Star Staff Reports Katie Winchester was among the 24 individuals and organizations honored by the Tennessee Hospital Association during its 74th annual meeting in Nashville the first week of November. Winchester received Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes leadership and service by individuals in support of their hospitals and health systems. Winchester, chairman of Baptist Memorial…
Star Staff Reports High school seniors should pay attention to application deadlines for college admissions and financial aid. Here are some tips from KHEAA. If you have not yet chosen a college, narrow your list by visiting schools, comparing colleges online and talking with your counselor and your parents. Talk with teachers about writing recommendations…
Star Staff Reports HOPE FOR THE MID-SOUTH, a comprehensive ministry, blessed the children of Northaven Elementary with over 40 sweaters, several hats, and gloves as the weather turns cold. Cheryl Bone, cofounder of HMS and Minister of Outreach, and Elizabeth Kowalski delivered the garments to Lori Johnson, school counselor. These garments are part of the…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The weekly Senior Luncheon at the Millington Baker Community Center had a few special guest on Halloween. No it wasn’t any ghost or zombies. But the men were dressed as firefighters. Several personnel of the Millington Fire Department were on hand to say thank you and provide lunch for the nearly…
Star Staff Reports PublishAmerica presents She-Devil the Sassy Kitten by Gerald Huchel. This story told as seen through the eyes of She-Devil is about a feral kitten born in the bilge of a boat and then abandoned. She is then found by the owner of the boat and saved from starvation. As she captures the…
By Josh McGowan Well, this is tough, the ducks are nowhere to be found, the deer are only moving under the full moon, and the wind is blowing most folks off the lake. This must be what it’s like to be a Chicago Cubs staff writer in mid-October! I went to downtown Cape Girardeau Friday…
By Otis Griffin Once the Thanksgiving festivities were over, we knew Christmas was just around the corner. This is probably the most exciting time in a small child’s life with all the drama, questions, secrets and expectations about to unravel. Each year presented a better and bigger Christmas, something all of us looked forward to…
By David Peel You are much more likely to die as a result of a medical mistake, called “medical malpractice,” than you are to die in a plane crash! As an injury lawyer, I see the effects of mistakes and even neglect, especially in nursing homes. Infections, wrong location surgeries and medication errors make a…
Fire Reports Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire December 9 – Woodglen Drive at Woodtown Road. Cooking fire, confined to container December 6 – 8322 Highway 51 North. Motor vehicle accidents with injuries December 8 – Highway 51 North at Wilkinsville Road. December 10 – 8390 Highway 51 North. Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other December 7…
Members of the River M Sams, a West Tennessee chapter of the Good Sam Club for RVer’s, met on Dec. 8 for their Christmas party at the Naval Support Activity Conference Center in Millington. Carrying on the Good Sam Club tradition of being “Good Samaritans” and helping others, members came bearing gifts of stuffed animals…
