in Pre-K through 5th to attend school five days per week.
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Coronavirus Positivity rate of newest tests dips to 6.6%
The positivity rate for tests released Friday, July 31, was 19%, and on Thursday, July 30, it was 53.4%. The positivity rate for Sunday, Aug. 2 is 6.6%.
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Metro Collierville Alderman Position 4 added to November ballot
Collierville residents will vote in November for a replacement in Alderman Position 4 the seat vacated by Tom Allen’s recent death.
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Metro Collierville High employee tests positive for coronavirus
One Collierville High employee is at home with coronavirus.
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