August 2, 2013 Archives – Collierville Independent

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State ranks first in auto manufacturing

By Sen. Dolores Gresham Business Facilities, a national economic development publication, has released its annual state Automotive Manufacturing Strength ranking. For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Tennessee has been named the No. 1 state in the nation for Automotive Manufacturing Strength. “This impressive distinction further solidifies Tennessee’s position as a global leader in automotive manufacturing […]

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July 31 Legal Notices

Town of Collierville PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that the Pension and OPEB Committees will meet on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., for a regular meeting in the Administration Conference Room at Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway. All meetings of the Pension and OPEB Committees are open to the public. […]

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Summer Camp

The YMCA at Schilling Farms recently held Princess Camp. The ‘princesses’ did crafts, danced, played games and enjoyed story time. The last day of class ended with a dress up tea party. Back row, from left, are Anna Lucas, Mikalea Walters, Cadie Loggins and Livia Rogers. Front row, from left, are Haley Rutherford and Emily […]

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Police Reports

ARRESTS • Thurman C. Wright (suspect), 225 Wright Road, Collierville, charged with domestic vandalism, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. • Martin C. Castanon (suspect), 556 N. Rowlett, Collierville, charged with driving under the influence. • Heriberto Bustos (suspect), 5032 Quinn Road, Collierville, charged with vandalism over $500. • Stephen B. Cannon (suspect), 4033 Highway 309, […]

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Youth Day

Collierville Church of Christ hosted Youth Day last week. Ministers Chad Ezell and Randy Gaddy held the event, which featured six speakers from the Memphis School of Preaching. From left are Brandon Greene, Josh Townsend, Tyler Jenkins, Erik Harman, Jake Sutton and Brock Kendall. The theme was “He’s watching You, He wants You, He washes […]

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Unified schools not credited for private enrollment increase

While enrollment numbers are up in some Shelby County private schools, officials are reluctant to attribute the increase to the unification of the county and city public school systems. Sharon Masterson, director of communications for St. Benedict at Auburndale, said few area parents have cited the creation of the unified district as incentive for enrollment. […]

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NEW BLOOD

Collierville Middle School will begin the 2013-14 school year with new administrators Principal James “Chip” Blanchard (middle) and Assistant Principals Dan Haddow (left) and Brandi Hynes (right). Blanchard formerly served as Vice Principal at Bartlett High School and Assistant Principal at Bolton High School. Haddow recently served as Principal of Bolton High School. Hynes was […]

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