MICHAEL S. BRIDGER Michael S. Bridger, 71, of Millington, died Monday, September 30,2019 at Laurelwood Healthcare in Jackson, after a short illness. Michael was born October 16, 1947 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Rex and Marion Berry Bridger. He graduated from Nettleton High School in 1965 and attended Arkansas State University before joining the United States Navy….
The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels picked up a big victory in Jackson this past Friday over Trinity Christian 61-38. The Rebels improved to 4-3 overall, 2-3 in league behind a record-breaking performance from senior standout Mac Fullen. Fullen rushed by 427 yards and 5 touchdowns on 23 carries. Teammate Tyler Byrd added 125 yards and a…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Several of Flag City’s elite gathered in the sanctuary of Crosspointe Baptist Church last Thursday. The Millington Area Chamber of Commerce provided the platform for the Seventh Annual Ladies Luncheon, sponsored by Love Worth Finding Ministries with Adrian Rogers. This year’s chairperson Lizzie McLean-Kelly of the Millington Family YMCA was able…
By Bill Short The Millington School Board has approved on final reading revisions to its policy that required it to develop comprehensive long-range plans for the district. Board members took the action during their Oct. 7 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by C. J. Haley and seconded by Chris Denson. The motion was…
By Taliyah Chalmers For the past two years Capt. William Carter was on board with teaching teenagers at Millington Central High School. Then he traded his classroom for training grounds of the Ukraine. “I was deployed to Ukraine where they have an active conflict with Russia,” Carter said. “And so I was training soldiers over…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Last month the state of Tennessee honored those who passed away in the line of service on National Day of Service and Remembrance. This past Sept. 11 gave the family of the late Fayette County Fire District Chief Jason Byrd a chance to pay tribute to his service and remember his…
The West 10 Media Power 10 Rankings are back for year three. The teams from the coverage area including Arlington, Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, Germantown, Millington and Tipton County are eligible. Each week throughout the 2019 see how the poll shakes out. Here are the rankings heading into Week Eight. WEEK EIGHT 1. Briarcrest 7-0 (W…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The 2019 Millington Lady Trojan Volleyball Senior Night was held to celebrate 12th graders Sky Clark, Kennedy Lamar, Lexi Peerey, Bryuna Jeffries and manager Briana Fields. The Bolton Lady Wildcats came in town to ruin the festivities at the William Osteen Gymnasium Sept. 30. The Lady Trojans had laser focus in…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The location might have changed but the game plan was still the same for the Millington Trojans. Instead of the Trojans and Craigmont Chiefs kicking off the Region 8-4A schedule at Raleigh-Egypt Stadium, the Friday night showdown took place at Mooney Boswell Field. Millington Head Coach Chris Michael made it clear…
Photos By Thomas Sellers Jr. Millington Central High School has a weekly recognition for Trojan Athletes of the Week. Student/Athletes who are currently participating in active sports are eligible for the award resented by Living Water Christian Bookstore, Dagen’s Jewelry, Dagen’s Trophies & Awards owner Larry Dagen. The winners for the week of Sept. 9-13…
