Collierville churches partner to give students supplies
Two Collierville churches are helping give school supplies to those in need.
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 1940 articles by Abigail Warren :
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August 2019
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Germantown Forest Hill Elementary preparing for first classes
Germantown is opening its first school uninherited from Shelby County Monday. The school is on the cusp of welcoming its first group of students.
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Germantown Germantown votes for six-month apartment moratorium
Germantown is prohibiting construction of stand-alone apartments until at least Feb. 12, 2020. A resolution in support of the new moratorium passed Monday night.
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Collierville Jennifer Casey named Collierville’s new public information officer
Collierville has named Jennifer Casey as its second public information officer.
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Germantown Watermark at Germantown will not pursue appeal
Thompson Thrift Developers sued the city after Watermark at Germantown was turned down. The firm had indicated it would appeal a ruling in favor of the city, but the appeal will not be pursued.
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Collierville Collierville votes to annex 105 acres into town
Collierville is annexing 105 acres into town Sept. 1.
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Collierville Collierville celebrates first day of school under leadership of new superintendent
New Collierville Superintendent Gary Lilly welcomed students back to school Monday. He greeted students and talked with teachers to kick off the 2019 academic year.
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Education TNReady 2019: Five suburban districts have Reward schools
TNReady scores showed Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville Germantown and Lakeland are among the top-performing districts in the state. Lakeland was designated as an Exemplary district by the Tennessee Department of Education.
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Germantown Germantown staff says park rules within purview of commission
Some Germantown residents are unhappy with new rules at two of the city parks. City staff says the rule changes are within the responsibility of the commission.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education to review land swap Monday
Germantown Board of Education is reviewing the city's request for 15 acres of the new elementary school site for a water tower. In exchange, the school board would receive 5 acres, including a field for softball.
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Metro Collierville to stop accepting glass for recycling
Glass is being phased out of Collierville's recycling system over the next four months.
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Metro Germantown Board of Education discusses land swap with city
Germantown's Board of Education discussed a proposed land exchange with the city Monday, and members want a meeting with aldermen to hammer out details.
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Collierville Latoshia Daniels arraignment reset due to financial trouble
Latoshia Daniels appeared in court for arraignment Wednesday on a homicide charge, but the arraignment was postponed due to financial issues. Daniels is accused of killing Brodes Perry, a pastor at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
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Germantown Germantown school leaders concerned by land swap agreement
The five Germantown Board of Education members have concerns about a land swap. The city proposed giving the district Houston Levee Park in exchange for 15 acres at Germantown Municipal School District's new elementary school.
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Metro Collierville to close Frank Road for pipe repair
A portion of Frank Road is closing next week for pipe repairs.
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Germantown Germantown eases restrictions on public use of parks during school hours
Germantown previously wanted to restrict public use of Riverdale and Farmington parks during school hours. The Parks and Recreation Commission Thursday amended rules to limit use only during recess hours.
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Metro Collierville names courtroom after late judge
Town of Collierville's courtroom has been named the William Craig Hall Courtroom. The town adopted a resolution Friday to rename the courtroom after the late judge.
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Metro Germantown HELPS founder honored by state
The state senate voted on a resolution to honor Kristina Garner Friday. Garner founded Germantown HELPS to help flood affected homeowners following the June 7 flood.
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Metro Raw Girls and City & State will begin joint venture in Germantown
Raw Girls and City & State are opening a joint pop-up shop in Saddle Creek this fall. For each shop, it is their first location outside Memphis city limits.
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Metro Daycare headed to Forest Hill Heights in Germantown
The Learning Experience has applied for a building permit in Germantown. The daycare will be in the Forest Hill Heights area.
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September 2019
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Suburbs Major upgrades over the summer, more planned at area municipal schools
Municipal schools spent millions updating facilities for students this summer. Some took on extensive renovations while others added fresh paint and new play grounds.
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Spirit of Memphis Chick-fil-A hosts 17th annual Labor Day 5K to help kids win at life
Chick-fil-A's annual 5K brought nearly 2,000 racers downtown. The event served free chicken sandwiches and benefited Junior Achievement of Memphis.
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Metro St. George’s head of school to resign
St. George's Independent School's head of schools will resign at the end of the academic year. Ross Peters has served in the position since 2015.
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Germantown Germantown reviewing public notice sign requirements
Germantown is reviewing a sign policy for future developments.
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ColliervilleCollierville to revisit Porter’s Quinn Ridge development
John Porter has submitted a revised plan for his 177-acre Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville's annexation reserve area. The plan is Porter's second attempt for approval for the project.
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