The news: Lakeland Report is back. Hi again, Lakeland.
Wait, where’d you go? Fair question. Our last story ran in August 2024. Then things got quiet around here. Too quiet. Meanwhile, the city kept doing its thing: new meetings, new businesses, new headlines.
So what’s new? We’re back with fresh stories. Here’s what we’ve already got for you:
- Election: Lakeland Votes Tuesday: Roman vs. McCarter for Mayor, Plus Two Commission Seats
- ButterBurgers: Culver’s Files Plans for Lakeland, Its First Memphis-Area Restaurant
- City Hall: Lakeland Rezones Walker Springs Land for Homes; Canada Road Repaving Bid Comes In at $1.48 Million
What we’ll cover: The stuff that actually affects your week in Lakeland. That means:
- Board of Commissioners meetings, plus the Planning Commission and other city boards
- Lakeland School System
- Public safety, from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Shelby County Fire
- Development and new businesses
- Restaurant inspections
- Road projects
- Community events
- Elections
How we do it: We go straight to the source when we can. That means official agendas, meeting minutes, and public records. We tell you where every fact came from, and we link to it.
Why it matters: Local news is how you find out why there’s a new sign going up down the road or what the city is spending money on. Lakeland deserves its own news.
Follow along: Follow Lakeland Report on Facebook, and bookmark lakelandreport.com.
Got a tip? Know about something happening in town? Send it to share@lakelandreport.com.
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Good to be back.
Photo: Lake Garner, Lakeland, Tenn. Ben Evans / Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
