By Thomas Sellers Jr. The signing of Munford’s TJ Scott to Millikin University today officially made the Class of 2018 the most decorated group for Cougar Football in recent years. On National Signing Day, Scott enjoyed watching teammates Chaz Hayes (Cumberland), Kylan Washington (Cumberland), Marcus Webb (Cumberland), Will Hankins (South Alabama) and Cole Edrington (Quachita…
By Otis Griffin Ain’t it surprising how time kind of slip-slides away? No one seems to have time to enjoy life anymore as everyone seems to be in all fired hurry. For what? Please tell me as I must be missing a sackful. My country folks understand, that ain’t real good grammar, but it is…
Star Staff Reports The Scholarship Foundation of NWCA is a nonprofit organization that offers 30 scholarships each in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500 Each grant is given with the knowledge that no repayment is expected. To be eligible, an applicant must be a dependent son/daughter (natural born, legally adopted or stepchild) of an active…
Star Staff Reports Former Awakening Church in Atoka pastor Ronnie Gorton was arranged on a total of 47 charges last week by a judge. Gorton is accused of sexually abusing kids, one younger then 13-years-old. His charges include rape, 16 counts of statutory rape and 22 counts of sexual battery. His trail date is set…
Arrests Feb. 28- 24-year-old Millington female charged with failure to appear; 28-year-old Memphis male charged with theft of property $500 or more; 24-year-old Memphis female charged with theft of property $500 or more; March 1- 25-year-old Millington female charged with assault; 34-year-old Memphis male charged with arrest for violation protection order; March 3- 22-year-old Memphis…
Star Staff Reports The Fourth longest running triathlon event in the United States –36th Annual Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon and the Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon is expected to draw 3,000 local, regional, and national triathletes and fitness enthusiasts. We are excited to be back again at Edmund Orgill Park in Millington May 20-22,…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. With flowing blond hair, a glowing smile and glasses on her baby doll face, Magan Lippin could blend in the crowd at Millington Central High School on any typical school day. But when she put on her NO. 3 Millington Lady Trojan jersey, the defensive force Head Coach William Carter depended…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Chelsea Ferrell entered the 2017 TSSAA Soccer season achieving her longterm goal of becoming a captain for the Millington Lady Trojans. She joined her fellow senior Magan Lippin in that leadership role for Head Coach William Carter’s Lady Trojans. Ferrell would later share another honor with Lippin on Feb. 22 when…
March 15 The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon, Thursday, March 15 at Manila Filipino Restaurant, 7849 Rockford Road in Millington. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 413-7123. March 18 On Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. an event to support Terry Roland for Shelby County Mayor will be…
Star Staff Reports Ritter Communications announced $207,892 was raised at the 38th Annual St. Jude Country Cares for Kids Radio and Cablethon Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3 in Blytheville, Ark. All money raised benefited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of childhood cancer…
