Warren: Knowing what’s on the August ballot
Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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July 2024
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GermantownRhea Clift, Justin Gee face off for Germantown judge
Germantown’s judge race features two lifelong Germantown residents.
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June 2024
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Collierville Collierville hires development, economic director
The town combined its development director and economic development director positions into “more of a growth management role.”
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ColliervilleTown Square may bear Collierville name, but Leake says he owns it
Evan Leake said the town has never truly owned the property and claims the Leake and Irby families bought it after the Civil War.
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GermantownGermantown approves budget, makes first purchases for new fiscal year
The budget is one of the most pivotal decisions city leaders make annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines elected officials' vision and priorities for the next year.
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Behind The Headlines Behind the Headlines: Suburban schools mark 10 years
Germantown Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland Superintendent Ted Horrell joined this week’s “Behind the Headlines” to discuss current issues and the last 10 years of the suburban school systems.
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Public SafetyDecertified Collierville police officer resigned after accusations of lying, misusing service weapon
A former Collierville officer had his service weapon while working as an armed security officer at a secondary job.
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SuburbsOfficer decertified in Tennessee, no longer employed by Olive Branch
DeMario Pree, who previously worked for Collierville and was employed by Olive Branch police, was dismissed from the Mississippi department after he was decertified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
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GermantownDavid Kustoff seeks funding for Germantown stormwater
“We’re fighting for it,” U.S. Rep. David Kustoff said at the Germantown Rotary Club meeting. “I think we’ve got a realistic shot.”
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Germantown Germantown school district approves 2024-25 budget
Germantown’s budget has been a moving target due to changes in funding.
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ColliervilleCollierville mayor will not seek reelection
James Lewellen, former Collierville town administrator, said Stan Joyner’s decision not to run marked “the end of an era.”
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ColliervilleResidents in Collierville’s North Main neighborhoods want action on flooding
Collierville residents feel the town has listened but not taken action to address flooding concerns on their street.
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ColliervilleCollierville firefighter alleges racist bullying at work
The Town of Collierville’s review also cited a number of issues with the Black firefighter who filed the complaint, saying he was difficult to get along with in the closed environment of the fire station.
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ColliervilleCrime was down in early 2024, Gibbons says at Collierville Chamber
“Reported violent crime, reported property crime and overall crime is down,” Bill Gibbons, president of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, said. “I don’t think most people feel it yet, and the way people feel is very, very important.”
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GermantownThornwood’s newest hotel to open in coming weeks
The Marriott-branded hotel is the sixth phase of the mixed-use development in Germantown.
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ColliervilleShoplifting charges dismissed for former Collierville school board member
The charges were dismissed after Keri Blair completed certain conditions she and her attorney negotiated with the state.
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Germantown Former mayor’s son to seek Germantown alderman position
The seat is open after Jon McCreery decided not to seek reelection. Candidates can begin pulling petitions for the November election next week.
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ColliervilleCollierville approves budget, beer permit
The budget is one of the most pivotal annual decisions by the suburb’s leaders as it funds the town’s day-to-day operations and outlines priorities for the coming year.
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Shelby CountyEd Haley to retire after more than 50 years in public service
At age 86, after more than five decades in state and county positions, he is retiring from his job as Millington’s city manager. This time, he says it’s real.
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GermantownGermantown alderman will not seek reelection
One Germantown alderman shared he does not plan to seek reelection. However, he plans to remain engaged in the suburb and continue to serve its residents.
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GermantownGermantown horse show back in the saddle for 75th year
The long-in-the-tooth Germantown Charity Horse Show is back for its diamond jubilee. One tent helps spectators learn about the tradition of the event.
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ColliervilleBrent Taylor addresses crime, ‘making Memphis matter’ in Collierville
Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, spoke at Collierville’s Rotary Club Tuesday, saying if Memphis doesn’t handle its crime issue, it will become an “example of a failed American city.”
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May 2024
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ColliervilleCollierville considers $107.8M budget
The budget is one of the most impactful decisions annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines the town’s priorities from July 1 until June 30, 2025.
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ColliervilleThompson Machinery, pickleball earn Collierville approvals
Thompson Machinery plans to develop roads and infrastructure which could encourage more business in the area. Pickleball 901’s conditional-use permit allows pickleball anywhere with Carriage Crossing.
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ColliervilleCollierville replies to Chick-fil-A lawsuit, says it fairly denied the chain
Collierville filed a response to the trustee of the proposed Chick-fil-A site. Chick-fil-A sued the town in March.
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