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Former NBA player to speak at Talbot House event
The Lakeland Ledger By Eric Pera LAKELAND – Former NBA forward Dwight E. Davis is the keynote speaker at this year’s annual banquet to raise funds for Talbot House Ministries in Lakeland. The dinner [...]
Polk Sheriff’s Office guides homeless to local shelters
The Lakeland Ledger By Gary White LAKELAND — Homeless shelters in Polk County were gearing up Saturday for an influx of people seeking refuge from Hurricane Irma, as Polk County Sheriff’s deputies fanned out [...]
People & changes: Hirings, promotions and movements of Polk business people
By Compiled by The Ledger Derek Oxford, certified financial planner, CPS Investment Advisors, recently received a Polk Emerging Leaders Award for his dedication and commitment to the Polk County community. Derek is the 2017 [...]
Brenda Reddout open to moving Talbot House, but more interested in serving
Six months into her new position, Reddout already has made some significant changes to the way Talbot House addresses homelessness. By Eric Pera LAKELAND - Brenda Reddout is helping lead efforts in Polk County [...]
Lost medals found in Lakeland after 48 years, returned to Vietnam War
Lost medals found in Lakeland after 48 years, returned to Vietnam War veteran LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tennessee Vietnam War veteran has waited decades to hold his war medals. In 1967, David McCloud was [...]