Six arrested after vandalism of Confederate monument in Collierville
Collierville Police arrested six people Friday following vandalism of the Confederate relic in Town Square.
Collierville Police arrested six people Friday following vandalism of the Confederate relic in Town Square.
Four candidates are on the ballot for the Position 3 seat on Collierville Schools’ board as Chairman Mark Hansen decides to not seek reelection.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton talked about his plan to strip away the autonomy of the Shelby County Health Department during a visit Monday to the county. He says public health officials should advise mayors, who would make the ultimate decision on pandemic and other health-related measures.
Collierville planning commissioners recommended a rezoning approval that could allow a mixed-use building with office and commercial uses south of the town square.
The Arlington and Collierville school systems are using a similar mix of hybrid online and in person classes along with virtual options for elementary school students. The superintendents of the two suburban systems talked on “Behind The Headlines” about prospects for more change.
Collierville leaders declined to make motion to place discussion of the Confederate monument on a future agenda.
Taylor Stamps may only serve on Collierville’s Board of mayor and Aldermen a few months, but his entire life has been dedicated to service in Collierville.
Teachers voiced their frustration with the current back to school plan at Collierville School Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
Tacos 4 Life Grill is open in Collierville. The restaurant likes to say its tacos have a mission.
While work depends on the weather, the Collierville-Arlington and Eastley Street intersections are scheduled to close from 8 a.m. Saturday but reopen before 6 a.m. Monday.
Collierville leaders showed interest as LRK presented a plan that could bring a hotel and parking garage near the square. Developers pitched the idea saying it would drive future generations to the area.
While disappearing campaign signs may be underhanded and annoying, the practice – old as campaigns themselves – is not grounds for a story. It’s more part of running for office.
Bartlett and Collierville will open Saturday. Others could soon follow with standards safety precautions such as masks and social distancing.
Collierville leaders approved the amended plan for Oliver’s Crossing. Additionally, they heard from residents about the Confederate relic in Town Square Park.
Oliver’s Crossing looks vastly different than the last time the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed the mixed-use plan near East Shelby Drive and South Byhalia Road.
Collierville authorities have identified 65-year-old Warren McDearman as the resident and counter-protester arrested Monday night.
Protesters gathered in Collierville's Town Square Park on Labor Day to ask town leaders to take action toward removing a Confederate monument.
There are 318 members of the Collierville High School community who are quarantined following eight confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Students will learn remotely for two weeks. Three more coronavirus cases have been reported, bringing the total to eight. The entire varsity football team is in quarantine.
Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday the media is important in allowing the community to see what is happening at events and called blocking reporters from a Collierville High School football game “inappropriate."
Shelby County residents spoke against a Confederate relic in Town Square Park.
Taylor Stamps will serve in Alderman Position 4 until a new individual is sworn in. Alderman appointed Stamps to fill the position following the death of Tom Allen.
After a successful first game in terms of social distancing protocols, Collierville will allow for "additional groups" on Friday.
Two long-time residents received strong support from the board to serve as interim alderman in Position 4 following the death of Tom Allen.