Professionals aim to smoke out vaping misconceptions
Arlington parents and students got an overview this week of the problems associated with vaping and its impact on young people.
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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January 2020
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Suburbs Suburban opponents denounce MATA funding proposals
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Arlington Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Tammy Mason makes major announcement
Arlington school chief has big news for board members.
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Bartlett Doing that voodoo they do: Voodoo Cafe opens first brick-and-mortar in Bartlett
Entrepreneurs Faith and Mark Lansdon, owners of the Voodoo Café Food Truck, are bringing a little bit of New Orleans to the Bartlett area with a brick-and-mortar store.
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Arlington Exhibit-A expands global footprint
In business for 35 years this year, Exhibit-A Inc. is growing its U.S. trade show presence and considering expansion to Europe in the next couple of years.
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Business Saint Francis gives local students behind-the-scenes access to health care
A select group of local high school students is getting an inside look at the health care industry and the wide variety of careers available thanks to a new workforce development program at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland Commons construction coming by end of March
Construction 15 years in the making is finally right around the corner for the Lakeland Commons mixed-use project at U.S. 70 and Seed Tick Road.
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Bartlett Pat Lawler marks 40 years of serving troubled young people at Youth Villages helm
Youth Villages founder and CEO Pat Lawler is celebrating 40 years of working with children and families, and he’s even more enthused about his work today than at the start.
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East Memphis Cool Beans Coffee Shop owners serve up international flavor
Brandon Rodriguez Ornela and his partners — a sister and a cousin — have opened Cool Beans Coffee Shop inside the Cordova International Farmer’s Market on Germantown Road. They hope for future expansion.
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Lakeland Lakeland duo revamps protein shake and energy tea bar
Two Lakeland entrepreneurs have been operating an investment company for years. Now best friends Shanda Bearden and Amy Foster are starting off the New Year by opening their newest business venture, Nutrition Spot – Lakeland.
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Bartlett Bartlett Nutrition opens first commercial shop, eyes growth
After running an online business for the past several years as a wellness coach, entrepreneur Natalia Baldizon is expanding with her first brick-and-mortar location.
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December 2019
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Business Innovation, technology move ag industry forward
New breakthroughs and technologies are helping transform agriculture, and the Memphis area has become an innovation hub thanks to work being done at Agricenter International and local companies.
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Arlington Arlington Physical Therapy plans new building
Celebrating his 10-year anniversary in business in Arlington this year, Arlington Physical Therapy LLC owner Matt Connell is wearing multiple hats heading into the New Year.
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Lakeland Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
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Metro Lakeland approves contract for sewer interceptor project
Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved a contract with Allen & Hoshall to begin designing the Oliver Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project, which city officials expect to be completed within five years.
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Metro Lakeland winery seeking brewery classification to sell hard cider
Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved on first reading a zoning ordinance change that would pave the way for Delta Blues Winery to sell hard cider.
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Business Building permits filed for Lake District construction
After years of planning and clearing various hurdles, the $400 million Lake District development is about to start coming out of the ground in Lakeland.
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Bartlett Youth Villages to hire 200 for expanded Bill’s Place on Bartlett campus
Youth Villages is adding 200 staff members at its Bartlett campus in connection with a $22 million expansion of the nonprofit organization's intensive treatment center.
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Health Care Medical device community says area needs to step up against growing competition
The Memphis area needs to take advantage of its strengths and address its shortcomings to avoid falling behind in the medical device industry, those attending a gathering this week agreed.
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Arlington Low inventory, strong pricing mark 2019 residential market in Arlington, Lakeland
Developers and builders say they're seeing continued strong demand for new homes in Lakeland and Arlington, a trend likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
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November 2019
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Bartlett Bartlett’s Candy Cane Business Run to highlight area’s small businesses
The inaugural Candy Cane Business Run this weekend will kick off the holiday season in Bartlett while drawing attention to local businesses.
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Arlington Pediatric practice to expand footprint in Arlington
One of the only pediatric-specific medical practices in the Arlington area, Pediatrics East LLC, hopes to move into a much larger office by this time next year.
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Bartlett Multiple greenway projects slated for next year
The next piece of Bartlett’s master plan to enhance the city’s connectivity is headed toward construction starting early next year. It’s one of several greenway projects preparing to move forward next year.
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Arlington Arlington, Bartlett schools achieve Apple technology designation
Two suburban schools, Arlington Middle and Bartlett Ninth Grade Academy, have won Apple Distinguished Schools designations for their use of innovative technology.
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Suburbs Community growth, auto accidents prompt big suburban road projects
Major road projects are planned for Lakeland, Arlington and Bartlett over the next two years, most of them coming in response to accidents in treacherous areas as well as strong community growth over the past decade.
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