Star Staff Reports “As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Cindy push inland, citizens are urged to prepare for thunderstorms, heavy rains, and flash flooding in Shelby County as there are reports of potential flash flooding threats. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch from 1:00 p.m. today until Friday evening. Short lived weak…
Football Offensive Star of the Season Malik Mathews The Brighton senior overcame injuries to have a stellar 2016 campaign. Mathews leadership on and off the field helped the Cardinals finished second in league to earn a home playoff game. Mathews was an all-purpose athlete on the offensive side finishing in the top 5 in receiving…
Last week the Tennessee Softball Coaches Association All-Star Game was played at Trevecca Nazarene featured teams of Middle, East and West Tennessee. Millington Lady Trojans Head Coach Whitney Horton traveled with her senior All-Star Marquisha Sanders. Sanders played in the outfield and batted near the top of the lineup during West Tennessee All-Stars two games….
Arrest June 8 – 40 year old Memphis male charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell, possession without prescription unlawful, unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities June 8 – 27 year old Millington male charged with simple possession or casual exchange, unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities, compliance with financial responsibility…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Community activist Angela Hayes recently surprised Larry “Mr. Larry” Crayton at the Raleigh Walmart with a card of gratitude. “I would like to thank Mr. Larry at the Walmart on Austin Peay Highway for helping the senior citizens at Casa Grace Senior Housing also on Austin Peay in their time of…
One of the most decorated athletes to come through Munford, Tenn., was Johnnie Jones. The legendary Munford running back reached the University of Tennessee from 1981-84 sitting records and eventually the NFL playing for the Seattle Seahawks. This past Sunday on Father’s Day his daughter Johnna Jones gave her trainer, motivator, instructor, friend and Dad…
Star Staff Reports The Flag City Freedom Celebration has been a quintessential independence celebration for several years. The event is organized annually by the city of Millington and NSA Mid-South Morale Welfare and Recreation. For years it has taken place at Navy Lake. The 2017 event is moving to the USA Stadium Complex located at…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed an ordinance on final reading last week that adopts the city budget for the 2018 fiscal year. Board members took the action during their June 13 meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Thomas McGhee and seconded by Alderman Don Lowry. The motion was…
Month of June *Millington Public Library located 4858 Navy Road is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 872-1585 or visit www.millingtonpubliclibrary.org. Celebrating more than 50 years of library service, the MPL is available for businesses looking for a place…
Former Tipton-Rosemark Academy standout Xen Penny had one of the best seasons in the National Junior College Athletic Association. Penny was an outfielder for Rowan College at Burlington County Barons. He was named the MVP for this past season. Penny hit .420 in 37 games with 26 RBIs. He scored 30 runs and stole 6…
