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Earlier this week, Bartlett aldermen said: “Let there be better light” and decided to invest more than $4 million on the directive. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the expenditure to convert all of the streetlights in the suburb to LED bringing better illumination to Bartlett streets. Bartlett is just the latest municipality to decide on the conversion. We are seeing other cities switch to brighter lights versus the old high pressure sodium bulbs. The City of Memphis is investing about $42 million for some 77,000 lamp post transitions. Bartlett’s work will convert almost 8,500 streetlights. Arlington’s plan covers approximately 2,000 lights. Other entities are studying the change or leaning to the transition. While the change is a rather expensive venture for each of the governments, there are some long-term benefits. The LED approach has a longer life expectancy, and the lighting is more directed, reducing light pollution. Then there is something like 55% less energy costs. Steve Sones, Bartlett chief administrative officer, estimates the conversion will save the city more than $400,000 annually. Not a bad deal to save money and get better lighting. — Suburbs editor, Clay Bailey
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Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.
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Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn cites the lack of a Bartlett voice on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board or any say in how the utility company functions.
By Michael Waddell
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After establishing his food reputation, Guy Fieri expanded his interests, including promoting his Knuckle Sandwich cigars in Lakeland this week.
By Michael Waddell
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Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.
By Michael Waddell
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The Collection at Getwell Farms will be a mixed-use development to the Getwell Road corridor in Hernando, providing housing and retail to the area.
By Beth Sullivan
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Both victims in a weekend homicide in Collierville were separated from their spouses at the time of the incident.
By Abigail Warren
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Two candidates have qualfied to run for the District 3 office on the DeSoto County Board of Education in a Nov. 7 special election.
By Beth Sullivan
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Southaven aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of a millage increase Tuesday, Sept. 12, as part of the city’s proposed $68.83 million general-fund budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1.
By Beth Sullivan
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A DeSoto County educator is no longer with the school district after teaching from Sherman Alexie’s 2007 novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.”
By Beth Sullivan
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Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.
By Abigail Warren
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The three men have all pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee to charges related to the crimes they allegedly committed between July and December 2022.
By Aarron Fleming
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Early fall weather is accenting the 50th Germantown Festival this weekend at C.O. Franklin Park and the Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds.
By Michael Waddell
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The Farms at Bailey Station, which hired the former executive chef at Limelight, operatives five eateries that they plan to eventually open to the general public.
By Christin Yates
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Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.
By Michael Waddell
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