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In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:23 -0500

For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.

Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:53:54 -0600

Several suburban officials noted they pretreated major roads with a salt and sand mixture. While they continue to treat them, that mixture only works when temperatures are approximately 20 degrees.

Lakeland earmarks land for new veterans center

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:18:19 -0600

Lakeland commissioners have approved the city negotiating with a veterans group to locate a new center south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.

School board races to fire up next month

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:58:57 -0600

Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.

The AM/DM podcast: The mystery of the Lakeland grocer

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:16:26 -0600

There is nothing like the promise of a new grocery store, especially one that’s new to the market.

Former Lakeland Mayor Jim Bomprezzi dies

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:03:01 -0500

Jim Bomprezzi, who worked as a Memphis police lieutenant before becoming Lakeland’s mayor for four years, died this past weekend.

Land, the law and pickleball on tap at Lakeland meeting

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:54:39 -0500

A couple of land donations, more law enforcement presence and the city’s first pickleball courts were big topics tackled at the Thursday meeting.

For 11 years, Lakeland students attended Arlington schools. Next year, that changes.

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:50 -0500

The Lakeland school district will add its first-ever senior class this year.

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

Lakeland doesn't raise property tax rate

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 8 Jun 2025 04:00:03 -0500

Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.

Road improvements, T-ball field coming to Lakeland

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:40:24 -0500

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners also initiated the design process for an aquatics center at the soon-to-be-built Lakeland Community Center north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.

Straight flush: Lakeland passes multiple sewer-related items

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:17:08 -0500

Lakeland officials have approved their part of an agreement with Bartlett to improve Lakeland’s sewer infrastructure with the goal of separating from the Memphis treatment system.

Lakeland could get new development along Canada Road

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:57:52 -0500

A vacant tract southwest of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange in Lakeland could soon become a subdivision after a recommendation from a city commission.

New Hilton hotel, independent living center could be headed to Lakeland

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:27:55 -0500

The Lakeland Industrial Development Board received updates on several projects this week, including The Lake District and Ashmont.

Pivotal projects moving forward in Lakeland

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:52:09 -0500

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners received updates on several projects this week, including the status of work on The Lake District and the suburb’s community center.

Why some suburban home projects have stalled

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 9 Mar 2025 11:43:28 -0500

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.

Outdoor classroom to expand learning environment for Lakeland school

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 04:00:07 -0600

“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.”

Lakeland commissioner ponders first term and years ahead

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:53:33 -0600

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has gained a reputation as a dissenting vote on the Board of Commissioners. The first-term official says her goal is to control city spending.

Four win unopposed races in Lakeland

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 10:36:46 -0600

Candidates for all four Lakeland offices — two commissioners and two school board members — had easy victories as all of them were unopposed in Thursday’s elections.

TIF, TIF: County Commission approves suburban tax incentives

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:34:00 -0500

The economic impact plans for new mixed-use projects in Arlington and Lakeland will help with infrastructure costs.