Legislation draws line between Shelby and Fayette counties
After months and months and months of haggling and discussion, Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation clarifying the exact boundary between Shelby and Fayette counties.
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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April 2023
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Arlington
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May 2023
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Arlington Arlington approves budget with no property tax hike
Arlington officials hope to hold the line on the current property tax rate last the town begins laying out the fiscal year budget.
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Bartlett Bartlett to build $12M 911 emergency dispatch center
With a focus on a better facility and a less-stressful working environment, Bartlett will become the first suburb with a new 911 call center opening in about a year.
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Bartlett Brighter lights, safer streets: Suburbs plan LED streetlight conversion projects
Bartlett and Lakeland are joining other nearby jurisdictions in considering a shift to LED streetlights for better safety.
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Lakeland Lakeland to condemn hotel property in new TIF district
Negotiations have broken down for Lakeland to purchase a hotel site near Interstate 40, and the suburb will go through condemnation procedures with a YMCA on the horizon.
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Arlington New Arlington mural showcases town history
Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.
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Arlington Arlington’s Providence Place inches closer to construction
The Arlington Design Review Commission has endorsed two more phases of the mixed-use Providence Place development.
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LakelandLatest Lakeland project plans have ‘basically flipped everything’
Plans for Chapel Lakes, a residential development in Lakeland, have been presented to the city a few times but never moved forward. Now a new developer is in the driver’s seat.
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BartlettNational chain buys Andy B’s bowling center in Bartlett
Andy B’s, a Bartlett bowling and entertainment business, was sold on Monday to Bowlero, a national chain of similar bowling operations.
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Bartlett MLGW streetlight proposal shines at second Bartlett fiscal budget workshop
LED streetlight conversion was a major focus during Bartlett’s second budget workshop ahead of next week’s final vote on the financial plan and property tax rate.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
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Lakeland Lakeland targets Canada Road ‘eyesores’ amid redevelopment
Purchase of the Relax Inn and an adjoining site are next in Lakeland’s effort to re-invent the north side of the Canada Road-Interstate 40 interchange.
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Lakeland The Owner’s Box Sports Grill in Lakeland is opening soon
“This really wasn’t the plan,” owner Amanda Martelli joked. “I always wanted my own sports restaurant, and I never thought that (my husband) would do this for me. But here we are.”
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ArlingtonArlington school board wants to almost double its own salaries
The Arlington Community Schools board will consider its annual fiscal year budget Tuesday evening, and included in the numbers is a significant increase to board members’ salaries.
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Arlington Arlington school board approves own pay raise amid testy exchanges
The board approved its $68 million fiscal budget for 2023-24 that includes a significant pay raise for board members to $12,000 annually — nearly double the base amount they get now.
Related story:
Bailey: Arlington school board members are considering a raise — if you hadn’t heard
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Bartlett Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen OKs sewer project, fiscal budget
Bartlett aldermen approved measures that will improve sewer service through and near the suburbs in a meeting where they also adopted the upcoming fiscal year budget.
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Arlington Arlington school leaders revisit raises after contentious exchanges
The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.
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Arlington Arlington High grad wins $10,000 award at 2023 Sports Emmys
An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.
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Arlington Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay
The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.
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Lakeland Lakeland Gateway development agreement approved
The Lakeland Gateway TIF moved closer to reality Thursday night as the city’s Industrial Development Board gave its endorsement for the development.
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LakelandLakefront Wellness brings preventative approach to Lakeland
With a focus of spending more time with patients to assess their medical problems, two Lakeland residents will soon open a wellness clinic in The Lake District.
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Lakeland Lakeland School System leader aces his superintendent’s evaluation
Ted Horrell’s evaluation as superintendent of the Lakeland School System continues to show high achievement as the district’s leader.
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Arlington Arlington approves final reading of budget, tax rate
Arlington officials have adopted their budget for the fiscal year that starts in July, maintaining the town’s $1.28 property tax rate for the third straight year.
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Bartlett Hospital’s cereal-eating contest shines light on childhood hunger
The local St. Francis Hospitals held a cereal-eating contest Friday as part of the effort to furnish food banks and provide for children who otherwise might go hungry.
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Arlington Move ends Thompson’s 20 years of service to the Town of Arlington
In addition to 12 years as alderman, Brian Thompson’s two decades of service to Arlington includes the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, the Chamber Board, and the Town’s Industrial Development Board and Finance Committee.
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