Germantown
Germantown proposes city flag
Andy Pouncey, Germantown city historian, and former Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy worked with city staff to create two designs, which they shared with the mayor and aldermen.
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 Two suburbs have judicial races on Thursday ballot
On the Aug. 1 ballot, the Bartlett race is unopposed, while two Germantown residents face off for a unexpired term.
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GermantownGermantown working to move generator after water crisis
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
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GermantownVoters could decide if Germantown gets full-time mayor
Germantown Alderman Jon McCreery has championed the idea of changing from a part-time city leader. If fellow board members agree, the issue could be on the ballot as soon as 2026.
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SuburbsWarren: MLGW voting rights remain in Memphis
The issue of having a suburban vote on the MLGW board lost steam this week.
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Collierville Collierville celebrates grand opening of town’s fitness center
The new Collierville Fitness Center, formerly the DeSoto Athletic Club, is located inside the H.W. Cox Community Center.
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ColliervilleIn Collierville, the rule is you have to resign to run
Two Collierville officials plan to run for mayor. But, first, they’ll have to step down from their current elected positions.
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Elections Collierville alderman Position 5 race likely to be competitive
Collierville Alderman John Stamps is seeking his third four-year term on the Memphis suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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GermantownGermantown principal to take new position
The original principal of Forest Hill Elementary is, in some ways, following in his father’s footsteps.
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GermantownGermantown sets rules on temporary parking spaces, signage
Beyond the pandemic, city leaders realized the need to regulate short-term parking spaces and associated signs.
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GermantownGermantown considers regulating signs for temporary parking
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have long discussed rules for temporary-parking spaces and signage, but on Monday, the Memphis suburb’s leaders are scheduled to consider official guidelines.
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North Mississippi Warren: Redistricting in Mississippi
Redistricting is always a bit tricky, and in Mississippi, it’s a bit of a tangled mess that dates back two years.
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Elections Warren: Knowing what’s on the August ballot
Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.
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GermantownRhea Clift, Justin Gee face off for Germantown judge
Germantown’s judge race features two lifelong Germantown residents.
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June 2024
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Collierville Collierville hires development, economic director
The town combined its development director and economic development director positions into “more of a growth management role.”
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ColliervilleTown Square may bear Collierville name, but Leake says he owns it
Evan Leake said the town has never truly owned the property and claims the Leake and Irby families bought it after the Civil War.
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GermantownGermantown approves budget, makes first purchases for new fiscal year
The budget is one of the most pivotal decisions city leaders make annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines elected officials' vision and priorities for the next year.
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Behind The Headlines Behind the Headlines: Suburban schools mark 10 years
Germantown Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland Superintendent Ted Horrell joined this week’s “Behind the Headlines” to discuss current issues and the last 10 years of the suburban school systems.
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Public SafetyDecertified Collierville police officer resigned after accusations of lying, misusing service weapon
A former Collierville officer had his service weapon while working as an armed security officer at a secondary job.
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SuburbsOfficer decertified in Tennessee, no longer employed by Olive Branch
DeMario Pree, who previously worked for Collierville and was employed by Olive Branch police, was dismissed from the Mississippi department after he was decertified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
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GermantownDavid Kustoff seeks funding for Germantown stormwater
“We’re fighting for it,” U.S. Rep. David Kustoff said at the Germantown Rotary Club meeting. “I think we’ve got a realistic shot.”
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Germantown Germantown school district approves 2024-25 budget
Germantown’s budget has been a moving target due to changes in funding.
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ColliervilleCollierville mayor will not seek reelection
James Lewellen, former Collierville town administrator, said Stan Joyner’s decision not to run marked “the end of an era.”
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ColliervilleResidents in Collierville’s North Main neighborhoods want action on flooding
Collierville residents feel the town has listened but not taken action to address flooding concerns on their street.
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ColliervilleCollierville firefighter alleges racist bullying at work
The Town of Collierville’s review also cited a number of issues with the Black firefighter who filed the complaint, saying he was difficult to get along with in the closed environment of the fire station.
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