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...

Legislative Proposal Could Benefit Lakeland

Possible legislation to help Tennessee cities will be proposed by State Sen. Brian Kelsey in January and could benefit Lakeland if passed. The proposal would...

Porch Pirates Arrested

Christmas Cheer Over Porch Thief Arrests It is a Merry Christmas ending for some Lakeland victims of the “porch pirates.” Two suspects in a “porch pirate”...

Porch Pirates in Lakeland – Report to SCSO

At least seven Lakeland neighborhoods have been targets of “porch pirates” this week, according to reports on social media and Earl Farrell, public information...

Lake District TIF Approved

In a historic night for Lakeland, $39 million in TIF (Tax Increment Financing) was unanimously approved for The Lake District by both Boards Oct....

The sewer rate conundrum

The sewer rate conundrum: Cap the rate? Use winter averages? Bring billing in house? Increase fees to developers? These ideas were among many discussed at...