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Proffitt’s Ponderings: A wild trip to Washington
In Arlington National Cemetery, visitors can find the graves of such renowned figures as Thurgood Marshall, William Howard Taft and of course John F. Kennedy. They can also visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, soaking in the reverence that is felt throughout the 639-acre plot. But amidst all this reverence, one can also find a bit of late-night trickery — at least if you go back in time to...
Which Memphis suburb has the highest home prices so far in 2024? Here's how they rank
Collierville led the six Shelby County suburban municipalities in most homes sold and highest median home sales price during the first quarter of 2024, according to Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ data. Collierville saw 185 homes sold from January to March 2024, compared to 163 homes in the same period last year — a 13.5% increase. The town's median sales price rose 4.8%, going from $499,500 to $523,310. ...
Lakeland Celebrates Local Heroes with Special Discounts for Firefighters, Nurses, and Teachers
In Lakeland, Tennessee, Mayor Roman has signed several proclamations to establish appreciation days and weeks for community service groups. These proclamations recognize the contributions of these professionals and are supported by local businesses through discounts.
Alligators in West Tennessee? Fayette County sighting may not be the last
Fayette County had a scaly visitor over the weekend in the form of an eight-foot alligator. In what is the latest of several sightings, a seven to eight foot alligator was spotted in northern Fayette County on May 11. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee can expect to see more of the large reptile in the coming years as commercial expansion and loss of wetlands continues.
The Lake District may still face auction despite reaching deal to settle debts. Here's why
The Lake District mixed-use development in Lakeland could still be put up for auction. In an email to The Commercial Appeal, Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said The Lake District's developer, Yehuda Netanel, was given a two-week extension to secure funding to pay off his outstanding debt. Roman said from his understanding Netanel is hoping for a refinancing closing on May 13. ...
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