Arlington
Lakeland moves to condemn more Gateway parcels
Lakeland is pursuing condemnation of two parcels adjacent to a pair of recently razed hotels, creating more space for the Lakeland Community Center.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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January 2025
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LakelandNew Lakeland liquor store likely to be city’s last for a while
City Center Liquor has opened in Lakeland. The business is the suburb’s second liquor store and probably the last one until at least 2030.
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SuburbsSparks fly at Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting
Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.
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BartlettYaki Bowl, Burlington Coat Factory move in at Bartlett Towne Center
With two new tenants — a restaurant and a coat store — the Bartlett Towne Center at Stage Road and Bartlett Boulevard is moving towards complete occupancy.
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LakelandLakeland’s 100-acre Ashmont project gets another official OK
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission endorsed the preliminary development plan for the newest phase of the project, located north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
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MetroAnatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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Suburbs World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
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ArlingtonArlington plumps up Town Hall plans, OKs tennis court updates
With hopes to bring in much-needed staff, the Arlington board approved plans that would double the suburb’s Town Hall space.
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LakelandLakeland mayor reflects on first two years
The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.
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BartlettRivercrest Elementary principal earns top honor for West Tennessee
Sharonda Rose received recognition as the top school leader in the western district of Tennessee.
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BartlettBartlett officials hope to clean up yards with revised RV parking ordinance
Currently, owners can have RVs or food trucks within the front of a house or garage.
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December 2024
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ArlingtonNew $8.5 million football field house planned for Arlington High
Arlington’s principal said, “It looks like something off a college campus, so for us to have it here is just really exciting.”
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BartlettBartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
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ArlingtonArlington school board seeks state funding for special education
The Arlington Community Schools board put together its legislative agenda for the coming session with an emphasis on funding for special education and covering meals for students.
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LakelandLakeland School System to transition next spring to new district office
The district approved the $3.5 million acquisition of a 20,000-square-foot office building at 3009 Davies Plantation Road in October, and the deal closed last month.
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Bartlett Bartlett taps Von Bokel-Amin to lead revamped HR department
Bartlett hires Lori Von Bokel-Amin to replace Ted Archdeacon as the personnel department becomes the human resources department.
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Spirit of MemphisLions Clubs holiday pecans make a big community impact
A holiday tradition as real as Christmas carols, the Lions Club pecans are available around town with the proceeds helping those in need with hearing and vision surgeries.
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LakelandLakeland to rename athletic complex for brave third grader
The name of 9-year-old Brody Townsend will be attached to the suburb’s athletic complex as a lasting memory of a boy “whose life and resilience touched many.”
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LakelandLakeland approves agreement for YMCA early-learning center
A new flow of funds to Lakeland will be used to build an early childhood center at the proposed community center, providing a much-needed service to the city.
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BartlettBartlett commission pushes back on new mosque
“I am absolutely opposed to any kind of facility — whether it be a mosque, a church, a community center — anything on that part of Broadway ...” said one alderman.
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Lions Clubs holiday pecans make a big community impact
The perfect combination of salty and sweet for the holiday season could be the annual sale of Lions Club pecans. -
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BartlettPensive home buyers, sellers ready to move forward heading into 2025
With elections over, housing developers and lenders are optimistic about the state of sales and the inventory of property for the coming year.
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ArlingtonArlington’s largest development project OK’d for next step
After years of waiting, officials have approved a general plan for a significant stretch of land on the south side of Interstate 40. But infrastructure across the expressway is still a question.
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ArlingtonArlington resident’s 3D printer brings Lego-style creations to life
A love of Legos and various pop-culture characters led an Arlington man into a 3D-design business that has customers across the country.
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November 2024
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BartlettBartlett ‘Buy Local’ market sleighs holiday shopping list
As the holiday season dawns, Bartlett Chamber officials are taking advantage of Small Business Saturday by spotlighting local artists at the Bartlett Holiday Market.
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