Collierville looks to amend charter, eliminate runoffs
Collierville wants to eliminate runoff elections. The charter must be amended by the board with approval of the Tennessee Legislature.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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Collierville Collierville closing town buildings, library to comply with Safer at Home directive
Collierville is closing its town buildings to the public beginning Monday, Dec. 28, in accordance with Shelby County’s Safer at Home order.
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Germantown Germantown aldermen appoint vice mayor, commissioners
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson was named vice mayor. She served in the role in 2018 and 2019.
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Elections Collierville aldermen, mayor take oaths
Collierville’s mayor and three aldermen took their oaths of office Monday evening.
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Shelby County Suburban, county leaders still have concerns about revised health directive
A revised health directive released Monday, Dec. 21, by the Shelby County Health Department is better than a draft leaked to the media earlier, suburban and county leaders say, but still causes some concerns. Related story: New, restrictive health directive out, effective Dec. 26
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Collierville Collierville residents and business owners voice opposition of restrictions
Some Collierville residents don’t want to follow the regulations of set forth by the Shelby County Health Department. However, Mayor Stan Joyner noted they are bound to their orders as their authority is from the governor.
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Elections Germantown aldermen take oaths
Germantown aldermen took their oaths of office Monday. Their first meeting will be Tuesday.
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Metro Stores abuzz as uncertainty surrounds Health Department order
Shoppers grabbed holiday essentials and last-minute items as a Safer at Home order looms.
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 28% positivity rate with 510 new cases
Shelby County Health Department reported 510 new cases and an additional six deaths in Sunday’s daily coronavirus report.
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Bartlett Hospital capacity, coronavirus surge affecting suburban fire departments
The recent surge associated with the COVID-19 pandemic trickles down to local fire departments in Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown and their response.
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Education 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.
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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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Metro 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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Collierville 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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Germantown 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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Collierville ‘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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Germantown 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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Food News 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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