By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading that would allow concurrent election of the City Court clerk and judge. Board members took the action during their Nov. 5 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Don Lowry and seconded by Alderman Mike…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The infamous Millington Speed Van has undergone some changes in recent weeks. Police Chief Rita Stanback announced the addition of decals reading “Millington Police” and “Photo Enforcement” on the Ford Explorer to make motorist aware of the location of the vehicle. “We’ve added some magnetic signs to help the van stand…
Star Staff Reports Judge Samuel Mays made his ruling in the suburbs’ municipal schools situation. Mays ruled that the creation of municipal school districts in Shelby County is unconstitutional. The suburbs were fighting to create their own municipal school districts when Memphis City and Shelby County schools merge in 2013. Judge Mays ruling said all the actions…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Millington Fire Department responded to a fire on the campus of St. William Catholic Church located at 4932 Easley Street this morning. According to a member of the church on the scene the fire mainly burned down the office area behind the sanctuary. There was some water damage to the…
Sparked by sophomore guard Bethany Berger, the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebels beat the Bishop Byrne Lady Red Knights 53-27 in the TRA Gymnasium Tuesday night. Berger had 10 points in the first quarter and the Lady Rebels never looked back.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebel forward Connor Alexander hit a jumper as time expired to give his team a 60-58 victory Tuesday night over the Bishop Byrne Red Knights.
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Millington Central High School Athletic Director Beth Hale is inviting all area middle and high schools parents to the school’s Multi-Purporse Room in the Freshmen Academy for Parent Palooza at 6 p.m. next Tuesday. Parent Palooza organized by MCHS Ninth Grade Guidance Counselor Debra Haynes will give parents a chance…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Millington’s Board of Alderman elect spent Monday in the chambers of City Hall located at 7930 Nelson Road interviewing candidates for first City Manager. Current aldermen Chris Ford and Mike Caruthers were joined by newly elected peers Bethany Huffman, Hank Hawkins, Frankie Dakin, Larry Dagen and Thomas McGhee asking the same 14 questions…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The sound of whistles dominanted the first half of the Millington Trojans’ season opener last Thursday night. The spectators in the William Osteen Gymnasium got comfortable for two quarters that took more than an hour to play when the Trojans were called for 24 fouls. The MHEA Eagles benefited from the…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Years ago scheduling a home-school team meant an easy victory. But in recent years teams like the MHEA Lady Eagles have won their share of TSSAA games including an early season victory at Millington last year. With players like Emily Lytle, Torri Lewis and Bailey Wilkes, the Lady Eagles can hold…
