By Thomas Sellers Jr. Millington’s native daughter Debby Clifton is common sight around Flag City. Her hometown serves as a platform for her to be active in Millington Central High School athletics, Millington Municipal Schools and at the First United Methodist Church. Clifton’s dedication to ball players, students, youth at her church and her children…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Those involved in Millington schools the past 10 years will tell you James “Bo” Griffin never really left. After his departure from Millington Central High School as assistant principal a decade ago, Griffin stayed in contact with his colleagues and former students. Then a few years ago his son Eli enrolled…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Munford High School and the Cougar Baseball program are mourning another tragic loss. Steven “Steve-O” Kendrick died Sunday morning in a motor vehicle wreck in Arkansas. He was 20 years old. According to an Arkansas State Police report, Kendrick was the passenger in a Ford F-150 truck about 6 a.m. when…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has asked the Tennessee General Assembly to amend laws that prohibit the sale and use of fireworks in the city. Board members took the action during a Jan. 22 special called meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Thomas McGhee and seconded by Alderman Al…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. St. Mark Baptist Church located at 3220 Wilkinsville Road in Drummonds has become the unofficial home of Tipton County’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance. On Jan. 21, the church welcomed the public and distinguished guests to the 12th Annual Dr. MLK Community Celebration hosted by Pastor E. Allen Redwell…
EDNA SUE BUHRMESTER Edna Sue Buhrmester, 64, of Atoka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2019 after a short illness. Visitation was January 26 at Munford Funeral Home, Millington Chapel in Millington. The funeral was held afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to…
Arrests Jan. 16- 31-year-old Olive Branch, Miss., male charged with failure to appear -booking/processing; 26-year-old Adamsville male charged with revocation of suspension of sentence; Jan. 17- 28-year-old Millington male charged with domestic assault; 45-year-old Millington male charged with failure to appear – non-payment of fines; Jan. 18- 43-year-old Millington female charged with inhaling, selling, giving…
Month of February Attention Class of 2023, the Millington Central High School incoming ninth grade Open House will be held Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at MCHS. Get a chance to tour the school, meet the teachers, learn about clubs and activities. MCHS guidance counselors will visit Millington Middle School Feb. 6 to discuss course…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Bolivar Central Tigers made the trip to Millington to take on the Trojans Jan. 22 in the William Osteen Gymnasium. The Tigers traveled back home that evening sweeping the doubleheader. The night began with the Lady Tigers vs. Lady Trojans. Bolivar jumped ahead 12-4 in the first quarter leading to…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Back on Dec. 29, the unbeaten Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebels faced their biggest test of the season. The established Northpoint Lady Trojans opposed the Lady Rebels in the championship game of the 2018 TRA Christmas Invitational. The Lady Trojans were primed to deliver TRA its first defeat of the season. The…
