By Thomas Sellers Jr. May 13, 2014 marked the beginning of a new era in Brighton. Stan Gatlin arrived on the campus of Brighton High School dressed for success. In his argyle sweater vest and khakis, Gatlin sported his new school’s colors with his wife Demeka and son Taelyr by his side. Gatlin had a…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Munford Lady Cougars are heading to the Region 7-3A Girls Tournament title game Wednesday night after a 49-27 win over Hardin County. The victory in the Brighton Gymnasium tonight also guarantees the Lady Cougars a spot in the Sectional Round to be played Saturday night against a Region 8-3A opponent….
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The faces of the Brighton faithful were dejected and melancholy Regional Saturday night last year. The reason for the sadness and disappointment was Bartlett. The Panthers came to town and ended the Cardinals’ 2016 season 57-55 in overtime. Regional Saturday night 2017 presented Stan Gatlin’s Cardinals a chance for some revenge…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. For a moment it appeared the First Round Region 7-3A Girls Basketball Tournament contest would be smooth sailing for the No. 1 seeded Munford Lady Cougars. The Lady Cougars jumped ahead 10-0 in the first quarter Friday night in the Munford Gymnasium ahead of the No. 4 seeded Cordova Lady Wolves….
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Millington Central High School Guidance Office staff transformed the lobby area into a portion of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory this afternoon. Earlier in the school day, several MCHS seniors were given a “Golden Ticket” to appear in Room 201 around 1 p.m. Those students parents, family and friends were invited…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Peggy and Leroy Boatwright opened a Millington institution on Nov. 1, 1957. Now in its 60th year of operation Boatwright Pharmacy is ready to celebrate with familiar faces and new customers the way they know best. “Involvement in the community, genuine care about our customers and patients,” Dr. Steven Boatwright said….
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Right now the historic grounds on which the first Millington Central High School stood and various other educational buildings is a bright green. Green is a color associated with the season of spring, a time for rebirth and new growth. The color is also a symbol of fresh or raw. Soon…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The dream for a 21st century, updated shopping center in Millington is coming to fruition. What started as an idea from several minds in January 2015 has formed into the physical structure known as the Shoppes of Millington Farms. As more tenants are moving into their stores nearing the scheduled Spring…
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By Thomas Sellers Jr. For the first time since The Millington Star started doing the Gridiron Glory special football section, a pair of Millington Trojans were featured on the cover. Entering the 2007 season, it was hard to narrow the ‘cover boy’ down to one person. Candidates entering that campaign for the destination were senior…
