California man says Taylor forged his name on legal documents By Logan Watson *Editor’s Note: This story has been updated and revised with more accurate information from a lengthy order issued by Judge  Jimmy Croom of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Christopher M. Wilson, an employee of Foreclosure Avoidance Group in Santa Ana, California, stated that…

Milan man apprehended by U.S. Marshals By Logan Watson According to documents provided by Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas, Taylor’s arrest stems from an order from the West Tennessee district of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Taylor had reportedly filed a chapter 13 petition for bankruptcy relief on May 28.
Judge Jimmy R. Croom issued two orders…

Law enforcement seeks individuals in fire investigation Inferno destroys abandoned city building By Logan Watson A massive fire destroyed a disused warehouse on College Street Thursday afternoon, sending billowing clouds of black smoke and embers high into the air and endangering nearby businesses and homes. Residents near the building stated that they believed the building…

McDonald’s employee arrested for credit card fraud Woman admits to stealing card info in drive-thru By Logan Watson Investigators with the Milan Police Department are urging customers of a Milan restaurant to examine their bank statements closely following a report of credit card fraud by an employee. Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers stated Monday morning…

Murder suspect in custody after retaliation shooting By Logan Watson A shooting early Monday morning at a Williamson Street home is believed to be retaliation for the murder of Zakevius Jones, according to Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers. Milan police responded to a shots fired call at the residence just after midnight on July 8,…

Students protest after noose found at MHS Misinformation sparks worry in students, parents By Logan Watson African American students at Milan High School staged a peaceful protest Friday morning following an incident that occurred last Wednesday. More than 30 students sat quietly in the school’s cafeteria rather than go to class in order to make…

Korean War soldier finally laid to rest in his homeland By Steve Short  A soft, cool rain fell on Pisgah Cemetery in Atwood Saturday, as the flag-draped coffin with the body of Corporal Benjamin White Scott was carried by a military honor guard from a white hearse to a grave, and a small crowd of…

Sheriff, TBI investigate suspicious death near Milan By Logan Watson The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating a suspicious death at 73 Bradford Highway,  just outside of the Milan City Limits. According to statements from Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas, the body of a white male was discovered…