Amazing Moment: Millington’s Hendren uses family values to reach special honor

Amazing Moment: Millington’s Hendren uses family values to reach special honor

By Thomas Sellers Jr. The 2-year-old Victoria Hendren would have describe the moment April 9 in the Millington Central High School Library as “amazing” or “spectacular.” Hendren was surrounded by friends, family, teachers and administrators for a scholarship ceremony celebrating her full-ride to Mississippi College as part of its College of Honors. “Ever since I…

Down the Middle: TRA two-sports standout decides to line up a football at Rhodes College

Down the Middle: TRA two-sports standout decides to line up a football at Rhodes College

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Maybe the least favorite word in Franklin Garner’s vocabulary is hook. As the placekicker for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels, that was the last thing he wanted to do in a big game situation. His other primary sport at the school was golf. Anyone who has ever teed up on the links…

THE BEST SELLERS’ LIST- Pet Peeves: Ranking those little things that irritate the core of my soul

THE BEST SELLERS’ LIST- Pet Peeves: Ranking those little things that irritate the core of my soul

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Among my many gym pet peeves, I hate having to remove pounds of weight from a machine. Understanding the need to protect a special, expensive ride, there is still no excuse to double park among the good parking spots. Surviving another April Fool’s Day, I finally went back into the public…

Three Ways to the Top: Trio atop of Munford’s Class of 2019 reflect on their journey

Three Ways to the Top: Trio atop of Munford’s Class of 2019 reflect on their journey

By Thomas Sellers Jr. The 2019 Munford High School Top 10 Media Day brought together a group comporting itself like brothers and sisters. In the classroom of Jen Tyler, some of the elite minds of MHS took a moment to snap pictures, reflect on four years of hard work and even share concerns about graduation…

Best Minds of Brighton High 2019: Arkansas native Flowers blooms to top spot of her class

Best Minds of Brighton High 2019: Arkansas native Flowers blooms to top spot of her class

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Recently the Brighton High School corridor main bulletin board was decorated with 10 photos. The pictures represent the best of the best minds for the Class of 2019. The BHS top 10 for this year consist of Valedictorian Dustie Flowers, (grade point average 4.0, ACT 33), Salutatorian Kozy Hubbard (GPA 4.0,…