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.
There are 1083 articles by Michael Waddell :
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January 2020
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Suburbs Suburban leaders are raising the alarm over proposals to help fund Memphis Area Transit Authority improvements. -
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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February 2020
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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 Arlington launches search for next school superintendent
Arlington has begun its search to replace retiring schools Supt. Tammy Mason.
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Bartlett Tops Bar-B-Q to open new Bartlett location this summer
Tops Bar-B-Q is preparing to expand with a new Bartlett location.
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March 2020
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Bartlett Cafeteria and auditorium among newest Bartlett High additions
Renovations at Bartlett High School are progressing with the recent opening of a new cafeteria and other upgrades to come.
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Lakeland State comptroller’s office issues comment about Lakeland investigation
Mayor Mike Cunningham requested probe a year ago.
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Lakeland Lakeland students expand their extracurricular options
Students at Lakeland Middle Preparatory School are finding their niche thanks to several new clubs at the school.
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Lakeland Lakeland moving ahead with plans for new park
Lakeland is moving forward with plans for a new city park as part of its efforts to provide more recreational athletic offerings.
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Lakeland St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway returning to Lakeland
This year’s home is in the new Kensington Manor subdivision off U.S. 70. Work is in full swing on the roughly 4,000-square-foot home that will be the grand prize.
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Business Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement
CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound.
Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.
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Bartlett Bartlett chamber hits 40-year milestone
The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, a period during which the city has brought in major corporations and jobs along with cultivating a thriving small business and entrepreneurial environment.
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Spirit of Memphis Hive mentality: Bee 901 Co. using proceeds from honey to change lives
"The 901 is like a beehive, and we’re all playing our small part. We’re doing what we can, and look at what we can produce.”
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Spirit of Memphis County’s first drive-thru COVID-19 testing raises awareness
Dr. Andrenette Fleming hoped to give a boost to local COVID-19 testing when she offered a limited number of tests last week at her Lakeland clinic.
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LakelandConcrete progress: First building going up at The Lake District
Lakeland is celebrating the start of the first building at
The Lake District, a long-awaited $400,000 project.
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