Mick Wright talks Shelby County Commission triumphs and struggles
Commissioner Mick Wright has a number of directives in mind for the coming year, including reducing crime and getting Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s office in line.
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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January 2024
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Arlington Arlington Schools approve new 3D technology acquisition
Arlington High students will soon have a new device to replicate the human anatomy in a virtual platform.
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LakelandTownhomes in The Lake District headed for new ownership
The lender for the 109-townhome section, dubbed The Willows at the Lake, has taken back the property from The Lake District developer Yehuda Netanel.
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Arlington SpringHill Suites hotel to open next month in Arlington
The new hotel, the second in Arlington, will open Valentine’s Day at the Interstate 40 and Airline Road interchange.
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February 2024
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Lakeland Lakeland’s New Canada Road construction moving closer to reality
The city currently has $16.5 million in federal funds for the project through a Surface Transportation Block Grant.
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Lakeland The demolition of Lakeland’s Relax Inn is likely by early spring
The number of hotel buildings in Lakeland soon will be down to just one.
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Lakeland The Lake District’s heading back to bankruptcy court
The financially troubled multi-use project will head to court Feb. 5 after filing bankruptcy and losing the townhome section of the development.
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LakelandDeveloper takes stand in The Lake District bankruptcy case
The bankruptcy case involving The Lake District mixed-use development in Lakeland began Monday with developer Yehuda Netanel among those taking the stand to defend his financial status.
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LakelandWitnesses cast doubt on developer’s plans as testimony concludes in Lake District bankruptcy case
Testimony in the bankruptcy hearing related to The Lake District ended Wednesday with witnesses for the lender raising doubts of whether developer Yehuda Netanel can make his plan work.
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BartlettBartlett Station property deals don’t land, hampering redevelopment efforts
Officials would like to see some rejuvenation in the Bartlett Station area, but they are having trouble negotiating with properties owners.
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Bartlett Bartlett finalizes annexation and rezones land for industrial use
Bartlett has annexed two significant tracks just outside the city’s borders with hopes of adding industrial development.
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Arlington ‘Situated for Success': Arlington mayor offers State of the Town
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.
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Bartlett Bartlett YMCA transition will be complete by April 1
Early last month, the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved shifting the city’s recreation center to the YMCA. The facility at 7700 Flaherty Place has hemorrhaged money in recent years.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves long-delayed Equestria project
The long-discussed Equestria development in Lakeland gets a slim approval, while the suburb continues discussions with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for an office there.
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BartlettAlderman says Bartlett ideal place for new judicial district
The idea of a suburban criminal court system separate from the one in Memphis has support from suburban leaders, but numerous unknowns hinder the idea.
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Arlington Arlington alderman position up for grabs in August election
Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.
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Arlington Candidates emerge for two Arlington school board seats
With Kay Williams deciding not to run again, the Arlington Board of Education will see at least one new member after the August election.
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Bartlett Officials hoping for smooth Bartlett Library transition
Bartlett Library users will receive new City of Bartlett Library cards beginning July 1, as the city splits from the Memphis Public Libraries system.
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LakelandDeveloper says plan is ‘liquidation’ in second day of Lake District bankruptcy case
Testimony continued for a second day in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the financially strapped The Lake District mixed-use development in Lakeland.
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Lakeland Bankruptcy judge denies last-ditch Lake District plan
A bankruptcy judge’s denial of a reorganization plan for The Lake District casts another level of doubt that the developer — Yehuda Netanel — can resurrect his vision for the Lakeland project.
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Bartlett Bartlett approves new appointments and emergency communications system
Mayor David Parsons has reached into the ranks of the Bartlett Police Department for a new city spokesperson, appointing Capt. Todd Halford to the position.
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Bartlett Bartlett mayor talks progress and future in State of the City address
Bartlett Mayor David Parsons cited a number of advancements and benefits to the city over the past year in his State of the City address this week.
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Bartlett Loflin Yard, Railgarten partner bringing similar project to Bartlett
“I think it’s going to be a benefit for Bartlett,” the property owner said of the upcoming development on U.S. 70. “I think Bartlett needs something that brings people here.”
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March 2024
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Lakeland Lakeland plans for future explosive growth
“I do worry about the amount of growth that is coming,” said Kimley-Horn engineer Doug Swett, citing the impact of Ford’s BlueOval City.
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Bartlett Church expansion, commercial project move forward in Bartlett
Christian Life Church received an endorsement for its church expansion, but plans for a school on the property faces some concerns from nearby residents.
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