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    Suburban ballots begin to take shape

    Candidates for suburban races in the Nov. 5 election continue to pull petitions with an interest in various government and school board offices.

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell June 26, 2024
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    Behind the Headlines: Suburban schools mark 10 years

    Germantown Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland Superintendent Ted Horrell joined this week’s “Behind the Headlines” to discuss current issues and the last 10 years of the suburban school systems.

    By Abigail Warren June 23, 2024
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    Lakeland strips vice mayor of title after ethics complaint

    A misstep in the process for approving a contract with a Memphis Symphony Orchestra group has led to Wesley Wright losing his vice mayor title in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell June 20, 2024
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    Lakeland approves final reading of fiscal budget and tax rate

    Lakeland approves its annual budget, maintaining the lowest municipal property tax rate in Shelby County.

    By Michael Waddell June 19, 2024
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    Candidates begin pulling petitions for November suburban elections

    Candidates for suburban races on the Nov. 5 ballot began seeking signatures on the petitions this week to run for office.

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell June 19, 2024
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    Wright won’t run for reelection as Lakeland commissioner

    Wesley Wright has decided not to run for reelection as a Lakeland commissioner in November but is not closing the book on his political career.

    By Michael Waddell June 11, 2024
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    Lake District in limbo as Lakeland waits on next move

    With The Lake District no longer in the hands of developer Yehuda Netanel, Lakeland officials are waiting for the next move by the lender that bought the property.

    By Michael Waddell May 24, 2024
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    Development spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon

    Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.

    By Michael Waddell May 22, 2024
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    Lakeland board OKs budget with no property-tax hike

    “Taxes stink, but they are necessary to accomplish our goals as a city,” Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said after the meeting.

    By Michael Waddell May 17, 2024
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    Bailey: Time to turn over The Lake District to someone else

    The latest financial troubles for The Lake District would seem to push out developer Yehuda Netanel as Lakeland officials hope to salvage some aspects of the mixed-use project.

    By Clay Bailey May 17, 2024
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    Three places to catch free concerts in the suburbs

    Bands by the Square, blues by the lake and orchestras in at a winery: Two different concert series kick off in Shelby County suburbs, and a “Night of Enchantment” will unfold in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell May 18, 2024
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    The Lake District property acquired by lender in foreclosure sale

    Developer Yehuda Netanel has fallen short in his attempt to obtain the necessary financing to save his The Lake District project in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell May 15, 2024
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    What does the future hold for Memphis’ suburban housing market?

    While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.

    By Michael Waddell May 05, 2024
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    Lakeland approves mixed-use commercial project along U.S. 70

    The Heathfield project received its latest approval during a Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting this week as development along U.S. 70 steadily continues.

    By Michael Waddell May 03, 2024
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    Funding deadline passes, Lake District headed for May 13 foreclosure sale

    The Lake District financing again appears to be in limbo as deadline passes, but foreclosure delayed.

    By Michael Waddell April 29, 2024
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    ECS names former bank CEO as new head of school

    Scott Hauss, a graduate of the University of Memphis, spent more than three decades in senior management in the banking industry and has been involved with ECS for more than 20 years, including serving as a member of the ECS Board of Trustees for 14 years.

    By David Boyd April 27, 2024
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    Judge grants Netanel’s motion to save The Lake District

    The Lake District gets another breath of possible salvation as developer Yehuda Netanel presents his latest plan to take care of bills.

    By Michael Waddell April 25, 2024
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    Lakeland considers fourth TIF district for roundabouts

    The idea for the Lakeland Meadows “Safety TIF” is to put four roundabouts on U.S. 70 in hopes of curbing fatal accidents on the busy four-lane road.

    By Michael Waddell April 19, 2024
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    Bailey: Has Netanel finally run out of escape routes with The Lake District?

    Despite a ruling against a reorganization earlier this year, Yehuda Netanel continues to try and salvage The Lake District from bankruptcy.

    By Clay Bailey April 19, 2024
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    Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway

    Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.

    By Michael Waddell April 17, 2024
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    The Lake District developer files motion on bankruptcy

    Yehuda Netanel, the developer of The Lake District, is still trying to pull together enough funds to keep his project alive despite a ruling against his bankruptcy-reorganization plan.

    By Michael Waddell April 24, 2024
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    Lakeland moves to regulate future hotel and motel placement

    With the eventual removal of two rundown motels on the Lakeland landscape, the suburb wants more control over the design of commercial lodging in the future.

    By Michael Waddell April 14, 2024
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    U.S. 70 mixed-use development passes Lakeland commission

    The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission recommended approval for the Heathfield mixed-use planned development outline plan at the future northwest corner of Seed Tick Road and U.S. 70.

    By Michael Waddell April 12, 2024
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    Lakeland Schools employees get pay bump after approval of 2024-25 budget

    Starting in August, the district will serve kindergarten through 11th grade, as Lakeland Preparatory School continues to add a grade to its high school classes each year.

    By Michael Waddell April 10, 2024
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    The Lake District foreclosure sale set for April 30

    The Lake District property will be sold at auction at noon on April 30 at the Shelby County Courthouse.

    By Michael Waddell April 05, 2024

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