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Lakeland Rewind: The Train

By Carl Helton, LC staff I cannot recall ever riding the Huff ‘n Puff train but I do remember my dad telling me the story...

Beverle Rivera/Canada Road Lane Switch

From Jim Atkinson, Lakeland city manager, today (8.22.17): “According to the contractor, they will be switching traffic to the east side of Canada / south...

Traffic Accident on I-40 near Lakeland This Morning (8.22.17)

*** Update *** All lanes are cleared, according to Lt. Cary Hopkins, Memphis Division of the Tennessee Highway Patrol.   There has been a serious traffic accident...

Eclipse Viewed in Lakeland From Young to Old

From Lakeland schools to the senior center, Lakeland residents viewed the eclipse today (8.21.17) using the official Lakeland Chamber of Commerce solar eclipse glasses. Photos...

Solar Eclipse Viewing in Lakeland Community, at Schools

Lakeland residents can view the partial solar eclipse Monday (8.21.17) and parents are welcome to join their students at schools for the viewing. The partial...

First Lakeland Middle Prep Football Game

The first ever football game for Lakeland Middle Prep was played last evening at Fayette Academy on a wet field with about 350 in...

IDB defers decision on The Lake District

In a not-so-surprising move last night (8.17.17), the Lakeland IDB (Industrial Development Board) did not approve a development agreement with Yehuda Netanel, developer of...

MPC: Changes Suggested for Title Loan, Payday Lenders in City

Members of the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) voted tonight (8.17.17) in favor of a change in the Lakeland land development regulations that would restrict...