Traveling Vietnam Wall coming to town
The Vietnam War lasted from 1961 to 1975, the United States sent nearly 3 million troops to the conflict with several thousands not returning home. Those who died during the Vietnam War are immortalized in Washington D.C. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Several years ago a traveling version of the public tribute was constructed and has made the rounds around the country. Scheduled for Sept. 22-26, the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be in Millington at Abandoned Antiques located at 8323 Highway 51 North.
Goat Days this Saturday
The event kicks off Saturday at the Millington Sports Complex with the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast at 7 a.m. Festival gates will be open from 7 and the event concludes at 6: p.m. The parking is $5 a car.
There will be entertainment, vendors and contests. For more information, call 873-5770.
Make plans for Trojan home football games
Millington Central High School 2022 Varsity Football Schedule Home Games
September 9 Fayette Academy Home Military Appreciation Night
September 16 Bolton Homecoming
September 23 Northpoint Christian First Responders Appreciation Night
October 14 Dyersburg Little Trojan Night
October 28 Bolivar Senior Night
St. James Fall Day Sept. 17
St. James CME Church Fall Community Day will be held Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 6836 Navy Road in Millington. The community has been invited out by Pastor Charlie W. Coleman, II, Rev. Bethel L. Harris, Jr./Presiding Elder and Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.,-Presiding Prelate- First Episcopal District. On that Saturday, St. James will be the host site for COVID Vaccine shots sponsored by Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare. There will also be representatives from the Millington Crisis Center, Feeding the Homeless, Shelby County Fire Department, Millington Police Department to inform the community about needs and safety for homes, churches and schools. For more information, call (901) 872-0612.
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.
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.
Road Construction in Memphis Area
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.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55/Crump:
This project began on June 13. The ramp to continue onto southbound I-55 from the “Old Bridge” is reduced to one lane and southbound I-55 from the Crump Interchange to McLemore Ave. will be reduced to two lanes with the outside shoulder closed for about 8 months.
Youth Sports Clinics @ MPR
Millington Parks and Recreation is announcing a collaboration with Millington Central High School on some youth sports clinics for a number of different sports.
“We will be offering clinics for volleyball, girls’ basketball and softball,” said Mark Healy of Millington Parks and Rec. “These clinics will be instructed by the coaches and players of Trojans sports teams both present and past. Each of these clinics are limited to 20 participants per session and they are broken down by ages as well.”
There will be a session for 7-10 years olds and another for 11-14 yr olds. Cost will be $25 per player. You will have to fill out the registration form online and www.millingtontn.gov and pay your fees by the deadline to be able to participate. You can pay your fees at Baker Community Center at 7942 Church Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. You can also call the office and pay over the phone at 873-5770.
Here is a list of the various clinics: Volleyball on September 17 at the MCHS gymnasium located at 8050 West Street for ages 7-10 will be from 9-11 a.m., 11-14 will be from noon-2 p.m.
Former Trojan and University of Memphis standout Lauren Pannell will be instructing along with the Lady Trojan volleyball team.
Last day to register and pay your fees is Wednesday, September 14.
Girls Basketball on September 24 at the MCHS gym at 8050 West St. ages 7-10 will be from 10 a.m.-noon. 11-14 will be from 1-3 p.m.
Lady Trojans Head Basketball Coach Jason Nichols and his staff will be instructing.
Last day to register and pay your fees is Wednesday, September 21
Softball on October 1 at the Millington SportsPlex at 4885 Bill Knight. Clinic will be from 9-11 a.m. We will separate ages on different fields.
Lady Trojan Head Softball Coach Kasey Craddock and her staff will be instructing. Last day to register and pay your fees is Wednesday, September 28.
