Lakeland Prep Hosts First-Ever VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Lakeland Preparatory School made history this past weekend on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as it hosted its first-ever VEX IQ Robotics Competition, welcoming middle...

Lakeland Prepares for Potentially Historic Winter Storm

The City of Lakeland is bracing for what could become a historic winter storm as forecasts call for significant snowfall beginning Friday, January 23,...

Lakeland Announces Spring/Summer Youth Baseball Program With Expanded Ages

The City of Lakeland is gearing up for another season of youth sports with the launch of its Spring/Summer Baseball program, offering opportunities for...
Lakeland’s Next Generation of Sports Stars

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...