By Thomas Sellers Jr. COVINGTON – One of sports’ many clichés is, ‘One play does not decide a game.’ But in the case of the 2014 WTAC Girls’ Championship between the Brighton Lady Cardinals and undefeated Haywood Lady Warriors one moment swung the momentum from the underdogs. For three quarters Jan. 27 in the Crestview…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Queen of the 2014 Millington Central High School Winterfest court was Asha Burks. The senior was overwhelmed Friday night in the William Osteen Gymnasium being selected by her peers and administrators. “I’m excited,” she said with smile. “I didn’t expect it. This adds something special to my senior year. This…
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE REALTY LAWSUIT As County Trustee, I am required by law to publish the following statement: You are advised that after March 28, 2014, additional penalties and cost will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against real property; until the filing…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SHELBY COUNTY 5 YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Shelby County’s Department of Housing will hold a public hearing to discuss the Shelby County Five Year Consolidated Plan and to start the public input process for the Shelby County FY 2015 Annual Action Plan (HUD Program Year…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. In fine Millington fashion, new Millington Municipal Schools Superintendent Dr. David Roper and his wife were welcomed to town Thursday night in the Millington Central High School Cafeteria. After four days on the job, Roper took a moment as MMS’ first superintendent to meet and greet hundreds of parents and students…
Star Staff Reports Shellie Miles, 33, of Memphis, was arrested and charged with one count of robbery. According to Millington Police Department, she will also face charges in Bartlett and Tipton County. Police said Miles’ teenage daughter was also in the car during the attacks and that her daughters’ friend was driving. The arrest was…
Star Staff Reports The City of Millington will resume the search for a City Manager. After much thought and consideration, Mr. Ed Haley has rescinded his acceptance of the position as Millington City Manager. “While we are saddened to hear of Mr. Haley’s decision, we respect his decision and wish him and the Town of…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Before Ashton Needham took a step on this planet, she was on a softball field. The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Softball standout recently inked a national letter of intent on the TRA campus to ensure she’ll continue her playing days next year at Northwest Mississippi. But her journey to a college scholarship started…
Pictured from left are Lonnie Nunn, Doris Veasey, Eugene Leech, Larry DuFrene, Mayor Terry Jones, Edna Binge Not pictured: Beverly Ripley and Polly McGee. New officers were installed recently at the Baker Community Center for the Millington Senior Citizen Club. Installed were Larry DuFrene, President; Eugene Leech, Vice President; Doris Veasey, Secretary; Polly McGee,…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Jason Morgan had a strong feeling about his Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels back in late October. The veteran Coach admitted his team endured some tough defeats in 2012-13. But Morgan declared those rough moments would pay off in league wins in January. Morgan started to look like a prophet after his team…
