Daily report – COVID-19 in our area – 6.19.20

Statistics released today (6.19.20) for COVID-19 in the community include:  7,440 cases: 5,226 recovered (70.2%); 2,062 current (27.7%); and 152 deceased (2.0%).  There have...

Coronavirus numbers for 6.18.20

Statistics released today (6.18.20) for COVID-19 in the community include:  7,320 cases: 5.119 recovered (69.9%); 2,050 current (28.0%); and 151 deceased (2.1%).  There have...

Verizon Is Now Live On The Lakeland Elementary Tower

Breaking News... Lakeland Currents has learned Verizon is now officially live on the cell phone tower located behind Lakeland Elementary according to Lou Katzerman with...

June 17th report on COVID-19 numbers

Statistics released today (6.17.20) for COVID-19 in the community include:  7,244 cases: 4,943 recovered (68.2%); 2,155 current (29.7%); and 146 deceased (2.0%).  There have...

COVID-19 numbers for Tuesday 6.16.20

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) reports today (6.16.20): 7,090 cases: 4,803 recovered (67.7%); 2,145 current (30.3%); and 142 deceased (2.0%).  There have been...

Today, June 14th, is Flag Day

The annual holiday celebrates the history and symbolism of the American flag, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.  https://www.almanac.com/content/flag-day-celebration-american-flag# The Stars and Stripes was adopted...

Lakeland student on Dean’s List, graduates college this spring

Kaylie Dawe from Lakeland, an English major, graduated from Maryville College in Maryville TN in May.  She was also named to the Dean’s List...

Phase 3 expected for Shelby County Monday SCHD to review reopening plans

Shelby County expects to move to Phase 3 of the Back-to-Business Framework Monday, it was announced today (6.11.20) during a press briefing of the...