Germantown adds Flock cameras, aims to keep students safe
Germantown’s community has prioritized safety and Superintendent Jason Manuel shared how that impacts its students and staff in its schools.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a May 2018 graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and has covered Germantown since May 2018.
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December 2020
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Education Collierville High to remain hybrid through January
Collierville High School students will not return to school in January as the district previously announced.
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Daily Briefs Eoff selected as Germantown Board of Education chairwoman
Amy Eoff will serve as chairwoman of Germantown’s school board in 2021.
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Elections Election Commission certifies Collierville runoff
John Worley and Missy Marshall were certified as the winners of the Collierville runoff elections.
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Suburbs Collierville moves toward convenience store south of Tenn. 385 near Byhalia Road
Collierville officials approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station on the south side of Tenn. 385.
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Suburbs Germantown takes first step toward acquiring new park
The city is not obligated to purchase the land by Monday’s action. Instead, it allows the city to access the land so it can conduct its due diligence.
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Suburbs Collierville approves multifamily units in first phase of Water Tower District
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first phase of Schilling Farms’ Water Tower District on Monday. The first phase of the mixed-use project includes apartments, office and retail uses.
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Metro Rev. Dr. James Netters dies at age 93
Rev. James Netters, city, faith and civil rights leader, died Sunday. He was 93 years old.
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Metro Former NBA stars on the road to help communities, fight for justice
Former NBA players and a host of volunteers helped give out food and protective items to community members. The players are traveling the country to help those in need and continuing to fight for social justice.
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Suburbs ‘Christmas Cove’ aims to spread joy in Collierville
Christmas Cove is a treasured tradition for holiday families. This year, the display has a deeper meaning and honors Dave Brown, the man who started it all.
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High School Sports Collierville High cheer squad wants to compete
Collierville High’s cheerleading team was told last week they wouldn’t be traveling to Jackson for a competition. The school district is reexamining the decision.
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Suburbs Germantown could get new park, athletic fields
Germantown aldermen will review a $10,000 decision next week that could move the suburb closer to a new park and recreational athletic fields.
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Elections Worley, Marshall win Collierville runoff for alderman seats
Turnout for the runoff election for two Collierville offices seemed slow Tuesday, according to candidates. The runoff is the town’s first in 17 years.
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Elections Collierville runoff: 3,883 ballots cast early before Dec. 8 election
About 10% of registered voters in Collierville cast ballots early for Tuesday’s runoff election. However, voting turnout for a runoff tends to be significantly lower than that of a general election.
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News and Features Update: Health Department closes 6 restaurants, businesses
The Shelby County Health Department closed six restaurants and businesses over the weekend, including two locations of T.J. Mulligan’s. Related article: Beale St. club among latest health department closures
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Daily Briefs Collierville Schools to review bonuses for employees
Collierville’s Board of Education will review staff bonuses in their monthly meeting Monday.
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Metro Coronavirus: Death toll surpasses 700 in Shelby County
Shelby County Health Department reported six new deaths Sunday, Dec. 6, and 702 people in the county have died with COVID-19.
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Arts & Culture Singer Reagan Strange to host virtual concert benefitting Le Bonheur
Reagan Strange, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice’ is hosting a virtual Christmas concert to benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
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Suburbs Lenox Gardens, 46 lots, deferred by Collierville Planning Commission
Collierville Planning Commissioners decided town engineers should review a drainage plan for the proposed Lenox Gardens subdivisions. The plan will return to the commission in January.
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Collierville Literature and outdoors meet with Collierville’s StoryWalk
Avid readers and outdoor enthusiasts will both enjoy a new safe and socially distant activity at Halle Park in Collierville.
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Germantown Germantown Planning Commission denies Poplar rezoning request
David Skinner has three acres with agricultural and residential-estate zoning on the north side of Poplar Avenue, west of Forest Hill-Irene Road. He requested neighborhood commercial and office zonings.
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Education Collierville remote learning due to uncertainty following holidays
Some parents are frustrated that their students are learning remotely this week. Superintendent Gary Lilly said staff will “monitor the situation” before deciding to reopen three of its schools to students.
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November 2020
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Suburbs Skinner rezoning heads to Germantown Planning Commission
David Skinner will seek rezoning for three acres along Poplar Avenue. The land has been in his family about 100 years. It is currently zoned agricultural and residential estate.
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Education Districts still address students’ special needs amid pandemic
Teachers in exceptional education – formerly known as special education — want to make sure the individualized needs of students are met as the pandemic forces them to continue to pivot.
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Education Houston High earns Germantown top ACT scores
Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.
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