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.
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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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
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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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July 2020
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Germantown Straight from the horse’s mouth: Mask up
Some of Germantown's horses are now wearing masks. The new effort encourages residents to mask up as Shelby County Health Department has ordered.
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Collierville Collierville Board of Education expresses preference for in-person classes
Collierville's Board of Education passed a resolution Tuesday night calling for five days a week of in-person classes, and giving the superintendent the ability to open schools in "the least restrictive manner" possible. The resolution will be sent to state legislators.
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Public SafetyAfter youth ‘stampede,’ Golf & Games cutting hours, adding security guards
Memphis Police were called to Golf & Games Family Park at 5484 Summer Ave. on Saturday after youths stampeded and vandalized the business. Large crowds led to the business closing early.
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Germantown Germantown approves rezoning, inches toward new water tower
The Board of Mayor approved rezoning a few acres of land once part of Forest Hill Elementary. The rezoning will move a water tower the city previously proposed on Forest Hill Elementary property.
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Elections Collierville declares vacancy for Alderman Position 4
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen declared an aldermanic vacancy Monday. The action was taken following the death of Tom Allen, who died last week.
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Education Collierville Schools’ new reopening draws mixed reactions
Some parents protested the district’s new in-person option for five days per week. Others feel the district made a difficult call, but the right call.
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Coronavirus Here come the brides, pandemic or not
Memphis Bridal Show took place in Olive Branch Sunday. Brides met with vendors about their upcoming wedding and some are planning to go the altar despite the pandemic.
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Collierville Collierville amends school reopening plan
Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.
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Collierville Collierville ballot begins to take shape
Collierville's ballot is taking shape as many incumbents have pulled petitions. Collierville Board of Education, Position 3, is the only contested race.
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Collierville Collierville Alderman Tom Allen dies at age 84
Alderman Tom Allen has died at age 84. Allen was recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer.
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Metro Germantown changes school start date
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Metro Construction to close portion of Germantown Greenway
A portion of Germantown's Greenway will close for a new trailhead.
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Election 2020
GermantownGermantown ballot gains more names
Jon McCreery, Amy Eoff and Scott Williams have all announced plans to seek office on Germantown's November ballot. Additionally, Sherrie Hicks and Brian Curry have filed petitions with sufficient signatures.
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Business Campus School and University Middle to begin school year virtually
University Schools — Campus School and University Middle — have announced they will go all-virtual instead of the hybrid plan it previously released to parents.
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Coronavirus As numbers soar, ICU capacity hovers near 90%
ICU capacity in the region is at 89%, slightly less than prior days. The Health Department reports there are 48 beds available.
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