NEWS ALERT: Millington Christmas Parade to start at 1 p.m. on December 2

NEWS ALERT: Millington Christmas Parade to start at 1 p.m. on December 2

Star Staff Reports Join the City of Millington’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2 beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will travel down Navy Road from Newport to Leroy Boatwright Street, previously C Street (now Leroy Boatwright). Prior to the parade there will be a free brunch with Mrs. Claus at the Baker Community Center,…

Brighton’s center of attention today is DJ Barker’s Rhodes Football signing

Brighton’s center of attention today is DJ Barker’s Rhodes Football signing

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Brighton senior center DJ Barker made it official today, he will be a Rhodes Lynx in 2018. Barker became a part of the Brighton Cardinal roster after moving from the St. Augustine, Fla., area last November. The 5’10, 200 pound athlete joined Head Coach Robin Jacobs team this past year as…

County Road Crews Picked Up Almost 31 Tons of Trash Last Month

County Road Crews Picked Up Almost 31 Tons of Trash Last Month

Star Staff Reports Shelby County trash crews removed almost 31 tons of garbage tossed along roads last month in the unincorporated areas and those bordering Shelby Farms. “Every dollar used for litter could have been spent on other pressing citizen needs. Still, we’re committed to improving the appearance of Shelby County,” said Shelby County Mayor…

Thanks Teach! National foundation awards prize to MCHS’ Watkins

Thanks Teach! National foundation awards prize to MCHS’ Watkins

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Every student, teacher, coach, faculty, staff and administrative member of Millington Central High School was present in the William Osteen Gymnasium Complex Thursday afternoon for a big announcement. All sitting in the venue knew it was a important because Millington Mayor Terry Jones, Millington Municipal School Superintendent Dr. David Roper, Chamber…

Measuring Up: Munford’s Frizzell earns spot with Memphis Softball

Measuring Up: Munford’s Frizzell earns spot with Memphis Softball

By Thomas Sellers Jr. The list of names reads like giants of the game at Munford High School. The Division I signees under the guidance of Head Coach Glenn Goulder include Cali Overbeck (Ole Miss), Sam Scott (UT-Martin), Jodie Duncan (UT-Martin) and Sami Jo Schulz (Memphis). The recent National Signing Day added a new person…