Collierville Schools board incumbents to seek reelection
Collierville Schools board members Wanda Chism and Frank Warren are seeking reelection. Election Day is Nov. 8.
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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June 2022
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Elections Collierville Planning commissioner to run for alderman
Jewel Jordan, a lifelong Collierville resident, is the first candidate to announce for the seat being vacated by Billy Patton.
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Suburbs GMSD budget speaks to strategic plan objectives
The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.
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Collierville Collierville school budget moves forward, but all eyes are on 2023
Collierville Schools approved its budget. The financial plan is more than half of the town’s 2022-23 budget.
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May 2022
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Suburbs A day to honor, a day to remember and a day to recognize sacrifice
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
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Germantown Germantown Police see increase in traffic citations
The number of traffic citations and warnings issued in the Memphis suburb is up. However, there is not a clear reason for the increase.
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Suburbs Collierville Superintendent receives solid review in third year
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
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Suburbs A family reunion: Collierville Farmers Market opens for season
The forecasted rain disappeared, and the local vendors were excited to see their loyal customers.
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Suburbs Collierville to host active shooter training Friday
A large number of emergency vehicles will visit Collierville High Friday. The suburb’s police and fire departments are participating in active shooter training.
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Germantown Gov. Lee signs bill affecting Germantown namesake schools
Gov. Lee signed a bill Wednesday that could impact the ownership and operation of Germantown’s namesake schools.
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Suburbs Germantown names new fire chief
Germantown has promoted one of its assistant chiefs to the role of fire chief, as John Selberg is retiring from Germantown this summer.
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ColliervilleLiteracy center uses tea party to show diverse cultures
The Shelby Literacy Center hosted a tea party Wednesday for its diverse student body; the students speak about 14 different languages.
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Germantown Germantown school district to provide clinic for staff
Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic.
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Suburbs ‘Uncertain economy’ a challenge in Germantown budget
Germantown’s $201 million budget had a unique set of challenges compared to recent years. Rather than unknown impacts of COVID-19, inflation was a major concern in preparing the financial plan.
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Suburbs Hotel could be competitive coup for Downtown Collierville
Collierville leaders are somewhat open to a hotel in the Town Square area on the northern edge of Downtown. -
Suburbs State budget includes greenbelt bridge for ‘District of Champions’
Collierville’s Greenbelt will gain an overpass due to funding allocated in Gov. Bill Lee’s $52.8 million approved budget.
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Metro Police chief encourages Germantown to ‘campaign for safer communities’
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis addressed a large crowd at the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about gun violence, juvenile crime and how she saw “(traffic) volume in Atlanta, but Memphis has got mean drivers.”
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SuburbsCarrefour proposal returns to Germantown under new ownership
Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.
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Germantown Under dock and key: Germantown looks to tighten rules for bikes, scooters
Four years ago, bike-share and scooter programs flew into the Memphis area. Now, a proposed ordinance offers regulations for dockless vehicles.
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Suburbs Collierville budget excludes tax hike despite revenue challenges
Collierville faced some revenue challenges this spring. However, the town is finalizing its budget, which includes a $5,000 raise for all staff, and no property tax increase.
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Suburbs Collierville civic leader, historian Clarene Russell dies
Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
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Suburbs Germantown Police Department looks to add body cameras
The Germantown Police Department is looking to add body cameras for its officers. The request is part of the suburb’s 2022-23 budget.
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Business Memphis Chamber board chairman hopes for recession, reset
Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.
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Suburbs Water Tower District underway at Schilling Farms
The Water Tower District at Schilling Farms is underway. The mixed-use development is pursuing its retail components.
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Elections Kustoff addresses national concerns, midterm elections
The congressman told local business leaders the midterms could be a “wave election.” He believes Republicans could gain control of the nation’s House and Senate.
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