BOC tonight: FY 2021 budget passes 4 – 1; Proposed budget amendment fails

In a monthly business session tonight (6.11.20), the BOC (Board of Commissioners) adopted the annual budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 on...

Second Helping

By Deborah Thomas, Lakeland School Board member The City of Lakeland and St. Paul United Methodist Church partnered for the second time in two months...

LSC open on limited basis, special art studio starts next week

Abstract Art Studio classes are starting at the Lakeland Senior Center (LSC) Monday (6.15.20) with pre-registration required. The classes are limited to eight participants,...

Lakeland Municipal Court, halted due to COVID-19, can reopen, says TN Supreme Court

The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved Lakeland Municipal Court for opening in-person proceedings after a temporary halt due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns, according to...

BOC business meeting Thursday – Send emails for public comment

The Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet electronically for the June business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (6.11.20). Link to the meeting: https://www.lakelandtn.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/930 There are special...

LSB: #1 question about fall classes has no answer yet

The Lakeland School Board (LSB) met electronically Monday night (6.8.20) because of COVID-19 and Dr. Ted Horrell, Lakeland School System (LSS) superintendent, acknowledged the...

To all 2020 Lakeland high school graduates: We want to honor you for accomplishments

By Commissioner Michele Dial Calling all Lakeland 2020 High School Graduates! If you live in Lakeland and have recently graduated from high school, private and public, listen...