The Collierville Herald Independent

08/10/2025

🚂🗞️ In 1941, Mayor Charles Dean had a message for the railroads: cut the unnecessary whistling! This Collierville Herald clipping from May 9, 1941, shows how even then, the sound of trains was a hot topic in town.

We’re celebrating all things railroad (whistles included!) at Train Heritage Day next weekend—Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Come explore Collierville’s railroading past and see why trains have always been part of our story.

08/03/2025

Train has cleared.
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Traffic Alert

Please avoid the railroad crossings at Shea Road and Schilling Farms Blvd West due to a stopped train.

We will update this post as soon as the crossings are clear. Thank you for your patience and please use alternate routes.

07/26/2025

07/26/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Jack Westbrook, a beloved member of our community. Jack was known for his decades of support through hundreds of heartfelt letters, often spotlighting Town employees, elected leaders, and moments of civic pride.

He was honored earlier this spring by Mayor Maureen Fraser for his dedication to Collierville. facebook.com/share/p/16ijg7Dqu5/ This week, he was honored on the front page of The Collierville Herald Independent (shown in the photo).

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Jack received a complete computer setup and tech tutorials, allowing him to continue his passion for writing in the digital age.

Jack's story is a testament to the power of community and the impact one person can have. We are grateful for the time we had with him and the joy he brought to so many.

Thank you, Jack, for lifting us with your words. You will be missed.

07/18/2025

UPDATE: The roadway is open.

Traffic Alert

Please avoid Houston Levee at Almadale Farms due to a traffic crash. We will update this post when the roadway is clear.

07/08/2025

UPDATE: Poplar is open.
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Traffic Alert

Please avoid Poplar Avenue between Progress Road and Ailene Street. A tree is in danger of falling across the roadway.

Collierville Police officers are on scene and directing traffic around the area with a detour in place.

We’ll provide updates as the situation changes. Thank you for your patience and please use caution if you're traveling nearby.

06/26/2025

UPDATE: Railroad crossings have been cleared.

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Traffic Alert

A train has stopped, blocking the Houston Levee and Bailey Station crossings. We do not have an estimated time it will clear, please avoid these areas. We will update this post when it clears.

06/17/2025

Due to Juneteenth Holiday, there will be a delay in the delivery of the printed copy of the June 19th issue of Collierville Herald Independent. Our apologies for the inconvenience.

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06/15/2025

06/15/2025

YMCA locations reopened

Dear YMCA Members & Program Participants,

We want to reassure you that the situation prompting today's precautionary lockdown has been fully resolved. Law enforcement has confirmed there is no danger to any of our YMCA locations, and we have received the all clear to return to normal operations.

Through swift action and close coordination with authorities, we were able to identify the source of the concern and confirm that there was never a true threat to our association.
Everyone at our facilities remains safe. We are incredibly thankful for the quick, professional response of our YMCA team and for the strong support and presence of our local law enforcement partners.

All YMCA operations will return to normal tomorrow, Saturday, June 14.

Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and for being part of our YMCA family.

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South

06/13/2025

UPDATE:
We have been given guidance by local law enforcement, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and the Office of Homeland Security to lift the lockdown for our locations, as they have advised that this is an "unverified threat" against the organization.
Out of an abundance of caution, we will continue to operate under precautionary safety measures.

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URGENT NOTICE: We are currently in a precautionary lockdown at all YMCA centers, summer camp locations, and program sites due to an unverified threat that came into our call center. The location was not identified, so out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with our safety protocols, we are implementing these measures across the entire organization.
Everyone at our locations is safe, and we are actively working with all local law enforcement agencies. We will provide further updates as soon as we have more information.

06/11/2025

UPDATE: Roadway is open.
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Please avoid I-269 northbound, just south of the Wolf River due to a traffic crash. Northbound lanes are completely blocked due to an overturned vehicle.

We will provide an update when the highway has been cleared.