By Margie Densford The exquisite Amaryllis is a universal holiday favorite. It’s said to be one of the easiest flowering bulbs to bring to bloom. I received two bulb kits for Christmas last year and enjoyed watching them grow during the otherwise uneventful winter gardening months. If you’d like to grow these strapping bulbs for…
By David Peel The time for “Trick or Treat” is nearing. It is a fun time of year, when we hear the knocking of little goblins and princesses. But, the knock on the door that no one wants is the sheriff, serving you with a civil summons regarding someone being injured on your property. Since…
By Otis Griffin In the last few years I have been informed by the media outlets some disagreements have occurred over the clothes the youngsters wear to school. Evidently somebody’s feelings have been hurt and of course the lawyers have crawled out of the woodwork ready to sue. As you already know the public…
Arrests October 11 – 46-year-old Millington man charged with driving under the influence of intoxicant, driving while license suspended/cancelled/revoked, violation of financial responsibility law and reckless driving. October 12 – 20-year-old Memphis man charged with failure to appear; 35-year-old Millington man charged with failure to appear. October 14 – 25-year-old Memphis man charged with failure…
Oct. 26 Collectibles Appraisal Open House presented by the Millington Chamber of Commerce will be held from noon to 5 p.m. this Friday at the Holiday Inn Express in Millington. This is a chance to find out if collectibles, tools, artwork, furniture, glassware, nick-nacks, etc. are worth keeping or tossing aside for the next neighborhood…
CHARLOTTE ANN HOWARD BARRY Charlotte Ann Howard Barry, 63, of Millington, officer with Millington Telephone Company, died Oct. 18, 2012 at her residence. Service was held Oct. 22 at Munford Funeral Home, Millington Chapel. Interment was in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. Mrs. Barry was preceded in death by her parents, W. S. “Babe” and Ann Virginia…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. VFW representatives present Food Pantry’s Pam Villarreal with a check for $200. The MillingtonVFW Post 7175 has a reputation for taking on community causes and coming to the aid of those in need. Normally the organization’s deeds go toward helping veterans ranging from hospital visits to building ramps. But over the…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The moment the Millington Central High School Homecoming Court has been waiting for finally happen Friday night. What was orginially scheduled for Oct. 5 was delayed because of strong thunderstorms. But under a crisp, cool and calm sky, the public address announcer finally read the name of the 2012 Homecoming Queen…
By Bill Short The two candidates for mayor in the Nov. 6 runoff election discussed annexation, municipal schools and economic development last week during a debate at the Harvell Civic Center. The debate, sponsored by The Millington Star and moderated by Star Editor Thomas Sellers Jr., was conducted for Terry Jones and Kenneth Uselton. Jones said the Kerrville and…
