The seal of Millington depicts three things the city is known for in Shelby County. One of the illustrations is a young family. Dr. Janice Navario is the latest to prove Millington is an ideal place to raise a family. Along with her husband Todd Pope and their sons Alan Michael and Wesley, the family…
Last February a familiar name was rumored to be the next Millington city manager. By March 1 native son Ed Haley stepped into the position of helping Flag City stay on track with public services, help development and continue the progress of the Millington Municipal Schools. Less than a year Haley has faced challenges like…
Star Staff Reports Recent acquisition builds on existing strength of nexAir Carbonic in Mississippi Memphis-based nexAir, one of the largest distributors of atmospheric gases and welding supplies in the United States, today announced that it has purchased Air Liquide’s liquid carbon dioxide and dry ice facilities located in Millington. The transaction closed and nexAir assumed…
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Haywood 66, Millington 41 On the eve of the first big winter event of 2016, a few residents of Haywood County and Millington entered the warm William Osteen Gymnasium for some basketball. The district contest between the Haywood Lady Tomcats and Millington Lady Trojans was moved up day with the expectations of inclement…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Intensity and desire were equal between the Munford Cougars and Brighton Cardinals Friday night. So what would make the difference in the District 13-3A showdown in the electrified Brighton Gymnasium. Cardinal sophomore guard Taelyr Gatlin said the key to the eventual 50-40 victory for Brighton was a simple strategy. “We had…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The first half of Friday night’s game was ideal for Munford Lady Cougars Head Coach Steve Poindexter. Against the district and Tipton County rivals the Brighton Lady Cardinals, Munford jumped out to a 33-12 lead after two quarters. After coming out from the Brighton Gymnasium locker room, the Lady Cougars coasted…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Mission for the Millington Lady Trojans Jan. 12 was simple. Bruce Marshall wanted his team to go out onto the William Osteen Gymnasium court and establish control against district foe Jackson Central Merry. Marshall’s Lady Trojans jumped out to a double-digit lead over the Cougars early leading to a 46-20 victory….
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Although the holiday season is over, the Millington Trojans were in the mood to share when the Jackson Central Merry Cougars paid a visit to the Williams Osteen Gymnasium. The Trojans’ giving nature Jan. 12 led to a nail-bitter decision with Millington prevailing 60-57 in the district contest. “Turnovers,” Millington Head…
Photos By Angela Healey The 2015 Millington Central High School Football Banquet was held last month at the Baker Community Center. Surrounded by the jerseys of the 2015-16 senior class, the Trojan coaches and players were joined by family, friends, faculty, boosters and community supporters. After the dinner and reflections on the season that ended…
Most of us consider phone scams a mere annoyance, but it cost one Tennessee gentleman his will to live. The incessant phone calls congratulated the aging grandfather on his luck in winning millions of dollars, if he would just pay $1,500 in taxes. Dementia sometimes clouded his memory. His generation kept their word. The man…
