Boys’ Soccer Star of the Season Erik Furseth The Munford Cougar senior goalie helped his team to a record 15 wins during the season and the district championship. In Munford’s first 18 games, Furseth only allowed 5 goals with 2 being traditional. Furseth will be heading to The University of Memphis next year after his…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Entering a senior season, a student/athlete can’t help but think about his college future. At the beginning of the Brighton Cardinals’ baseball season, Jared Webb got off to a slow start with thoughts of his plans post graduation. But the pitcher/third baseman put that aside to accomplish something special with his…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The man from New Orleans was only supposed to be in Flag City for a few months. But chef turned owner of Old Timers Restaruant, Joey Marcello, found it hard to say, “No,” to the late W.S. Babe Howard. Brought to Millington in 1997, Marcello was originally scheduled to work at…
By Jason Alderman Talk about good news wrapped in bad: In the midst of grieving the loss of a loved one, you learn that you were named beneficiary of their 401(k) plan. Chances are you’ve got too much on your mind to make any sudden decisions about what to do with the money. However, don’t…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. For the next two weeks, The Genuine Article will honor some of the recent area graduated student/athletes with the 2013-14 Who’s Who… Best Looking Ali Christmas & Erik Furseth I’ll admit it seems attractive people seem to have this label bestowed upon them each year. And both Brighton’s Ali Christmas and…
By David Peel Have you noticed your grocery bill and your gasoline bill seem higher than ever? It’s not just you. My injured clients are often scrimping to get by as they recover from unexpected injuries that put them out of work. Prices just seem to keep climbing. And it’s not just your imagination. Firstly,…
July 3 Rock the Block is coming back to Walker Park on Thursday, July 3 beginning at 7 pm. Plan to join the party as it will kick off the Independence Day holiday with live music, activities for the entire family, free food, extended splash pad hours, games and, after dark, a fireworks display as…
Fire Reports Fire, other June 21 – 9004 Bass Road. Fires in structure other than in building June 24 – 4376 Oak Spring Drive. Unauthorized burning June 21 – 6741 Louise Drive. Motor vehicle accident without injuries June 19 – 4659 Shelby Road. Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) June 19 – 7915 Memphis Ave….
Millington resident Ablesset Faith Greer, daughter of Shernail, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Tennessee Pageant to be held July 27 at the Franklin Marriott in Franklin. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls age 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Greer will be participating in…
Some of Millington’s dignitaries and community leaders welcomed Juvenile Court Judge Tarik B. Sugarmon to town June 25 with a meet and greet at the Kobe Japanese Cuisine. With the restaurant serving as a backdrop, Sugarmon’s sister Erika and niece Selena McClure greeted visitors and campaign supports for Sugarmon as he spoke about his run…
