Arlington passes ‘very tight budget’ and dodges raising property tax rate
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved its annual budget, and cuts enabled the town to maintain its $1.13 property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
Topic: Town of Arlington
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June 2026
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Shelby County suburbs are flush with sewer projects. Could it open the development floodgates?
With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground?
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May 2026
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Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
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Arlington schools lock in superintendent’s new four-year deal, plan raises and stipends
Arlington Community School board approves its budget for the coming fiscal year, while recognizing the work of Superintendent Allison Clark with a new four-year contract.
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Arlington board keeps property tax rate steady
Arlington officials approved the first reading of the town’s budget for a new fiscal year, maintaining the $1.13 property tax rate.
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No sweat: Arlington school board candidates enjoy unopposed primaries
All three Arlington school board incumbents on Tuesday’s ballot are unopposed in the Republican Primary. With no Democrats running for the offices, the trio are set for another term.
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March 2026
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Lakeland moves to ban tobacco and vape products in age-restricted venues
Lakeland’s new ordinance, which would directly place a restriction on smoking and vaping in venues for customers older than 21, passed unanimously on first reading.
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Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board
With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?
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Arlington slaps moratorium on vape shops, approves beer, liquor ordinances
New ordinances have eliminated vape shops in Arlington for the next year and clarified some of the rules for a second liquor store in the town.
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February 2026
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New cell tower will fix old Arlington’s ‘dead zone’
With three cellphone carriers attached to the pole, spotty cell service in parts of Arlington could be a thing of the past.
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Big projects are on the horizon for Arlington, mayor says
In his fourth term as the suburb’s mayor, Mike Wissman focused on Arlington’s recent growth and what’s coming that will shape the town’s future.
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Arlington passes first readings of beer and liquor ordinances
The ordinance changes include allowing one more liquor store in the town.
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January 2026
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‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week
Conditions across the area have led to treacherous road conditions and temperatures in the teens as the winter storm prepares to move out of Shelby County.
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Renovated Arlington Town Hall a welcome sight for staff, officials
In need of more space to provide services in a growing town, Arlington has renovated and expanded the existing Town Hall on Airline Road.
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Northeast Shelby County suburbs ready for winter storm
Arlington and Bartlett officials are preparing for the anticipated winter storm this weekend, running through the checklist of emergency necessities.
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Arlington approves new pocket neighborhood south of I-40
The homes are expected to appeal to empty nesters.
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With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.
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December 2025
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Arlington welcomes 125th anniversary with open doors
Arlington is celebrating its 125th birthday by looking back at its origins, which includes food trucks, fireworks and a ribbon-cutting for a renovated home that is almost as old as the town.
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November 2025
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Arlington commission green-lights new commercial, residential projects
The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed a trio of projects this week as developers grab up available land on the north side of Interstate 40.
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Arlington puts future solar plant plans on ice
With a rise in solar farms, Arlington has paused any future such operations until the town can come up with a plan to regulate their placement.
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October 2025
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Seminary moving to Arlington
With a growing change in how students are earning college degrees, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is moving from its location across from Bellevue Baptist Church to Arlington.
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Entry-level housing up in Arlington as mid-level sales fall flat
With costs of materials and construction going up, entry-level homes are on the rise, compared to higher-priced residences.
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September 2025
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Arlington Planning Commission approves road alignment, new roundabout
Traffic signals and road alignments were approved in Arlington for part of the Hawthorne development.
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Arlington to get pickleball courts
The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.
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August 2025
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Advent Arlington plans expansion on 100-year-old campus
Advent Arlington church is seeking town approval for a new building on Chester Street, replacing a 100-year-old sanctuary where the congregation gathers.
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