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By Thomas Sellers Jr. What’s up with all the white and red paint on the structure located at 8800 Highway 51 North? Recently that answered was revealed with the new signature along the highway with ‘Bar-B-Q, Ribs, Catfish by Pig-N-Whistle.’ Moving from the previous location of 6084 Kerrville Rosemark Road, Pig-N-Whistle is preparing to begin…
Star Staff Reports MEMPHIS — MIFA, the 51-year old nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis, today announced its new event called Our City, Our Story. Based on the values of MIFA’s founders and the issues addressed by its programs, the annual public event is designed…
Back in May the Millington Middle School Stallion Track program celebrated the State championship of Ezekiel Miller. On May 18 on the campus of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, the Stallion athlete earned the gold medal in the 400m dash with a time of 53.13. Miller added this title to his already impressive 2019…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Fathers receive crappy gifts for Father’s Day. I stand guilty of this. Over the years Thomas Sellers Sr. has been the proud recipient of paper cards, ties, tools and food fit for a pig seeking a step above slop. While fathers give us those gifts we can’t put a price tag…
By David Peel As an injury attorney, I see many accidents caused by distracted driving. Here are some of the biggest distractions: 1. Passengers. Passengers are distracting, especially to teens who sometimes tend to look at their passengers as they talk. Teen distraction by other occupants is the reason why they are limited under the…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. A Google search of entrepreneurs who struggled before making it big yields names like Thomas Edison, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Fed Ex’s Fred Smith. Millington Area 51 owner Meng Ma is striving to add his name to that list by operating his infant business at 8025 Highway 51 North. He…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. About 30 minutes is the only thing that has really separated Kylan and Kyree Cunningham. Born to Mashecka Currie back on November 22, 2000, the twin brothers have embarked on life together after Kylan was the first out of the womb. Since then, the Cunningham brothers have taken on challenges like…
Tobie Hurd, 2019 Munford High School graduate, signed last month to play Rugby with The University of Memphis. Hurd was a starter on the Munford Football team and will continue his athletic pursuits as a member of Tiger Rugby in the fall. Pictured with Hurd are Storm Rugby Coach Josh Gardner and Memphis Coach Steve…
GEORGE F. BUTLER George F. Butler, 80, of Brighton, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his son, Larry Butler who passed away at age 12. He is survived by his sons, Paul Butler of Burlison, and Mark Butler of Spokane, WA; daughters: Vicky Barnett of Lepanto, Ark., Patty…
Summer with City of Millington City of Millington Summer of fun will be every Thursday throughout June and July from 10 a.m. to noon. The series kicked off with Skating & Butterfly Craft June 6. Next up, the June 13 event is Kid’s Bingo at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street. The…
