By Bill Short The Millington Municipal Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the creation of an Entertainment Recreation zoning district for the proposed construction of a water park. Commission members took the action during their April 15 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Mike Caruthers and seconded by Brett Morgan. Charles Goforth, planning consultant…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. As many students, faculty and administrators wore purple in honor of children of military personnel, Millington Central High School Principal Dr. Clint Durley was moments away from hosting the Student Military Commitment Ceremony. Durley was joined by his administration team in the MCHS Library to recognize eight students preparing to joined…
On April 15, the new Millington Central High School marquee was debuted in front of the school located at 8050 West Street. The signage was made possible by the Trojan Twenty and this year’s senior class legacy. Back at the beginning of the school year, the seniors sparked fundraisers that even involved 2011 MCHS graduate…
Arrests April 11- 21-year-old Millington male charged with theft of property under $1,000; April 12- 38-year-old Millington male charged with failure to appear – criminal case; April 13- N/A April 14- 19-year-old Cordova male charged with simple possession or casual exchange and failure to appear – booking/processing; April 15- 27-year-old Millington male charged with failure…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. In order to reach a bigger goal, the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebels had to execute a smaller goal coming into the showdown against the Jackson Christian School Lady Eagles. After beating the Lady Eagles up in Jackson, TRA still made some adjustments to increase its chances of winning April 16 at…
May 4 The 2019 Student Art Show & Silent Auction will be held May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harvell Civic Center located at 8077 Wilkinsville Road in Millington. Create art with hands on activities, enjoy choir and Band performances, hear literary pieces from students and bid on art at the…
CLARA MAE BOYD Clara Mae Boyd, 64, passed away April 10, 2019. Visitation was held April 19 at Millington Funeral Home in Millington. Service was held April 20 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Millington with interment. GORDON ALLAN CRAWFORD Gordon Allan Crawford, 79, passed in peace, April 16, with family by his side. A celebration…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels’ ranking in the top five of the Division II-A state rankings has been validated by their schedule. Coming into the week of April 15, Brad Smith’s squad was still in the top of the rankings after taking on the likes of Houston, Dyer County, Pope John Paul…
The Covington Chargers strengthen their lead in the standings for District 15-2A with a pair of wins over the Millington Trojans last week. The Chargers were able to sweep the Trojans after picking up a victory at Miles Park on April 16. Millington ended the week on a high-note with a extra-innings walk-off win over…
By Taliyah Chalmers MEMPHIS – The red carpet was rolled out for all 11 branches of the Memphis & Mid-South Area YMCAs. It was a celebration fit for a queen, king or “The King.” The 2019 Annual Memphis & Mid-South YMCA Celebration was April 18 at the Graceland Soundstage A across the street from the…
