Millington to break ground on new middle school
“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
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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Real Estate Why some suburban home projects have stalled
A couple of new-home developments in Lakeland and Arlington have run into unexpected delays that are setting back completion by more than a year.
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BartlettCommercial space at a premium in Bartlett’s big retail centers
An inventory of available commercial spaces in Bartlett shows several significant spots open, some of which are on the verge of being occupied.
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Lakeland Outdoor classroom to expand learning environment for Lakeland school
“Our students learn well inside the building, so we were looking at what we could do on the outside of the building that could also provide those same learning opportunities.”
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ArlingtonFrom hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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BartlettBartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
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BartlettBartlett passes first reading to change charter and add term limits
After many years of the former mayor and several other elected officials serving 20 years or longer in their positions, Bartlett is looking to implement term limits.
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ArlingtonAI Dolly Parton tells Arlington kids they don’t have school
Snow days are gaining a cult following in Arlington, all because of the “voices” announcing school closings.
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Millington Millington Area Chamber of Commerce names executive director
Former Shelby County official Chris Thomas will replace Terry Roland, who led the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce for seven years.
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ArlingtonArlington pumps brakes on driver’s testing facility
With the applicant absent from the meeting, the Arlington Planning Commission rejected a new state Department of Safety project on U.S. 70.
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BartlettBartlett coffee shop positioning itself for upscale, business customers
Hopson’s Espresso Print Coffee Shop is part of a growing number of coffee shops opening on the west end of Bartlett.
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SuburbsSpreading the love: hospital staff get special gifts for Valentine’s Day
Middle school students make sure the team at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett feels appreciated while caring for others on Valentine’s Day.
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BartlettSide Porch owners plan new coffee shop in Bartlett
With the success of the Side Porch Steakhouse in Bartlett Station, the ownership group is expanding its business front with a coffee shop next door.
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Bartlett Bartlett votes down mosque plan, citing traffic concerns
Bartlett officials have rejected plans for a mosque near a five-way intersection despite claims from the ACLU that the city could face a legal challenge.
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ArlingtonArlington mayor addresses vacant Kroger, national politics and more
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman said he wants to address some pressing issues in the coming year from employee salaries to vacant buildings and dealing with infrastructure needs for the growing town.
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BartlettBartlett Hy-Vee project sits in limbo
The first Hy-Vee supermarket in the Memphis area is on hold for its Bartlett location as several factors have delayed its development.
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ArlingtonDust in the wind: What happened to the old Arlington airport?
Opened in 1969, Arlington Municipal Airport “was a novelty,” with student pilots, charted planes and even actor Tom Cruise passing through before it closed in 1999.
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ArlingtonArlington schools partners with IKEA Memphis for interactive workshops
IKEA Memphis has partnered with Arlington Community Schools to help students learn about the inner workings of the business from design to budgeting to inventory management.
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LakelandWith vouchers coming, Lakeland schools seek level playing field with private schools
The Lakeland School System Board of Education has taken a stance on Gov. Lee’s voucher program, seeking equal standards for between public and private schools receiving the funds.
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ArlingtonIV and weight-loss clinic coming to Arlington
Pro Health’s services include weight-loss solutions, IV hydration infusions, testosterone replacement, sinus cocktail shots, sports physicals, B12 injections and more.
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BartlettBartlett High is getting a new outdoor practice facility
The covered 110-yard outdoor practice facility announced by Superintendent David Stephens is expected to cost between $2 million and $3 million. Stephens said he hopes to start the planning process later this year.
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MusicSerious chops: Officials find creative outlets in music, acting
Several suburban officials have found a way to escape the pressures of day-to-day government by taking to the stage to perform.
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ArlingtonLakeland moves to condemn more Gateway parcels
Lakeland is pursuing condemnation of two parcels adjacent to a pair of recently razed hotels, creating more space for the Lakeland Community Center.
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LakelandNew Lakeland liquor store likely to be city’s last for a while
City Center Liquor has opened in Lakeland. The business is the suburb’s second liquor store and probably the last one until at least 2030.
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SuburbsSparks fly at Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting
Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.
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