COVID-19 leads to belt-tightening among local municipalities
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Topic: Lakeland
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September 2020
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August 2020
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Municipal candidate list finalized
A list of candidates seeking office in November. Candidates have the opportunity to withdraw by Aug. 27 if they decide they do not want to run.
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Shelby County data is the same, local school districts are not
When it comes to returning children to school or keeping them home during a world pandemic, school systems and parents must decide independently what's best for them.
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July 2020
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Suburban schools release reopening plans
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
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LSS offers glimpse into fall plans, will announce full details July 15
Several Lakeland parents and residents sent in statements supporting sending children back to the classroom this fall.
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June 2020
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Lakeland School Board forms black stakeholders ad hoc committee
Committee chair Kim Louis hopes the panel will be a safe haven for black stakeholders to freely share concerns and to ensure equity and fairness.
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May 2020
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Lakeland board finds 15-acre site for future elementary school
Negotiations are underway to purchase the land for about $375,000, but officials say construction of an additional new school is not imminent.
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March 2020
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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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January 2020
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Suburban opponents denounce MATA funding proposals
Suburban leaders are raising the alarm over proposals to help fund Memphis Area Transit Authority improvements. -
Lakeland duo revamps protein shake and energy tea bar
Two Lakeland entrepreneurs have been operating an investment company for years. Now best friends Shanda Bearden and Amy Foster are starting off the New Year by opening their newest business venture, Nutrition Spot – Lakeland.
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November 2019
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Sun shines over Celebrate Shelby
Shelby County residents headed to Shelby Farms on Sunday for the Celebrate Shelby family event to salute the county's bicentennial.
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Community growth, auto accidents prompt big suburban road projects
Major road projects are planned for Lakeland, Arlington and Bartlett over the next two years, most of them coming in response to accidents in treacherous areas as well as strong community growth over the past decade.
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Lakeland appoints Kim Koratsky as municipal court judge
Kim Koratsky, the former deputy attorney for Shelby County, has been named Lakeland's new municipal court judge to replace Taylor A. Cates, who left last October to become chief prosecutor for Germantown.
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Lakeland approves new athletic fields
Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.
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Lakeland approves bond issues to move high school construction forward
The pieces continue to fall into place for construction of Lakeland’s new high school, with commissioners Monday night approving a $45 million bond issue to begin work.
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Lakeland considers adding cameras to stay ahead of crime
Lakeland is considering using video surveillance cameras at busy intersections to fight criminal activity.
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October 2019
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Smoothie King expands into Arlington
Local entrepreneur Tareq Younis has expanded his Smoothie King franchise into Arlington after opening a store in Lakeland. He plans a third location next year in Memphis.
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Book Nov. 24 for Shelby County’s bicentennial celebration
Shelby County will celebrate 200 years of history Nov. 24 at Shelby Farms.
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Lakeland commission approves Starbucks design, delays vote on Lake District townhomes
Lake District's 109 townhomes would replace a portion of single-family detached homes, which would go from 241 homes to 177.
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Lakeland approves 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing
Lakeland leaders Thursday night approved an 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing developments as the city assesses the impact amid continuing growth.
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September 2019
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Lakeland lowers property tax rate as alternate funding for new school moves closer
Lakeland commissioners have lowered the city's property tax rate as alternate funding for a new high school moves closer to completion.
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August 2019
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Fun under the stars: Free park events strengthen community bonds
Free outdoor community events like Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, Lakeland’s LAMP events and Bartlett’s upcoming Movies in the Park are bringing residents together in growing numbers to enjoy area parks.
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Lakeland moves to lower property tax rate as school loan nears completion
Lakeland's Board of Commissioners Thursday night took the first step toward lowering the city’s property tax rate as a Department of Agriculture loan to fund a new high school nearing the final stages of processing.
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July 2019
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Lakeland expects USDA to commit to school funding by August
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
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Aldi approved as Phase I of The Collection at Lakeland
The Collection at Lakeland, a mixed-use development that will include an Aldi grocery store and 15 single-family homes among other features, is coming to a 17-acre tract at Canada Road and U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
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