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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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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.
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.
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.
Bartlett hires Lori Von Bokel-Amin to replace Ted Archdeacon as the personnel department becomes the human resources department.
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.
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.”
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.
“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.
With elections over, housing developers and lenders are optimistic about the state of sales and the inventory of property for the coming year.
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.
A love of Legos and various pop-culture characters led an Arlington man into a 3D-design business that has customers across the country.
As the holiday season dawns, Bartlett Chamber officials are taking advantage of Small Business Saturday by spotlighting local artists at the Bartlett Holiday Market.
For the fifth year, the Christmas in Bartlett Market and Festivities will welcome the holidays in the suburb’s A. Keith McDonald Pavilion.
Lakeland continues to work with Tax Increment Financing in hopes of generating revenue for other projects, such as roads and infrastructure.
As Arlington grows, so has the need for an updated network of future roadways connecting different parts of town.
While Quail Ridge golf course in Bartlett has closed, there are still ongoing discussions about the future of the property, but apartments do not appear to be an option.
Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors will try to salvage the plans for The Lake District after the multifamily development suffered financial problems.
The Gallaway location of Buc-cee’s got off to its official start on Wednesday, complete with the convenience store chain’s co-founder attending the ceremony.
On a sunny, warm and pleasant day, hundreds of people gathered in Bartlett to honor those who served in the military during the suburb’s annual Veterans Day recognition.
There seems to be little interest in retaining Quail Ridge as a golf course, so what are the possibilities for the site?
Wesley Wright finished his term as Lakeland commissioner Thursday night, but his departure from the board could be temporary if he follows through with a run for mayor some day.
After decades of filling prescriptions, Bartlett Station’s Regel Pharmacy is shuttering its doors. Meanwhile, Side Porch Steak House are drafting plans for the building.
A day after earning another term in office, Don Lowry said Tuesday’s win will be his last race for the office. Meanwhile, Larry Dagen prepares to take over as the city’s mayor.
The Germantown Republican looks at past and future strides as he seeks another term in Congress in the November election.