BPACC touts diverse lineup for 24th season
As the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center embarks on a new season, the lineup features a variety of shows geared to an array of audiences.
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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September 2022
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Arts & Culture Memphis Comic Expo returns, unites creators and fans
Comic book lovers and fantasy fans are descending on Agricenter International this weekend as the Memphis Comic Expo returns after an absence.
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Lakeland Lakeland economic development board unhappy with retail recruiter
Officials don’t believe they are getting adequate information (or success for that matter) from the firm hired last year.
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Arlington Arlington students get real-world experience with clinical internships
With a goal of providing Arlington students with a hands-on learning experience in various medical professions, the suburb’s school district has begun an internship with several healthcare providers.
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Bartlett Bartlett mayoral candidates discuss their visions for the suburb
Brent Hammonds, David Parsons and Kevin Quinn discussed their qualifications and what they see as the priorities for the suburb improving. The fourth candidate — John Lackey — did not participate.
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Bartlett Former librarian to seek Bartlett school board seat
Aislinn McEwen has concerns about books coming under scrutiny in school libraries and has included it as a major platform in her run for a seat on the Bartlett City Schools Board of Education.
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Music Arlington Jams shines light on district’s top musicians
With an interest in music dating to her early childhood days, Priya Vani hs expanded her talents and is featured on a new music series called Arlington Jams.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission approves car wash, adjustment to residential development
With some pertinent concerns smoothed, Glide Xpress Car Wash received an endorsement for a new location on U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
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BartlettMemphis Record Pressing to double workforce by next year
The Bartlett company expects to be the largest producer of vinyl records in North America by next year, making about 130,000 records per day.
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Bartlett Bartlett seniors community honors first responders
After a tough week locally and with the remembrance of 9/11 approaching on Sunday, first responders in Bartlett were recognized Friday for their service to the community.
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Arlington Arlington studies I-40 interchange improvements
The town is looking for relief to the traffic congestion at Interstate 40 and Airline Road — a main access point.
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Lakeland Luker ready for new challenges as Lakeland planning director
Among projects he worked on over 23 years as West Memphis’ planning director were Big River Park and the $34 million Big River Crossing.
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Lakeland Lakeland taps new finance director, retail recruitment in full swing
Carlin O. Stuart takes over as finance director as the city seeks vendors to fill in the retail gaps.
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Arlington Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
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August 2022
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Education Suburban school districts use federal relief funds for various needs
State of Tennessee divvying up more than $4.5 billion for K-12 education.
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Bartlett Candidate hopes community service stands out in run for Bartlett alderman
Casper Briggs believes his experience on Bartlett commissions gives him a better understanding of the suburb than his opponents in the Position 1 race for alderman in November.
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Suburbs Suburbs stand together, want MLGW to remain with TVA
Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split.
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Suburbs Arlington, Collierville, Millington want a say ahead of MLGW recommendation
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
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BartlettChanges on the way for Bartlett’s top leaders
With a host of Bartlett officials, including Mayor A. Keith McDonald, headed for retirement, the November election will bring a new mayor and new department head nominations.
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Bartlett Bartlett Schools presents ‘roadmap’ to invest $40M in upgrades
Major projects in subsequent years include roof replacements for Bon Lin Elementary and Middle, Bartlett Elementary and Appling Middle, and a gymnasium renovation at the Ninth Grade Academy.
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Bartlett First-time candidate set for Bartlett alderman race
With a desire to help with personnel, employee pay and infrastructure, Thomas Stephen Jr. is part of a four-candidate race seeking Bartlett’s Position 2 alderman office.
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Arlington Arlington school board bids farewell to Hugh Lamar
The Arlington school board recognized the tenure of member Hugh Lamar, who attended his last meeting Tuesday after an election loss earlier this month.
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SuburbsAre later high school start times in the suburbs better for students?
With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.
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Arlington Arlington mayor talks voter ‘buzz'; Panel promotes residential growth
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman lost a bet on voter turnout by a hair. A “38002 All-Star panel” discusses economic development for the suburb.
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Lakeland Lakeland removes interim tag, names Walker city manager
Walker says “never in a million years” would he have guessed back in 2014 when he began working on Lakeland’s audits as a CPA and senior manager with Watkins Uiberall, PLLC, that he would one day end up the city manager of Lakeland.
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