City Court Reports March 28, 2017 Fines Richard B Cooper – 1083 Leath Street, Memphis, criminal trespass, $50 fine plus cost Parker L Warren – 6824 US Highway 51 North, Millington, possession of drug paraphernalia, $250 fine plus cost Hearing Waiver Bind Over Michael J Gibson – 1518 Centrail Trail, Southaven, driving under the influence,…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Where can you go in Millington to see five decades of pinball machines? The same spot where you can buy classic materials, latest fashion or items to decorate your home. In three months the Midsouth Marketplace located at 8323 Highway 51 North is becoming the destination for area residents looking for…
Star Staff Reports In the fall of 2016, the Millington Education Foundation distributed $20,000 in grants to teachers in the four Millington schools. In the course of three years, the foundation has given out $45,000 to enhance the ongoing education of our area students. This kind of support would not be possible without the help…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Softball’s roller coaster ride took the Millington Lady Trojans on some extreme highs and a couple of deep lows this past week. The Lady Trojans finished the week of April 3-7 with a 15-4 victory over MHEA at Miles Park. Millington traveled to Haywood County Tuesday night and dominated winning 11-0…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Monday night district games are a perfect time for high school baseball fans to make a trip out to the ballpark. Normally a head coach will employ his best pitcher to take the mound. On April 3 the District 13-3A matchup between the Dyer County Choctaws and Brighton Cardinals set up…
Friday several residents of Tipton County came together for their neighbor Doug Pauley, retired Navy, The event was a 5K to bring awareness for Pauley’s need for a heart transplant. He is using the National Foundation for transplant. The event was Lights for Life Neon 5K to raise money for him. For more information or…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted a resolution this week to accept a $350,000 grant from Shelby County to demolish the vacant Millington South property. Board members took the action Monday night during their regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Don Lowry and seconded by Alderman…
Star Staff Reports Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day. Could not think of a more appropriate day to have our Spring City Wide Cleanup. If you would like to participate directly, we will be meeting at Aycock Park in Millington, by the pavilion, at 8 a.m. “We expect it to last until noon, after which…
Month of April *Millington Public Library located 4858 Navy Road is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 872-1585 or visit www.millingtonpubliclibrary.org. Celebrating more than 50 years of library service, the MPL is available for businesses looking for a place…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Five Star Real Estate Services LLP opened it’s doors in Millington on New Year’s Day. Fast forward four months, owner/broker Sue Anne Cobb extended a welcome to the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce and city leaders for an official grand opening. Cobb and partner Jennifer Cox cut the ribbon April 5…
