BOA/SWBOA electronic meeting is Monday

The Board of Appeals/Stormwater Board of Appeals (BOA/SWBOA) will meet electronically at 5:30 p.m. Monday (5.18.20). NOTE: Due to the Declarations of Emergency by the...

Emergency Declaration extended to next week in Lakeland

The Declaration of Emergency has been extended until May 22nd for the City of Lakeland, according to Shane Horn, city manager. Effective Monday (5.18.20), the...

Flock cameras – 20 being installed to deter crime throughout Lakeland

Lakeland has a new layer of security as Flock cameras are being installed at 20 locations throughout the City this week (5.15.20). Flock Safety out...

BOC: 3 ordinances passed, resolution for Lakeland Athletic Complex approved

It was an evening of motions and amendments as the BOC (Board of Commissioners) weaved their way through three hours of business meeting and...

“Once a Lion, Always a Lion” featured in video montage for Class of 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic halted a number of high school senior traditions and memories this spring. So a Lakeland teacher and resident decided to replicate...

SC, TN COVID-19 daily update: 5.13.20

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) today (5.13.20) reported 3,462 cases with 76 deceased (2.2%), 2,025 recovered (58.5%) and 1,361 current cases (39.3%). Total tests...

Electronic meeting for BOC Thursday

The Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet electronically at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (5.14.20) at City Hall. Because of the Declarations of Emergency, the meeting will...

COVID-19 relief funding from Shelby County could be coming to Lakeland

Lakeland could share in $6 million of COVID-19 funding through the $49.5 million federal CARES Act funding received by Shelby County last month. Shane Horn,...