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Bartlett Express: Special Sections 2015
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Carolyn Bahm - Posted in News, Special Sections
Feb, 27, 2015
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Wildcats and Lady Tigers rule Region 7-3A
By Thomas Sellers Jr. MUNFORD — The champions of Region 7-3A Basketball were crowned tonight on the court of the Munford Gymnasium. In girls’ action, the Arlington Lady Tigers outlasted the Bartlett Lady Panthers 48-44. And the boys’ champions are the Bolton Wildcats, beating the Arlington Tigers 59-53. The MVP of the girls tournament was […]
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- Posted in Arlington High School, Bartlett High School, Sports
- Feb, 26, 2015
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Bartlett school board releases STEAM
At the Feb. 19 work session, the Bartlett school board released STEAM. The new honors program for grades one through five at Rivercrest Elementary will focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM) for the 2015-2016 school year. Dr. Lee-Ann Kight, teaching and learning director for Bartlett City Schools (BCS), explained why the […]
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- Posted in Bartlett, Bartlett City Schools, Education, News
- Feb, 26, 2015
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BCS discusses vouchers, routine audits
In addition to the new STEAM Honors Program being rolled out for the upcoming school year, vouchers among were the key topics at the Feb. 19 work session for the Bartlett school board. Bryan Woodruff, vice chairman of the Bartlett school board and its liaison to the Tennessee Legislative Network (TLN), said state legislators will […]
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- Posted in Bartlett, Bartlett City Schools, Education, News
- Feb, 26, 2015
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Sen. Corker focuses on human slavery, ransoms, fighting ISIS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The threat from ISIS, a possible use of military force, a bipartisan proposal to combat modern slavery around the world and immigration were key points that U.S. Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) discussed Monday. He was appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” following his recent trip to Turkey, Kuwait and Iraq. Excerpts follow. ISIS […]
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- Feb, 26, 2015
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At a Glance for Feb. 26, 2015
Bartlett Academy moves preview date to 26th Bartlett 9th Grade Academy moved its preview night to Feb. 26 because of wintry weather on the original date. Hours will be 5-7 p.m. The event will be open to all current eighth-grade students and their families. School representatives will be available to talk about the pre-registration process, […]
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- Feb, 26, 2015
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More ‘Shrek’ at ECS
The drama department of the Evangelical Christian School presented colorful, lively performances of “Shrek, the Musical” on Feb. 19-21. Additional shows will be offered Feb. 26-28. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on the campus (7600 Macon Road, Cordova). Photos by Scott Steele. Cast members include: Shrek: Stephen Timberlake Young Shrek: Noah Mrok Mama Shrek: Anna […]
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- Posted in Art, Music & Theater, Cordova, Events, News
- Feb, 26, 2015
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Dance to benefit Baddour Center Feb. 26
A Bartlett businessman, Benji Smith, is among the participants in the “Dancing for Our Stars” fundraiser slated for Feb. 26. Media stars, a mayor and other prominent community leaders are coming together for the event, modeled after the popular television show, “Dancing With the Stars.” Seasoned dancers will pair with community leader celebrities for a competition […]
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- Feb, 26, 2015
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AHS student falls to his death
A 16-year-old Arlington High School sophomore jumped to his death off the Davies Plantation overpass onto I-40 around 6 p.m. Monday night. Although the student’s name has been discussed on social media, officials had not released the student’s name as of press time. More than 200 AHS students met 35 minutes before class Tuesday to […]
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- Posted in Arlington, Arlington Community Schools, First responders, News, Public Safety, Sheriff
- Feb, 25, 2015
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School districts evaluating snow days
Bartlett, Arlington and Lakeland schools are weighing make-up days for the classroom time lost to recent wintry weather. For now, spring break days are off the table , according to Bartlett City Schools superintendent David Stephens. Both Arlington and Lakeland superintendents said the same for their districts. The local school districts have this flexibility because […]
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- Posted in Arlington, Arlington Community Schools, Bartlett, Bartlett City Schools, Lakeland, Lakeland School System, News, Weather
- Feb, 25, 2015
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Bartlett Police reports for Feb. 2-13, 2015
A violent home invasion, vandalism and a dog bite are among the incidents reported recently in Bartlett. The Bartlett Police Department (BPD) listed following incidents in Bartlett for Feb. 2-13. Editor’s note: All suspects are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and values are estimated for stolen/damaged items. These […]
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- Feb, 25, 2015
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Shelby Fire gets translation tool
The Shelby County Fire Department has a new tool to overcome language barriers during emergencies. The department now has ELSA, a handsfree device for first responders. When a firefighter presses the button, the call connects through RTT Network Operating Center to a bilingual interpreter within seconds. Each year, emergency responders everywhere encounter more and more […]
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- Posted in Fire, News, Public Safety, Shelby County
- Feb, 25, 2015
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