Commissioner Mick Wright Organizes Urgent Blood Drive

“This is a real problem, but one we can solve.” That's what Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright said about the recent news of a...

School Supplies and Sales Tax Holiday Info

We interrupt your summer break to bring you important information about school supplies and the sales tax holiday.  Yes, summer will fly by and...

Lakeland Resident Becomes Part Owner In Professional Soccer Team

by Matt Wright Lakeland resident, Brian Haines, can now add professional soccer team owner to his resume. Mr. Haines’ day job is helping run Pyramid...

Road Repairs On Memphis-Arlington Road

Lakeland Public Works began asphalt patching and repairs on Memphis-Arlington Road last week and it's expected to continue this week. According to the city, the...

Small Shelby County Tax Increase Expected

Looks like your property taxes are going up, albeit it slightly, but it’s not due to a Lakeland tax increase. Last night, Monday, June 8,...

This Week In Lakeland – May 31st

This Week In Lakeland Monday, May 31 Memorial Day - City Hall and LSC closed, Trash delayed by one day all week (DETAILS) Tuesday, June 1 No scheduled...

Closures and Trash Delay This Week

Lakeland City Hall & the Lakeland Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. The Senior Center will...

Catfish Takes the Bait As Youth Anglers Practice Patience

by Kim Odom, City of Lakeland Special Events Coordinator Patience paid off for youth anglers, up to age 12, at the City of Lakeland’s annual...