Horrell named Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year
Lakeland Schools System Superintendent Ted Horrell has been named the 2021 Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.
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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May 2021
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Arlington Arlington approves first reading of town’s FY22 budget
Arlington officials approved the new fiscal year budget on first reading, increasing the amount by $1.3 million. The property tax rate will be decided late next month.
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Lakeland Lakeland building playground at Oak Ridge Park
As Lakeland grows, so does the need for more parks. The latest recreation area — Oak Ridge Park — should open in May as students finish classes and start summer break.
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April 2021
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Education Decker chosen as high school vice principal at Lakeland Prep
Jeana Decker, who’s leaving her administrative role with Millington Municipal Schools, has nearly 35 years of experience in education.
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Lakeland Lakeland EDC mulls development, infrastructure needs
The Lakeland Economic Development/Industrial Development Board considers a venture similar to Carolina Watershed or Railgarten, and other projects including the possibility of free internet in all of the city’s public spaces including parks.
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Arlington Taco Bell eyes relocation in Arlington
Taco Bell is relocating in Arlington, part of the changing landscape of convenience food options in the northeast Shelby County community.
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Arlington Arlington Abbey gets new look as it approaches 150-year milestone
The property, a half-block off Depot Square, is the oldest church in Arlington.
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Arlington New Crye-Leike strip center planned for Arlington
With continued growth in Arlington and northeast Shelby County, Crye-Leike plans a strip center on Airline Road near Arlington High.
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Arlington Arlington reaches priority status for veterans home
The long-awaited West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington has moved onto the priority list, a step closer to reality.
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Education Lakeland school board approves 2021-22 budget
The $19.25 million for the upcoming fiscal year directs more money to teachers and maintenance of future athletic fields.
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Arlington ‘The Market’ and ‘The Crossing’ add outdoor opportunities in Arlington
Later this year, the new amphitheater will host concerts, weddings, birthday celebrations, family reunions, church functions and other events.
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Lakeland Lakeland puts brakes on gas station projects
Lakeland has become the latest local municipality to ban new gas station development, with city commissioners Thursday night, April 8, approving unanimously a six-month moratorium on such projects.
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Arlington Arlington adopts moratorium on new gas station projects
Seeking more control over gas stations and convenience store locations, the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a one-year moratorium on the businesses.
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Lakeland Lakeland steps up recruitment of businesses, restaurants
Lakeland officials think the continued growth of the suburb should make it attractive to potential businesses and is willing to listen to an advisory group about that recruitment.
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Education Arlington JROTC fuels confidence, leadership skills
In its second year, the JROTC program at Arlington High, provides students with a stepping stone to a military career. It teaches life skills, too.
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March 2021
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Arlington Arlington High hosts second COVID-19 vaccination day
The available doses were initially earmarked just for school employees from the Arlington, Lakeland and Millington municipal districts. Some town employees, day care center employees and senior citizens 65 and up in the Arlington area were later added.
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Lakeland Local car wash eyes Lakeland site for next expansion
Century Express Car Wash is considering a Lakeland location on U.S. 64 and going through the suburb’s review process to see if the location is feasible for both sides.
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Real Estate Arlington housing boom, commercial growth fuel Goodwin Homes’ success
With generations of work as a foundation and decades of experience in the homebuilding business, David Goodwin Jr. is setting the residential landscape in Arlington.
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Arlington Taste Around Arlington shifts to spotlight town’s restaurants
Taste Around Arlington changes format due to coronavirus, but still features the top dishes at the town’s restaurants. The event runs through April 29.
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Arlington Arlington PC approves Providence Place amendment
Revisions made to Providence Place in Arlington receive endorsement from the town’s Planning Commission, bringing the project more in line with today’s commercial market.
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Lakeland Lakeland and Arlington approve participation in new vaccination site
The agreement could lead to a partnership with Bartlett for a new vaccination site in the northeast quadrant of Shelby County.
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Arlington Grocery shopping options expand in Lakeland with ALDI’s arrival
Later this year, Lakeland should get its third grocery store when The Stock Market opens as part of the first phase of retail in the $400 million The Lake District mixed-use project at Canada Road and Interstate 40.
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Arlington Chamber speakers address vaccination site, local development
A new vaccine location to serve the northeast quadrant of the county could open soon in Bartlett.
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Education Lakeland schools eye return to normalcy as vaccinations rise, COVID cases drop
Superintendent says 65% to 70% of the district’s employees have been vaccinated.
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Lakeland Lakeland explores need for design guideline fixes, interim road project financing
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners is crafting new zoning regulations and design guidelines to set a tone for future developments in the suburb.
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