Chamber Business Expo set for June
Millington Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Mega Workforce Expo and Health Fair on June 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crosspointe Baptist Church located at 8550 Highway 51 North in Millington. The event will be a business expo, job fair, education fair and health fair. For more information or to reserve a booth, call the Chamber office at 872-1486.
Flag City Freedom Celebration set for June 30
The 2022 Flag City Freedom Celebration will be held on June 30 this year. The event will be held at the Millington Sports Complex, located at 4885 Bill Knight Road. This event is only possible through support from the community leaders. We hope your business can help us bring the community together to celebrate our independence. There are different sponsorship packages available and for more information contact City of Millington’s Alex Harris (program coordinator) at [email protected] or call 873-5770.
Redemption Fest 2022 set for May 14
The Second Annual Redemption Fest is set for May 14 at the Millington-Memphis Airport located at 8182 Hornet Avenue. For more information and to find out the acts at this year’s event visit the Redemption Fest Facebook page or website at: www.redemptionfest.com
A portion of the proceeds will go to Camp Conquest located in Millington at 3934 W Union Road.
Harris COGIC hosting Love Retreat
Harris Chapel Church of God in Christ will be hosting the Created with Love Retreat I 2022 Saturday June 18 from noon to 3 p.m., sponsored by the Missionary Department. Come and see how to improve your mental health in engaging dialog and in a non-judgmental environment. Also, help with building your money while working and getting your affairs in order. All women (18 & older) are invited to come and participate in the various activities. Masks are required. This is a free event. Register by sending your name, and number of participants to [email protected]. You can also register at 901.299.0137 and leave information.
Turtle Island Native American Pow Wow Coming
The 2022 Turtle Island Native American Association Pow Wow is set for May 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 7175 located at 4681 Cuba-Millington Road. There will be Aztec dancers with regalia and traditional entertainment and performances. Also scheduled to appear are John T. Wayne (grandson of the Duke). John Lone Eagle and Band will play Native American music and there will be other culture events. Also the Pow Wow will have vendors, food, and crafts. Bring your own chairs or blankets to enjoy songs from the ancestors. For more information and prices, call 876-4015.
Millington Senior Club
The Millington Senior Citizen’s Club is meeting again Wednesdays at 10 a.m. with entertainment weekly. The club meets at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street. For more information, call 873-5770.
Senior Exercise
The senior exercise club meets Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street in Millington. For more information, call 873-5770.
Young Life Golf Tournament set for May 13
Mark your calendars for May 13 for the annual Young Life Golf Tournament. The annual golf tournament helps raise funds to take kids to summer camp. This is also an opportunity to bring friends and family to see what God is up to in their communities through Young Life leaders. “We would love for you to come out and spend the day at Glen Eagle Golf Course in Millington with us. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.” For more information, email [email protected]
Road Construction in Memphis
Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews began installing signs for the paving project last week. Standard Construction is the prime contractor for this $4.2 million paving project. The 2.3 miles between Perkins Extended and I-240 has an estimated completion date of September 30. Motorists will see work during the day, as crews will be working seven days a week. The lane closures will take place at night between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Crews will be working on the handicap ramps during the day between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Single lane closures began this weekend and will continue each night. Weather permitting, daytime single lane closures will take place from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on specific days following the nighttime work. Poplar Avenue sees approximately 47,000 vehicles a day, and you are asked to plan ahead and look for alternate routes.
MPL to hold Kids’ Coding Class
The Millington Public Library located at 4858 Navy Road in Millington will be hosting a children’s coding class this week. It started April 11 and will continue through May 16. It’s every Monday from 4-5 p.m. It’s a free six-week introduction to coding class for second to fourth graders. Students will use robots to learn the basics of coding. Space is limited and contact the Library or go to https://bit.ly/3tiGnli to register.
National Day of Prayer this Thursday
The City of Millington will host it’s annual National Day of Prayer ceremony May 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the 901 Church located at 8077 Wilkinsville Road in Millington. For more information, call 873-5770.
Register for DSCC’s College for Kids Summer Program
The Dyersburg State Community College Division of Workforce Development will offer its annual College for Kids summer program at the Dyersburg campus June 14-16 from 8 a.m. to noon each day. The program is available for children in Kindergarten through eighth grades during the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year.
This year’s program features the theme entitled, “Our Future Leaders,” and will provide stimulating educational classes such as Minecraft, STEM, Acting and Improv, Cake Decorating, Dance and Cheer, Spanish, Sports Training, and Science Adventure.
There is a cost per child and includes supplies, daily snacks, and a T-shirt. The deadline to register is May 31. Registration is available online at https://www.dscc.edu/kids2022. For more information, contact Alexandria McCuiston at 731-286-3267 or [email protected].
Charles Bartlett to Quito roads closed until 2023
Shelby County officials announced in April an extensive road closure through next year for a drainage improvement project.
Charles Bartlett Road between Quito Road and Oglesby Road will be closed starting May 2 through January 22, 2023.
The county says the project requires installing a new concrete box culvert across Charles Bartlett Road.
Charles Bartlett Road will be open to local traffic only from Quito Road and Oglesby Road.
