Lakeland Currents – Readership continues to grow for the online news site

Readership of Lakeland Currents, the news website for the Lakeland community, continued to grow in 2019 with 65K+ readers and 254+K page views. According to...

It’s 2020 – A new decade, or not?

Today marks the beginning of 2020, but is it the actual start of a new decade? The Farmers’ Almanac and timeanddate.com say Jan. 1, 2020...

Visitation, funeral services announced for son of Lakeland businessman, Chamber member

Visitation and funeral arrangements have been announced for Nathan Bailey who died Sunday at his home in Bartlett.  He was the son of Kevin...

Research by Arkansas man yields new video of Lakeland Amusement Park

A historian for the former Lakeland Amusement Park has a new video of the Park and believes it’s the best one so far. Chip Averwater,...

Trash, closing schedules for holidays

Lakeland City City Hall will be closed Dec. 24th – 25th for Christmas holidays. The Lakeland Senior Center will be closed Dec. 23rd – Dec....

New at City Hall – Mayors’ photographs

Framed photos of the six former mayors of Lakeland are now on display in City Chambers of Lakeland City Hall. Beverle J. Rivera               1977-1989 Dr. William...

Headed out of town this holiday season?  SCSO offers Vacation Checks

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reminds citizens they offer Vacation Checks of residences. To be added to the list, call the SCSO Report Center...

BOC & LSB Approve Bonuses For All Employees

It is an early holiday treat for employees of the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland School System (LSS). Bonuses were approved tonight (12.18.19)...