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Star Staff Reports Millington Crisis Center announces its first Battle of the Blues concert scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3 at USA Stadium in Millington. The event will be hosted by radio personality Ena Esco of I-Heart Radio. Gates open at 8 a.m. for food and retail vendors, 10 a.m. for concert goers and contest begins…
By Bill Short Four of the six candidates for three contested positions on the Millington School Board in the Nov. 6 city elections responded to questions last week during a Forum at Baker Community Center. Co-sponsored on Oct. 15 by The Millington Star and the Jones-Phillips Civic Club, the Forum was moderated by the Rev….
By Carolyn Bahm First South Financial Credit Union in Bartlett has priced its short-term fixed-rate mortgage loans with the best rates in the Memphis market. Craig Esrael, president and CEO, said their latest rate for the 10-year is currently at 3.90 percent with no closing costs. That contrasts favorably with the average rate of 4.65…
JAMES P. SCHMALL Deacon James P. Schmall, 81, passed away on October 12, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Deacon Jim, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Floyd County in northern Iowa, on November 22, 1936. He was raised on his family farm, and in 1956 enlisted in…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. On a crusade since 2012, Millington Police Department dispatcher Karen Craig is on the front line on bringing awareness about breast cancer. A survivor for five years, Craig is the voice, champion and inspiration for those affected by the disease in Flag City. Back in October 2012, Craig was diagnosed with…
City Court Reports October 9, 2018 Fines Hailey N. Gillihan of 28 West Drive in Munford charged with theft of property under $1,000, guilty plea $250 fine plus cost; Douglas L. Lee of 259 N. Maple Street in Adamsville charged with speeding, guilty plea, $50 fine plus cost; Cordell M. Mack of 4512 Knotty Oaks…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Millington Police Department won the game over its friendly rival the Millington Fire Department on Sept. 29. But the real winner that night on the softball field of Bioxli Park was the TBCH Boys Ranch with more than $3,300 raised. The effort was spearheaded by MPD officer Michael Jordan. For…
Month of October The Shelby Forest Trail of Terror will be held Oct. 26, 27, 28 and Halloween. The Friday and Saturday times are 7 to 11 p.m. and Sundays and Halloween will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Come experience what lurks in the forest at night. Go to the Shelby Forest General Store…
Millington Police Department announced that the National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place on Saturday at 9 a.m. and end at about 1 p.m. The MPD will have one location, Walgreens located at 7994 Highway 51 North. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back address a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not…
