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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.
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“It’s bad. It’s horrific. It’s terrible,” Collierville chief of police said at a press conference after responding to a fatal shooting at Campbell Clinic on Poplar Avenue near Shea Road. Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell Clinic Related story:
Dr. Ben Mauck, a surgeon who specialized in hand, wrist, shoulder and pediatric surgery was shot inside an exam room, Collierville Police said. One killed in clinic shooting, according to Collierville police Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell ClinicRelated stories:
A 29-year-old has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault in relation to Tuesday’s fatal shooting at Campbell Clinic. Campbell Clinic identifies doctor killed in Tuesday shooting One killed in clinic shooting, according to Collierville police Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell ClinicRelated stories:
According to the Collierville Police Department affidavit, released Thursday, a nurse practitioner identified the alleged shooter as Pickens based on his previous appointments at the clinic.
Campbell Clinic staff at the Germantown office had concerns about Larry Pickens six days prior to a shooting at the practice’s Collierville location. Pickens arraigned in Collierville: Affidavit reveals details of shootingRelated story:
The “Pop Local” contest allows local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a spot in the popular retail center.
A 40-court concept proposed for the Forest Hill Heights area would be the largest in the vicinity. Investors hope one day, it could host national pickleball events.
Water distribution will continue Tuesday for residents in Germantown. The city is continuing tests after approximately 100 gallons of diesel leaked into an underground water reservoir.
Water distribution in Germantown will continue through the weekend.
Germantown gave a positive report about its water tests Tuesday, but did not tell residents when they might be able to resume water service. What we know — and don’t know — about the water in GermantownRelated stories:
The city expects to be finished flushing Wednesday, but it has not provided a date of when water may be restored.
Germantown resident Ron Spence has a red cup over his kitchen sink handle so he doesn’t inadvertently turn it on. “Once a day feels like forever in this situation,” he said.
Residents will be asked to flush their private home lines ahead of beginning normal water usage. Related stories: Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
All residents north of Poplar Avenue in Germantown can continue normal water usage after flushing lines.
The order to begin flushing lines comes about a week after Germantown advised residents to limit their water usage only for flushing toilets.
If the new site is approved, the existing Chick-fil-A site would be demolished.
Germantown’s Board of Education must search for a new board attorney. Cheryl Estes died in mid-July.
Some Germantown residents report a diesel fuel odor in their water despite multiple rounds of flushing their faucets. The city said between 1% and 2% of the 15,000 houses in the suburb still have a fuel smell in their lines.
All of Germantown was cleared to flush their pipes and resume normal water usage Thursday afternoon. Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communicationRelated stories:
Germantown has placed one employee on leave as it investigates how diesel entered its water system and contaminated 4.2 million gallons of water.
After several days of clear tests, Germantown had a low level of detection of diesel from one of its fire hydrants near City Hall.
The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.
More diesel than originally estimated spilled into the Germantown water system, although leaders tried to assure residents the water is safe now.
Germantown Municipal School District employees welcomed the new academic year at Houston High Friday, Aug. 4, with prizes, pompoms and hits from The Beatles.
A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.