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LES Shines, Flappers Rule at Annual PTA Auction

It was the “Real McCoy” as Lakeland Elementary School (LES) PTA members, spouses and guests filled Colonial Country Club for the 1920s Gala Friday...

EDC/IDB March Meeting: TIF, Promotions, Tourism District

by Alan Johnson, EDC Board member The March 30 meeting began with Vice Mayor Josh Roman swearing in Kurt Wagner as the newest member of...

Mayor Gives State Of The City Address

During his State of the City address today (3.22.17), Mayor Wyatt Bunker announced a Town Square and new City Hall location are among plans...

Dates Released for Special Election

The Shelby County Election Commission released details for a special election this spring in Lakeland. Voters will go to the polls May 25 to select...

LSS (Lakeland School System) Perspective: Registration, Accrediation, Legislation

By Teresa Henry, LSB (Lakeland School Board) member It always amazes me how fast the school year passes.  As we enter the last nine weeks...

BOC Meeting Tonight (3.9.17): Revenue-Neutral Tax Rate Adopted and...

A recent Shelby County reappraisal increased Lakeland properties about 12 percent, but many in Lakeland won’t feel the pinch of increased property tax. The Board...

County Approves $25K Grant for Lakeland Gateway Signs

The Shelby County Commission unanimously approved a $25,000 grant today (3.8.17) for the City of Lakeland to construct two new Gateway signs. The signs...

Victim Identified in Canada Road Wreck today (3.3.17)

An update on the Canada Road/I-40 wreck this morning (3.3.17): Action News 5 is reporting the victim as Douglas Norman of Arlington.  https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34656351/driver-dies-behind-the-wheel-crashes-into-construction-zone-on-i-40 As of 8:30 a.m.,...