Lakeland commission denies self-storage project, approves residential homes
More new homes are on the way in Lakeland, while the developer of a project with a self-storage component will need to find another use for his property.
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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Arlington Arlington candidates eye final stretch of election
Three alderman positions and three Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board seats are up for election this year. Early voting runs until July 30.
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SuburbsA bright, green future: suburban municipalities map park plans
Suburban communities are mapping out their goals for parks over the next several years.
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Arlington Arlington school board candidates set for final week of campaign
Arlington municipal school board candidates are strategizing their final campaign moves with Election Day just over a week away.
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Lakeland Adventure tourism in Lakeland?
Lakeland was designated an adventure tourism district for the state of Tennessee in 2017.
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Arlington Miccos brings ‘cold and sweet’ to Arlington with second location
Miccos serves milkshakes, sno cones — which are actually New Orleans-style “snowballs” — sundaes and more.
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Lakeland ‘The good news is Ford’s coming; the bad news is Ford’s coming’
State Senator talks development, workforce development and crime in Lakeland.
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Education Lakeland Prep high school wing officially opens
Residents tour the new $50 million Lakeland Preparatory High School, which is ready to welcome students for classes Aug. 8.
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August 2022
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Bartlett Bartlett MPC approves tattoo parlor, new homes
Bartlett could soon have a tattoo and piercing parlor on North Germantown Road after the suburb’s planning commission endorsed the idea.
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Business Helen of Troy facility to open in Fayette County by early 2023
A 2-million-square-foot distribution center for Helen of Troy is set to open next year just inside Fayette County bringing more jobs to communities east of Memphis.
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Arlington Five of six incumbents win reelection in Arlington
The only incumbent not to hold onto his seat was Hugh Lamar for Position 3 on the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education.
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Arlington Arlington Chamber of Commerce moves to historic Depot Square
Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.
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Elections Dunn ousts incumbent Lamar for Arlington school board seat
“This was not easy for me to run against Mr. Lamar because he has done so much good for our community,” Jonathan Dunn said of defeating Hugh Lamar for the Arlington Community Schools Position 3 board seat.
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Elections Election season begins for Shelby County suburbs
Despite some confusion over a holiday, candidates for suburban elections began pulling petitions Monday for suburban elections in November.
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Education New suburban principals enjoying first week of classes
New principals in the northeastern municipal districts open the school year with hope, promise and new direction.
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Bartlett Bartlett moves forward on limits to political signs, holiday decorations
“My grandfather taught me that my rights stop where your nose starts, so if you’re putting things up in yards that bring down my property value, you’re impeding my rights,” said Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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