Star Staff Reports As dental health advocates work to lower the barriers to dental care among underserved populations in Tennessee, two new Aspen Dental practices are scheduled to open in December – making access to dental care even easier for residents in the Volunteer State. Appointments are now available at the first Aspen Dental –branded…
The night of Nov. 29, the Millington Trojans welcomed the FCA Nighthawks to the Williams Osteen Gymnasium. The game started well for the host Trojans leading 12-10 after one quarter behind a couple of post baskets from Justin Austin. Then the Nighthawks heated up in the second quarter from behind the arch outscoring Millington 15-3…
By Bill Short Three new Millington School Board members elected on Nov. 8 were sworn in last Thursday and the fourth on Monday night shortly before the board’s monthly meeting. With Mayor Terry Jones administering the Oath of Office, Roger Christopher, Mark Coulter, Chris Denson and Ronnie Mackin vowed to support the U.S. and Tennessee…
Star Staff Reports Steven Kendrick, Atoka native, third baseman/catcher for the Munford High School Cougars baseball team, and member of the Memphis Tigers Baseball program under coach Rod Griggs has been named to the 11th annual POWER SHOWCASE All American Team representing the state of Tennessee in the Underclassmen category of the prestigious POWER SHOWCASE…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Third Annual Thanksgiving Feast presented by Soul Out Ministries was held last Wednesday at the Baker Community Center at 7942 Church Street in Millington. Volunteers from community, Navy and Temple United Methodist Church prepared the food, dessert and beverages for the public invited to the meal. Joining Soul Out Ministries…
City Court Reports November 29, 2016 Fines Christopher R Brown – 3475 Scenic Highway, Memphis, fraud use credit/debit card under $500, $500 fine plus cost, restitution paid $604 Erin M Laurenzi – 1288 Forrest Avenus, Memphis, speeding, $50 fine plus cost Marlon D Levy – 7044 U.S. Highway 51 North, Millington, failure to provide proof…
The MCHS Legacy Committee along with the athletic teams and ROTC sponsored a canned food drive for the Millington Food Bank. The food we collected will go directly back to the families of Millington. MCHS collected and delivered 1,067 cans of food to the First United Methodist Church of Millington to help fill the community Food Bank on Nov….
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Brighton Lady Cardinals waited patiently for their new Head Coach David Wampler throughout October and November as he finished up his football coaching duties. When Wampler arrived to the Brighton Gymnasium, he had to install his game plans, style of play and culture on an accelerated pace. After a rough…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Her presences loomed large on the court. The 5-foot, 1-inch Joze Smith was a captain, senior leader and energetic libero for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebels. Smith along side her fellow senior Rachel Woelm led the 2016 Lady Rebels to Sub-State. Smith was already elated for the banner season when she…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Earlier this fall Millington Central High School alumnus Jason McNary added his name to an exclusive list. On Oct. 20 in New York City, McNary was a 2016 recipient of the BRAG Business Achievement Award. Past honorees at the annual gala have included June Ambrose (Stylist, Creative Director), Sean Combs (Sean…
