Month: March 2017

Posted on March 14, 2017. By Thomas Sellers Jr. Brett Wilkins As of the second week of March, the Dyersburg State Eagles are ranked No. 3 in the NJCAA standings. One big reason for the Eagles’ rise across the nation is former Brighton Cardinals like Kolton Childress, Bentley Jones and freshman LaDarius “Dee” Williams. Dyersburg’s…

Posted on March 14, 2017. Star Staff Reports The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting last night near Millington. The situation turned into a standoff ending quickly. According to the SCSO, a man shot someone inside his house hitting the victim in the shoulder. The alleged shooter refused to come out of the…

Posted on March 14, 2017. By Thomas Sellers Jr. One clear sign of a program is tradition. Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebel Baseball meets that requirement entering the 10th season under the direction of Head Coach Brad Smith. All-State players like Connor Alexander. Current college baseball standouts like Blain Curtis at CBU. Former Rebels coming back to…

Posted on March 14, 2017. By Thomas Sellers Jr. Steven Kendricks The Scotty Yount Era at Munford High School is officially underway. The veteran baseball skipper arrived to Tipton County with a vast knowledge of the game and impact on youth baseball throughout the Mid-South. “I’ve been involved in baseball my whole life,” she said….

Posted on March 14, 2017. By Thomas Sellers Jr. Jordan Tincher Nearly 70 percent of Head Coach Zane Adams’ Millington Trojan Baseball roster is made up of underclassmen. Adams is glad to have five dependable seniors to navigate the 2017 schedule including league competition like Covington, Ripley and Haywood. “They’re looking pretty good,” Adams said….

Star Staff Reports Millington Municipal Schools is now accepting applications for Pre-K for EA Harrold Elementary (873-8165) and Millington Elementary (873-8439). Parents and guardians will need two proofs of residence… *Valid driver’s license or state-issued ID *Current Memphis Light Gas and Water bill *Lease/rental agreement/ Military housing letter *Public assistance/government benefits form *Real estate tax…