With students out of class and teachers participating in in-service training, police simulated gunfire to help workers understand the sounds of gunshots in buildings.

Bo Mills is retiring next spring as Germantown’s public works director, and the suburb has honored him by attaching his name to one of the tallest structures in the city.

Germantown celebrated its new award-winning water tower on Monday. Water from the eastern tower has been running to faucets throughout the city for about three weeks.

The incumbent alderman should easily cruise to victory Tuesday night because no one decided to challenge him for his second term in Position 4. It will be his second term.

Houston’s Ladeadrick James and the Mustang defense shine in victory over arch-rival Collierville.

Ryan Strain won’t be chairman next year on the Germantown Board of Education, but his seat in Position 1 is undoubtedly secure.

Since Houston won the heated rivalry with Collierville last year, the trophy is sitting in its field house. Whether they keep it will depend on Friday night’s result.

“In order to see this design at its full potential, you have to completely let go of common sense,” artist Madison Montgomery said in a written explanation of her work.

Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks is completing her first term in Position 3 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and is unopposed for reelection.

The senior saved two penalties in the shootout, and scored one herself, as Houston caps an undefeated season with its first championship since 2018.

A new Clift is on the Germantown bench, assuming the role that the older Clift had for years. Meanwhile, a long-discussed Arlington development gets a new breath.

The first step in a lengthy process of changing the mayor’s duties, requiring full-time attention, is scheduled for Monday.

Collierville and Houston (AAA), Lakeland Prep (A), and ECS, Lausanne and St. George’s (D2-A) will represent Memphis at the state tournament starting Wednesday.

Unopposed for his second term on the Germantown Board of Education, Curry reflected on the past four years and what he sees ahead.

Collierville and Houston (AAA), Briarcrest (Division 2-AA) and Northpoint (D2-A) all have the talent to contend in their respective divisions.

Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.

The Germantown Republican looks at past and future strides as he seeks another term in Congress in the November election.

The changes come after large pay parties at residences — two this year on Forest Hill-Irene Road and one last year in the Oakleigh neighborhood. 

The Mustangs scored three times in the first 20 minutes of the match with the Dragons, to remain undefeated and secure the No. 1 seed for the postseason.

The city’s Planning Commission will begin its review Tuesday night to tighten the ordinance putting more restrictions on such gatherings.

The Dragons ended the contest with the Red Devils the same way they started: undefeated. Collierville improves to 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in region play.

Vicki Gandee is facing Andy Ellis for the school board seat. It’s the only contested Germantown-specific race on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Two years ago, Will Drennan died saving a child from drowning when rushing waters overtook him in Riverdale Park. Now, his son remembers his father as a superhero. 

Lean into Western fare at Thornwood’s new restaurant.