MidSouth Toy Fest draws collectors, young and old
More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.
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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Education Memphis suburban school districts united in opposition to vouchers
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
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Lakeland Lakeland Schools join chorus of opposition to vouchers
The list of government entities opposing a school voucher program continues to grow as the Lakeland School Board passes a resolution against Gov. Bill Lee’s plan.
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Education Lakeland School System delays construction of central office
On Monday, Dec. 11, the suburb’s school board unanimously approved delaying construction by at least one year, pushing the timeline into at least fiscal year 2025.
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Bartlett Bartlett considers YMCA to manage recreation center
As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.
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Bartlett Bartlett library considers severing connection with Memphis system
The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission approves Ashmont changes
The Ashmont mixed-use development in Lakeland has moved forward with some amendments, but delays on a proposal for age-restricted multifamily units.
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Arlington Arlington’s new Town Hall might be in a different spot than planned
Arlington’s plans for a new Town Hall have shifted from land adjacent to the current offices to a larger site.
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Bartlett Bartlett to annex land for future industrial development
Bartlett has announced intentions to annex about 220 acres near Old Brownsville and Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential new industrial site for the suburb.
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Education Suburban schools performance varies as state releases letter grades
The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.
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Visual Arts Late holiday shoppers scored some gifts at the Last Minute Artist Market
The scramble to pick up last-second gifts is in a full frenzy this holiday weekend.
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Bartlett Bartlett prepping ‘Vision 2030’ plan
Bartlett worked with the University of Memphis on a public survey to help shape long-term planning and new initiatives.
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Arlington Staks Kitchen expanding next year to Arlington
The Staks Kitchen franchise owner in Collierville is expanding to the north with a new location opening in Arlington this spring.
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Lakeland Lakeland dealing with fallout of The Lake District bankruptcy
The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.
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January 2024
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Lakeland Netanel defends bankruptcy at The Lake District
While financial issues seem to follow The Lake District, developer Yehuda Netanel defends the mixed-use project and declares optimism.
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BartlettActivity set to ramp up at Bartlett’s Union Depot
After a bit of trouble getting materials for the infrastructure, developers of Union Depot in Bartlett expect to pick up the pace on the mixed-use project in the coming months.
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Bartlett Bartlett approves industrial land annexation and rezoning
The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.
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Suburbs Suburban incumbents already weighing 2024 election moves
This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.
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Arlington Suburban mayors ready for productive 2024
The mayors of Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland anticipate maintaining growth as a priority for 2024, especially with the proximity of BlueOval City.
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Bartlett Bartlett opts to sever ties with Memphis library system
After years of staying with the Memphis library system, Bartlett chose this week to go with a private management company.
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Bartlett Bartlett taps YMCA to manage its rec center
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 5-1 in favor of the YMCA managing the facility, which has always been run by the city.
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Arlington Purple Flower Health grows by caring for patients long term in Arlington
Purple Flower Health care in Arlington fills the needs of those who may not have others to help them with medical issues, including care for homebound patients.
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Spirit of Memphis Martin Luther King Jr. ‘speaks’ at virtual MLK Day event
The National Civil Rights Museum had planned a large celebration to honor what would have been King’s 95th birthday, but as the weather forecast became clear, they realized they would have to pivot.
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BartlettMemphis Record Pressing getting back in the groove
The Bartlett vinyl record-pressing company had to furlough some employees last fall due to supply-chain matters, but expects to bring them back in the coming months.
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Food News Kukuruku Crispy Chicken plans Bartlett expansion
A crispy Filipino chicken approach in Lakeland has achieved enough success in its early operation that the owner is expanding to the west end of Bartlett.
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