Coronavirus: Death toll surpasses 700 in Shelby County
Shelby County Health Department reported six new deaths Sunday, Dec. 6, and 702 people in the county have died with COVID-19.
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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Arts & Culture Singer Reagan Strange to host virtual concert benefitting Le Bonheur
Reagan Strange, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice’ is hosting a virtual Christmas concert to benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
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Collierville Lenox Gardens, 46 lots, deferred by Collierville Planning Commission
Collierville Planning Commissioners decided town engineers should review a drainage plan for the proposed Lenox Gardens subdivisions. The plan will return to the commission in January.
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Collierville Literature and outdoors meet with Collierville’s StoryWalk
Avid readers and outdoor enthusiasts will both enjoy a new safe and socially distant activity at Halle Park in Collierville.
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Germantown Germantown Planning Commission denies Poplar rezoning request
David Skinner has three acres with agricultural and residential-estate zoning on the north side of Poplar Avenue, west of Forest Hill-Irene Road. He requested neighborhood commercial and office zonings.
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Education Collierville remote learning due to uncertainty following holidays
Some parents are frustrated that their students are learning remotely this week. Superintendent Gary Lilly said staff will “monitor the situation” before deciding to reopen three of its schools to students.
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November 2020
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Germantown Skinner rezoning heads to Germantown Planning Commission
David Skinner will seek rezoning for three acres along Poplar Avenue. The land has been in his family about 100 years. It is currently zoned agricultural and residential estate.
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Education Districts still address students’ special needs amid pandemic
Teachers in exceptional education – formerly known as special education — want to make sure the individualized needs of students are met as the pandemic forces them to continue to pivot.
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Education Houston High earns Germantown top ACT scores
Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.
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Shelby County New COVID restrictions coming as numbers rise
Increased restrictions designed to curb the rising COVID-19 numbers are likely coming soon, mayors were told Thursday.
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Metro Two Broke Bartenders providing free gift wrap, delivery at Shops of Saddle Creek
Two Broke Bartenders is taking its services to Saddle Creek for the holidays.
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Education COVID-19 concerns lead to closing of Collierville High
Students attending on the hybrid platform will learn remotely. Friday was already scheduled as a remote learning day.
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Germantown Germantown eliminates semester exams, provides bonuses to staff
Germantown’s Board of Education eliminated semester exams for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, teachers will receive a $1,000 bonus in December.
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Elections Early voting for Collierville runoff elections begins Wednesday
Collierville voters can cast their ballot in the town’s runoff as early as Wednesday. Alderman John Worley is facing challenger Harold Booker for Position 3. Missy Marshall and William Boone are facing off for Position 4.
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Education Linda Fisher ‘enjoyed every minute’ on Germantown school board
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
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Metro Chilly Chili 5K benefiting Concord Academy goes virtual
For a decade, runners supporting Concord Academy would receive a warm bowl of chili when they crossed the finish line. The run is virtual this year, but chili providers are still showing their support.
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Elections Palazzolo to seek another term as Germantown mayor in 2022
Mayor Mike Palazzolo has announced he will seek reelection in 2022. Palazzolo has served as mayor of Germantown since 2014.
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Collierville Collierville Middle School closing until after Thanksgiving
Collierville Middle Schools students will not return to campus until after Thanksgiving due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Collierville The past haunts Collierville alderman candidate
William Boone, a candidate for Collierville Alderman Position 4, has a history with the town that includes legal battles following his termination from Collierville Fire Department.
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Elections Early-voting dates and location set for Collierville runoff
The Shelby County Election Commission set early-voting dates and times for the Dec. 8 runoff in Collierville. Residents can early vote beginning Wednesday.
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Collierville Collierville thanking first responders with pet microchips
Collierville Animal Shelter is thanking first responders by providing a free microchipping for a dog or cat.
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Real EstateGermantown Country Club plans include 381 single-family homes
The planned unit development has not been submitted to the city yet. Developer Spence Ray showed the plans to neighbors who are receptive to the project.
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Collierville Carrier Corp. wants to inject partially treated wastewater into aquifer
Carrier Corporation's request to inject treated wastewater into the Memphis Sand aquifer will get a review Dec. 10 by the Shelby County Groundwater Quality Control Board.
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Elections Financial disclosures shed light on campaign efforts in Collierville
Raising money isn’t always the key to victory in a campaign, but it helps shed light on the different approaches candidates are taking as they try to attain office in Collierville.
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Suburbs Germantown approves statewide masking resolution, 90 homes
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate. It also approved outline plans for two subdivisions that total 90 homes.
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