BOC Tonight: High School Forecast, 2020 Vision Plans

Opening fall of 2020?  Cost of $36.5 million? Could there be a high school in the near future for Lakeland? Dr. Ted Horrell, superintendent for...

Respect for Country Flourished at LES Veterans Day Programs

Patriotism was contagious throughout the LES (Lakeland Elementary School) gym as students saluted veterans, past and present, at the eighth annual Veterans Day Program...

Arkansas Teen Arrested in Lakeland-Area with Stolen Car

A thirteen-year-old Arkansas boy, driving a stolen car, thought he was headed to his girlfriend’s house in Connecticut until he was stopped on I-40...

Arrests Made in “Bait Car” Heist at Lakeland Cracker Barrel

Two men were arrested in north Memphis Monday (11.6.17) after they stole an electronic device from a “bait car” at the Lakeland restaurant. Earle Farrell,...

Outlet Mall Annex Demolition Shows Progress

Demolation work on the smaller of two buildings on the 35-acre former Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall property is progressing as Gilad Development clears the...

LMPS PTO News: Fundraising and Homecoming Week

  The new Lakeland school is hoping to raise $20,000 for school projects, according to Cindy Davis, LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) PTO president. “We are...

LMPS Band Wows Attendees at Ribbon-Cutting

It was a twofer in Lakeland tonight: An official ribbon-cutting at the new McDonald’s and the LMPS band on hand to regale the crowd...

LES Spirit Events Raise Dollars for School

The Lakeland community is encouraged to support “Spirit Events” at LES, which give dollars back to the school. From Brittney Buchanan, LES PTA president: The...