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<strong>Andy Bell uses an Ipad to design a glider in his 8th grade STEM class at West Collierville Middle School on March 6, 2019.&nbsp;The Tennessee Department of Education released district-level data for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program on Wednesday morning, July 6. </strong>(Daily Memphian file)Suburbs

Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.

By Abigail Warren 1 hour ago
DeSoto County

Artist brings out the spirit of Olive Branch with wooden caricatures

Ed Crumpler uses his talent as an artist to maintain the character of Olive Branch by designing caricatures of the suburb’s residents.

By Toni Lepeska July 04, 2022
Collierville

Kustoff kicks off Law Enforcement Appreciation Tour in Collierville

U.S. Rep. David Kustoff began his Law Enforcement and First Responder Appreciation Tour in Collierville on Tuesday, the first of about a dozen stops the congressman will make throughout his West Tennessee district.

By Abigail Warren 19 hours ago
Bartlett

New faces run for Bartlett alderman as Simmons bows out of mayor’s race

Bobby Simmons has decided not to run for mayor of Bartlett as more candidates emerge for the three alderman seats on the Nov. 8 ballot.

By Michael Waddell 6 hours ago

  • Subscribers only Germantown

    Methodist interested in Germantown High campus

    The question of the high school took a turn earlier this year after state legislation passed that would disallow Memphis-Shelby County Schools from operating the so-called 3G schools: Germantown elementary, middle and high schools.

    By Abigail Warren 4 hours ago
  • Suburbs

    Red, white and boom: Collierville Independence Day event is a blast

    “The town has always been big on keeping it fast, and keeping the sky lit up,” Maj. David Townsend of Collierville Police Department said. The 36th annual fireworks show lasted nearly 20 minutes in Cox Park.

    By Abigail Warren July 03, 2022
  • Suburbs

    The Sift Bakery opens Saddle Creek pop-up

    The Sift Bakery plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location Saturday, July 2. Lonisa Bowen, also known as Lala, offers more than 60 flavors of macarons.

    By Abigail Warren July 02, 2022
  • Germantown

    Retiring parks director honored for service to Germantown

    Before Parks Director Pam Beasley retired, the city honored her mark on the community.

    By Abigail Warren July 02, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Wimpy’s Germantown reopens; Bartlett location searches for manager

    Wimpy’s Burgers and Fries quietly reopened its Germantown store this week. Owner Jacob Crofton’s next priority is getting the Bartlett store open.

    By Abigail Warren July 01, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Coffee accompanies conversations with Bartlett cops

    In an effort to enhance its community policing approach, Bartlett police officers gather several times a year to meet with citizens in an informal setting.

    By Carmen Darden June 30, 2022
  • Business

    EDGE board approves tax incentive for Legacy at Countrywood

    The 175-acre, $400 million mixed-use development near Colonial Country Club in Cordova is approved for an eight-year tax increment financing (TIF) of up to $23 million.

    By Neil Strebig July 01, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Residents react to explosive in Germantown

    After responding to a call about an explosive sound, Germantown police found a second device, which was neutralized by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad.

    By Abigail Warren June 30, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Major paving project, new traffic light on tap for Bartlett

    “If you’ve ever tried to leave (Freeman Park) during a sporting event, you understand how difficult it can be to make a left turn onto Bartlett Boulevard out of there.”

    By Michael Waddell June 30, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Light it up: Your Fourth of July fireworks and events guide

    Here are places and events where you can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music and food.

    By Jasmine McCraven June 30, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Five candidates considered for interim Bartlett alderman seat 

    Five candidates have submitted their names for consideration to fill the Position 2 alderman’s seat vacated by Emily Elliott.

    By Michael Waddell July 05, 2022
  • DeSoto County

    Wounding of two Olive Branch officers in 2006 remains a mystery

    Early in a June morning in 2006, two Olive Branch police officers approached a suspected stolen car. Gunfire erupted and 16 years later, authorities are still looking for the shooter.

    By Toni Lepeska June 29, 2022
  • DeSoto County

    Gammage ends career as Olive Branch police chief

    Don Gammage is stepping down as Olive Branch police chief, ending a long career in law enforcement.

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    Wounding of two Olive Branch officers in 2006 remains a mystery

    By Toni Lepeska June 29, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Bartlett unveils new $5.1 million Fleet Maintenance Facility

    The expanded facility on Yale Road bears the name of retiring Mayor A. Keith McDonald.

    By Michael Waddell June 28, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Germantown adopts budget, approves first Carrefour building

    The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved its $210.9 million budget and reviewed the first building in the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods.

    By Abigail Warren June 27, 2022
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    Bartlett-based Grace Medical plans $2.8 million expansion

    Grace Medical plans a $2.8 million expansion at its Bartlett headquarters to enhance its position in otology.

    By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022
  • Germantown

    Germantown Police Department promotes inspector to deputy chief

    Germantown will internally promote Inspector Mike Fisher to the role of deputy chief, replacing Rodney Bright, who retired from the department’s second-in-command role.

    By Abigail Warren June 27, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Collierville launching ambulance service despite vehicle delay

    Collierville Fire Department launches its ambulance service Friday. However, the shiny new vehicles for the suburb will not be ready, leading to a temporary conversion of Rural Metro units

    By Abigail Warren June 27, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square

    The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.

    By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022
  • Subscribers only Business

    Office owners in northeast Shelby County hope for market rebound

    Office users are trickling back to the market two-plus years after the COVID pandemic and its restrictions.

    By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022
  • Subscribers only Business

    Carrefour redevelopment could revive Germantown’s west end

    Planners say a rebirth of the property at Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway could transform the area in a way similar to Thornwood’s effect on the north end of Germantown’s Central Business District.

    By Abigail Warren June 26, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    Bartlett resident’s rainbow a little about law, a lot about helping others

    Nick Toombs’ display is back this year, and it’s an even larger spectacle. Not out of spite, he said, but because he had to buy a new rainbow.

    By Jane Roberts June 26, 2022
  • Business

    Lakeland officials hear what BlueOval City can mean to the area

    Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.

    By Michael Waddell June 24, 2022
  • Metro

    Death of child in Germantown shooting unintentional, police say

    Germantown Police are investigating the shooting death of a 4-year-old. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2022
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    $10 Deal: Indian street food at Nawab’s Restaurant

    Flaky kathi rolls and savory, crunchy samosa chaat are part of the “Nawab’s Specials” menu. The restaurant’s street food dishes range from $6.99 to $8.99 each.

    By Chris Herrington June 23, 2022

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