Lakeland Arts Council plans first festival
Organizers aim to highlight the creativity and talents of Lakeland residents by hosting the group’s first-ever Arts & Crafts Festival next month on the town square.
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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Music WLOK thanks listeners with 48th annual Stone Soul Picnic
“It started with three guys working at the radio station who wanted to go out to what’s now Martin Luther King Park ... with some hotdogs and some records and entertain people,” said organizer Dorrit Gilliam.
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August 2023
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Arlington First mixed-use project in Arlington’s Depot Square underway
The start of the Lofts on the Square project in Arlington on Tuesday is the latest evidence of continued interest in the town’s Depot Square.
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Arlington Arlington adds new principal support position
Cherry Davidson is returning to the Arlington Community Schools suburban district to act as mentor for principals across the system.
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Bartlett‘Chef Mo’ ready for new role as Bartlett alderwoman
Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.
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Lakeland Kustoff touts progress of GOP-controlled House at Lakeland luncheon
Republican Congressman David Kustoff says the House of Representatives has passed key legislation despite facing an uphill battle with the White House.
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Bartlett Monique Williams makes history as new Bartlett alderwoman
Monique Williams was sworn in to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen, becoming the first Black person to serve as on the board, and the only woman currently serving.
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Lakeland Wave of new homes coming to Lakeland Meadows
After a delay, a new development group is coming into pick up work at Lakeland Meadows with hopes that interest rates will become favorable and the spot will be popular for BlueOval City.
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Bartlett Revive Ketamine and IV Infusion Clinic moves from Arlington to Bartlett
Looking for more space, an IV therapy clinic has relocated from Arlington to Bartlett Station, adding another dimension to the character of this historic district.
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Bartlett Bartlett board elects Monique Williams as new alderwoman
Williams was selected from a dozen hopefuls to finish the term of Bobby Simmons, who stepped down at the end of July because of ongoing health issues.
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BartlettA smashing good time: Bartlett rage room lets guests go wild
A Bartlett business offers an outlet to let out frustrations with baseball bats, sledgehammers and a lot of breakable things.
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Bartlett Bartlett alderman candidates bring variety of experience
A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.
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Bartlett Bartlett alderman vacancy attracts 12 applicants
A dozen candidates have applied to fill the remainder of the term of term Bobby Simmons, who resigned from the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen for health reasons.
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Health Care Memphis-area medical device council names new executive director
Chris Locke’s tenure at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett is expected to help in his role as executive director of the Greater Memphis Medical Device Council.
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Performing Arts Bartlett Performing Arts Center unveils 25th season line-up
The 2023-24 schedule includes country, bluegrass and gospel artists; a comedian; full-scale live theater productions; a ballet and even some ‘70s and ‘80s throwback musical tributes.
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July 2023
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Lakeland Lakeland adds two positions for upcoming school year
Over the summer, Cody Duncan joined the district as the first deputy principal at Lakeland Preparatory School, and Jeremy Hayes came on board as the district’s first maintenance and facilities manager.
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Bartlett Bartlett honors outgoing Alderman Bobby Simmons
Simmons, a former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, ran unopposed in 2020 to win his fifth term as alderman.
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Suburbs Lakeland to buy land for future performing arts center
The Orpheum Theatre Group is scouting possible locations for a 1,000-seat Halloran Center For Performing Arts & Education that would serve northeast Shelby County.
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Shelby County 800K outages in 18 months: MLGW years behind on upkeep and upgrades
“In some cases, we’re seven, eight, nine years behind. We have got to get back on schedule, and we will. The City Council has already approved this. My board has already approved this,” MLGW’s CEO said.
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Bartlett Two Bartlett High administrators take new leadership roles
Former principal Tim Jones is moving to the district’s central office as executive director of athletics and school support. Vice Principal Christopher Maley will be the new principal.
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Lakeland Lakeland to take possession of Econo Lodge
A key piece of property in the redevelopment of the Lakeland Gateway area is one step closer to belonging to the city.
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SuburbsLakeland adds more opportunities for residential mixed-use projects
The city began developing a new comprehensive plan 14 months ago, and multiple public engagement workshops have taken place to gauge what the community wants to see in the future.
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Lakeland Lakeland plans replacement pavilions at two parks
The city had to close the 10-acre City Hall Park temporarily following the recent storm for clean-up efforts, which wrapped up today.
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Bartlett Bartlett begins search for new alderman
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote Tuesday, Aug. 22, to decide who will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term, which runs until the end of 2024.
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Bartlett New car wash planned next to existing car wash
The Bartlett Municipal Planning Commission recommended a special use permit for a new Glide Xpress Car Wash at 5905 Stage Road.
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