177 articles by Abigail Warren :

• May 2019

  • Community reacts to sudden death of Bloomfield pastor Ralph White

    Rev. Ralph White, the pastor of Bloomfield Full Gospel Baptist Church, died suddenly on Saturday. 

    By Abigail Warren May 27, 2019

  • Collierville High names Roger Jones as next principal

    Roger Jones will become Collierville High School's next principal.

    By Abigail Warren May 23, 2019

  • Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor

    Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.

    By Abigail Warren May 22, 2019

  • Germantown decides to move cell tower farther from Dogwood Elementary

    Germantown's school board members voted Monday to relocate a planned cell tower at Dogwood Elementary farther away from the school because of parental health concerns.

    By Abigail Warren May 21, 2019

  • Flash the Fox to be Forest Hill Elementary mascot

    Forest Hill Elementary held its first school-wide event Sunday to unveil the school's mascot, Flash the Fox.

    By Abigail Warren May 19, 2019

  • Germantown reviews effects of apartments in community

    Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.

    By Abigail Warren May 17, 2019

  • Latoshia Daniels case headed to grand jury in Brodes Perry shooting

    The case against Latoshia Daniels, accused of killing Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry, is headed to the grand jury.

    By Abigail Warren May 14, 2019

  • Germantown looks to revise cell tower site plan

    Germantown is reviewing site plans for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School. The Board of Education must review the site plan as an amendment to a previous agreement.

    By Abigail Warren May 13, 2019

  • Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget

    Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday. 

    By Abigail Warren May 13, 2019

  • Memphis Botanic Garden hosts Mother's Day picnic

    Memphis Botanic Garden hosted mothers and families for a picnic in the park on Mother's Day. The event changed its brunch-style event for the first time in more than 20 years.

    By Abigail Warren May 13, 2019

  • Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School

    Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently. 

    By Abigail Warren May 12, 2019

  • Collierville Schools reviews report on discipline

    Collierville school leaders Thursday night reviewed state data showing the district applies discipline disproportionately against African-American students with disabilities, and they discussed ways to address the issue.

    By Abigail Warren May 10, 2019

  • State funding for GPAC allows upgrades to The Grove

    The Grove at GPAC will be getting upgrades previously put on hold for the outdoor venue. The state's $2.5 million allocated for the project will allow the city to add funding to its bottom line.

    By Abigail Warren May 09, 2019

  • Southern Seam launches with intent to give basic necessities

    Kevin Caraway and Boyce Tuten have launched Southern Seam, a clothing company that will donate part of its profits.

    By Abigail Warren May 07, 2019

  • Germantown Finance Commission takes back school security funding

    Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24. 

    By Abigail Warren May 02, 2019

• April 2019

  • Germantown financial commission endorses $58.9 million budget

    Germantown is reviewing a budget that is nearly $59 million. Although it is an increase, the city will not raise property taxes. The current budget does not include the potential country club purchase.

    By Abigail Warren April 30, 2019

  • Germantown to implement Olweus in fight against bullying

    Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying. 

    By Abigail Warren April 30, 2019

  • Leadership Germantown grows beyond suburban limits

    Leadership Germantown planted more than 200 plants on over the weekend at one of Memphis Tilth’s community gardens. It was the culmination and final step of this year’s class project.

    By Abigail Warren April 29, 2019

  • Germantown aldermen weigh in on country club as city considers purchase

    The increasing likelihood of Germantown buying the former Germantown Country Club property prompts general support from aldermen, though some raise concerns over how the process is being handled.

    By Abigail Warren April 27, 2019

  • Germantown's financial commission recommends city purchase country club

    Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.

    By Abigail Warren April 23, 2019

  • Latoshia Daniels set for May 14 preliminary hearing in pastor's shooting death

    Latoshia Daniels, charged with first-degree murder in the April 4 shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church executive pastor Brodes Perry, will appear at a preliminary hearing May 14 at 2 p.m.

    By Abigail Warren April 23, 2019