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Lakeland gauging interest in men’s tennis league, while women’s league continues

The Lakeland Women’s Tennis Group will resume meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Windward Slopes Park.  The group’s goals are to exercise, enjoy playing tennis and improve their game.

For more information on the Women’s Group contact Peggy Young at peggyyoung7@comcast.net or 606-8269.

The City of Lakeland would also like feedback on resident’s interest in forming a men’s tennis league to play at Windward Slopes Park.

A Lakeland Men’s Tennis League would be open to the public, include varied skill levels and a meeting time that will be determined after residents indicate the level of interest in the community for a men’s league.

Anyone interested in forming and playing in a Lakeland Men’s Tennis League or for more information, contact City Commissioner Randy Nicholson at (901) 521-0558, ext. 23 or brn@attorneynicholson.com.

Bartlett Station’s Farmers Market begins May 18th

Beginning Saturday, May 18th, the 2013 Bartlett Station Farmers Market will get underway at Freeman Park.

Nestled among the shady pines of one the best municipal parks in Tennessee, the 2013 Bartlett Station Farmers Market offers residents access to locally grown, sustainable, fresh produce and value-added products.  

The market will be open through October 26, from 7:00 am until Noon each Saturday.  The market is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, family and nutrition-oriented gather place.  The vendors have an incredible variety of fruits and vegetables, with some tasty heirloom strains, jellies, plants, flowers, baked goods, seafood, artisan coffee, fresh chips and dips, fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, and so much more!  

There will also be educational and entertaining programs throughout the season.

Rockin Robin to highlight Lakeland Outdoors Festival

The City of Lakeland will host the 2nd Annual Outdoors Festival at International Harvester Park on May 4th, 2013 from 9 a.m.

New Greek restaurant opens in Cordova

New Greek restaurant opens in Cordova

Pita Wraps is a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant that opened early this January. But, the owner-manager is not new to the restaurant business.  

This is the third location that the owner , who prefers to go by just Mo, has opened in the Memphis area. The previous locations are under new management, but customers can now head to the Cordova area to visit with Mo.  

He is always friendly and urges new customers to “bite it, before you buy it.”  The food is delicious and healthy and always made fresh for each customer. 

Mo recommends that first-time customers try their specialty, the chicken shawarma wrap.  They also have a great vegetarian option, the falafel and hummus wrap.

This location is at 1425 N. Germantown Pkwy, Ste. 4 in Cordova, TN. Like their facebook page here.  

 

Late Officer Martoiya Lang named MPD's 'Top Cop'

Late Officer Martoiya Lang named MPD's 'Top Cop'

Martoiya Lang was one tough cop and the MPD wanted to underscore that truth at its 2013 Commendation Ceremony. The mother of four young daughters was shot and killed in the line of duty on December 14, 2012.

The MPD showered the late officer with one award after another at the tribute on April 16, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel in East Memphis.

During the ceremony, the MPD revealed the results of Lang's hard work in 2012 in the Organized Crime Unit.

She seized $38,000, 433 grams of marijuana, 150 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of heroin, and 150 schedule 2, 3 and 4 narcotic pills. She made 58 felony arrests and seized 20 vehicles.

While on duty serving a search warrant, the MPD officer was killed when an assailant opened fire while concealed in a closet.

On Tuesday, April 16, the MPD named Lang "Organized Crime Unit Officer of the Year" as well as the agency's highest award, "Top Cop."

"Funerals of the Titanic" Presentation

"Funerals of the Titanic" Presentation

If you are fascinated by the stories of the Titanic, a presentation titled, "Funerals of the Titanic" will be at the Bartlett Senior Center, 5727 Woodlawn Street, April 15, beginning at 10 a.m.

The presentation is made up of interesting stories of the passengers of the Titanic.

The admission is free, and for more information, call (901) 385-6439.

Action News 5 Staff Opinion: Future Forecasters

Action News 5 Staff Opinion: Future Forecasters

I was out Saturday morning meeting friends for breakfast at a local restaurant. 

While there I noticed out of the corner of my eye a young girl snapping a picture in our direction and then walking out the door. 

A couple of minutes later a woman approached me and asked if I'd mind taking a picture with her daugther.  As it turns out it was the young girl I'd just seen. 

Her name is Lauren Suiter a student a Woodland Elementary and an aspiring meteorologist.  Even though I wasn't wearing my typical weatherman attire, Lauren recognized me and it was me she was taking the picture of!  I'm so happy that she and her mom returned because it gave us a chance to chat about her interest in weather and her future as a meteorologist. I think it's wonderful that kids start thinking about a career while young.