By Bill Short The two candidates for mayor in the Nov. 6 runoff election discussed annexation, municipal schools and economic development last week during a debate at the Harvell Civic Center. The debate, sponsored by The Millington Star and moderated by Star Editor Thomas Sellers Jr., was conducted for Terry Jones and Kenneth Uselton. Jones said the Kerrville and…
Star Staff Reports The American Legion Fair Committee Inc. announced the Corporate Sponsors of the American Legion Fair Oct. 25-28 at Cobb-Parr Park in Covington. “I was completely surprised by the support,” said Lee Buchschacher, President and Fair Chairman. “The usual big businesses that traditionally support these events are noticeably absent; but the big surprise…
Star Staff Reports Church Street will be closed starting the week of Oct. 29. During this time, the railroad crossing will be replaced and final paving will occur on Veterans Parkway in this area. The closure is expected to last the entire week. Local traffic will only be allowed. Use Highway 51 as an alternate…
Millington Central High School senior Erin Clark was crowned 2012 Homecoming Queen tonight by last year’s winner Wanda Crawford. Clark received her honor during halftime of the Jackson North Side/Millington football game at the Millington Football Stadium. The ceremony was delayed two weeks because of thunderstorms that moved into the area Oct. 5. Clark said…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Jackson North Side Indians remain unbeaten after a hard-fought 13-9 victory over the Millington Trojans. The Indians entered the game with an 8-0 record and high-power offense led by quarterback Adam Craig. And the senior signal caller lived up to the hype early with a 54-yard run setting up a…
Star Staff Reports The faculty and staff of Millington Central High School cordially invite you to attend College and Career Night 2012 on Monday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. in the lobby of the Main Building. All MCHS students and their families are encouraged to attend. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents…
By David Peel In my more than 16 years as an injury lawyer, I have heard every lawyer joke there is at least 50 times. Some of these are funny, but often the pointed humor is found wrapped in a grain of truth. Every so often, the Gallup Poll people seek people’s opinions on the…
Crosspointe Blood Drive There will be a Blood Drive at Crosspointe Baptist Church this Sunday located at 8850 Highway 51 in Millington from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be mobiles in front parking Lot and free Lifeblood T-shirt for all who give or attempt to give. Join us as we help our neighbors…
REV. BILLY JOE HARRALD Rev. Billy Joe Harrald, 76, of Brighton, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church for 32 years, passed away Oct. 12, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital. Service was held Oct. 15 at Grace Baptist Church with interment in Rosemark Cemetry. Mr. Harrald was retired U.S. Navy with 22 and half years of service….
By Ashley Lewis DYER COUNTY — The Munford Lady Cougars are once again District 13-3A champions. Last Thursday, Munford won two games in the Dyer County Gymnasium to earn another league title and sixth straight trip to Regionals. The Lady Ciugars faced Hardin County in the first game of the District Tournament. They went on…
