MidSouth Toy Fest draws collectors, young and old
More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.
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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Arlington Special Arlington work session focuses on homes planned south of I-40
Arlington officials met this week to provide some direction for a large residential project south of Interstate 40.
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Food NewsPlan for Hy-Vee grocery store in Bartlett moves forward
The grocery store would be the chain’s first in the Mid-South.
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Bartlett A Dunkin’, a Chipotle and another car wash approved by Bartlett MPC
The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.
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BartlettHy-Vee grocery store chain eyeing Bartlett location
Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.
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ArlingtonThe Wing Guru reopens in Arlington following litigation
After some legal problems with The Wing Guru location in Arlington, the business has reopened under its original owners.
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Arlington Arlington High grad returns to open new dental practice
Having braces at an early age set the stage for Dr. Angela Washington to earn her dental license, and return to Arlington to open her practice.
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November 2023
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Bartlett Bartlett officially opens New Brownsville Road
It took a quarter of a century, but officials finally opened New Brownsville Road in Bartlett, providing a five-lane road between Austin Peay Highway and Kirby Whitten Road.
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Bartlett Bartlett OKs food trucks, considers spirited ordinance changes
Bartlett officials will allow food trucks within city limits with some parameters. Plus, a change allowing alcoholic beverages at city facilities heads to a final vote.
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Arlington Arlington Community Schools podcast focuses on mental health
New “PEP Talks” podcasts drop Tuesdays, and all episodes can be found on their website or most podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
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SuburbsSuburbs flush with sewer treatment approaches
Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.
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As Memphis sewer cutoff looms, DeSoto faces costly facility upgrades
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East Memphis Eyes on the pies: Runners race through Shelby Farms in Memphis Turkey Trot
“We’re burning some calories before we replace them at Thanksgiving,” one runner said ahead of the 4-mile race.
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Real EstateSuburban sellers need to ‘stop being greedy’ in current housing market
Interest rates and other factors have led to a slowdown in the Memphis-area housing market. But experts believe the situation is not as troublesome as the Great Recession.
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Education Arlington school board chair to lead statewide association
Dr. Dale Viox was sworn in Saturday, Nov. 18, in Nashville during theTennessee School Boards Association Delegate Assembly at the Opryland Convention Center.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials reject Garner Lake proposal
A suggestion to change the status of Garner Lake in Lakeland and making the private water feature accessible to outsiders was met with strong opposition.
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Arlington Arlington schools to waive out-of-county tuition starting in 2024-25
The district hopes the amended policy will avoid staffing or programming cuts as students transition from Arlington Community Schools to the Lakeland School System.
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Bartlett Mobile food vending, alcohol and beer ordinances approved in Bartlett
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering ordinances that could open the option of food trucks in the city along with serving alcohol at city events.
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Arlington Arlington moves to restrict short-term rentals
Following the direction of other cities, Arlington has started the process to limit short-term rentals in the northeastern Shelby County town.
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GermantownFrom Illinois to Guadalcanal to Bartlett: WWII veteran will turn 100 on Dec. 3
His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.
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Bartlett Saint Francis and Bartlett High grow internship program
“We talk about the nursing shortage all the time, but actually there’s a shortage in many disciplines within the health care system.”
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Lakeland Lakeland begins Econo Lodge demolition
After dealing with crime and other unwanted activities at a Lakeland hotel, city officials helped start the demolition of the Econo Lodge, a step in reinventing the area around Canada Road and Interstate 40.
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Bartlett Bartlett ‘5 Way’ intersection projects on pause
Another potential project at the infamous five way intersection in Bartlett is delayed as planning commissioners want to see what a traffic study means for the confusion junction.
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Education Arlington superintendent talks system’s legacy, state’s A-F report cards
Superintendent Jeff Mayo highlighted the accomplishments of the Arlington Community Schools district in his annual “State of the District” speech before the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
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BartlettSuburban mayors welcome new Memphis mayor-elect
“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.
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Bartlett Bartlett enjoys wave of new commercial activity
Several commercial ventures including Lopez Grill and O’Reilly Auto Parts, are nearing completion in as interest increases in the suburb that’s in commuting distance of BlueOval City.
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