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.
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 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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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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Real Estate 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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Business Lighthearted Barty Awards spotlight Bartlett business achievements
The awards recognized outstanding achievements in the business community.
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Music ‘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.
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Bartlett Bartlett’s $162 million Union Depot project moves forward
The Bartlett Planning Commission has unanimously approved the master plan for Union Depot, the suburb’s first mixed-use project.
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EducationHere’s how suburban school districts plan to expand over summer break
Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects.
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Elections Ballot conspiracy? Mills and Leatherwood give their sides
Is there any real way to tell whether the whole Fayette-Shelby county line discrepancy is a way to keep Lee Mills from running for District 99?
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Arlington Amber Mills cleared by Chancery Court for reelection run
A Shelby County chancellor has ruled that the county commissioner is eligible to run for reelection despite a question of whether her house is in Fayette County.
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May 2022
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Elections Retired Memphis fire captain enters race for Bartlett Alderman Position 1
Brad King is the latest candidate to announce for one of four seats on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen this November.
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Suburbs A day to honor, a day to remember and a day to recognize sacrifice
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
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Lakeland Multiple Lake District commercial openings expected by end of year
Yehuda Netanel updated Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission on the progress of the various pieces of his $400 million development.
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Bartlett Bartlett approves budget, tax decrease for 2023 fiscal year
Reappraisal and a certified rate led to a slight decrease in property taxes in Bartlett for the coming fiscal year, a $1.73 rate to help fund the annual budget.
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Arlington ACS budget approved, superintendent receives top marks
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24.
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Bartlett Bartlett City Schools names next principal of Ninth Grade Academy
Katie McCain is replacing Shannon Abraham, who became principal at Arlington High.
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Arlington Burgess reaffirms disputed Arlington subdivision is in Shelby County
The question arose recently of whether 200 or so homes already occupied and an additional 100 homes planned are in Shelby or Fayette County.
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Arlington Assessor finds disputed area in Arlington is in Shelby, not Fayette
Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.
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Arlington Arlington Planning Commission approves site plans for Dunkin', Marco’s Pizza
The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.
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Arlington Arlington celebrates Tennessee State Veterans Home groundbreaking
The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
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Education Two Arlington schools gain state STEAM designation
Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC tables Ashmont vote, approves reading of fiscal budget
The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
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Lakeland Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid
After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.
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Arlington Orgels give update on $100M Providence Place project in Arlington
In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland reviews budget, development and names interim city manager
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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