First day of petition filing for Lakeland election

Let the races begin. Petition filing has opened for six open seats on Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners (BOC) and Lakeland School Board (LSB). Today (5.18.18) was...

Not to Miss – Youth Fishing Rodeo this Saturday

Lakeland’s annual Fishing Rodeo for ages 4-12 starts at 8 a.m. Saturday (5.19.18) at the IH Park Lake, 4523 Canada Rd. Pre-register to avoid the...

Lakeland resident chronicles Garner Lake history among his hobbies

A historian for Lakeland Amusement Park wears many hats --- including book publisher and former chairman of Amro Music Stores in Memphis. Chip Averwater lives...

Twin brothers from Lakeland tie for Salutatorian at CBHS

Two students from Lakeland who are twins are co-salutatorians, graduating from CBHS (Christian Brothers High School) this Saturday (5.12.18). Matthew and Noah Hubbard, sons of...

Lakeland resident Chris Thomas wins his race in primary election

One of the two Lakeland residents running for public office in the May 1 primary election advances to the county general and state primary...

Accolades to four students from Lakeland

Three Lakeland students have earned scholarships this spring and a fourth maxed his score on the ACT test. Chase Gasko, son of Deborah and Bob...

Dennis Wolf Named Lakeland Fire Chief

Lakeland Mayor Wyatt Bunker announced today (4.25.18) that Dennis Wolf will be the City’s first fire chief.  The announcement was made at the monthly...

BOA Approves conditional permit for Gateway Tire

During its April monthly meeting last night (4.16.18), the Board of Appeals (BOA) approved a conditional use permit by Gateway Properties LP, 9550 U.S....