Lakeland
Wright won’t run for reelection as Lakeland commissioner
Wesley Wright has decided not to run for reelection as a Lakeland commissioner in November but is not closing the book on his political career.
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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ArlingtonArlington work session focuses on land south of I-40
Dealing with hundreds of acres of undeveloped land south of Interstate 40, Arlington officials want to make sure they establish a plan in keeping with town’s character.
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ArlingtonArlington poaches new middle school principal from Germantown
After a stint in administration at Houston High School, Shannon Blackburn will become principal at Arlington Middle School officially beginning next month.
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BartlettBartlett incumbents ready to run for new terms this fall
As candidates can begin pulling petitions later this month, the incumbents in six Bartlett offices on the Nov. 5 ballot intend to run to retain their seats.
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ArlingtonArlington approves Hawthorne’s project master plan
The overall plan includes up to 37 townhomes, 114 individually owned stacked flats, 600 rental apartments and more than 50,000 square feet of retail.
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Arlington Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases cause concern for local dog owners
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially deadly bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks and typically seen with the American dog tick.
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BartlettBartlett approves special-use permit for new private school
Opponents expressed concern with the location and potential traffic issues associated with a school in the residential neighborhood.
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ArlingtonNew Arlington High principal hired from Haywood County
Arlington wastes little time in naming a new principal for the district’s high school, replacing Shannon Abraham.
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BartlettBartlett adopts parks master plan with look to future
“Most of the citizens are looking for more outdoor opportunities,” said Bartlett Parks and Recreation Director Paul Wright.
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BartlettBartlett announces first summer concert series
The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.
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LakelandLake District in limbo as Lakeland waits on next move
With The Lake District no longer in the hands of developer Yehuda Netanel, Lakeland officials are waiting for the next move by the lender that bought the property.
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LakelandDevelopment spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon
Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.
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ArlingtonArlington schools approves budget, superintendent contract extension
The budget includes nearly an 8% hike in annual starting teacher salaries to $52,000.In fact, all Arlington Community Schools employees will receive a significant increase in salary next year.
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ArlingtonArlington schools proposes highest starting teacher salaries for next year
The Arlington Community Schools budget includes a substantial raise in salaries for the coming fiscal year, an increase official say will make the starting salary for teachers the highest of the suburban districts.
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SuburbsThree places to catch free concerts in the suburbs
Bands by the Square, blues by the lake and orchestras in at a winery: Two different concert series kick off in Shelby County suburbs, and a “Night of Enchantment” will unfold in Lakeland.
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LakelandLakeland board OKs budget with no property-tax hike
“Taxes stink, but they are necessary to accomplish our goals as a city,” Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said after the meeting.
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Lakeland Lakeland budget draft proposes no tax increase
Leaders of the Memphis suburb intend to avoid a property tax increase for the coming fiscal year that begins in July.
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BartlettBartlett approves new stormwater utility, first reading of annual budget
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the annual fiscal year budget on the first of three readings this week, maintaining the suburb’s $1.73 property-tax rate.
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LakelandThe Lake District property acquired by lender in foreclosure sale
Developer Yehuda Netanel has fallen short in his attempt to obtain the necessary financing to save his The Lake District project in Lakeland.
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BartlettFamiliar face takes helm at Bartlett High School
After a two-year tenure as principal at Arlington High, Shannon Abraham is returning to Bartlett City Schools as head of the district’s high school.
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ArlingtonBright futures: Students design new Arlington Middle outdoor classroom
Based on an idea borne from the pandemic years, Arlington Middle School has opened an outdoor classroom, providing a different learning environment for students.
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Health CareMedical-device company hosts first patient summit
Stryker Corp. gathered some of its ankle-replacement patients at its Arlington campus to get feedback from those who have benefitted from the procedure.
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ArlingtonMemphis Chamber VP says we must ‘stop exporting talent’
Future businesses like BlueOval and accompanying industry will provide opportunities for the local workforce, according to an executive with the Greater Memphis Chamber.
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BartlettBartlett work session offers first glimpse of next fiscal-year budget
Bartlett officials have begun reviewing the Memphis suburb’s annual budget. And while there is no property-tax increase anticipated, there are some fee adjustments under consideration.
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ArlingtonArlington FY 24-25 budget includes no property-tax hike
Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.
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