Students attending on the hybrid platform will learn remotely. Friday was already scheduled as a remote learning day. 

Germantown’s Board of Education eliminated semester exams for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, teachers will receive a $1,000 bonus in December.

Collierville voters can cast their ballot in the town’s runoff as early as Wednesday. Alderman John Worley is facing challenger Harold Booker for Position 3. Missy Marshall and William Boone are facing off for Position 4.

The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed several projects at its Monday meeting, a sign of how development – commercial and residential – in the town continues to advance.

Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.

The Shelby County Election Commission says its hand was forced by having to keep voting machines used in the November elections sealed until all results from that election are certified next week. Early voting in the two Collierville runoff elections starts Wednesday.

Mayor Mike Palazzolo has announced he will seek reelection in 2022. Palazzolo has served as mayor of Germantown since 2014.

The annual call for Germantown citizens to apply for boards and commissions this year included a personal invitation from Mayor Mike Palazzolo to a select few residents.

Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.

Collierville Middle Schools students will not return to campus until after Thanksgiving due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

William Boone, a candidate for Collierville Alderman Position 4, has a history with the town that includes legal battles following his termination from Collierville Fire Department.

The Shelby County Election Commission set early-voting dates and times for the Dec. 8 runoff in Collierville. Residents can early vote beginning Wednesday.

Developer Vincent Smith had complained in recent months that the delays were making interested tenants nervous.

The planned unit development has not been submitted to the city yet. Developer Spence Ray showed the plans to neighbors who are receptive to the project.

Jeff Mayo took over in the middle of a pandemic to steer the Arlington Community Schools. Now, he is preparing for his second semester at the helm.

Raising money isn’t always the key to victory in a campaign, but it helps shed light on the different approaches candidates are taking as they try to attain office in Collierville.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate. It also approved outline plans for two subdivisions that total 90 homes. 

Collierville Animal Shelter is thanking first responders by providing a free microchipping for a dog or cat.

Germantown will look at two subdivisions totaling 90 homes Monday. Aldermen will also review a payment of more than $18,000 for the contested results of the 2018 mayoral election.

The wait is nearly over for BPACC after receiving approval from the Shelby County Health Department to return in 2021. Its abbreviated winter 2021 season, including 11 performances, is slated to begin Jan. 16, with the first show “Linda Ronstadt Experience.” 

Two years ago, Germantown residents opposed to the direction of Mike Palazzolo’s administration came close to removing the mayor through the candidacy of Alderman John Barzizza.

“As students, many of us are saddened when we see decisions made about our well-being that will not affect the decision-makers but will clearly affect us. We just hope this starts a true conversation where every argument is given equitable consideration.”

With a larger new building on Airline Road, Arlington Animal Clinic is expanding its practice under Dr. Monica Schoknecht.

Suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate Monday evening.

With plans for a branch in Arlington, The Bank of Fayette County is increasing its footprint in Shelby County, with more locations expected.