Germantown school board race sees another contender
Andy Ellis’ entire family is part of Germantown Municipal School District, and he wants to join them.
Abigail Warren
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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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August 2024
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GermantownStrain, Curry seek new terms on Germantown school board
Ryan Strain and Brian Curry are hopeful to have another term after their first four years on the board.
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Elections Suburban ballots firm up after filing deadline
With the passing of Thursday’s qualifying deadline, the races for suburban offices — and who wants the voters’ support — became clearer.
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ColliervilleCollierville to review Fire Dept. pay plan, tattoo policy
Leaders will review pay and career-development plans for the town’s fire department on Monday. Currently, CFD does not allow visible tattoos.
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ColliervilleCollierville Schools move into new home
The move has been in the works since 2023, taking over the space that formerly hosted University of Memphis classes.
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GermantownHere’s what Germantown school board candidates think about vouchers
Candidates Andy Ellis and Vicki Gandee also weigh in on how the school district is doing, improvements to be made to facilities, the role of parents, meetings and more.
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GermantownGermantown school board candidate has $5M lawsuit against district
The complaint, filed in Shelby County Circuit Court in 2016, has yet to be settled. Vicki Gandee family’s complaint stems from an injury their son Jackson Gandee suffered while lifting weights at Houston High’s football practice.
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Germantown Germantown real estate agent to seek school board seat
A Germantown-based real estate agent plans to seek the Board of Education seat Amy Eoff has held since her election in 2016.
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ArlingtonFormer Arlington Community Schools superintendent dies after battling cancer
Jeff Mayo, the Arlington Community Schools superintendent who recently stepped aside from the post, had melanoma.
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Suburbs Collierville fire department raises pay
The effort, proposed by Chief John Selberg, will help recruit firefighters and keep the department salaries competitive among other suburbs.
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Public SafetySuburbs join forces to ask for juvenile center in West Tennessee
Shelby County suburbs are urging the state to invest in an appropriately sized juvenile-detention facility.
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GermantownChancellor says party’s over on Forest Hill-Irene (for now)
An injunction was issued against a home in east Germantown known to host large parties.
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September 2024
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Collierville Collierville mayoral candidates discuss town’s growth, quality of life
Win or lose, Maureen Fraser and Billy Patton must resign from their alderman seat after the election due to the town’s resign-to-run rule.
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ColliervilleDutch Bros coffee might perk up in Collierville
Dutch Bros could become the second coffee shop in Schilling Farms. On Thursday, the coffee chain will present its preliminary site plan to the town’s Planning Commission.
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Collierville Collierville planners approve mixed-use project on Houston Levee
Morrison Village could add apartments and businesses to the southern portion of Houston Levee between Tennessee Route 385 and Shea Road.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Really short plays, fancy homes and Smashing Pumpkins
This week, Memphis musicians preview AmericanaFest sets, pink wines get some love and 35 years of the Southern Heritage Classic are on display.
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Collierville Collierville alderman candidates differ on Chick-fil-A, apartments and more
Alderman John Stamps is facing a challenge from Jason Lederfine, an army veteran. Stamps is seeking his third four-year term.
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GermantownGermantown approves Chipotle plan
The restaurant will be built on the former Back Yard Burgers site on West Street.
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GermantownAsaderos Mexican Grill opening delayed
The new Mexican restaurant will be located in the space of the former Mesquite Chop House in Germantown.
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Education Some area schools dismissing early today due to storms
Heavy rain, gusty winds in Memphis lead to a short day for students.
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GermantownGermantown police make arrest for April medical district fires
While searching the suspect’s Neshoba North home, marijuana plants and items to manufacture and sell it were found.
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GermantownNew Germantown restaurant has Western-inspired feel
A lot of the food in the West — elk, bison, fresh fish and other dishes — aren’t frequently found in Shelby County. The developer Spence Ray said he wanted to replicate that experience as best he could.
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Collierville Developers add townhomes to housing mix at The Villages in Collierville
John and Joel Porter’s new townhome development on Houston Levee is slightly different than what was originally approved two decades ago.
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ColliervilleCollierville considers zoning for age-restricted subdivision
Neighborhoods like the one planned are attractive for those nearing or at retirement.
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Collierville Collierville approves age-restricted subdivision
The age limitations are legally allowed, according to town attorney Nathan Bicks.
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