When highly publicized crimes shake a community, as recently happened in Memphis, the emotional and mental aftershocks linger. And leave behind the most uncomfortable of questions: Why do bad things happen to good people?
Memphis area roads affected include Walnut Grove Road, Macon Road, Raleigh Lagrange Road, North Houston Levee Road and Tenn. 194.
Since May, owner David Allen has been teasing his new gym with a mobile ninja course for kids.
Collierville made a historic appointment by naming its first ever IT director on Monday evening.
Any offer won’t be official until the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen appoints her in a meeting.
Collierville Schools is launching an externship program exposing teachers to varying job experiences that could benefit their students.
Collierville interviewed two candidates for town administrator last week. One withdrew over the weekend, leaving Molly Mehner as the lone candidate under consideration. James Lewellen will soon retire after 27 years with the town.
A Collierville police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at a Fairfield Inn in Collierville early Saturday morning, Sept. 24.
Collierville took time to pause and reflect on its collective grief. However, the community also remembered its strength and resilience which shined in the wake of tragedy.
The shooting at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road showed police and fire had trained for times such as these. The resilience of the community continues to shine.Related stories:
Two residents wounded in the Sept. 23, 2021 shooting spree at Kroger in Collierville, have filed suit against the grocery store chain and the third-party company who hired the employee who went on the rampage.
The lawsuit alleges Kroger should have taken further measures to protect employees and customers during a September 2021 store shooting.
The Collierville Balloon Festival soared into Shelby County for the second time, Sept. 17-18, 2022, with early morning ascensions, and an afternoon-evening carnival.
The Collierville Balloon Festival soared into Shelby County for the second time, Sept. 17-18, 2022, starting with an early morning ascension each day, and afternoon-evening carnival. The fest was held on Maynard Way behind the Walmart at 560 W. Poplar Ave.
There are a number of challenges that accompany BlueOval City, the production site by Ford Motor Co. about an hour’s drive from Memphis.
The board delayed a decision on townhomes in southwest Collierville. The board was concerned it would not review a final site plan.
Collierville Elementary and Schilling Farms Elementary implemented house systems to help foster community in the school environment.
Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen will retire when the board names his successor. He reflected on 27 years leading the town and the change the community has seen.
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
For the third time, William Boone, a lifelong resident of Collierville, is seeking a position on the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen. He is challenging an incumbent he’s faced previously.
Collierville school leaders took a formal stance on the third-grade retention law.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville hopes to add services for seniors at its suburban campus.
With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.
“Our school board — even though it’s fairly new — is in desperate need of a refresh,” Chelsea Glass said. She attended Collierville schools, and is the mother of two school-age children.