‘Queen of the Blues’ Koko Taylor honored with marker in Bartlett
A marker noting the birthplace of blues legend Koko Taylor was unveiled recently at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center.
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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June 2022
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Bartlett Lighthearted Barty Awards spotlight Bartlett business achievements
The awards recognized outstanding achievements in the business community.
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Lakeland Lakeland board approves Ashmont outline plan
A change in perception by one Lakeland commissioner has moved the Ashmont project from being in jeopardy to the next phase of consideration.
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Bartlett Elliott ends nearly 24-year run as Bartlett alderwoman
After close to 24 years on the Bartlett board, Alderwoman Emily Elliott officially stepped down from her position since she is moving out of the suburb.
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Bartlett Additional police security approved for BCS schools
With increased concerns about school safety, Bartlett officials have added funds to the budget to provide police officers in the suburban district schools.
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Elections Bartlett candidates struggle to meet financial disclosure deadlines
While political candidates are required to file financial disclosure documents as part of their campaigns, several have missed deadlines, including in Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland school board chairman won’t seek reelection
“I believe fresh ideas and fresh faces are important. It just feels like the right time for me to move on,” Kevin Floyd said.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials hear what BlueOval City can mean to the area
Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.
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BartlettOffice owners in northeast Shelby County hope for market rebound
Office users are trickling back to the market two-plus years after the COVID pandemic and its restrictions.
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Lakeland Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square
The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.
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Suburbs More candidates enter races in four suburban cities
Candidates continue to pull petitions to get on the November ballot in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland municipal elections.
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Health CareBartlett-based Grace Medical plans $2.8 million expansion
Grace Medical plans a $2.8 million expansion at its Bartlett headquarters to enhance its position in otology.
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Bartlett Bartlett unveils new $5.1 million Fleet Maintenance Facility
The expanded facility on Yale Road bears the name of retiring Mayor A. Keith McDonald.
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Bartlett Major paving project, new traffic light on tap for Bartlett
“If you’ve ever tried to leave (Freeman Park) during a sporting event, you understand how difficult it can be to make a left turn onto Bartlett Boulevard out of there.”
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July 2022
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Bartlett Five candidates considered for interim Bartlett alderman seat
Five candidates have submitted their names for consideration to fill the Position 2 alderman’s seat vacated by Emily Elliott.
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Bartlett New faces run for Bartlett alderman as Simmons bows out of mayor’s race
Bobby Simmons has decided not to run for mayor of Bartlett as more candidates emerge for the three alderman seats on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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Health CareFirst SpineXpress clinic open in Arlington
The first SpineXpress — a satellite clinic for Semmes Murphey — has opened in Arlington. If successful, similar clinics could be on the horizon in other parts of the Memphis metro area.
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Arlington Arlington-area church pays utilities bills for more than 100 MLGW customers
The church’s leadership believes in “corporate” tithing. Just like they want their members to tithe 10% of their income to the church, Oak Spring donates 10% of its revenue to the community.
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Bartlett Bartlett dealing with impact of Fletcher Creek sewer basin issues
Bartlett is facing some decisions on how to treat its wastewater, some of which could eliminate reliance on holding tanks and the City of Memphis handling the issue.
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Lakeland Lakeland schools superintendent gets one-year contract extension
Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell will continue to lead the district after school board members approved unanimously a new four-year contract.
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Arlington State economic official talks BlueOval City’s potential impact on Arlington
Arlington can expect some of the most substantial growth from Ford’s new Blue Oval City, predicts Brooxie Carlton, Assistant Commissioner of Rural and Community Development.
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Bartlett ‘My passion is this city,’ says interim Bartlett alderwoman
Mandy Young, the current chairwoman of the Bartlett Planning Commission as well as a member of the city’s Historic Board, will fill the vacated seat of former Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott until the Nov. 8 municipal election.
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Bartlett Tennessee College of Applied Technology opens $16.9M campus in Bartlett
For the upcoming fall semester, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis campus will be able to accommodate up to 180 students in six competency-based programs.
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Lakeland Lakeland election season ramps up
The Lakeland election season is picking up speed, with new candidates and incumbents pulling petitions.
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Bartlett Additional candidates enter Bartlett alderman races
Additional candidates, including Victor Michael Read for Position 1, file for offices in Bartlett municipal elections.
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