By Thomas Sellers Jr. The members of the Millington Senior Citizens Club were in a patriotic mood the week prior to the Fourth of July. The Club’s normal Wednesday meeting was a chance to sport America’s colors of red, white and blue. The members enjoyed potluck lunch, music by Howard Michael of the Three Wise…
Arrests June 20- 40-year-old Memphis male charged with failure to appear – violation/probation and failure to appear – non-payment of fines; June 21- 32-year-old Memphis female charged with theft of property under $1,000; June 22- 36-year-old Millington male charged with theft of property under $1,000; 23-year-old Millington female charged with domestic assault; 20-year-old Millington male…
DONALD PAUL DOTSON Donald Paul Dotson, 49 of Munford passed away June 23, 2018. Donald was a Self-Employed Drywall Finisher. Munford Funeral Home Munford Chapel had charge. WILLIAM C. ‘BILLY’ HAMILTON JR. William C. “Billy” Hamilton Jr, 76., of Millington, passed away June 26, 2018. He was retired from the U.S. Navy then later retired…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Demetrius Denzel-Dyson couldn’t wait to make plans to spend part of his summer in Utah. Usually a winter destination, Dyson was glad to be in Beehive State as part of the 2018 Memphis Grizzlies Summer League roster. The Tipton County product and Covington native was one step closer to his dream…
By Bill Short The Millington Municipal Planning Commission voted last week to recommend an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would add crematories as a permitted use. Commission members took the action during their June 18 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Mike Caruthers and seconded by Leanna Dagen. The motion was passed…
July 6 The Millington Arts, Recreation & Parks Department and Jack Leonard State Farm presents Bingo Night on July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street. There will be games, prizes and snacks. For more information call 873-5770. July 11 USA Showdown Showcase hosted by USA Stadium on…
The Navy Federal Credit Union held a soft reopening on June 18 hosted by the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce. The Navy Federal Credit Union is located at 5600 Navy Road and is opened until 5 p.m. on weekdays. For more information, call (888) 842-6328
By Thomas Sellers Jr. By the time you conclude this countdown, you might question my test in movies and if I even know what a summer blockbuster is. In the 1970s, Hollywood studios needed a way to boost profits during the months of June, July and into August. Drive-in theaters were doing well, but what…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. She’s been an unsung hero. 2018 Millington Central High School graduate Paige Hall has even been a role players on her teams. Then there were times Hall had to be the MVP and star. Whether it was Lady Trojan championship volleyball teams or developing Millington Softball squads, Hall was vital to…
