City decorations announce it’s holiday time in Lakeland

Lakeland is outfitted for the holiday season with decorations throughout the City, There are wreaths and banners on utility and light poles on Canada Road...

Lakeland Tennis Courts re-opens tomorrow

The newly resurfaced and blue Lakeland tennis courts in Windward Slopes Park are reopening tomorrow (11.28.18) after being closed about a week for the...

LEF Grants Teachers’ “Wishes” in November ceremony

The Lakeland Education Foundation (LEF) provided over $17,000 in grants to teachers for the fifth consecutive year Nov. 13 in the LES (Lakeland Elementary...

And the provisional ballots say —- Michele Dial is new commissioner

Michele Dial has secured her position as a new Lakeland commissioner with today’s (11.25.18) announcement of provisional ballots results. In an email today from Linda...

MPC/DRC monthly meeting:  Motel 6/Econo Lodge given February, April deadlines

By Carl Helton, MPC/DRC Board member During its monthly meeting Thursday (11.15.18) at City Hall, the MPC/DRC (Municipal Planning Commission/Design Review Commission) reviewed façade, lighting...

TIF funding for Lakeland Commons gets approval from SCC

The Shelby County Commission (SCC) today (11.19.18) passed a resolution 9-2 approving the Economic Impact Plan for the Lakeland Commons Development at U.S. Highway...

Christmas Festival and Santa Coming to Lakeland in just a few weeks

Come to the Lakeland Christmas Festival from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 for Santa visits, crafts and hand-delivered Christmas wish lists. The annual family...

Tennis courts closed today

Tennis courts at Windward Slopes closed today (11.17.18) for resurfacing.  Closed about a week according to Kevin Rooney, director of Lakeland Parks and Rec.