West Collierville Middle School names new principal
Tyler Salyer has been appointed principal of West Collierville Middle School after spending the last four years at Collierville Elementary School.
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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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Tyler Salyer has been appointed principal of West Collierville Middle School after spending the last four years at Collierville Elementary School.
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4.
Collierville detective Madison Zuck graduated from the National Forensic Academy.
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.
While some events looked different, many people took time on Memorial Day to remember those who died for the sake of freedom.
Collierville’s Planning Commission decided to stick with a decision it made last month and did not rescind its denial of a convenience store on New Byhalia Road near Maynard Way.
Germantown’s Planning Commission favored an outline plan for the former country club property Tuesday evening.
More small cell technology is being seen throughout Germantown. While Verizon has submitted more than 100 requests to the suburb, the technology is supposed to help all cellular users.
Collierville Schools received a $2 million grant that will allow them to fly with community partners, training in mechanics, flying and drone operation.
Groovin’ and Grillin’ events are returning to Germantown as part of the city’s summer concert series. While movies will not return this year, hot dogs, hamburgers and music will be available.
Both of Collierville’s spray parks are open. Passes are needed ahead of time to use the one at W.C. Johnson Park.
Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.
Collierville is in the middle of adopting its $90 million budget. To support the budget, the town is also proposing a tax increase of 15 cents.
Collierville will not force current employees living out-of-state or outside Shelby County to pay tuition. However, future hires will be subject to the tuition policy.
Collierville Schools is reviewing a policy that would force future teachers living in Mississippi to pay tuition if their children attend school in the suburban district.
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, Collierville has announced it plans to have its biggest fireworks show in history on July 3.
Glasgow, the redevelopment of the former Germantown Country Club, is moving ahead and will receive a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission in June.
While 51 pieces from local high school students will hang in the airport, six were given special recognition. The 14th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition is part of Memphis International Airport’s Art in the Airport program.
Germantown City Hall had closed more than a year ago due to the pandemic and many employees worked remotely.
Planet Fitness will not move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Germantown Plaza. However, a men’s hair shop will open on the north side of the property soon.
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its Germantown store. This fall Planet Fitness will begin building out the space to open a gym in Germantown Plaza.
New Palisades Zoysia grass is going down at Town Square park this week. Staff is asking residents to stay on sidewalks if visiting the area.
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.