Collierville praises Aitken with strong final review
Retiring Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken received high marks in his final superintendent report, approved unanimously by school board members this week.
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June 2019
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Collierville files complaint over landfill concerns
Collierville has taken legal action due to the smell, noise and safety concerns created by the Frank Road landfill. The town hopes a judge will issue an order to eliminate the problems.
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Incoming Collierville superintendent follows education ‘calling’
Gary Lilly, the new superintendent of Collierville Schools, is excited to continue following his education “calling” in Collierville. He wants to listen and learn during his first year as the district’s leader.
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Collierville approves superintendent contract for Gary Lilly
Collierville’s Board of Education has unanimously approved a contract for Gary Lilly to be the next superintendent of the suburban district.
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Collierville looks to adopt $188 million budget
Collierville is looking to adopt a $188 million budget, which includes nearly $90 million for the schools' operating costs. The town is not increasing the property tax rate as part of the budget.
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Collierville police in fatal officer-involved shooting on town’s north side
Collierville police were called to the home of David Hoal on Sunday night, about 12 hours before he was shot to death in a confrontation with the suburb's officers
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May 2019
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Collierville Schools names new superintendent
Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.
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Dyer withdraws from superintendent search as Collierville board sets meeting
Collierville's superintendent search is narrowed to four after Russell Dyer said he is no longer pursuing the job.
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Collierville School Board interviews five finalists for superintendent
Collierville Schools has interviewed five finalists for the district's next superintendent. The candidates are a mix of educators with experience in Collierville as well as ones who would be new to the system.
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Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor
Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.
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Latoshia Daniels case headed to grand jury in Brodes Perry shooting
The case against Latoshia Daniels, accused of killing Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry, is headed to the grand jury.
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Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
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Collierville Schools reviews report on discipline
Collierville school leaders Thursday night reviewed state data showing the district applies discipline disproportionately against African-American students with disabilities, and they discussed ways to address the issue.
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April 2019
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Latoshia Daniels set for May 14 preliminary hearing in pastor’s shooting death
Latoshia Daniels, charged with first-degree murder in the April 4 shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church executive pastor Brodes Perry, will appear at a preliminary hearing May 14 at 2 p.m.
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The Waffle Iron stamps new ID on East Memphis diner
A new restaurant promises both a fresh start and fresh ingredients for a diner that has been through several name changes.
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Woman charged in shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor enters not guilty plea
Prominent local defense attorney Leslie Ballin is representing Latoshia Daniels and entered a not guilty plea on her behalf Tuesday for the shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry.
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Police report: Shooter of Mississippi Boulevard executive pastor yelled ‘You broke my heart’
A Collierville Police report released Monday gave the first details of the fatal Thursday shooting of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry. Latoshia Daniels is charged with first-degree murder.
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Collierville wrestling with how to proceed on Quinn Ridge project
Collierville is wrestling with what to do about a large-scale project proposed in the town's annexation reserve area by developer John Porter.
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March 2019
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Suburban cities looking for land for industrial development
With very few shovel-ready sites for industrial manufacturing development available across Shelby County, municipalities like Lakeland and Arlington are beginning to consider designating new areas for future industrial development.
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Collierville prosecutor dismissed from duties after pro-white nationalist statements
An assistant attorney for the Collierville court was relieved of his duties to handle felonies by District Attorney General Amy Weirich Tuesday afternoon after reports of him posting pro-white nationalist messages on social media.
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Power & Tel planning world headquarters at edge of Collierville
Power & Tel plans to move its headquarters from Binghampton to the edge of Collierville.
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Collierville moving forward with legal action against landfill
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with legal action against the E-PLEX landfill.
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Project Lead the Way spurs innovation and collaboration by enhancing Collierville STEM
Project Lead the Way, a national program, has enhanced Collierville's elementary and middle school STEM education.
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Arlington’s Crave owners plan multiple expansions
For Lana and Ben Hickey, Arlington residents and owners of Crave Coffee Bar & Bistro and Crave Sweets, opening their own restaurant was always part of their plan after they met while attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta.
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Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken to retire
John S. Aitken, superintendent of Collierville Schools, has announced to school board members that he plans to retire June 30.
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