Luker ready for new challenges as Lakeland planning director
Paul Luker officially takes over Sept. 19 as Lakeland's new planning director. “Lakeland is a very intriguing community to me,” Luker said. “I think it’s one of the most beautiful suburban areas in the Mid-South. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Among projects he worked on over 23 years as West Memphis’ planning director were Big River Park and the $34 million Big River Crossing.
Michael Waddell
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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