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Fired general services worker was with Germantown 13 years
Germantown releases files on employee who was dismissed over the mistake that led to diesel seeping into the suburb’s water supply.
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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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Germantown releases files on employee who was dismissed over the mistake that led to diesel seeping into the suburb’s water supply.
Hallie Ross is the first alum to serve as principal of Houston High School. Ross formerly served as the vice principal of Collierville High School.
The move to primaries in what are now nonpartisan races began in response to book and curriculum topic bannings in Florida.
A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.
Germantown Municipal School District employees welcomed the new academic year at Houston High Friday, Aug. 4, with prizes, pompoms and hits from The Beatles.
More diesel than originally estimated spilled into the Germantown water system, although leaders tried to assure residents the water is safe now.
The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.
After several days of clear tests, Germantown had a low level of detection of diesel from one of its fire hydrants near City Hall.
Germantown has placed one employee on leave as it investigates how diesel entered its water system and contaminated 4.2 million gallons of water.
All of Germantown was cleared to flush their pipes and resume normal water usage Thursday afternoon. Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communicationRelated stories:
Some Germantown residents report a diesel fuel odor in their water despite multiple rounds of flushing their faucets. The city said between 1% and 2% of the 15,000 houses in the suburb still have a fuel smell in their lines.
Germantown’s Board of Education must search for a new board attorney. Cheryl Estes died in mid-July.
If the new site is approved, the existing Chick-fil-A site would be demolished.
The order to begin flushing lines comes about a week after Germantown advised residents to limit their water usage only for flushing toilets.
All residents north of Poplar Avenue in Germantown can continue normal water usage after flushing lines.
Residents will be asked to flush their private home lines ahead of beginning normal water usage. Related stories: Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
Germantown resident Ron Spence has a red cup over his kitchen sink handle so he doesn’t inadvertently turn it on. “Once a day feels like forever in this situation,” he said.
The city expects to be finished flushing Wednesday, but it has not provided a date of when water may be restored.
Germantown gave a positive report about its water tests Tuesday, but did not tell residents when they might be able to resume water service. What we know — and don’t know — about the water in GermantownRelated stories:
Water distribution in Germantown will continue through the weekend.
Water distribution will continue Tuesday for residents in Germantown. The city is continuing tests after approximately 100 gallons of diesel leaked into an underground water reservoir.
A 40-court concept proposed for the Forest Hill Heights area would be the largest in the vicinity. Investors hope one day, it could host national pickleball events.
The “Pop Local” contest allows local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a spot in the popular retail center.
Campbell Clinic staff at the Germantown office had concerns about Larry Pickens six days prior to a shooting at the practice’s Collierville location. Pickens arraigned in Collierville: Affidavit reveals details of shootingRelated story:
According to the Collierville Police Department affidavit, released Thursday, a nurse practitioner identified the alleged shooter as Pickens based on his previous appointments at the clinic.