By Thomas Sellers Jr. The boy raised in Arkansas with connections to West Tennessee has touched the pyramids of Egypt, walked in Antarctica and done mission work in India. The epicenter for attorney David B. Peel is the office of Peel Law Firm at 8582 Highway 51 North in Millington. The man with ties to…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. It was finally Garrison McBride’s turn to enjoy the spotlight of Brighton Baseball. On Dec. 14 in the Brighton Gymnasium Lobby, McBride was joined by his parents Becky and Rodney, siblings Jackson and Madison along with grandparents Billy and Ninette McBride and Marilyn and Jerry Borrows for his signing day ceremony….
JOHN DAVID ARTHUR John David Arthur, 66, of Drummonds, passed away on December 23, 2018. Mr. Arthur was retired from the U. S. Navy, serving in the Vietnam, Iran and Iraq Wars, and was a member of the VFW in Millington. He was also a retired Federal Policeman with the VA Hospital in Memphis. Visitation…
Before the conclusion of 2018, the Millington Lions Club made a special presentation to Millington Middle School. On Dec. 4, in the Millington Middle School Gymnasium President of Millington Lions Club Linda Overstreet presented a check to Myla Murry, Millington Middle student, and Dr. Robert Gordon, Millington Middle Assistant Principal. Millington Middle student, Myla Murry,…
Arrests Dec. 19- N/A Dec. 20 – 30-year-old Memphis male charged with failure to appear – non-payment of fines; Dec. 21- 33-year-old Memphis male charged with failure to appear – criminal case; Dec. 22- 49-year-old Millington male charged with domestic assault; Dec. 23- 25-year-old Millington female charged with domestic assault; 28-year-old Brighton female charged with…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. I’m having an identity crisis here in 2019. Born in 1981, I’m not sure if I am a Millennial or a Gen Xer. According to some publications, if you were born between 1961 and 1981, you are Generation X. Then other studies show that a Millennial was born between 1981 and…
By David Peel An astounding amount of arguments that are made for different positions do not follow logical rules. If you want to persuade someone try never to fall into these examples: “It’s popular so it’s right” or “majority rules”. (Appeal to Populous) McDonald’s is a popular restaurant, so it must have the best food. …
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Munford Lady Cougars have endured a few changes since last season. Head Coach Steve Poindexter has a new-look lineup featuring mostly underclassmen. Another change to the rotation came in early December before a visit to Millington. The Lady Cougars were able to win the contest on Dec. 14 in the…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has proposed an amendment to the City Charter that would convert the City Judge to an appointed position. Board members took the action during their Dec. 10, 2018 meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Don Lowry and seconded by Alderman Bethany Huffman. The motion…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Who would be the latest hero in the most recent installment of the Munford vs. Millington basketball rivalry? Back in December, the two area rivals played another thriller with the Millington Trojans surviving 54-48 in overtime in the William Osteen Gymnasium. The rematch took place in the Munford High School Gymnasium…
