Southern Seam launches with intent to give basic necessities
Kevin Caraway and Boyce Tuten have launched Southern Seam, a clothing company that will donate part of its profits.
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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Germantown Germantown Finance Commission takes back school security funding
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24.
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April 2019
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Germantown Germantown financial commission endorses $58.9 million budget
Germantown is reviewing a budget that is nearly $59 million. Although it is an increase, the city will not raise property taxes. The current budget does not include the potential country club purchase.
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Germantown Germantown to implement Olweus in fight against bullying
Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying.
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Germantown Leadership Germantown grows beyond suburban limits
Leadership Germantown planted more than 200 plants on over the weekend at one of Memphis Tilth’s community gardens. It was the culmination and final step of this year’s class project.
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Germantown Germantown aldermen weigh in on country club as city considers purchase
The increasing likelihood of Germantown buying the former Germantown Country Club property prompts general support from aldermen, though some raise concerns over how the process is being handled.
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Germantown Germantown’s financial commission recommends city purchase country club
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.
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Collierville Latoshia Daniels set for May 14 preliminary hearing in pastor’s shooting death
Latoshia Daniels, charged with first-degree murder in the April 4 shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church executive pastor Brodes Perry, will appear at a preliminary hearing May 14 at 2 p.m.
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Germantown Germantown school board approves first reading of tight $60.8M budget
Germantown Municipal School District board members approved a $60.8 million budget for fiscal 2020 on the first of three readings Monday evening, with Superintendent Jason Manuel calling the spending plan a "status quo" budget.
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Germantown Farmington Park renovations spark dispute over basketball goals
The omission of a dedicated basketball court from a redesign of Germantown's Farmington Park has sparked disagreement between those who consider the court a nuisance and others who believe it should be available.
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Germantown Germantown board reviewing safe walking options for Riverdale Elementary
Germantown is reviewing a construction contract for sidewalks and bike lanes to Riverdale School. The addition is funded by Safe Routes to School.
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Germantown Germantown aldermen get $24.4 million wish list of capital improvements
Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing more than $24 million in capital improvements as part of its 2020 budget.
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Germantown Germantown finance panel inching toward proposal on country club purchase
Germantown's financial advisory committee is nearing a recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown Mixed feelings among residents near planned Dogwood cell tower
Plans to place a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School in Germantown are drawing mixed reviews from parents and area residents.
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Collierville Woman charged in shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor enters not guilty plea
Prominent local defense attorney Leslie Ballin is representing Latoshia Daniels and entered a not guilty plea on her behalf Tuesday for the shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry.
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Germantown Happy Glaze Donuts to revive former Germantown Papa Murphy’s
A local donut shop is opening in Germantown. Happy Glaze Donuts is the fulfillment of a long-time dream for Jake Gaines. The store will open later this spring in the former Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza.
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Collierville Police report: Shooter of Mississippi Boulevard executive pastor yelled ‘You broke my heart’
A Collierville Police report released Monday gave the first details of the fatal Thursday shooting of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry. Latoshia Daniels is charged with first-degree murder.
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Germantown Germantown looks to adopt preliminary agenda
In a continuing effort to streamline what have become lengthy and contentious Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings, Germantown is changing the way it handles routine items.
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Collierville Collierville wrestling with how to proceed on Quinn Ridge project
Collierville is wrestling with what to do about a large-scale project proposed in the town's annexation reserve area by developer John Porter.
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March 2019
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Germantown Mustang Café teaches life skills to Germantown’s Exceptional Students
Germantown's Exceptional Students are serving meals at Houston High's Mustang Café. The goal is to help the students with special needs gain skills for employment.
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Germantown Financial advisory subcommittee reviews Germantown Country Club appraisal
A subcommittee of Germantown's financial advisory committee reviewed the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club property Tuesday but took no action.
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Germantown Germantown moves forward on amending purchasing ordinance
Germantown aldermen voted Monday night increase to $25,000 the limit for city purchases before competitive sealed bids are required, a move proponents said is consistent with state policy.
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Arts & Culture Beale Street Brass Note will honor Memphis-born Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin's Beale Street Brass Note was unveiled Sunday, one day before what would have been her 77th birthday. Her legacy was celebrated with a processional and tribute from local musicians.
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Germantown Germantown parliamentarian begins duties March 25
Germantown's parliamentarian begins duties March 25. Charles Schulz was hired for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings by administration.
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Collierville Future of Collierville High athletic director unclear following dismissal of domestic violence charge
Collierville High School Athletic Director Daniel Holcomb has been suspended following his arrest for domestic violence assault. The charge has been dismissed, but the school system has not said if Holcomb will return.
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