By Thomas Sellers Jr. Born in 1981, I remember the decade very well since 1985. This was the decade of big hair, big deals and big political events. The wall came down in Berlin, and Ronald Reagan ruled the White House for most of the ’80s through the Cold War and even an assassination attempt….
Arrests June 20- 40-year-old Memphis male charged with failure to appear – violation/probation and failure to appear – non-payment of fines; June 21- 32-year-old Memphis female charged with theft of property under $1,000; June 22- 36-year-old Millington male charged with theft of property under $1,000; 23-year-old Millington female charged with domestic assault; 20-year-old Millington male…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The members of the Millington Senior Citizens Club were in a patriotic mood the week prior to the Fourth of July. The Club’s normal Wednesday meeting was a chance to sport America’s colors of red, white and blue. The members enjoyed potluck lunch, music by Howard Michael of the Three Wise…
By Carolyn Bahm People who knew Tennessee Rep. Ron Lollar describe him as a proud Marine, good family man, dedicated church member and a notable statesman. The longtime Republican state representative died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep early on Friday. He was 69 and a little over a month away from his…
July 6 The Millington Arts, Recreation & Parks Department and Jack Leonard State Farm presents Bingo Night on July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street. There will be games, prizes and snacks. For more information call 873-5770. July 11 USA Showdown Showcase hosted by USA Stadium on…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. By the time you conclude this countdown, you might question my test in movies and if I even know what a summer blockbuster is. In the 1970s, Hollywood studios needed a way to boost profits during the months of June, July and into August. Drive-in theaters were doing well, but what…
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