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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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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.
The financially troubled multi-use project will head to court Feb. 5 after filing bankruptcy and losing the townhome section of the development.
The number of hotel buildings in Lakeland soon will be down to just one.
The city currently has $16.5 million in federal funds for the project through a Surface Transportation Block Grant.
The new hotel, the second in Arlington, will open Valentine’s Day at the Interstate 40 and Airline Road interchange.
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.
Arlington High students will soon have a new device to replicate the human anatomy in a virtual platform.
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.
A crispy Filipino chicken approach in Lakeland has achieved enough success in its early operation that the owner is expanding to the west end of Bartlett.
The Bartlett vinyl record-pressing company had to furlough some employees last fall due to supply-chain matters, but expects to bring them back in the coming months.
The National Civil Rights Museum had planned a large celebration to honor what would have been King’s 95th birthday, but as the weather forecast became clear, they realized they would have to pivot.
Purple Flower Health care in Arlington fills the needs of those who may not have others to help them with medical issues, including care for homebound patients.
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 5-1 in favor of the YMCA managing the facility, which has always been run by the city.
After years of staying with the Memphis library system, Bartlett chose this week to go with a private management company.
The mayors of Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland anticipate maintaining growth as a priority for 2024, especially with the proximity of BlueOval City.
This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.
The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.
After a bit of trouble getting materials for the infrastructure, developers of Union Depot in Bartlett expect to pick up the pace on the mixed-use project in the coming months.
While financial issues seem to follow The Lake District, developer Yehuda Netanel defends the mixed-use project and declares optimism.
The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.
The Staks Kitchen franchise owner in Collierville is expanding to the north with a new location opening in Arlington this spring.
Bartlett worked with the University of Memphis on a public survey to help shape long-term planning and new initiatives.
The scramble to pick up last-second gifts is in a full frenzy this holiday weekend.
The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.
Bartlett has announced intentions to annex about 220 acres near Old Brownsville and Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential new industrial site for the suburb.