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Lakeland proposes new design standards for U.S. 70, Canada Road

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:33:44 -0500

Lakeland officials are trying to make sure that two of the suburb’s main traffic arteries have the proper zoning approach to fit with the city’s character.

Sewer plant, women's sports, Task Force: Dial, Leatherwood, Rose offer top legislative concerns

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Michele Dial, Tom Leatherwood and Paul Rose talked legislative priorities, involving the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, state property taxes and the lawsuit over the MSSCS advisory board.

Arlington raises solid waste rate, eyes wastewater treatment facility expansion

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:28:56 -0500

Arlington residents will have a slight rate increase for sanitation service under an adjusted contract with Waste Pro.

Shelby County suburbs see rising demand for hotels amid population growth

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Sewer constraints, shifting demand and new mixed‑use projects shape the region’s uneven lodging growth.

College moves to Arlington

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 20:12:35 -0500

After years in Cordova across the street from Bellevue Baptist Church, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and College has relocated to Arlington.

New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington's history

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 04:00:02 -0500

A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.

Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Flock cameras have come under criticism for misuse of the technology and questions about privacy, but a law enforcement official said they have benefited Lakeland.

Flock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:34:16 -0500

Law enforcement touts the technology’s benefits, but residents point to cases of misuse and fear privacy violations.

Quail Ridge Golf Course will reopen Labor Day weekend

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:24:46 -0500

Several years after the Quail Ridge Golf Course closed, the 18-hole layout is set to open Labor Day weekend under the ownership of the City of Bartlett.

Lakeland to revive leadership program

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:09 -0500

The City of Lakeland is bringing its Leadership Lakeland program back to life after two decades of dormancy.

$10 million renovation planned for Millington Family YMCA

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

The expansion is the latest in a series of major investments into the suburbs over the past few years by the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

Lakeland earmarks future TIF revenues to offset trash fee increases

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:35:10 -0500

Lakeland is considering using some of the additional funds form the four TIFs in the suburb to lower sanitation costs.

Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.

Lakeland mulls overlay district for undeveloped land on U.S. 70

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:13:32 -0500

Lakeland officials want control over future development in the U.S. 70 corridor so that growing neighborhoods can exist smoothly with commercial development.

New candidate enters Lakeland mayor's race

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:01:38 -0500

The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.

Incumbent school board candidates see challenges amid state policy concerns

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500

With new four-year terms secured, several suburban school board members are focusing on the future of the municipal districts and hoping for fewer demands from the state.

Arlington pickleball, tennis expansion could open by next summer

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:40:31 -0500

The second and final phase of the the Arlington Tennis Center expansion is set to begin, adding more sourts and parking.

Biggs wins big in Arlington, other incumbents win unopposed

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 22:51:22 -0500

Incumbent Alderman Jeremy Biggs won his third term in Position 6 on the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen in town’s only contested race Thursday, Aug. 6.

Suburban school districts' first kindergartners prepare for their senior year

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:18:53 -0500

When the suburban school districts started classes in 2014, it was a huge shift in local education. Now the districts are preparing to graduate students who began at their schools as kindergartners.

Arlington election preview: Five of the six races are unopposed

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:41:40 -0500

While there are six races on the Arlington municipal ballot this week, only one is contested with incumbent Jeremy Biggs facing the challenge of Don Hinkle for the Position 6 alderman’s seat.