Lucille King looks back 100 years in Gibson County
Lucille King looks back on a century in Gibson County King celebrated 100th birthday on Dec. 30 By Logan Watson After 100 years on the goodness of God’s green earth, Lucille King couldn’t have hoped for a better place to spend her life than Gibson County. King celebrated her 100th birthday on December 30, surrounded…
Read MoreMSSD board approves cash for next coach; Ward declines offer
MSSD board approves cash for next coach; Ward declines offer By Logan Watson and Victor Parkins The MSSD Board of Education met briefly last Thursday night for a special called meeting in order to approve a tentative salary for the next head coach of the Milan High School Bulldogs. After a 5-2 vote during the…
Read MoreTyson seeks partnerships with local farmers
Tyson seeks partnerships with local farmers By Logan Watson When Tyson Foods announced last month that it would be bringing a new plant to the Gibson County Industrial Park, county and city leaders rejoiced at the prospect of 1,500 new jobs being created. However, the company’s investment in Gibson County does not stop at the…
Read MoreMSSD Board to hold Special Meeting on new football coach
MSSD Board to hold Special Meeting regarding coaching position The Milan Special School District’s Board of Education will be holding a Special Called Meeting this week to approve a new teaching position and coaching supplement at Milan High School for the next Head Coach of the Milan Bulldogs. The meeting, which will be held this…
Read MoreBiased online article targets Tyson plant, County Mayor
Biased online article targets Tyson plant, County Mayor By Logan Watson A recent article circulating on Facebook regarding the future Tyson Foods plant in Humboldt has gotten under the skin of many Gibson County residents, most notably Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon. Mayor Witherspoon was targeted by an article in the Tennessee Star, a predominantly…
Read MoreTaking care of customers is key for Custom Products, Inc. – Made in Milan
‘Made in Milan’ Taking care of customers is key for truss making firm By Steve Short In a church in Belize, Central America, congregation members gather under a roof made in part in Milan, Tennessee 2,400 miles away. Wooden trusses in the rafters of the Belize church were built by workers at Custom Products, Inc.,…
Read MoreSearch begins for next Bulldogs head coach
Search begins for next Bulldogs head coach By Logan Watson When Jeff Morris announced last month that he would be stepping down as Head Coach of the Bulldogs, it created a vacuum in one of the most highly-regarded football programs in West Tennessee. Now, Milan High School Principal and Athletic Director Greg Scott is faced…
Read MoreMilan’s oldest church plans new building
Milan’s oldest church plans new building near S. First and Meadowbrook By Steve Short Milan’s oldest church is planning to move to a new location on S. First Street, following approval with stipulations by the Planning Commission Nov. 13. Members of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, located on West Main St., presented plans for a…
Read MoreJeff Morris to step down after 22 years with Bulldogs
Jeff Morris will step down after 22 years leading the Bulldogs By Victor Parkins After 22-seasons leading the Milan Bulldog football team, Jeff Morris is stepping down from the position of head coach. Morris, 56, compiled a record of 222 wins and 69 losses (.76%) over his storied career at MHS. His Bulldogs won back-to-back…
Read MoreVeterans Day Salute: Milan men earn Distinguished Flying Cross
Mirror-Exchange Veterans Day tribute Two Milan men earned Distinguished Flying Cross medals By Steve Short It is one of America’s top military medals, and the country’s oldest aviation award. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to a soldier who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by “heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating…
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