Arlington launches search for next school superintendent
Arlington has begun its search to replace retiring schools Supt. Tammy Mason.
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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February 2020
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Bartlett Developers battle poor weather to bring new homes to Bartlett, Lakeland
“The beginning of this year’s not starting out great at all,” said one developer.
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Arlington New independent pharmacy headed to Arlington
Arlington Apothecary hopes to bring a friendly, small-town feel when it opens for business this spring.
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Food Soup’s on at Youth Villages fundraiser
Thirty-first annual event ladles up samples of area restaurants' favorites to raise funds for youngsters who can use a helping hand.
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State Government Full steam ahead for megasite, say legislators
State legislators try to ease concerns over Memphis Regional Megasite construction plans.
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Arlington Arlington ‘State of the Town’ highlighted by growth and development
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman outlined a year of growth and development Wednesday in his State of the Town address.
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Bartlett What’s coming for Bartlett in 2020? Here’s the forecast
Bartlett mayor outlines growth but cites challenges of lower revenue.
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Arlington Sunrise Builders Supply brings hardware, lumber sales back to Arlington
A new lumber yard and hardware store is coming to Arlington, adding to the community's retail mix.
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Financial Services Pinnacle, Patriot banks adding suburban locations
Two banks, Patriot and Pinnacle, are expanding their Shelby County footprint with branches in Arlington and Bartlett.
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Lakeland Suburban cities say there’s room for growth through the U.S. 70 corridor
Suburban cities are seeing some development along the U.S. 70 corridor, but they're hoping for more as the year progresses.
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Lakeland Lakeland breaks (wet) ground on highly anticipated Lake District
The Lake District breaks ground in Lakeland, bringing economic boost with it.
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Lakeland Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
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January 2020
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Arlington Professionals aim to smoke out vaping misconceptions
Arlington parents and students got an overview this week of the problems associated with vaping and its impact on young people.
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Suburbs Suburban opponents denounce MATA funding proposals
Suburban leaders are raising the alarm over proposals to help fund Memphis Area Transit Authority improvements. -
Arlington Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Tammy Mason makes major announcement
Arlington school chief has big news for board members.
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Bartlett Doing that voodoo they do: Voodoo Cafe opens first brick-and-mortar in Bartlett
Entrepreneurs Faith and Mark Lansdon, owners of the Voodoo Café Food Truck, are bringing a little bit of New Orleans to the Bartlett area with a brick-and-mortar store.
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Arlington Exhibit-A expands global footprint
In business for 35 years this year, Exhibit-A Inc. is growing its U.S. trade show presence and considering expansion to Europe in the next couple of years.
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Arlington Saint Francis gives local students behind-the-scenes access to health care
A select group of local high school students is getting an inside look at the health care industry and the wide variety of careers available thanks to a new workforce development program at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland Commons construction coming by end of March
Construction 15 years in the making is finally right around the corner for the Lakeland Commons mixed-use project at U.S. 70 and Seed Tick Road.
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Bartlett Pat Lawler marks 40 years of serving troubled young people at Youth Villages helm
Youth Villages founder and CEO Pat Lawler is celebrating 40 years of working with children and families, and he’s even more enthused about his work today than at the start.
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East Memphis Cool Beans Coffee Shop owners serve up international flavor
Brandon Rodriguez Ornela and his partners — a sister and a cousin — have opened Cool Beans Coffee Shop inside the Cordova International Farmer’s Market on Germantown Road. They hope for future expansion.
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Lakeland Lakeland duo revamps protein shake and energy tea bar
Two Lakeland entrepreneurs have been operating an investment company for years. Now best friends Shanda Bearden and Amy Foster are starting off the New Year by opening their newest business venture, Nutrition Spot – Lakeland.
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Bartlett Bartlett Nutrition opens first commercial shop, eyes growth
After running an online business for the past several years as a wellness coach, entrepreneur Natalia Baldizon is expanding with her first brick-and-mortar location.
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December 2019
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Business Innovation, technology move ag industry forward
New breakthroughs and technologies are helping transform agriculture, and the Memphis area has become an innovation hub thanks to work being done at Agricenter International and local companies.
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Arlington Arlington Physical Therapy plans new building
Celebrating his 10-year anniversary in business in Arlington this year, Arlington Physical Therapy LLC owner Matt Connell is wearing multiple hats heading into the New Year.
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