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A Post Valentine’s Day Analysis
By Cheri Thacker
Dear Chief Money Maker,
Since I plan to spend the rest of my life with you in spite of the2013 Valentine’s Day disaster, and although I appreciate your valiant efforts, I’m offering you some advice in regards to this Lover’s Day. Please feel free to apply in years to come only if you desire to remain among those we fondly call “The Living.”
Let’s—for organizational...
Arlington track athlete signs with David Lipscomb Univ.
Seated from left, Jim Gentry, Brian Gentry, Patricia Gentry, Nancy Iovinelli. Back Row from left, Coach Austin Selby, Steve Iovinelli and John Iovinelli.
Arlington High School, and head track coach Austin Selby are proud to announce that Brain Gentry has signed a national letter of intent to continue his track career at David Lipscomb University.
Brian...
Arlington football signees
Seated from left, Jennifer Boring, Justin Boring, Leslie Reed, Drew Reed, Stacia Speer, Daxton Speer, Anne Walker and Cole Walker.Back row from left, Jimmy Boring, Coach Joe Welch, Coach Adam Sykes, Jerry Reed, Coach Jason Curtis, Head Coach Chris Wiley, Coach Robbie Vinson, Coach Chuck Boler, Emma Kate Walker and Jason Walker.
Four Arlington High School football players signed...
Air Force Airman James R. Lowery
Air Force Airman James R. Lowery graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science...
Repeating history
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
One of my favorite Forrest Gump quotes is “stupid is as stupid does.”
I found it fitting when I learned that the Ku Klux Klan proposed a downtown Memphis rally March 30 in retaliation of the cities’ removal of a marker at Forest Park.
That marker memorialized former Klan grand wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest (No relation to the aforementioned Gump) with a statue...
Bartlett Boys fall in 14-AAA district tournament opener
Playing without the services of senior three-guard Deangelo Hall, Bartlett’s boys’ basketball team couldn’t keep up and dropped their tournament opener to Cordova 60-55 Friday night.
Playing the Wolves on their home court was too much of an obstacle for the short-handed Panthers to overcome. Hall had averaged nearly 15 points per game against the Shelby County rivals. His absence, coupled with...
On track for college
Bolton senior Unjala Lester was surprised by teammates and family when she officially signed her letter of intent to run track at Austin Peay University.
Lester, daughter of Angela and Reginald Lester, is a past Tennessee state track participant in the 800 and 4×800 relay and was an all-region selection in cross country. Coached by Lance Jones, Lester hopes...
Bartlett public channel now on U-verse
The City of Bartlett announced that public education and government (PEG) programming is now carried on AT&T U-verse® TV Channel 99 throughout all of Bartlett and Shelby County.
“The introduction of this PEG channel is a real plus for Shelby County and I am pleased to see this kind of investment coming into the community,” said Mayor Keith McDonald. “Consumers always benefit when...
Explaining the Bartlett PD
By Amber Jenkins
The Bartlett Police Department operates under the stout creed of working tirelessly to keep the citizens of Bartlett and anyone passing through our fair town, safe. Plain and simple, the safety of the public they serve is their number one priority.
The Bartlett PD is comprised of several units, each with their own duties and sectors. Captain Marlon Jones explains there are five...
Robinwood oficially opens its doors
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
Management and staff of Robinwood Resort Lifestyle Community, located at 2795 Kirby Whitten Parkway in Bartlett, officially cut the ribbon Saturday on the 141-unit facility.
Mayors Keith McDonald and Mark Luttrell were in attendance among more than 100 others, to tour the all-inclusive adult community which includes a postal center, fitness facility, dining, home health...
