By Thomas Sellers Jr. RIPLEY — The objective of Tuesday for the Millington Trojans was to win a pair of games in the District 15-2A Baseball Tournament. The mission began on the Ripley Baseball Field against the Bolivar Central Tigers — win and advance to play the Haywood Tomcats. The loser of the first game…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. RIPLEY – The Millington Lady Trojans of Whitney Horton came out swinging in the elimination game of the District 15-2A Tournament May 6. Facing the challenge of playing the host Ripley Lady Tigers, the Lady Trojans jumped out 2-0 in the top of the first inning. Once the Lady Tigers absorbed…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Millington will be represented this weekend in Clarksville at the 2019 Tennessee Middle School State Track meet. The Millington Middle Stallions are sending 11 athletes to the annual event to participate in the boys and girls events. The program, which began as a club team in 2015, has reached the zenith…
MAURICE CLEMONT JONES Maurice Clemont Jones aka “Ressy” 50, passed away on May 11, 2019. Visitation is Friday, May 17, from 5-7p.m. and service Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. all at Historical First Baptist Church 4286 Shelby Road, Millington, TN 38053. Interment in Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens Millington. Jefferson Mortuary 901-872-8800 TIERNEY BRANAE HILL…
May 17 The Millington Exchange Club in partnership with Colonial Flag Foundation is hosting a Field of Honor display of United States Flags. This event is a gift to the community made possible through donations, sponsorships, and dedicated volunteers.The Field of Honor® display is located at 8323 Highway 51 North in Millington. Flags will be…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted a resolution this week to accept a bid offered to lease and possibly purchase USA Stadium. Board members took the action Monday night during their regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Thomas McGhee and seconded by Alderman Jon Crisp. Millington…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. One guy sports a beard and hair passing his shoulders walking around the halls of Millington Central High School. The other guy looks more clean-cut and frequencies the NJROTC area in the school. The long-haired fella, Dean, preferred playing sports like baseball and golf while achieving his academic excellences as part…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. For more than half of her life, LaTesa McLaughlin has graced the pages of newspapers, websites and magazines. The 2009 Millington Central High School graduate has seen the highs of her life on the basketball court documented. Then there were times family tragedies were reported. From the 14-year-old standout guard who…
Star Staff Reports The Millington Police Department has arrested a suspect Monday in connection with a deadly shooting in Millington. According to reports, Millington resident Caleb Evans, 26, is being charged with second-degree murder after police said he shot and killed Andrew Werner, 24. The incident occurred at a resident located in the 4200 block…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The demands were levering up throughout Millington for a Buff City Soap. Then the space at 8570 Highway 51 North Suite 101 became available at the Shoppes at Millington Farms, creating an opportunity for the decorative, artisan soaps to find a home in Flag City. “This community has been phenomenal,” Buff…
