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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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David Kustoff touts the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program, but says the most recent attempt at relief cost too much. He also says the postal service must adapt to new conditions.
Carolyn Joynt earned the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce award for her work in providing masks for those in need.
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approve a controversial sign package for The Lake District, allowing the $400 million mixed-use development to move forward.
Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.
The first challengers have emerged for alderman and Board of Education seats in Bartlett’s fall elections, as Kevin Quinn and Bradford Ratliff filed petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.
Changes to the bonding formula for new projects in Bartlett should result in savings for developers.
President and CEO Wardell Seals Jr. says, "I want people to know how to save a life versus perform CPR.”
Lowering the bond requirement will significantly lower the amount of money a developer would need to finance on the front end for any given project.
The new Wing Guru in Arlington will be operated by partner franchisee Marcus Baker, owner of three Prosthetic One locations.
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
Several Lakeland parents and residents sent in statements supporting sending children back to the classroom this fall.
North, a 1-year-old golden retriever, wears a bright yellow cape as he makes the rounds at the Memphis Zoo where curator Courtney Janney is training him to be a Canine Companions assistance dog.
Wetlands issues with the property force city to refocus on an all-in-one park solution on property on Memphis-Arlington Road.
During its monthly virtual luncheon Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Chamber of Commerce members got COVID-related updates on school plans for the fall and employer tips for dealing with the pandemic.
More than 1,000 ewes have come to the Millington Solar Farm as part of a “regenerative energy” initiative.
Two long-standing Arlington Community Schools administrators are moving into new positions this month, as Tabetha Banks takes over as Arlington Middle School principal and former Principal Dr. Allison Clark moves into the district’s main office as its first chief of human resources.
A new medical clinic in Bartlett is focused largely on COVID testing for now but hopes to provide a broad range of services for the surrounding community in the future.
In the absence of municipal fireworks displays this year – except in Millington – due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are depending solely on their own private celebrations.
Developers of the $400 million mixed-use The Lake District project in Lakeland launched the next portion, 109 upscale townhomes, with the start of grading and groundwork Monday, June 29.
Lakeland is adding signature lions around the city. The lions will be similar to the University of Memphis tiger statues and Germantown's horses, a way to give the community a distinctive identity.
Bartlett City Schools Supt. David Stephens hopes to have a plan in place by mid-July for fall reopening, he told school board members this week.
Arlington Community Schools board members say farewell to retiring superintendent Tammy Mason, who wraps up her tenure at the end of this month.
Anderson Kreis is proof that one person can make a huge impact. The 12-year-0ld from Arlington recently finished his third annual food drive to benefit the Arlington Little Free Pantry, raising more than $2,500 in food and cash donations in a week.
A bid by the developer of Lakeland Commons to add more than 100 apartments to the project will go to the city’s Board of Commissioners without a recommendation from planners after they failed to reach a consensus on the request.