After judge’s ruling, suburban schools return to masking
The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
Topic: Collierville
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September 2021
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August 2021
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Some suburban emergency services feel surge in hospitals
The capacity in hospitals trickles down to suburban emergency services, putting pressure on ambulance to answer calls.
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Class-action lawsuit alleges Lee’s mask opt-out order violates Americans with Disabilities Act
A class-action lawsuit filed today alleges disabled students can’t get a proper education without universal masking to slow the spread of COVID-19, and therefore that Lee’s order is unlawful.
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Collierville denies rezoning request for senior apartments
Collierville did not approve a change in zoning for developers seeking to build a 103-unit independent living facility for seniors.
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Nearly 1,400 opt out of masks in Collierville schools; 385 quarantined
Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order allows students to opt out and attend classes without masks.
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Collierville parents remain divided on masking in schools
Collierville Schools Board Chairman Wright Cox asked residents Tuesday, Aug. 24, to remember their choices impact everyone.
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Collierville Police Department makes ‘major’ appointment
David Townsend, who has been with Collierville Police Department for 26 years, became the first officer promoted to the rank of major in the department.
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Collierville fails to create diversity board
Collierville will not pursue a diversity equity and inclusion board, following months of requests from residents.
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Collierville will benefit from ‘James Lewellen era’
James Lewellen’s 26 years in Collierville will come to a close in a few months, but the impact he had on the suburb will surpass his time with the town.
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Collierville town administrator announces retirement
James Lewellen, who has held the position since 1995, ‘is not replaceable,’ says Mayor Stan Joyner.
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Germantown Baptist Church to reopen as mass vaccination site
Germantown Baptist Church will reopen as a mass vaccination site in September.
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Hundreds of Collierville students in quarantine after first week of school
Collierville Schools said more than 70 students have contracted COVID-19, causing 241 students to quarantine. About 11.16% of Collierville students opted out of masking.
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Census shows growth in six suburbs
While Shelby County’s population only grew by 1%, the suburbs reflected much higher percentages of population growth across the board.
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Some suburban districts show highest proficiency rates in Tennessee
Five of the Shelby County suburban districts saw some of the top achievements in results for TCAP, the state-mandated testing.
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Suburban parents continue to protest mask mandate
Protests from suburban parents continued Tuesday, although gatherings were smaller than those that occurred Monday.
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Collierville parents push for choice following mask mandate
Parents in Collierville are divided on the Shelby County Health Department’s mandate and the district’s decision to align its guidelines accordingly.
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Community embraces New Day Theatre’s triumphant return
New Day Children’s Theatre has returned with its summer show to give back to the community. This weekend students are performing “Les Misérables,” and the community is embracing its return.
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Collierville group wants more elected representation for minority voices
Some say that creating districts would help bring diversity to the town’s boards.
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July 2021
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Collierville ‘historic’ moves expand fire, ambulance service
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen took steps towards its next fire station and operating its own ambulance service.
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Collierville board asked to seek Confederate marker solutions
A member of the Planning Commission is asking the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen to support conversations about removing a Confederate marker from Town Square Park.
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Collierville Schools releases COVID guidelines
Collierville Schools is also recommending students who are sick stay home.
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Vaccinations join masks in pandemic politics
If masks have been the face of the nation’s political divide during the pandemic, what are COVID vaccinations?
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Collierville Target to reopen Wednesday
The Target closed June 12 following a fire on a grocery aisle in a back corner of the store.
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Some neighbors not thrilled about proposed Collierville Town Square garage
Collierville is studying land near the square for a potential parking garage. Residents living nearby have concerns about its impact on their homes and the historic area.
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Collierville takes another big stride toward Town Square parking garage
Staff will complete a site assessment, preliminary plan, cost estimates and explore the possibility of tax increment financing (TIF) to pay for any debt that may be incurred by the town.
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