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.
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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October 2023
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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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Lakeland Lakeland taps new parks and rec director
Patrick O’Mara is leaving the Lakeland parks and recreation director job and heading to Vegas. Andrew Fisher moves into the leadership role.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts
Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.
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Bartlett Mosque project tabled by Bartlett Planning Commission
A new place of worship for the area’s Islamic community must wait on a traffic study before having a chance of moving forward with the City of Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves pay hike for superintendent
Lakeland school Superintendent Ted Horrell was awarded for continuing to advance the suburb’s education system with a raise for the work he has done.
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September 2023
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Lakeland Lakeland agrees to buy Relax Inn, avoiding condemnation
Lakeland has changed directions on the future for the Relax Inn on Canada Road by buying the property instead of going through the condemnation process.
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Bartlett Beautiful weather, big crowds expected at annual Bartlett Festival
With a promise of good weather, the Bartlett Festival welcomes musicians, vendors and those looking for a fun time at this year’s event.
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Lakeland Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon
From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.
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Bartlett Criswell retires, Bartlett appoints interim parks director
Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.
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Lakeland Lakeland Prep debuts hands-on career and tech spaces
New equipment provides foundation for new studies at Lakeland Preparatory as the suburb’s new high school continues to add grades and students.
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BartlettSuburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county
The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.
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Visual Arts Memphis Comic Expo spotlights comic creators and fans
The two-day event headlined by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman features a stacked guest lineup that would make any comics fan giddy.
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Lakeland Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals
Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.
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City of Memphis Ninja Turtles co-creator headlines this weekend’s Memphis Comic Expo
Kevin Eastman, one of the co-creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle characters 40 years ago, is the featured celebrity at this weekend’s Memphis Comic Expo.
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Bartlett State officials share success stories at Bartlett Chamber luncheon
A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.
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Food BrewFest tips a glass to beer lovers
The Mid-South’s biggest beer festival featured 40 breweries, cideries and makers of seltzers and other adult beverages Saturday at the Memphis Sports and Events Center in Liberty Park.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves schools headquarters, residential project
Plans for a new Lakeland School System administration building receive endorsement from suburb’s planning and design review commission. The Equestria residential project also gets nod of approval.
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Lakeland Fieri stokes cigar line at Lakeland’s Tinder Box
After establishing his food reputation, Guy Fieri expanded his interests, including promoting his Knuckle Sandwich cigars in Lakeland this week.
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Bartlett Bartlett rejects car wash, approves LED light conversion
Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.
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Arlington Arlington-area all-star panel dives into incoming BlueOval impact
Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.
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Bartlett Some Bartlett officials revisit idea of utility collective for suburbs
Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn cites the lack of a Bartlett voice on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board or any say in how the utility company functions.
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Germantown Germantown Festival celebrates 50 years with food and family fun
Early fall weather is accenting the 50th Germantown Festival this weekend at C.O. Franklin Park and the Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds.
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Lakeland Lakeland board approves condemning Relax Inn
Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.
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Arlington Arlington decides on diamond interchange, bridge widening for I-40 exit
A diamond design may be Arlington’s best friend when it comes to controlling future traffic control at the Airline Road interchange of Interstate 40.
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