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Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk's office

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:31:23 -0500

The Millington city manager says Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert hasn’t paid rent since 2023 for an office at City Hall. But Halbert says the lease must have been signed by a different county government team.

Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, 78, has died

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:15:12 -0500

Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, who served on the city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen for two decades, has died.

Millington native's return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:37:25 -0500

Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

Millington girls basketball coach fired following investigation

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 2 May 2025 19:48:16 -0500

On April 8, Jason Nichols was placed on administrative leave without pay and not allowed to attend any events on campus. Millington Municipal Schools began a formal Title IX investigation, which looked into sex-based discrimination.

Millington girls basketball coach placed on leave

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:01:19 -0500

A Millington Central Middle High School basketball coach is on unpaid leave as part of an investigaiton.

Millington to break ground on new middle school

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:52:15 -0500

“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”

Millington Area Chamber of Commerce names executive director

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:31 -0600

Former Shelby County official Chris Thomas will replace Terry Roland, who led the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce for seven years.

Campbell Clinic expanding its footprint with Millington clinic

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:00:02 -0600

“The Millington community has just kind of been on our radar for a long time,” Campbell Clinic’s CEO said. “We found the right development, and we’re able to get it done. And we’re excited about it.”

Lowry escapes close call to be re-elected Millington alderman

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 18:35:07 -0600

A day after earning another term in office, Don Lowry said Tuesday’s win will be his last race for the office. Meanwhile, Larry Dagen prepares to take over as the city’s mayor.

Nepotism, residency concerns arise in Millington mayor race

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 11:07:29 -0600

Millington Alderman Larry Dagen and Cary Vaughn, chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, are facing off for the seat.

Top county Republican and alderman face off for Millington mayor

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 11:11:30 -0600

Alderman Larry Dagen is leaning on his past experience after 12 years on the board. Cary Vaughn is promoting his relationships in the suburb and across the county.

Third-generation Millington dental practice does more than 'drill and fill'

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 13:19:56 -0500

“There’s one important thing to always remember: A tooth will never walk in your office unattached,” Kevin Reed said. “They all come attached to living, breathing human beings. We’re treating people, not teeth.”

Millington fest is the GOAT of farm animal appreciation

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 7 Sep 2024 19:28:46 -0500

The folks in Millington know the International Goat Days Festival is “a little weird” and they’re OK with that. This year it drew about 5,000 attendees to the Ed Haley Sports Complex.

New Millington city manager has passion, vision for hometown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 4 Aug 2024 04:00:03 -0500

At age 20, Frankie Dakin became a Millington alderman in 2012. Now he takes the reins as Millington city manager, after working for Shelby County government.

Road to be named after Ed Haley

Road to be named for Millington’s retiring city manager

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 20:21:56 -0500

A portion of state route 14 will be named in honor and recognition of Ed Haley.

Fourth of July fireworks and festivities guide

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 05:30:14 -0500

Want to see sparks fly this week? There are fireworks shows planned for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Despite county vote, Millington-area solar farm will move forward

kbrewer@dailymemphian.com (Keely Brewer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:51:38 -0500

The developers and Shelby County reached an out-of-court settlement to allow the 1,500-acre solar farm to be built.

Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:50:40 -0500

“If I wanted to have a sophisticated school, I would have ballet,” Principal Louis Padgett said. “I want (the) boys and girls to be more sophisticated than myself. I said I’d never leave this school until it had ballet.”

New Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancers

Light switches: Arlington and Millington getting LED streetlights

kbrewer@dailymemphian.com (Keely Brewer) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 14:25:52 -0600

They’re following suit with the City of Memphis, Collierville and Bartlett.