Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham (shown Nov. 12, 2020 at a Board of Commissioners meeting) wants additional collaboration with the Shelby County Health Department. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.
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City of Lakeland Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham Shelby County Health Department coronavirus COVID-19 Michele Dial Jim Atkinson Richard Gonzales Wesley Wright
Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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