Area Mayors announce “Back to Business Framework” to reopen the Memphis-area economy amid COVID-19

A “Back to Business Framework” was announced today (4.27.20) in a press conference attended by Mayors of Memphis, Shelby County and all the municipalities...

Telephone Town Hall tomorrow with State Sen. Paul Rose – COVID-19

State Sen. Paul Rose (R-Covington District 32) will hold a telephone town hall at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (4.28.20) to provide an update and answer...

LSB calls special meeting for this afternoon

There is a special called meeting for the Lakeland School Board (LSB) at 4:30 p.m. today (4.27.20). Link to agenda: https://lakelandk12.org/res/web/04.27.20%20SC/04.27.20%20Special%20Called%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf The meeting will be electronic...

Remember –There is still time to complete the Census 2020 survey

The City of Lakeland reminds residents to complete the Census 2020 survey. “We need your help.  A few moments of your time will help the...

P&R Board: Budget review, Playground equipment, Dog Park, Athletic Complex

By Steven Snow, P&R vice chair As most of the planet, the recent meeting of the Lakeland Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources Board took place under...

Orders for Lakeland extended seven more days

Shane Horn, city manager, announced this afternoon (4.24.20) the Declaration of Emergency and Safer at Home Executive Order has been extended through April 30th...

Look for the helpers – They are in Lakeland

By Deborah Thomas, Lakeland school board member Everyone’s much beloved, cardigan-wearing neighbor, Mr. Rogers, once shared the advice of his mother, who told him to...

Tree saplings and salads distributed in Lakeland Tuesday

It was just in time for Earth Day and her 20th wedding anniversary. Jennifer Hill dropped by the Corner Shops in Lakeland yesterday (4.21.20) to...