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  • Video Behind The Headlines

    Behind the Headlines: Lakeland, Millington school superintendents weigh pandemic impact on students

    On “Behind The Headlines,” the leaders of the two suburban school systems also agreed with the recommendation of Gov. Bill Lee not to use the results of state achievement tests this year to evaluate teachers and students. Nevertheless, they are watching to gauge the impact of the pandemic on learning and the lives of students.

    By Bill Dries October 30, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Lake District adds two more eateries

    Both of the new spots will open next spring or summer. 

    By Elle Perry October 29, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland approves new moratorium on apartments

    The new moratorium will halt multi-family developments for two years.

    By Michael Waddell October 23, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland’s new city planner settles in

    Richard Donovan has taken over as Lakeland’s city planner, inheriting a couple of major developments and a lot of open space with future projects.

    By Michael Waddell October 17, 2020
  • Elections

    Lakeland officials disagree on reason for canceled meeting

    The reason for a canceled Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting last week came into question over whether incumbent Wesley Wright was trying to avoid a controversial vote.

    By Michael Waddell October 15, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Horrell gets top marks from Lakeland school board

    Lakeland schools Superintendent Ted Horrell received stellar remarks in his review by the system’s school board, setting the stage for a new contract.

    By Michael Waddell October 06, 2020
  • Business

    Opinion: Lake District takes shape, provides optimism for its future

    With the construction of new buildings, touting of townhomes and the layout of streets, The Lake District is taking shape after a few delays.

    By Clay Bailey October 02, 2020
  • Elections

    Burnett, Childs run unopposed for Lakeland school board seats

    Jeremy Burnett and Michelle Childs, who were appointed last year to the Lakeland Board of Education, are running unopposed in November.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2020
  • Real Estate

    Townhomes grab center stage in The Lake District

    The Lake District featured the potential townhomes on Sunday afternoon, an early residential aspect of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell September 20, 2020
  • Business

    Lakeland development projects move forward

    A pair of city meetings, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, and Metropolitan Planning and Design Review Commission, deliver approvals for several development projects including town homes in The Lake District mixed-use development near I-40 and Canada Road

    By Michael Waddell September 18, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland BOC delays Lakeland Commons vote, amends budget

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has delayed consideration of an amendment on the Lakeland Commons, but the developer wants the city to take action soon.

    By Michael Waddell September 11, 2020
  • Arlington

    COVID-19 leads to belt-tightening among local municipalities

    In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.

    By Michael Waddell September 07, 2020
  • Elections

    Three candidates vying for two Lakeland commissioner seats this fall

    In Lakeland, candidates for commissioner do not run for a specified board seat. Instead, the top two finishers of the three will win positions on the Board of Commissioners.

    By Michael Waddell August 27, 2020
  • Elections

    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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 23, 2020
  • Lakeland

    After creating a ‘shiver’ in the corporate world, Lakeland approves Lake District signs

    Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approve a controversial sign package for The Lake District, allowing the $400 million mixed-use development to move forward. 

    By Michael Waddell August 14, 2020
  • Education

    Several schools return to in-person learning

    It’s the first time students have attended in person school in Shelby County for nearly five months.

    By Abigail Warren, Omer Yusuf August 11, 2020
  • Lakeland

    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. 

    By Michael Waddell July 14, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland scraps plans for athletic complex on U.S. 70 site

    Wetlands issues with the property force city to refocus on an all-in-one park solution on property on Memphis-Arlington Road.

    By Michael Waddell July 10, 2020
  • Premium Lakeland

    Groundwork for first townhomes underway at The Lake District

    Developers of the $400 million mixed-use The Lake District project in Lakeland launched the next portion, 109 upscale townhomes, with the start of grading and groundwork Monday, June 29.

    By Michael Waddell June 29, 2020
  • Lakeland

    New decorative lions coming to Lakeland by end of summer

    Lakeland is adding signature lions around the city. The lions will be similar to the University of Memphis tiger statues and Germantown's horses, a way to give the community a distinctive identity.

    By Michael Waddell June 28, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Planning panel deadlocks on adding Lakeland Commons apartments

    A bid by the developer of Lakeland Commons to add more than 100 apartments to the project will go to the city’s Board of Commissioners without a recommendation from planners after they failed to reach a consensus on the request.

    By Michael Waddell June 19, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland approves fiscal 2020-21 budget with no property tax increase

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners approved on second and final reading Thursday night, June 11, a $78.7 million annual budget and $1.24 property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

    By Michael Waddell June 11, 2020
  • Lakeland

    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. 

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2020
  • Bartlett

    Fall election picture begins to take shape for Bartlett and Lakeland

    Jim Atkinson, former planning director and city manager with the City of Lakeland, has announced he plans to run for a seat on the board of commissioners this fall.

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2020
  • Lakeland

    Added security: New Flock cameras now up in Lakeland

    The Atlanta-based company’s cameras are now used in 38 states and more than 600 cities.

    By Michael Waddell May 31, 2020

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