Arlington school board grades superintendent’s first year
The Arlington school board gave Superintendent Jeff Mayo high marks for his inaugural year leading the suburban district.
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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Arlington Arlington planners approves Baptist, West TN Veterans Home plans
The Arlington Planning Commission unanimously approved the initial plans for two major medical projects — the Baptist freestanding emergency department and the West Tennessee Veterans Home.
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Business First wave of retail to open by fall at The Lake District
The first tenants of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland should begin moving in toward the end of the year, some of them in Phase 1 available for holiday shoppers.
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Music Brian Johnson Band opens Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series
A nice crowd gathered on a nice evening to open Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, featuring the Brian Johnson Band.
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Arlington History’s at the heart of S.Y. Wilson and Co. in Arlington
For more than a century, S.Y. Wilson and Co. has served as an anchor for Arlington’s Depot Square. But the sales approach has been updated with new owners.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves first reading of 2021-22 fiscal budget, property tax rate
Lakeland officials began their review of the annual budget and property tax rate, approving the ordinances on first reading.
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Arlington Arlington continues to grow during a year of pandemic challenges
Despite a tough year of uncertainties, Arlington is still adding businesses, industry and population
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Lakeland Lakeland considers another push for its own ZIP code
If you don’t succeed at first, try, try again should be the motto for Lakeland’s effort to get its own ZIP code. So city officials are trying again.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves initial phase of Athletic Park construction
Lakeland moves forward on initial phase of its athletic complex with two soccer fields and a parking lot.
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Arlington Arlington OKs extended bike and pedestrian path, eyes new welcome signs
Arlington is considering inclusion of welcome signs at entrances to the town on main roads – signs that tend to get removed after plans in the budget each year.
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Business Cook finds new recipe as a developer
Former house framer Martin Cook has transitioned into a developer with subdivisions around the area, including the Estates of Chambers Chapel in Lakeland.
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Education Horrell named Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year
Lakeland Schools System Superintendent Ted Horrell has been named the 2021 Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.
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Arlington Arlington approves first reading of town’s FY22 budget
Arlington officials approved the new fiscal year budget on first reading, increasing the amount by $1.3 million. The property tax rate will be decided late next month.
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Lakeland Lakeland building playground at Oak Ridge Park
As Lakeland grows, so does the need for more parks. The latest recreation area — Oak Ridge Park — should open in May as students finish classes and start summer break.
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April 2021
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Education Decker chosen as high school vice principal at Lakeland Prep
Jeana Decker, who’s leaving her administrative role with Millington Municipal Schools, has nearly 35 years of experience in education.
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Lakeland Lakeland EDC mulls development, infrastructure needs
The Lakeland Economic Development/Industrial Development Board considers a venture similar to Carolina Watershed or Railgarten, and other projects including the possibility of free internet in all of the city’s public spaces including parks.
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Arlington Taco Bell eyes relocation in Arlington
Taco Bell is relocating in Arlington, part of the changing landscape of convenience food options in the northeast Shelby County community.
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Arlington Arlington Abbey gets new look as it approaches 150-year milestone
The property, a half-block off Depot Square, is the oldest church in Arlington.
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Business New Crye-Leike strip center planned for Arlington
With continued growth in Arlington and northeast Shelby County, Crye-Leike plans a strip center on Airline Road near Arlington High.
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Arlington Arlington reaches priority status for veterans home
The long-awaited West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington has moved onto the priority list, a step closer to reality.
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Education Lakeland school board approves 2021-22 budget
The $19.25 million for the upcoming fiscal year directs more money to teachers and maintenance of future athletic fields.
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Arlington ‘The Market’ and ‘The Crossing’ add outdoor opportunities in Arlington
Later this year, the new amphitheater will host concerts, weddings, birthday celebrations, family reunions, church functions and other events.
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Lakeland Lakeland puts brakes on gas station projects
Lakeland has become the latest local municipality to ban new gas station development, with city commissioners Thursday night, April 8, approving unanimously a six-month moratorium on such projects.
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Arlington Arlington adopts moratorium on new gas station projects
Seeking more control over gas stations and convenience store locations, the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a one-year moratorium on the businesses.
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Business Lakeland steps up recruitment of businesses, restaurants
Lakeland officials think the continued growth of the suburb should make it attractive to potential businesses and is willing to listen to an advisory group about that recruitment.
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