Month: June 2019

By Thomas Sellers Jr. John Townsley Tennessee Army National Guardsman John Townsley is no Tom Hanks. But like the famed actor, he wanted to draw attention to himself by using his gift. Townsley’s gift might bring to mind a character Hanks brought to life in 1994, Forrest Gump. “I’ve always had a God-given gift of…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. The legacy of W.S. ‘Babe’ Howard lives on in many ways around Millington and the Mid-South. But the late Millington entrepreneur’s greatest impact might be left in the people he influenced over the years. Recently, Howard’s daughter Laura Rosas had a former University of Memphis Baseball players share a story with…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Reggie Elkins The day Reggie Elkins’ prep basketball career at Brighton High School in 2010, he walked off the court saying his playing days will continue and he wanted to play professionally. Over time Elkins has proven himself to be a man of his word becoming an NAIA standout for the…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. The latest Brighton Cardinal golfer heading to the college level is Logan Watkins. Joined by his parents Shelia and Mike in the Brighton High School Library this morning, Watkins inked his national letter of intent to play golf at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark. Watkins will play for Head Coach…

By Otis Griffin As the years stack up on you, from time to time you need to visit the local medicine man for a little assistance.  I’m not real sure when every healer became a specialist and presently can only offer some relief on certain parts of your anatomy.  (That’s city slang for yo’ wore…

Star Staff Reports Mayor Terry Jones of Millington proclaimed March 25 “First Tennessee Day” in honor of the company’s 150th anniversary on March 25.  The proclamation celebrated the company’s proud history, its impact as the leading bank in Tennessee and its commitment to the communities it serves, like Millington. First Tennessee is a subsidiary of…