By Thomas Sellers Jr. In the 10 years The Millington Star Female Athlete of the Year Award has been given out, the Munford Lady Cougars have compiled an Who’s Who List of winners. The first was Whitney Malone in 2007. Then standouts like Cali Overbeck and Crystal Williams added their names. Fast forward to 2013…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Under the guidance of Head Coach Steve Poindexter, the Munford Lady Cougar Basketball program has enjoyed a run of success. The Lady Cougars have compiled many accolades like a Region 7-3A title, Sub-State appearance and District 13-3A championships. Players like Robneisha Lee, Lauren Zvolanek, Alex Turner, Shaliyah Wiggins and more have…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Kyle Selby has given many speeches, holding his trademark clipboard, to his Cougar and Lady Cougar soccer players over the past 6 years. The man who became the first head coach of both programs put down his clipboard and had to deliver his toughest address to his players last month. “I…
Summer is the perfect time to start reflecting on the 2014-15 TSSAA sports year. The Millington Star Sports Department has been all over the place watching some of the best talent from August to May. Championship were won and awards were given out. Now it is time for The Genuine Article to look back at…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. How do you transform a simple black trailer into child, teenager or child at heart’s dream destination? Millington resident Calvin Farmer Jr. has the answers. Earlier this year Farmer purchased a trailer and then he used his expertise in electrics and carpentry to create a mobile arcade called Games II Xtreme….
Star Staff Reports Shelby County Government has teamed up with the Mid-South Food Bank to help reduce hunger in Shelby County. A food donation campaign is underway at Shelby County fire stations through June 30. “I’m happy Shelby County employees want to once again participate in the effort to help those facing hunger. I especially…
Fellow citizens, business owners and friends of Millington: The last few years have been a time of transition and great accomplishment within our community. Transition can be unsettling at times as we navigate our way to a new reality. However, we must remember that progress has never come from a place of comfort. It is…
Star Staff Reports The River City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Old Timer’s Restaurant in Millington, for their regular meeting and awards luncheon. Regent, Natalie Payne welcomed the award winners, family and Chapter members, Marge Smith, chaplain gave the invocation and vice regent, Nancy Foshee lead the Pledge of Allegiance…
By Graham Sweeney Like many other 16-year-olds growing up in the 1960s, Kathy Tatum kept a diary during the formative years of her life. Unlike most teenagers, numerous entries in Tatum’s diary focused on her personal relationship with one of the biggest stars in the world. Early in the summer of 1969, Tatum had a…
