Star Staff Reports A 28-year-old man is charged with the arson of St. William Church from Wednesday morning. Johnny Rivera was taken into custody within 12 hours of the fire on separate charges, but he is now charged with the crime. Millington Police believe Rivera was inside St. William’s Catholic Church at the time of…
By David Peel If you are severely injured in Tennessee due to the fault of another person, you know you have a right to pursue a legal claim, or sue in a lawsuit to recover compensation for your serious disabling injuries and your pain and suffering. Even if you are not the type naturally drawn…
Police Reports Arrests November 15 – 47-year-old Millington woman charged with theft of property – conduct involving merchandise. November 16 – 33-year-old Munford man charged with driving under the influence of intoxicant, driving while license suspended/cancelled/revoked, violation of financial responsibility law, following too closely and reckless driving; 51-year-old Memphis man charged with driving under the influence of…
Morrie’s Gift to St. Jude Sisters Cathey Burness MacNeill and Karen Burness Madill had a fundraiser for St. Jude @ Morrie’s Tavern (Jan McGovern owner) on Oct. 27. The group raised money by having a chinese auction, selling St. Jude T-shirts, cutest bartender baby picture contest,selling lunch plates, and St. Jude pinups.DJ Rick West and…
Star Staff Reports The suspect in a bank robbery earlier this month turned himself in to police last Wednesday. The robbery occurred at the InSouth Bank on Highway 51 North on Nov. 13. The suspect, came in posing as a customer, then indicated he had a weapon and demanded money from a teller. He left…
Star Staff Reports Munford High School English teacher Peggy Green was found dead on the sidewalk behind Munford Elementary around noon Sunday. According to Tipton County director of schools Dr. Buddy Bibb, the Munford Police Department said there was no sign of foul play. Bibb said Green fed some stray cats behind the school where…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. This Saturday the 2012 Millington Christmas Parade will be held at 3 p.m. The parade begins at Bill Knight and Newport, continuing north on Newport, right onto Navy Road, then right onto Church Street, and right onto Bill Knight. There is a theme for each year’s event, which annually features more…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading that would allow concurrent election of the City Court clerk and judge. Board members took the action during their Nov. 5 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Don Lowry and seconded by Alderman Mike…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The infamous Millington Speed Van has undergone some changes in recent weeks. Police Chief Rita Stanback announced the addition of decals reading “Millington Police” and “Photo Enforcement” on the Ford Explorer to make motorist aware of the location of the vehicle. “We’ve added some magnetic signs to help the van stand…
