Arlington
From hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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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Lakeland Outdoor classroom to expand learning environment for Lakeland school
“Our students learn well inside the building, so we were looking at what we could do on the outside of the building that could also provide those same learning opportunities.”
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Arlington Why some suburban home projects have stalled
A couple of new-home developments in Lakeland and Arlington have run into unexpected delays that are setting back completion by more than a year.
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Millington Millington to break ground on new middle school
“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”
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BartlettBartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
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SuburbsSuburbs await new certified property-tax rates
Suburbs around Shelby County are waiting for the certified rate from reappraisal before diving into the any budget process.
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Bartlett Commercial center in heart of Bartlett headed for refresh
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
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BartlettSetting the Stage: Business booms along Bartlett corridor
Stage Road in Bartlett is blossoming as construction is in the works for new business and renovations are planned for the old ones.
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Lakeland Pivotal projects moving forward in Lakeland
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners received updates on several projects this week, including the status of work on The Lake District and the suburb’s community center.
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ArlingtonNew is old and old is new in Arlington Depot Square
Two structures around Arlington’s Depot Square are part of a rebirth of the historic district in the northeast Shelby County town.
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Bartlett Annual expo ‘open for business’ Thursday in Bartlett
In its 27th year, the Bartlett Business, Health and Home Expo provides an opportunity for local companies to showcase their products in one setting.
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BartlettBuilding relationships key at annual Bartlett business expo
Businesses throughout the Bartlett area were able to discuss their merchandise and services during the suburb’s annual business expo.
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Lakeland New Hilton hotel, independent living center could be headed to Lakeland
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board received updates on several projects this week, including The Lake District and Ashmont.
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