Man shot twice in Millington On May 21, a man was shot twice in the waist. The incident occurred at Brockman Drive and Martin Road in Millington according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. No arrests were made as of last week. Parachutist has crash…
Public Safety May 31, 2018
Arrests May 16- 27-year-old Memphis male charged with domestic assault and domestic assault; 22-year-old Cordova male charged with failure to appear – non-payment of fines; 36-year-old Burlison male charged with public intoxication; 21-year-old Drummonds male charged with assault and assault; May 17- 42-year-old Wodvila, Miss., male charged with failure to appear – criminal case; May…
Playhouse 51 presents ‘Snoopy! The Musical’
Star Staff Reports What a wonderful way to start the summer! Kids bring your parents! Parents bring your kids! Make it a full family outing to see “Snoopy! The Musical” presented by Playhouse 51 at Harvell Civic Center, 8077 Wilkinsville Road, sponsored by DaVita Bartlett. There will be six performances in all: Fridays and Saturdays…
Navy Ten Nautical Miler to be held June 3
Star Staff Reports The Ninth Annual Navy Ten Nautical Miler at Naval Support Activity Mid-South is the first race measured in nautical miles. The NTNM will be Sunday, June 3, at 6 a.m., with an expo on Sunday from 11a.m. to 6p.m. The Race Director Stephanie Blakey is available for interviews ahead of the race….
Millington U.S.A.: Millington native Laird selected for nationwide art exhibit
Star Staff Reports Art Work by Kenneth Laird II, native of Millington, was selected for Inclusion in Major Traveling Exhibition organized by Norman Rockwell Museum. In early 2017, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, sent out a call to artists to create works that would reimagine President Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms—Freedom of Speech, Freedom of…
Ordinance would amend management structure for police, fire departments
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading that would change the management structure for the police and fire departments. Board members took the action during their May 14 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Mike Caruthers and seconded by Alderman Larry…
Calendar of Events May 31, 2018
Month of June Playhouse 51 presents Snoop! The Musical based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. The production will take place at the Harvell Civic Center in Millington June 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and June 3 & 10 at 2 p.m. The play is sponsored by Davita Bartlett….
Martial arts help man cope with autoimmune disease
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Friendships, a sense of accomplishment and discipline are just some of the benefits from practicing jiujitsu. Almost 10 years ago Stan White incorporated the martial art into his life as a measure to be stronger mentally and physically. “I studied karate for quite a while,” White recalled. “Then I came down…
Parts of History: Lady Rebels reach Division II-A Softball championship game
By Thomas Sellers Jr. MURFREESBORO – The 2018 Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebel Softball team will be added to the wall in the school’s gymnasium. Several stories will be told about the 27-11 squad and Division II-A West Region champions. Tales will be shared of the historic stats from senior pitcher Rachel Whitley. People will reminisce…
BEST SELLERS’ LIST: Ruth’s truth – 10 reasons make traveling worth the trip
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. And that means it’s time for U.S. Americans to travel across this great land and even the world. Back in 2015, about 33 million Americans traveled overseas. Countless more visited other states. Vacation spending is equal to about 2 percent of the total…