Eyes on the pies: Runners race through Shelby Farms in Memphis Turkey Trot
“We’re burning some calories before we replace them at Thanksgiving,” one runner said ahead of the 4-mile race.
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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Real EstateSuburban sellers need to ‘stop being greedy’ in current housing market
Interest rates and other factors have led to a slowdown in the Memphis-area housing market. But experts believe the situation is not as troublesome as the Great Recession.
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Education Arlington school board chair to lead statewide association
Dr. Dale Viox was sworn in Saturday, Nov. 18, in Nashville during theTennessee School Boards Association Delegate Assembly at the Opryland Convention Center.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials reject Garner Lake proposal
A suggestion to change the status of Garner Lake in Lakeland and making the private water feature accessible to outsiders was met with strong opposition.
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Arlington Arlington schools to waive out-of-county tuition starting in 2024-25
The district hopes the amended policy will avoid staffing or programming cuts as students transition from Arlington Community Schools to the Lakeland School System.
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Bartlett Mobile food vending, alcohol and beer ordinances approved in Bartlett
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering ordinances that could open the option of food trucks in the city along with serving alcohol at city events.
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Arlington Arlington moves to restrict short-term rentals
Following the direction of other cities, Arlington has started the process to limit short-term rentals in the northeastern Shelby County town.
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GermantownFrom Illinois to Guadalcanal to Bartlett: WWII veteran will turn 100 on Dec. 3
His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.
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Bartlett Saint Francis and Bartlett High grow internship program
“We talk about the nursing shortage all the time, but actually there’s a shortage in many disciplines within the health care system.”
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Lakeland Lakeland begins Econo Lodge demolition
After dealing with crime and other unwanted activities at a Lakeland hotel, city officials helped start the demolition of the Econo Lodge, a step in reinventing the area around Canada Road and Interstate 40.
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Bartlett Bartlett ‘5 Way’ intersection projects on pause
Another potential project at the infamous five way intersection in Bartlett is delayed as planning commissioners want to see what a traffic study means for the confusion junction.
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Education Arlington superintendent talks system’s legacy, state’s A-F report cards
Superintendent Jeff Mayo highlighted the accomplishments of the Arlington Community Schools district in his annual “State of the District” speech before the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
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BartlettSuburban mayors welcome new Memphis mayor-elect
“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.
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Bartlett Bartlett enjoys wave of new commercial activity
Several commercial ventures including Lopez Grill and O’Reilly Auto Parts, are nearing completion in as interest increases in the suburb that’s in commuting distance of BlueOval City.
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Lakeland Lakeland eyes land swap, defers decision on new homes
The Board of Commissioners is considering a land trade with a hotel owner to give the city contiguous property on Huff N Puff Road near the old Econo Lodge site.
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Bartlett Youth Villages begins annual Holiday Heroes drive
Holiday Heroes, the annual drive seeking money and donations for Youth Villages children at Christmas, kicks off this week.
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Lakeland Veterans community center planned in Lakeland
Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.
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BartlettDespite break-ins, Bartlett says no to accordion-style security gates
A multitude of break-ins led a Bartlett business to install accordion-style gates to thwart criminals. That put him at odds with city leaders, who say the security measure sends the wrong message.
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Bartlett Bartlett passes first reading of food truck ordinance
With a growing interest in food trucks, Bartlett wants to set some regulations for the restaurants on wheels so they do not — among other things — hurt permanent businesses in the suburb.
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Lakeland Developer envisions village-style neighborhood for Lakeland
With an increase of residents expected to accompany the construction of BlueOval City, higher-density, New Urbanism could help meet the need for housing.
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BartlettExpect tricks (but no treats) this year at ‘Halloween Cove’
Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.
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Arlington Arlington suggests work session for large, dense residential project
A large residential development south of Interstate 40 in Arlington faced some hard questions leading to a delay in the plan in hopes of resolving the concerns.
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Arlington New state facility for developmentally, intellectually disabled planned
The Arlington Planning Commission gave a unanimous endorsement to a $45 million project that could eventually help people with intellectual disabilities.
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High School Sports Bartlett High achieves Apple Distinguished School distinction
Bartlett High received recognition recently as an Apple Distinguished School for teachings in technology and innovations in learning.
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Arlington Kustoff subs update Arlington Chamber on House speaker race, Israel, Express Lane projects
Rep. David Kustoff was called away to Washington, but state Sen. Brent Taylor filled in for him during the monthly Arlington Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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