Joanne Pedersen, an LES second grade teacher, honored this week

By Carrie Douglas, LES second grade teacher This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and Tuesday (5.7.19) we celebrated Joanne Pedersen, a second grade teacher at...

Mayor’s call for forensic audit – Details elusive

Mayor Mike Cunningham put the City of Lakeland under a cloud of suspicion when he announced last month there are financial anomalies in the...
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BOC last night: Split votes, tax rate recommended, School Board member asks about Mayor’s...

At the BOC (Board of Commissioners) meeting last night (5.9.19), a majority of three votes approved two ordinances and two resolutions:  the first reading...

Spirited evening of music as LMPS bands perform along with “Mega Band” tonight

It was an evening of clapping and foot-stomping, cheers and applause for the first ever “Blast from the Past” Spring Concert Revival at LMPS...

“Bookettes” win LES Battle of the Books Competition

Among three teams, the Bookettes won the Battle of the Books (BOTB) competition at LES (Lakeland Elementary School) Thursday (5.2.19), according to Robin Phillips,...

It’s “Doctor” now for LSS staff member Wanda Terral

The Lakeland School System (LSS) district technology coordinator, Wanda Terral, is now Dr. Terral after receiving her Doctorate of Education (IDT) at the University...

First-Ever Drama Camp at LMPS this summer – Seeking 2 sponsors

The LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) will have its first-ever Drama Camp June 24-28 on the school campus featuring The Jungle Book. Directed by LMPS...