Collierville Schools board incumbents to seek reelection
Collierville Schools board members Wanda Chism and Frank Warren are seeking reelection. Election Day is Nov. 8.
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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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Collierville Schools board members Wanda Chism and Frank Warren are seeking reelection. Election Day is Nov. 8.
Jewel Jordan, a lifelong Collierville resident, is the first candidate to announce for the seat being vacated by Billy Patton.
The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.
Collierville Schools approved its budget. The financial plan is more than half of the town’s 2022-23 budget.
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
The number of traffic citations and warnings issued in the Memphis suburb is up. However, there is not a clear reason for the increase.
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
The forecasted rain disappeared, and the local vendors were excited to see their loyal customers.
A large number of emergency vehicles will visit Collierville High Friday. The suburb’s police and fire departments are participating in active shooter training.
Gov. Lee signed a bill Wednesday that could impact the ownership and operation of Germantown’s namesake schools.
Germantown has promoted one of its assistant chiefs to the role of fire chief, as John Selberg is retiring from Germantown this summer.
The Shelby Literacy Center hosted a tea party Wednesday for its diverse student body; the students speak about 14 different languages.
Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic.
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.
Collierville’s Greenbelt will gain an overpass due to funding allocated in Gov. Bill Lee’s $52.8 million approved budget.
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.”
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.
Four years ago, bike-share and scooter programs flew into the Memphis area. Now, a proposed ordinance offers regulations for dockless vehicles.
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.
Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
The Germantown Police Department is looking to add body cameras for its officers. The request is part of the suburb’s 2022-23 budget.
Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.
The Water Tower District at Schilling Farms is underway. The mixed-use development is pursuing its retail components.
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.