By Thomas Sellers Jr. There was a time their relationship was strictly business. Garrett Williamson would join forces with the Raiden Maiden 70 years ago to fly over the skies of Italy and Western Europe. Under a calm Millington sky on May 30, 2019, the now 99-year-old Williamson was excited to reunite with one of…
By Bill Short The Millington School Board unanimously approved an $84,825 contract this week with an architectural/engineering firm to develop a Campus Master Plan. Board members took the action Monday night during their regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Barbara Halliburton and seconded by Roger Christopher. James “Bo” Griffin, superintendent of Millington Municipal…
Bartlett Community Band Under the direction of James Barns honored the fallen heroes during the 2019 Memorial Day ceremony at Forest Hill Cemetery. Posting of the colors and retiring of the colors by was done by U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps Naval Support Activity Mid-South Millington Ken Wells who is U.S. Air Force Captain (Ret.) Prisoner…
PLAYHOUSE 51 A Little Off The Top, opening night Friday at 7:30 p.m., and the following shows are June 8 at 7:30, June 9 matinee at 2 p.m. The show is a comedy with the help of a toupee salesman, Steve and Jerry, two lonely balding bachelors, find a perfect toupee with which to attract…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. A trio of players entered last week’s Shelby County All-Star Baseball Game with a chance to end their high school careers on a winning streak. Covington Charger players Christian Delashmit, Austin Baskin and Ty Warmath came into the 2019 post-Memorial Day Classic fresh off winning the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The corner of Babe Howard Boulevard and Highway 51 North in Millington has a glossy, new car look. For weeks, motorists have noticed the new signage for the latest Desoto Collision Center. The DCC marquee towers over the former Yamaha dealership informing the public a new business is in town. “Things…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. For the third year in a row, business and community leaders made the trip to Millington Middle School for job interviews. Although all the students of MMS Principal Selina Sparkman are too young to officially work, the leader of the Stallions opened her doors for four days last week to give…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. June is here and summer vacation has officially started for millions of children across the United States. The last time I had a summer vacation was June 1998. A lot has changed in 21 years when a child or teenager embarks on the extra time at home. One thing that is…
Arrests May 23- 47-year-old Millington male charged with driving under the influence of intoxicant, improper display of motor vehicle tags and driving on roadways lane for traffic; 72-year-old Millington female charged with public intoxication; 27-year-old Memphis male charged with failure to appear – non-payment of fines; May 24- 41-year-old Millington male charged with driving while…
HELEN JEAN BERNARD Helen Jean Bernard, 63 of Millington, passed away May 23, 2019 in Memphis. Her visitation was held May 31 at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. Funeral service was held June 1 at Holy City Church Of God In Christ in Memphis. Interment followed at Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens of Millington. Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. had…
