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Collierville Schools approves $142 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:27:56 -0500

Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.

Collierville Schools wrestles with budget, enrollment, bus-driver retention

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:42:35 -0500

Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.

State leaders give Memphis suburbs votes on MLGW board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:46:57 -0500

Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.

Mount Trashmore in Collierville purchased in tax sale

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:39:26 -0500

Collierville now owns a former landfill.

Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget' in history

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:07:16 -0500

The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.

Germantown continues to 'take bites' out of Houston High upgrades

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:07 -0500

Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.

Germantown has a plan for winter weather

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:51:04 -0500

In late January, sleet, snow and then more sleet fell in Germantown. Now, the city is doubling down on its winter weather response.

Should the Germantown mayor be a full-time job? Residents will decide in May 5 referendum vote.

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:50:12 -0500

Germantown residents will be voting whether to make the town’s mayoral position a full-time gig. However, officials took back earlier statements that a full-time mayor must quit any other full-time job.

Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:31:24 -0500

One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?

Suburbs could get voting representation on MLGW board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:57:54 -0500

About 30% of the MLGW’s customers live outside the city limits, and new legislation in Nashville could give them a say on the board.

AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:54:10 -0500

AutoZone is looking at another Collierville location, which could add more activity to an already bustling Houston Levee Road.

Burlington looking at Germantown location

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:51:17 -0500

Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.

Germantown aims to spend $27 million on safety, streets and schools

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:34:37 -0500

Germantown has about $27 million planned in improvements as part of the 2026-27 budget.

St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:06 -0500

“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”

Warren: Progress at The Lake District provides glimmer of hope

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:42:58 -0500

Finishing the project is still years away, but progress gives hope the promised Lake District may materialize one day. Just with others delivering on the promise.

Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.

Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren't allowed to come

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:47:46 -0500

For the first time in about a decade, parents of seniors will not be permitted to visit the elementary schools as their children return for one last walkthrough before their graduation.

Germantown renames field as ‘place of honor' for drowning victim

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:49:34 -0500

Will Drennan lost his life saving a child from nearly drowning at Riverdale Park. But his name will not be forgotten.

Charges dropped for 14-year-old involved in St. George's case

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:42:51 -0500

Charges were dropped for a 14-year-old accused of aggravated rape at St. George’s Independent School.

Third McDonald's approved in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:33:04 -0500

Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.