Collierville and Germantown formally oppose consolidation
As Shelby County and Memphis explore consolidation, suburbs are formally opposing it with resolutions.
As Shelby County and Memphis explore consolidation, suburbs are formally opposing it with resolutions.
Police are confirming the suspect Uk Thang was fired the morning before shots were fired killing one and injuring 15 people in the store on New Byhalia Road.
District unanimously approves a new director of assessment, accountability, and data position.
Collierville Schools Board of Education is considering placing a cell tower on campus to provide better phone service as well as revenue.
BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.
Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins addressed last week’s shooting that injured 15 people in Collierville.
Of the 15 injured Thursday at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road, one has died and at least five remain hospitalized — four at Regional One and one patient at Methodist University Hospital.
Gold Star Mother’s Day was created by a joint congressional resolution in 1936, and in 2011 the resolution was expanded by presidential proclamation to include families. A committee hopes to build a monument at Liberty Park.
Six people shot at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road remain hospitalized, with one in serious condition and five in good condition, a Regional One Health official said Sunday.
About 100 gathered in front of Collierville Town Hall Friday for a prayer vigil following the shooting at Kroger on New Byhalia Road.
Roofer Andre Barlow said he watched in horror as the gunman followed three people out of the Collierville Kroger and shot them one by one as they hid near a dumpster.
Six victims of the Collierville shooting remain hospitalized at Regional One Health, doctors said Friday.
Authorities have identified Uk Thang as the gunman at the Collierville Kroger. Thang also died in the shooting, of what is believed to be a self-inflicted wound.
GPAC will require proof of vaccination or a negative test for indoor events.
Olivia King was killed during a shooting incident that was reported around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The suspect also was shot to death at the scene, a shooting which authorities say appeared self-inflicted.
Some of the reaction called for an immediate look at the causes of such violence as part of a national debate while others called for supporting those grieving from the loss of life, at least for now.
National media outlets sent out alerts following news reports on the shooting.
A gunman walked into a Collierville grocery store Thursday afternoon and opened fire, killing at least one person and injuring 12 others before taking his own life, authorities said.
Germantown will review a PILOT for new medical offices Monday evening. Aldermen will also review a resolution formalizing their stance on consolidation.
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham updated some major projects in his State of the City address to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.
Germantown Auto Service removed its gasoline pumps and poured fresh concrete this week. The business is focused on repairing cars, the primary reason people visited the site the last 20 years.
With construction already underway on the first hotel in Arlington, the town’s Planning Commission is reviewing plans for a second inn.
Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.
Federal Judge Sheryl Lipman ruled Friday morning ruled that the mask mandate in K-12 schools in Shelby County is lawful.
Focal Point Investments also developed the mixed-use building at 999 S. Cooper St. in Midtown Memphis.