Candidate field set for Arlington elections
With the qualifying deadline passing on Thursday, Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman will win his fourth term as mayor since no candidates emerged to challenge him.
Topic: Town of Arlington
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April 2024
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March 2024
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Arlington wants work session on new industrial/commercial development
There are about 300 acres destined for an industrial development in Arlington. Officials hope to attract industries associated with BlueOval City.
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Arlington board approves contracts for sewer, road extensions
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several projects that will allow for the development south of Interstate 40.
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February 2024
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Candidates emerge for two Arlington school board seats
With Kay Williams deciding not to run again, the Arlington Board of Education will see at least one new member after the August election.
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Arlington alderman position up for grabs in August election
Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.
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‘Situated for Success': Arlington mayor offers State of the Town
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.
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January 2024
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SpringHill Suites hotel to open next month in Arlington
The new hotel, the second in Arlington, will open Valentine’s Day at the Interstate 40 and Airline Road interchange.
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Purple Flower Health grows by caring for patients long term in Arlington
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.
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Suburban incumbents already weighing 2024 election moves
This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.
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December 2023
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Arlington’s new Town Hall might be in a different spot than planned
Arlington’s plans for a new Town Hall have shifted from land adjacent to the current offices to a larger site.
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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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October 2023
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Arlington suggests work session for large, dense residential project
A large residential development south of Interstate 40 in Arlington faced some hard questions leading to a delay in the plan in hopes of resolving the concerns.
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New state facility for developmentally, intellectually disabled planned
The Arlington Planning Commission gave a unanimous endorsement to a $45 million project that could eventually help people with intellectual disabilities.
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September 2023
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Arlington decides on diamond interchange, bridge widening for I-40 exit
A diamond design may be Arlington’s best friend when it comes to controlling future traffic control at the Airline Road interchange of Interstate 40.
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August 2023
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First mixed-use project in Arlington’s Depot Square underway
The start of the Lofts on the Square project in Arlington on Tuesday is the latest evidence of continued interest in the town’s Depot Square.
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Arlington adds new principal support position
Cherry Davidson is returning to the Arlington Community Schools suburban district to act as mentor for principals across the system.
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July 2023
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Kroger breaks ground on new $22 million store in Arlington
After a long wait, the new Kroger in Arlington broke ground at 5270 Airline Road on Thursday, July 6, with a year’s worth of construction before opening.
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June 2023
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Artists put finishing touches on new Arlington mural
A new mural on a building at Arlington’s Depot Square depicts a number of iconic places and items from the town’s past.
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Arlington approves final reading of budget, tax rate
Arlington officials have adopted their budget for the fiscal year that starts in July, maintaining the town’s $1.28 property tax rate for the third straight year.
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May 2023
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Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay
The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.
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Arlington school leaders revisit raises after contentious exchanges
The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.
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Arlington school board wants to almost double its own salaries
The Arlington Community Schools board will consider its annual fiscal year budget Tuesday evening, and included in the numbers is a significant increase to board members’ salaries.
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Arlington’s Providence Place inches closer to construction
The Arlington Design Review Commission has endorsed two more phases of the mixed-use Providence Place development.
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New Arlington mural showcases town history
Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.
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Arlington approves budget with no property tax hike
Arlington officials hope to hold the line on the current property tax rate last the town begins laying out the fiscal year budget.
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