EDC/IDB March Meeting: TIF, Promotions, Tourism District
by Alan Johnson, EDC Board member The March 30 meeting began with Vice Mayor Josh Roman swearing in Kurt Wagner as the newest member of...
Dates Released for Special Election
The Shelby County Election Commission released details for a special election this spring in Lakeland. Voters will go to the polls May 25 to select...
BOC Meeting Tonight (3.9.17): Revenue-Neutral Tax Rate Adopted and Commissioner Resigned
A recent Shelby County reappraisal increased Lakeland properties about 12 percent, but many in Lakeland won’t feel the pinch of increased property tax. The Board...
Victim Identified in Canada Road Wreck today (3.3.17)
An update on the Canada Road/I-40 wreck this morning (3.3.17): Action News 5 is reporting the victim as Douglas Norman of Arlington. https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34656351/driver-dies-behind-the-wheel-crashes-into-construction-zone-on-i-40 As of 8:30 a.m.,...
BOC February Meeting: Bridges to Somewhere and “Live Stream”
The “bridges to nowhere” on Canada Road south of I-40 are finally going “somewhere.” The bridges extensions were among a variety of decisions made by...
BOC Work Session: Marketing Post, AT&T Help, Litter Control Costs
During its regular work session tonight (2.2.17) the BOC (Board of Commissioners) discussed a contract with Pinnacle Planning Advisors to be the City’s consultant...
BOC Meeting: Matt Wright Selected for Open Position
In a special meeting tonight (2.2.17), Matt Wright, former member of the Lakeland School Board, was unanimously selected to fill a seat on the...
Enrollment Numbers Released for LMPS
Enrollment Numbers Released for LMPS Lakeland Middle Preparatory School (LMPS) is expecting 600 students when the new campus opens in August, according to Dr. Ted...
