SPORTS ALERT: Ripley overcomes the elements and Trojans for victory

SPORTS ALERT: Ripley overcomes the elements and Trojans for victory

By Thomas Sellers Jr. RIPLEY — On the road and facing a good team is tough enough. But the Millington Trojans entered Friday night’s showdown against the Ripley Tigers knowing their defense would be geared toward stopping leading rusher quarterback Tommy Clifton. The addition challenge for the visiting Trojans was the rainy conditions. Although Millington…

THE BEST SELLERS’ LIST- CANDY BAR NONE: Ranking of the best treats to place in a Halloween bucket every year

THE BEST SELLERS’ LIST- CANDY BAR NONE: Ranking of the best treats to place in a Halloween bucket every year

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Every Sunday Marsha Jones, Ridgegrove Church of Christ “Candy Lady”, brings treats like Twix and Milky Way for Sellers and others to enjoy. During halftime of the Millington vs. Fayette-Ware game, Sellers bites into a Snickers to refuel for second half coverage. Children of all ages love a delicious candy bar….

Newsome to be inducted into Martin Hall of Fame

Newsome to be inducted into Martin Hall of Fame

Star Staff Reports Jasmine Newsome MARTIN — The University of Tennessee at Martin has unveiled its Hall of Fame additions, as Heather Butler (women’s basketball, 2010-14), Tymikia Gunn-Glenn (track and field, 1999-2002), Jay Johnson (football/baseball, 1970-73), Jasmine Newsome (women’s basketball, 2010-14), DeWayne “Pooh” Powell (men’s basketball, 1992-96) and Taurean Stephens (football, 2003-06) make up the…

Public Safety October 24, 2019

Public Safety October 24, 2019

Menu Arrests Oct. 9- N/A Oct. 10- N/A Oct. 11- 26-year-old Millington female charged with driving under the influence of intoxicant; 28-year-old Millington male charged with driving under the influence of intoxicant, reckless driving and vehicle approaching or entering intersection; 27-year-old Brighton female charged with procedure to revoke suspension of sentence or probation and failure…

Visual Aid: Planning Commission proposes amendments to Sign Ordinance

Visual Aid: Planning Commission proposes amendments to Sign Ordinance

By Bill Short The Millington Municipal Planning Commission unanimously recommended this week that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approve its proposed amendments to the city’s Sign Ordinance. Commission members took the action Monday night during their regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Mike Caruthers and seconded by Curtis Park. The recommendations are…