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Land, the law and pickleball on tap at Lakeland meeting

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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.

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.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.

Brett Godwin wins fan vote for high school football player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:29:28 -0500

Godwin, a sophomore quarterback at Lakeland Prep, earned 62.1% of the total vote after leading the Lions to a milestone victory Aug. 23.

Lakeland approves new TIF district

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:41:57 -0500

Lakeland officials have endorsed a new TIF — the suburb’s fourth — for improvements along U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.

Lakeland Prep growth spurs road, traffic signal improvements

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 04:00:08 -0500

With additional students joining the junior class at Lakeland Prep, the city and school district are working on traffic woes, including installing a new signal.

Ice cream shop, senior center added to Lakeland projects

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:36:38 -0500

Developer Vince Smith recently gave an update on his two large mixed-use projects in Lakeland: Ashmont and Lakeland Town Square.

Roundabout approved for Lakeland intersection

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:18:02 -0500

A roundabout is being planned for the problematic intersection at Seed Tick Road and Memphis-Arlington Road.

Pickleball, playgrounds and a new pavilion proposed for Lakeland

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:10:09 -0500

“It’s getting loud out there about pickleball,” board member Jeff Roman said of the growing demand for new courts.