By Bill Short The 14 candidates for seven contested positions on the Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen in the Nov. 8 city elections recently responded to questions during a Forum at the Harvell Civic Center. Co-sponsored on Oct. 18 by The Millington Star and the Millington Exchange Club, the Forum was moderated by Club…
Month of October *The American Legion and Auxiliary holds monthly meetings at the Baker Center starting at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month. On the first Saturday of the summer months the Auxiliary have been at the Farmers Market informing the community about our projects/programs that help our Veterans. For more information,…
Halloween is almost here. When you’re passing out candy, you’ll see many “scary” costumes that will probably just make you smile. But in real life, you can easily find some things that truly are frightening – such as bad investment moves. Here are a few that you’ll want to avoid: • Chasing after “hot” stocks…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. One of the most successful Mexican restaurants in Millington has been Los Pilares. The thriving eatery located at 4791 Navy Road has a full parking lot most weekends. With a need for more space, Jose Ruiz opened Cuervos Mexican Restaurant this summer. The former home of Francisco’s is now under the…
Location is Farm Road about 200 feet north of the intersection with Walnut Grove Road. The construction will last from Monday, Oct. 31 through Tuesday, Nov. 22. Description: Construction will commence Monday, October 31 to extend the right turn lane on Farm Road for the southbound to westbound approach onto Walnut Grove Road. Project duration…
Tickets to be Given Away Today at Approximately 1 p.m. in Grand Lobby MEMPHIS — Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach David Fizdale has purchased 500 tickets to Wednesday’s Season Opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves and will distribute them to fans today after practice at approximately 1 p.m. in the FedExForum Grand Lobby. Fizdale purchased the tickets…
Star Staff Reports The Millington Education Foundationwas able to give away nearly $20,000 because of the generous support of area businesses, civic groups, and individual donors. As the foundation takes up the task again of refilling the coffers for next year, community members have an exciting new way to participate! Through the generous donation of…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Turnovers and miscues doomed the Millington Trojans in the first half Friday night. Trailing 21-7 at halftime to the Covington Chargers, the Trojans came out of the locker with a new attitude in the second half. Despite Millington sophomore running back Gabe Christopher tearing up the turf of Mooney Boswell Field…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The battle of Tipton County started off in the Munford Cougars’ favor. In front of the home crowd in the Munford Football stadium, Chaz Hayes spotted the Cougars a 6-0 lead with a 26-yard TD run slightly more than 3 minutes into the game. But the Brighton Cardinals responded with athlete…
By Bill Short The six candidates for three contested positions on the Millington School Board in the Nov. 8 city elections recently responded to questions during a Forum at the Harvell Civic Center. Co-sponsored on Oct. 4 by The Millington Star and the Millington Exchange Club, the Forum was moderated by Star Editor Thomas Sellers…
