Crosswind Elementary receives National Blue Ribbon recognition
It’s the first time in Collierville Schools history for one of its schools to receive the honor.
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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Collierville Campbell Clinic seeks retention PILOT in Collierville
As part of the payment-in-lieu of taxes application, Campbell Clinic plans to retain 48 jobs and add 22 new jobs. Those positions have a $53,000 annual median wage, but an average wage of $112,732.
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Germantown Germantown Police Department Chief Richard Hall is retiring
Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.
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Collierville Shooting suspect arraigned in Collierville on murder, attempted murder charges
Both victims in a weekend homicide in Collierville were separated from their spouses at the time of the incident.
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ColliervilleCollierville explores wine and beer sales at Harrell Theatre
Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.
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Collierville Police arrest suspect in Texas following Collierville homicide
A suspect was arrested in Texas after a homicide in Collierville on Saturday.
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Germantown Germantown Festival marks 50 years
The 50th Germantown Festival runs this weekend. The free family-friendly event is on Saturday and Sunday at C.O. Franklin Park and the Civic Center Complex.
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Germantown Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
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GermantownGermantown releases detailed timeline of water-crisis investigation
The city released additional records Tuesday that highlight how and when the city learned about the different parts of the water crisis.
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Collierville Speed cushions, not bumps, headed to Collierville
Collierville purchased speed cushions Monday evening. The traffic calming measure will be piloted near two elementary schools.
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GermantownGermantown investigation says employee’s inattention led to fuel leak
The Germantown employee responsible for the refueling leak that caused the suburb’s water crisis last month was away from the generator for more than a half hour, according to records of the internal investigation released Friday.
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Germantown Germantown, Wolf River improvements to cause traffic issues
Germantown will begin work on improvements to Wolf River Boulevard and Germantown Road next week. The intersection is one of the busiest in Shelby County.
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Germantown Thousands of Germantown residents receive incorrect utility bills
About 5,700 Germantown water customers received incorrect utility bills due to an error by the city’s vendor.
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Collierville Collierville superintendent calls leaving district ‘bittersweet’
Collierville Schools Superintendent Gary Lilly will leave the suburban district effective Dec. 31, to become the executive director of Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)
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ColliervilleCollierville superintendent to step down in December
Superintendent Gary Lilly has been with the district since 2019. He will step down at the end of the year.
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Germantown Boyle scraps apartment plan, proposes homes for Forest Hill Heights
Boyle has dramatically changed plans for Viridian in Germantown’s Forest Hill Heights. The proposal for 25 acres now is without apartments.
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Collierville Collierville to build public pickleball courts
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved public pickleball courts for Suggs Park.
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Germantown Germantown gives water credit; overspill protection installed on generator
“The amount will not account for all the disturbances of life,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said before the meeting’s conclusion. “There is no doubt about that.”
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Germantown Hole in underground pipe contributed to Germantown water crisis
Germantown Public Works Director Bo Mills discussed future improvements planned for the the city’s Southern Avenue water plant following the suburb’s water crisis.
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Germantown Germantown committee recommends no reduction in water bills
Germantown’s resident-led commission recommended the suburb’s customers not get a water credit after a diesel spill forced residents to reduce the water usage for flushing toilets only.
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GermantownFormer Collierville official to review Germantown water crisis
Records, news reports and social media postings will be reviewed to analyze the Germantown’s communication efforts after 250 to 300 gallons of diesel spilled at the suburb’s Southern Avenue water treatment plant July 19.
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GermantownFired general services worker was with Germantown 13 years
Germantown releases files on employee who was dismissed over the mistake that led to diesel seeping into the suburb’s water supply.
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EducationHouston High’s new principal looks to ‘do the most good’
Hallie Ross is the first alum to serve as principal of Houston High School. Ross formerly served as the vice principal of Collierville High School.
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Shelby County County political parties eye red and blue school board elections
The move to primaries in what are now nonpartisan races began in response to book and curriculum topic bannings in Florida.
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GermantownGermantown facing open records legal challenge
A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.
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