Multiple defendants in a Chancery Court complaint against a Collierville landfill have filed responses, denying allegations made by the town.

A hot air balloon festival is planned for next June in Collierville, and organizers are hoping it will become a signature event for the town.

Kevin Vaughan, vice chairman of the Collierville School Board and a member of the state House, will resign from the school board at the end of the year. Vaughan said the decision is because he increased legislative responsibilities. 

The proposed Quinn Ridge development failed to gain approval from the Collierville Planning Commission Thursday night. Commissioners said the project did not fit the rural area.

John Porter has submitted a revised plan for his 177-acre Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville's annexation reserve area. The plan is Porter's second attempt for approval for the project.

Latoshia Daniels appeared in court for arraignment Wednesday on a homicide charge, but the arraignment was postponed due to financial issues. Daniels is accused of killing Brodes Perry, a pastor at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.

Collierville is annexing 105 acres into town Sept. 1.

Collierville has named Jennifer Casey as its second public information officer.

New Collierville Superintendent Gary Lilly welcomed students back to school Monday. He greeted students and talked with teachers to kick off the 2019 academic year.

Collierville is experiencing a utility bill delay. However, residents have various ways to pay bill estimated bills.

Dalton Al-Chokhachi, a local 14-year-old, lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Sunday, he took part in a cross-country bike ride through Shelby Farms as cyclists try to raise awareness.

Collierville delayed vote on annexation of 102 acres southeast of the town's current limits. 

Collierville's police department graduated 16 Explorer cadets Thursday night as part of an effort to familiarize youth with law enforcement careers. 

Latoshia Daniels reported to Shelby County Criminal Justice Center Thursday. She reported for assaulting and fleeing from officers after allegedly killing Brodes Perry, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church executive pastor.

The ex-wife of Fred Auston Wortman III, whose husband tried three times to kill her, is fighting his potential early release from prison.

Collierville wants to annex 111 acres from its reserve area by the end of the month. The annexation results from requests by residents, some of whom are excited about the future for their area.

A retirement party Sunday at Collierville High School honored longtime educator John Aitken, who has retired after 39 years in education. The community gathered to celebrate his career and thank him for his service.

Retiring Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken received high marks in his final superintendent report, approved unanimously by school board members this week.

Gary Lilly, the new superintendent of Collierville Schools, is excited to continue following his education “calling” in Collierville. He wants to listen and learn during his first year as the district’s leader.

Collierville has taken legal action due to the smell, noise and safety concerns created by the Frank Road landfill. The town hopes a judge will issue an order to eliminate the problems.

Collierville’s Board of Education has unanimously approved a contract for Gary Lilly to be the next superintendent of the suburban district. 

Collierville police were called to the home of David Hoal on Sunday night, about 12 hours before he was shot to death in a confrontation with the suburb's officers

Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.

Collierville Schools has interviewed five finalists for the district's next superintendent. The candidates are a mix of educators with experience in Collierville as well as ones who would be new to the system.

Collierville's superintendent search is narrowed to four after Russell Dyer said he is no longer pursuing the job.