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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.
Kim Koratsky, the former deputy attorney for Shelby County, has been named Lakeland's new municipal court judge to replace Taylor A. Cates, who left last October to become chief prosecutor for Germantown.
Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.
The pieces continue to fall into place for construction of Lakeland’s new high school, with commissioners Monday night approving a $45 million bond issue to begin work.
Lakeland is considering using video surveillance cameras at busy intersections to fight criminal activity.
Local entrepreneur Tareq Younis has expanded his Smoothie King franchise into Arlington after opening a store in Lakeland. He plans a third location next year in Memphis.
Shelby County will celebrate 200 years of history Nov. 24 at Shelby Farms.
Lake District's 109 townhomes would replace a portion of single-family detached homes, which would go from 241 homes to 177.
Lakeland leaders Thursday night approved an 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing developments as the city assesses the impact amid continuing growth.
Lakeland commissioners have lowered the city's property tax rate as alternate funding for a new high school moves closer to completion.
Free outdoor community events like Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, Lakeland’s LAMP events and Bartlett’s upcoming Movies in the Park are bringing residents together in growing numbers to enjoy area parks.
Lakeland's Board of Commissioners Thursday night took the first step toward lowering the city’s property tax rate as a Department of Agriculture loan to fund a new high school nearing the final stages of processing.
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
The Collection at Lakeland, a mixed-use development that will include an Aldi grocery store and 15 single-family homes among other features, is coming to a 17-acre tract at Canada Road and U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
A possible 64-cent property tax increase remains in play for Lakeland homeowners after commissioners Wednesday night voted to keep that option available if needed to fund construction of a new high school.
After more than 12 years at its former location in Eads, Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates has made the move to The Corner Shops in Lakeland at U.S. 64 and Canada Road.
After many years of debate over how to get a high school built in Lakeland, the path towards final approval on funding is now clear.
The owner and clinic director of New Life Medical Center in Lakeland has moved the clinic to a larger location just down the road, remaining in the city to continue growing the practice.
After more than a decade stuck in the development pipeline, Lakeland Commons is ready to move forward.
Lakeland inched a step closer to funding a new $35 million high school Thursday night as commissioner's approved 3-2 a resolution to move ahead with a capital outlay note that could result in a 64-cent property tax increase.
Limited financial flexibility and concern over unforeseen future expenses have Lakeland residents and elected leaders divided over whether to move forward with construction of the city’s first high school.
With work progressing on grading and clearing for the 160-acre mixed-use Lake District in Lakeland, as many as 15 new tenants have signed on since the first of the year for openings in Phase 1.
Arlington and Lakeland are expanding their park systems with projects that are ramping up with the coming of spring.
Arlington entrepreneur-turned-author Tony Jackson is adding a third calling to his resume: filmmaking.
Lakeland leaders responded Friday to Mayor Mike Cunningham's announcement that he is seeking an investigation into the city's finances because of "financial anomalies" he has uncovered since taking office.