Lakeland school district honors principal
Joretha Lockhart is the West Tennessee Grand Division Principal of the Year.
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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December 2020
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Real Estate Lakeland developers and builders enjoy strong year for new homes
Residential development in Lakeland is at a premium, leading to a high demand for new houses in a tight market.
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Lakeland Atkinson joins Lakeland BOC, Dial named vice mayor
Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.
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Arlington Spreading Christmas cheer: Shepherd’s Haven caroling, making gifts for the holidays
Shepherd’s Haven offers a special collection of merchandise for people in the Arlington community searching for a last-minute specially made gift.
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Education Former Arlington Elementary teacher returning as principal
After a five-year tenure in the Arlington Community Schools administrative offices, Tonya Hawkins is returning the Arlington Elementary, this time, leading the school as its new principal.
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January 2021
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Lakeland Lakeland gets proactive with economic development strategy
With Lakeland Commons and The Lake District mixed-use projects under construction, Lakeland is adopting a proactive approach to its economic development strategy, targeting a number of properties for redevelopment.
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High School Sports New wrestling facility, other improvements planned for Arlington High
As part of the growing success to its wrestling program, Arlington High School will start construction on a $3.9 million, 14,500-square-foot facility for the school’s mat grapplers.
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Education Lakeland High School construction on track for fall 2022 opening
After years of waiting and debating, construction of Lakeland’s high school is underway an on schedule to open for the 2022-23 school year.
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Lakeland Entrepreneur expands Olive House concept for The Lake District
As new outparcels become available in The Lake District, Adams Jacobs is bringing a new concept of restaurant and grocery store featuring international foods.
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Education Municipal school superintendents look to continue momentum from last semester
After a semester of dealing with students during a pandemic, Arlington and Lakeland school officials hope they have enough experience to simplify things in the spring semester.
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Education Student mental and emotional health at heart of ACS program
Arlington Community Schools has launched a new program called Closegap to assist students who are dealing with emotional and mental health problems.
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Lakeland A tower of a different color concerns Lakeland commissioners
The new paint scheme on a water tower in Lakeland isn’t exactly in keeping with the color the suburb has chosen in its branding.
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Lakeland St. Jude Dream Home, crime surge at forefront of Lakeland BOC meeting
The St. Jude Dream Home — a major fundraiser for the hospital — will be built again in Lakeland this year.
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Education Arlington High unveils workforce development STEM Hub
New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.
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Arlington Almost ready to-go: Arlington commission approves changes to proposed Starbucks
Starbucks wanted to amend the site plan because mobile ordering has changed the way its industry operates.
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Lakeland Evergreen project finally set for spring start in Lakeland
After a long delay, the Evergreen development is finally on the verge of construction with almost 140 lots at Old Brownsville and Evergreen.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield project
Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield at Scotts Creek, but wants more detail before considering convenience store at Lakeland Commons.
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Lakeland Club Windward in Lakeland sold to Frida’s co-owners
Club Windward, a landmark at the Canada Road exit of Interstate 40 in Lakeland has new owners and potentially a new direction once the impact of COVID-19 wanes.
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Education Lakeland Schools named one of five Exemplary ACCESS districts in state
The district was one of 20 awarded the State Personnel Development Grant in 2018 through a competitive grant process.
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Real Estate Lakeland economic development board discusses projects, suburb’s future
Lakeland advisory board considers future development, the need for a comprehensive land use plan and how to update some of its out-of-date businesses.
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February 2021
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Arlington Arlington ponders liquor store limitations based on population
With Arlington approaching the population that would allow a second liquor store, officials consider increasing the number of residents before the second store can open.
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Health Care Baptist eyes summer construction start for new Arlington ER
The freestanding location will feature eight patient rooms; CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound imaging technology; physician offices and a helipad.
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Education Lakeland school board concerned over new state regulations
Like other municipal districts, Lakeland is concerned about some of the state regulations regarding testing and advancement from third grade.
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State Government Hargett highlights elections and small business issues during a pandemic
In a luncheon speech to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the secretary of state highlights a smooth Tennessee election and the problems facing businesses during the pandemic.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC approves playground install, steps to development changes
Suburb is considering tightening some of its land use regulations regarding gas stations and other development issues.
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