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Flock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:34:16 -0500

Law enforcement touts the technology’s benefits, but residents point to cases of misuse and fear privacy violations.

Grandkids of Germantown residents could attend suburb's schools for free

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:09 -0500

Shelby County kids who live outside Germantown but have a grandparent residing within the suburb’s limits may be able to attend the municipal district’s schools for free beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.

Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:39:23 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with a bond to fund some Houston High upgrades and renovation of the Germantown Athletic Club’s indoor natatorium.

After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:25:24 -0500

Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).”

Germantown appoints new school board member

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:54:59 -0500

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously appointed the new member after interviewing three of six people who submitted applications.

MSCS closes all campuses Monday due to storm-related power outages

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:49:21 -0500

All Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will close Monday, Aug. 24, due to a destructive weekend storm. Collierville Schools delayed start times Monday, but no other suburban school systems had changed schedules.

Millington seeks input for future of Harrold building

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:17:00 -0500

Millington wants to breathe life back into one of the oldest buildings in the suburb, so city leaders are formally asking the community what they want to see in the Oldtown structure.

Retired Collierville fire chief, mayor speak out

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:13:18 -0500

Fire Chief John Selberg released a statement Saturday. It was the first time he’d spoken out since being placed on leave Aug. 10 and retiring Aug. 20.

Collierville fire chief retires and resigns

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:35 -0500

Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg’s retirement notice, which he submitted Thursday, came 10 days after he was placed on leave.

Suburban November ballot becomes clear

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:09:11 -0500

Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington voters will have their respective school board and local legislative elections. Two suburbs, Germantown and Lakeland, have contested mayoral elections on the ballot.

Collierville fire chief situation 'is not a personal issue,' administrator says

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:35:30 -0500

In her statement, Molly Mehner said she placed him on leave because he said, “I don’t f-ing report to Molly Mehner” in a public space in front of Collierville employees, his command staff and members of the public.

Collierville fire chief responds to performance questions in letter

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:45:51 -0500

A letter from Fire Chief John Selberg says the town administrator wanted to look for new leadership.

'Spandex gang,' fire chief's supporters fill Collierville Town Hall

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:12 -0500

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting drew a crowd who shared their opinions about the fire chief’s leave and one aldermen’s comments about bikers.

Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief's fate

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:08:00 -0500

The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.

Collierville breaks ground on library's new $12M chapter

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:09 -0500

Collierville leaders read the room: A growing community meant the town was going to need a bigger library. Now, they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a little shelf improvement.

Meeting set to decide Collierville fire chief's fate

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:59 -0500

Town leaders will discuss the employment of the suburb’s fire chief, who was placed on administrative leave and banned from town facilities until further notice.

Collierville fire chief placed on leave

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:45:19 -0500

Chief John Selberg took the helm of Collierville Fire and Rescue Administration in July 2022 after retiring as the chief of neighboring suburb Germantown.

Germantown approves Goodwin Farms changes, keeping mayoral candidate in the race

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:44:25 -0500

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen made a few adjustments to the Germantown subdivision. However, one resident said broken agreements is his impetus to run for mayor.

Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Chuck Herring is retiring from Collierville First Baptist Church after 23 years as senior pastor. The congregation has become one of the largest in the suburb under his leadership.

Mike Ebbs secures GOP nom for Collierville school board position

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:24:45 -0500

Mike Ebbs will face Democrat Jason Morrison in November for the Position 2 seat.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Abigail Warren

Flock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight

Grandkids of Germantown residents could attend suburb's schools for free

Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money

After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock

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