LSB work session is Monday evening

The LSB (Lakeland School Board) meets for their monthly work session at 5:45 p.m. Monday (8.6.18). Link to agenda:  https://lakelandk12.org/lss/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8.6.18-Work-Session-Agenda.pdf There is to be discussion on...

Countdown to a new school year for Lakeland students

It starts Aug. 13.  The dawn of a new school year for Lakeland public school students at three school campuses. And with the start of...

BOC: City planner to leave, possible Oakwood suspect and Republic statistics

The BOC (Board of Commissioners) met for a business meeting tonight (8.2.18) in what is the first of five months with no work session. ...

Fire destroyed large home in Windward Slopes this afternoon

Fire destroyed a 7,500-square-foot house on Lighthouse Cove in Lakeland this afternoon (8.2.18), according to the Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD). Brent Perkins, public information...

It’s Official – The Lake District owns all the land for development

Yehuda Netanel announced he closed today (8.2.18) on the 125 acres to build The Lake District (TLD) at I-40 and Canada Road in Lakeland. “We...

SCHD confirms first human case of West Nile virus

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), along with the Tennessee Department of Health, recently confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV)...

Summer baseball wraps for Lakeland youth teams

The summer of baseball has ended for youth in the City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation programs, according to Wendi Haley, recreation program supervisor. “The...

BOC meeting tomorrow night – New schedule through 2018

The BOC (Board of Commissioners) meets at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow night (8.2.18) for a regular meeting. Jessica Millspaugh, city recorder and finance director, said, “As...