Road closures to affect Germantown traffic
This weekend’s partial closure of Germantown Road and Germantown Parkway near the Bobby Lanier Bridge will prepare for a longer closure. In a separate project, work is set to begin on Dogwood Road.
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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ColliervilleCollierville mayor ‘open to running,’ but undecided on reelection
Collierville residents have several local races to consider when they vote this fall.
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ColliervilleCollierville unveils new town logo
The new logo doesn’t replace the town seal, but it provides a modern, recognizable look while honoring the town’s history.
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ColliervilleCollierville principal headed to Briarcrest’s high school
West Collierville Middle’s principal will replace Eric Sullivan, who announced in the fall he would step down this summer to pursue other interests.
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GermantownFunding critical part of Houston High makeover
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is ready to move forward with Houston High’s renovations. It said doing nothing, creates a bigger expense later.
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Collierville Thompson Machinery looks to relocate, expand in Collierville
The exclusive Caterpillar dealer for North Mississippi, West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee is considering a move from Whitehaven to eastern Shelby County.
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GermantownLocal high school teacher seeking Rep. Mark White’s seat
A local Spanish teacher is running as a Democrat for District 83 in the Tennessee House. The seat is currently held by Rep. Mark White, who is expected to be the main sponsor of the school voucher bill.
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SuburbsState senator explores carving new suburban judicial district out of Memphis
Sen. Brent Taylor is exploring concepts and asking questions about separating the Shelby County suburbs and Memphis into different judicial districts.
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Collierville Collierville grants time extensions to two developments
The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen granted two extensions for residential subdivisions Monday evening. Both were given six months.
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SportsBig Oak Park at bat to fill void in youth baseball
Big Oak Park in eastern Shelby County will help serve the youth baseball community in the Memphis area.
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GermantownGermantown is cracking down on short-term parking spaces
As short-term parking and curbside pickup options are more abundant post-pandemic, Germantown is asking businesses to be uniform.
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EducationCollierville schools superintendent eager to return
After serving eight years as superintendent of Cleveland (Tennessee) City Schools, Russell Dyer is coming back to Collierville to replace Gary Lilly, who retired from the position.
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ColliervillePlanning commissioner appointed to Collierville Schools Board of Education
Charles Green, a former teacher who’s a member of the Collierville Planning Commission, will fill the Collierville Schools Board of Education vacancy until the Nov. 5 election.
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GermantownGermantown, FBI continue to investigate cyberattack on city system
Whether or not the cyberattack on Germantown’s technology systems was ransomware is part of the criminal investigation.
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ColliervillePrinciple Toyota faces opposition to relocation
Principle Toyota is considering relocating to west Collierville, but the suburb’s Planning Commission was not favorable to the move.
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Collierville Jolie Lofties remembered as educator with ‘zest for life’
The longtime Collierville teacher died Jan. 16 at her home in Olive Branch.
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Germantown Germantown faces cybersecurity problems
The FBI is assisting with a criminal investigation of the attack. However, the city has shared limited details due to the ongoing investigation.
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GermantownGermantown board split on full-time mayor
A proposed draft ordinance would make Germantown’s mayor the “executive head of the city,” and he or she would not be allowed to have other employment.
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January 2024
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GermantownA look ahead at Germantown’s 2024 election
Germantown residents have local elections this fall. There are three aldermen positions and three school board seats on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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GermantownGermantown school district celebrates first and only superintendent
Germantown Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday was full of celebrations for students, the board and its superintendent.
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ColliervilleCollierville picks 8 finalists for school board
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has chosen eight people to interview for school board. The person will serve until November.
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ColliervilleCollierville: Nineteen apply for open school board seat following Blair’s resignation
Collierville had 19 people apply for the vacant school board position following Keri Blair’s resignation. The board hopes to appoint its member in mid-May.
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ColliervilleCollierville’s economic-development champion is retiring
In the last 10 years, Collierville has grown to 53,500 residents, and there’s one man who’s been an integral part of bringing businesses to town and spurring progress in the suburb: John Duncan.
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ColliervilleCollierville Virtual Academy to close
Collierville Virtual Academy will cease operations at the end of the academic year. The suburb’s Board of Education approved the closure Tuesday evening.
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ColliervilleCollierville Schools board votes to postpone rezoning for one year
Jeff Jones, interim superintendent, made it clear the decision was not to rescind rezoning elementary schools but to delay until the 2025-26 school year.
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