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...

Lakeland Special Election Candidates – There Are Three

Three men are running for the vacated seat on the Lakeland Board of Commissioners. The Shelby County Election Commission confirmed today that three of the...

LSB April Meeting: LMPS Update, Budget Approval

Dr. Jim Mitchell with Southern Educational Strategies, LLC told Lakeland School Board (LSB) members the new middle school is on schedule and on budget. Speaking...

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...

Mayor Gives State Of The City Address

During his State of the City address today (3.22.17), Mayor Wyatt Bunker announced a Town Square and new City Hall location are among plans...

LSS (Lakeland School System) Perspective: Registration, Accrediation, Legislation

By Teresa Henry, LSB (Lakeland School Board) member It always amazes me how fast the school year passes.  As we enter the last nine weeks...

LSB Members Went to Nashville This Week

By Teresa Henry, LSB member and Tennessee Legislative Network Representative Lakeland School Board (LSB) members were in Nashville Feb. 21 along with Superintendent Ted Horrell...

LSB Meeting: “Day on the Hill” Plans

During the Lakeland School Board (LSB) meeting tonight (Feb. 13), members approved the legislative agenda which will be presented in Nashville Feb. 21 during...