Lakeland Father And Son Have Chance Encounter With World Famous Golfer Gary Player
by Matt Wright
“I feel like the luckiest Dad in the world.” That’s what Lakeland resident Chris Hughes messaged me while sitting in his hotel...
Lakeland Resident Nominated For Prestigious Grammy Music Education Award
Dr. J.D. Frizzell, a Lakeland resident since 2016, recently learned that he is quarterfinalist for the esteemed 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award. Of the...
Lakeland Resident Competes On Gameshow With Celebrities
By Matt Wright
“It all started because my wife enjoys going to safari parks.” That’s not the answer I expected to hear when I asked...
Lakeland Chamber Annual Awards Luncheon 2023
The annual awards luncheon was held last Wednesday at the Lakeland Golf Club. Guests were welcomed with the melodious sounds of the LPS String...
Lakeland Municipal Judge Receives Educational Achievement Certificate
According to Lakeland City Hall, Lakeland Municipal Judge, Kim Koratsky, was a recent recipient of a Tennessee Certificate for Judicial Development. The award was...
How A Country Music Legend Got His Start In Lakeland
by Matt Wright
I’ve always loved Paul Harvey's stories. How he untangled someone’s past and explained why that should matter to his listeners. Or, as...
Lakeland Tennis Star Signs With Mississippi State
By Matt Wright
Roberto Guimaraes took my call on a Friday afternoon and politely explained his past and how that’s led to signing a scholarship...
Lakeland Teen Crowned Miss Iris Tennessee Teen Volunteer
By Carmen Greger
Tiaras, Tennis, Trucks and more, this Tennessee Teen is way beyond a triple threat.
Townsend Blackwell is a go-getter, a do-gooder and a...
