There are 20 article(s) tagged Stan Joyner:

• May 2020

  • Dates and Data: Uneasy coexistence in local reopening plan

    Local elected leaders and health experts differed on the first phase of reopening the Memphis economy. But some mayors say they remain unified as they approach the reopening's second phase.

    By Abigail Warren, Bill Dries May 13, 2020

  • Conflicting reopening plans poised to end countywide alliance on pandemic

    Shelby County's suburban cities are beginning to expand on openings allowed under the first phase of the local "Back to Business" phased plan and will allow "close contact" businesses to open next week.

    By Bill Dries May 01, 2020

• April 2020

  • First phase reopening plans include restaurants, retail and elective surgery

    The mayors of Shelby County and all seven of its cities and towns have agreed on a plan for reopening businesses after 14 days of a stable or declining number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. But the math isn’t as simple as counting the numbers of cases and marking off days on a calendar.

    By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren April 29, 2020

  • Local leaders face ‘challenge’ of how and when to reopen economy

    Behind the Saturday trial opening of the city-owned Links at Whitehaven course is a lot of jockeying for positions by local businesses that want to be in the first wave of reopenings — from elective medical procedures by doctors to car washes and barber shops and nail salons to restaurants. 

    By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren April 18, 2020

• March 2020

  • A mission in Memphis and beyond: Locals create unified front to fight virus

    “We’re building an airplane in the air and doing it on a stopwatch. We’ve got a minute to build it.” 

    By Tom Bailey March 27, 2020

  • Collierville addresses COVID-19 effects on budget, town operations

    Collierville aldermen will continue to meet in town hall, although the public will not be allowed to attend. 

    By Abigail Warren March 27, 2020

• February 2020

  • County Commission says no to Quinn Ridge plan

    John Porter's Quinn Ridge development near Collierville was rejected by the Shelby County Commission Monday.

    By Abigail Warren February 25, 2020

  • Lecile Harris leaves friends and family ‘wanting more’

    Lecile Harris, well-known rodeo clown and Collierville resident, died Feb. 13. His life was celebrated and remembered Sunday at Collierville High School.

    By Abigail Warren February 24, 2020

  • Collierville Chamber ‘shines a light’ on growth

    Collierville business leaders gathered at a sold-out-luncheon to hear how they have contributed to the growth of the "thriving" town. The event was one of many scheduled to highlight the town's sesquicentennial.

    By Abigail Warren February 20, 2020

  • Collierville kicks off celebration 150 years in the making

    Collierville kicked off a year-long celebration of the town's sesquicentennial Monday. 

    By Abigail Warren February 17, 2020

• January 2020

  • Collierville enjoying steady sales tax growth

    Collierville has seen consistent and steady tax revenue in recent years. Town leaders say it helps alleviate the pressure on property taxes, and they have reason to believe the sales revenue growth will continue.

    By Abigail Warren January 29, 2020

  • Collierville thriving as it marks 150th anniversary

    Collierville is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Town leaders reflected on 150 years of the community's history and its growth since 1870.

    By Abigail Warren January 04, 2020

• November 2019

  • Collierville hoping strategic plan will help guide police growth

    Collierville wants to help the police department retain officers. In addition to making it a priority in the next budget, the town has hired a third-party consultant to assist in developing a strategic plan.

    By Abigail Warren November 27, 2019

• October 2019

  • Six finalists identified for Collierville Board of Education vacancy

    Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen met with the town's Board of Education Tuesday and identified six finalists for the school board seat being vacated by state Rep. Kevin Vaughan.

    By Abigail Warren October 29, 2019

  • Book Nov. 24 for Shelby County’s bicentennial celebration

    Shelby County will celebrate 200 years of history Nov. 24 at Shelby Farms.

    By Linda A. Moore October 25, 2019

• June 2019

  • Collierville looks to adopt $188 million budget

    Collierville is looking to adopt a $188 million budget, which includes nearly $90 million for the schools' operating costs. The town is not increasing the property tax rate as part of the budget.

    By Abigail Warren June 07, 2019

• May 2019

  • Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor

    Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.

    By Abigail Warren May 22, 2019

  • Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget

    Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday. 

    By Abigail Warren May 13, 2019

• March 2019

  • Collierville moving forward with legal action against landfill

    Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with legal action against the E-PLEX landfill.

    By Abigail Warren March 11, 2019

• December 2018

  • Longtime Collierville Judge William Craig Hall has died after suffering heart complications

    Town icon and veteran Collierville Municipal Judge William Craig Hall died Sunday evening following heart complications that put him in intensive care more than two weeks ago.

    By Michael Waddell December 04, 2018