Germantown
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.
Abigail Warren
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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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EducationHouston High’s new principal looks to ‘do the most good’
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.
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Shelby County County political parties eye red and blue school board elections
The move to primaries in what are now nonpartisan races began in response to book and curriculum topic bannings in Florida.
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GermantownGermantown facing open records legal challenge
A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.
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Germantown Germantown school year kickoff party puts the district ‘in focus’
Germantown Municipal School District employees welcomed the new academic year at Houston High Friday, Aug. 4, with prizes, pompoms and hits from The Beatles.
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Germantown Germantown says latest estimates show 300 gallons of diesel spilled into city water system
More diesel than originally estimated spilled into the Germantown water system, although leaders tried to assure residents the water is safe now.
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Education Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown join forces for student career pathways
The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.
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Germantown Germantown detects diesel in water near fire station
After several days of clear tests, Germantown had a low level of detection of diesel from one of its fire hydrants near City Hall.
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Germantown Germantown employee placed on leave as city continues investigating water issue
Germantown has placed one employee on leave as it investigates how diesel entered its water system and contaminated 4.2 million gallons of water.
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GermantownGermantown says all water customers may resume usage
All of Germantown was cleared to flush their pipes and resume normal water usage Thursday afternoon.
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Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
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GermantownSome Germantown residents still smell diesel odor
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.
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Germantown Germantown schools to search for new board of education attorney
Germantown’s Board of Education must search for a new board attorney. Cheryl Estes died in mid-July.
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Collierville Collierville provides Chick-fil-A update
If the new site is approved, the existing Chick-fil-A site would be demolished.
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GermantownNorthwest Germantown residents may begin flushing lines
The order to begin flushing lines comes about a week after Germantown advised residents to limit their water usage only for flushing toilets.
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GermantownGermantown residents north of Poplar can resume water use after flushing
All residents north of Poplar Avenue in Germantown can continue normal water usage after flushing lines.
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GermantownSome Germantown residents can flush their own lines
Residents will be asked to flush their private home lines ahead of beginning normal water usage.
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Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
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Germantown 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.
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GermantownGermantown says 40% of water system flushed
The city expects to be finished flushing Wednesday, but it has not provided a date of when water may be restored.
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GermantownGermantown water testing well, but no green light yet
Germantown gave a positive report about its water tests Tuesday, but did not tell residents when they might be able to resume water service.
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What we know — and don’t know — about the water in Germantown
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GermantownGermantown plans for water distribution through Sunday
Water distribution in Germantown will continue through the weekend.
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GermantownGermantown to continue water distribution Tuesday
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.
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SuburbsExclusive: Germantown to get pickleball club with national opportunities
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.
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ColliervilleExclusive: Carriage Crossing launches contest to showcase local entrepreneurs
The “Pop Local” contest allows local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a spot in the popular retail center.
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Collierville Alleged Campbell Clinic shooter prompted police calls last week
Campbell Clinic staff at the Germantown office had concerns about Larry Pickens six days prior to a shooting at the practice’s Collierville location.
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Pickens arraigned in Collierville: Affidavit reveals details of shooting
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Criminal JusticeCampbell Clinic suspect arraigned in Collierville court
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.
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