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Lakeland Prep Names Blake Waddell High School Principal-Elect Ahead of Leadership Transition

Lakeland School System has announced that current vice principal Blake Waddell has been selected as the high school principal-elect of Lakeland Preparatory School (LPS)....

Lakeland Development Activity Signals Renewed Growth Heading Into 2026

Despite a slowdown in new home sales last year, Lakeland is positioning itself for a strong resurgence in 2026 as major residential and mixed-use...

Reese Harrell Named Athlete of the Week After Standout Performance

Lakeland Preparatory School has announced senior standout Reese Harrell as its Athlete of the Week following a dominant, all-around performance that fueled the team’s...

Major Progress Reported on New Canada Road Expansion in Lakeland

Lakeland officials say the long-awaited New Canada Road expansion is firmly underway, with construction crews clearing substantial portions of trees along the future four-lane...

Tennessee Highway Patrol District 4 Headquarters Under Construction

Construction activity behind the Sonic Drive-In along U.S. Highway 64 has drawn attention from Lakeland residents and motorists in recent months. The development, previously...

Lakeland Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Awards Luncheon on January 28

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, January 28, at the Lakeland Golf Club. Recognized as the Chamber’s...

Lakeland Parks and Recreation Board Seeks Volunteer Member

The Town of Lakeland is currently seeking a volunteer to fill an open position on the Parks and Recreation Board (PRB), one of the...

Lake District Townhomes Could Be Set to Resume After Bankruptcy

Development on the townhome portion of The Lake District mixed-use project could be moving forward again after a prolonged pause caused by the original...