New Chamber Director – Brittney Buchanan

Wil Ashworth, president of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, announced that Brittney Buchanan is the new executive director of the Chamber. She replaces Ginny Dunn...

LSB May Meeting: LMPS Dedication Date in July?

A dedication ceremony for LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) has a preliminary date of July 29, according to Dr. Ted Horrell, Lakeland School System...

Meet BOC Candidates at KLB Plant Day Tomorrow (5.2.17)

Come plant some flowers at City Hall tomorrow and meet the three men running for the open spot on the Board of Commissioners (BOC). And...

Who’s Who Among BOC Candidates

Lakeland Currents readers asked for biographical information about candidates running for the Board of Commissioners (BOC) positon. And why voters should select them as...

MPC Monthly Meeting: TLD component – maybe October 2017

by Jim Willis, MPC member Lakeland’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) voted unanimously tonight (4.20.17) to recommend approval of a one-year extension on the Belz Lake...

Three Vie For Commissioner Seat – Voting Times Posted

There will be a special election in Lakeland next month to replace Commissioner Michele Dial who resigned March 9 because of family health issues. Three...

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...