Elections
Bartlett has new mayor and three new aldermen
David Parsons wins Bartlett mayoral election to replace long-time Mayor A. Keith McDonald, who is retiring.
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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Lakeland
ElectionsLakeland elects Josh Roman as new mayor without opposition
Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election
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LakelandLakeland opts out of contract with retail recruiter
Believing they were not getting the services for which they were paying, officials in Lakeland have decided to scrap a contract with a retail recruiter.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s vision for The Lake District becoming reality
The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.
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Suburbs Arlington Veterans Day event salutes those who served
Olin Pickens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and former POW was the main speaker. He called being released in April 1945, “One of the happiest days in my life. I got my freedom back.”
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LakelandLakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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Bartlett Not all fund and games: Bartlett students face the challenges of budgeting
On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.
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Financial Services Renovations underway at Bank of Bartlett headquarters
Bank of Bartlett has started a $2 million renovation at its main offices on Stage Road, an example of the bank’s commitment to the area.
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ElectionsEarly voting begins, Bartlett mayoral candidates make final appeal
The four candidates for Bartlett mayor made their final campaign stances this week at a forum.
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October 2022
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Arlington Arlington High plans $8.4M fine arts expansion
The expansion will include renovated classrooms, new art gallery areas and a refreshed auditorium among other upgrades.
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Bartlett‘Destruction’ of mature trees at Baptist Children’s Home site criticized
“Given the climate change situation, I find it difficult to believe the City of Bartlett would approve a development plan that would include such devastation,” said one Shelby County resident.
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Visual Arts Interactive Bartlett mural offers wings of hope
“It’s something I hope will bring some more opportunities for the church, for people to be interested to come here,” Bartlett artist Craig Thompson said.
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Lakeland New businesses popping up at Lakeland Town Square
An exercise center, a floral shop and a coffeehouse are opening their doors in Lakeland Town Square.
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Bartlett Bartlett’s ‘Greybeard’ defies odds with outdoorsman feats
Dale Sanders recently completed his latest adventure, canoeing the Mississippi River from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, setting a world record along the way.
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Bartlett Bartlett celebrates outgoing CAO Brown with park dedication
Bartlett recognized long-time chief administrative officer Mark Brown by naming a popular park for him.
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Elections Bartlett mayoral candidates report campaign fund totals
The latest campaign disclosures show Alderman David Parsons has the most money in the four-candidate race for Bartlett mayor.
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Arlington Kustoff targets inflation, Biden and the future at Arlington luncheon
Rep. David Kustoff spoke in Arlington on Wednesday focusing on the Biden administration and hopes that the Republicans have a strong showing in the mid-term elections.
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Lakeland Tavern 64 set to open in Lakeland, owner plans Downtown expansion
After waiting some time for a space to open and COVID-19 to clear, Robb Hunter is ready to open his Tavern 64 next to his cigar store in Lakeland.
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Bartlett Zaxby’s, tobacco and beer store coming to Bartlett
Two new businesses are headed to Stage Road in Bartlett, including a Zaxby’s, the first of the franchise in the suburb.
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Bartlett Bartlett alderman candidates pitch their platforms to voters
On Monday, Oct. 3, nine Bartlett alderman candidates took advantage of the chance to tell voters why they should choose them in the three separate races on the Nov. 8 elections.
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ArlingtonSuburban home construction shows signs of improvement
Supply chain issues and rising interest rates are starting to impact residential construction in northeast Shelby County, but thus far, construction is keeping pace with previous years.
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Spirit of Memphis IRONMAN triathlon raises nearly $150K for St. Jude
The race involved a 1.2-mile swim through the 70-degree waters of Hyde Lake, followed by a 56-mile bike ride through Cordova and Fayette County and finishing with a 13.1-mile half marathon run.
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September 2022
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Bartlett Bartlett Festival promises fall fun this weekend
Fall means festivals around these parts, and Bartlett holds its annual event this weekend after being sidelined for a couple of years by the pandemic.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials talk ‘State of the City’ — and a new Chick-fil-A
Lakeland’s annual “State of the City” address included some unexpected news of a major fast-food restaurant headed to The Lake District.
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Education Dunn begins term on Arlington school board
Jonathan Dunn began his term on the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education as the body addressed third-grade retention based on TCAP scores.
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