SGC students airlifted after serious accident
SGC students airlifted after serious accident By Logan Watson Two students at South Gibson County High School were airlifted to Memphis hospitals following a serious accident in Medina last Wednesday evening. Chantz Book and Lakyn Paschall were involved in a two-car collision at the intersection of Highways 152 and 186 around 5:00 p.m. According to…
Read MorePrincipal & MSSD sued for using excessive force in paddling
Principal & MSSD sued for using excessive force in paddling By Victor Parkins A lawsuit that alleges excessive force used during a paddling has been filed against the Milan Special School District and the principal of Milan Middle School, Chris Jones. The lawsuit claims that on or about September 8, 2016, Mr. Jones paddled a…
Read MoreAfter years of service, Murphy looks toward retirement
After years of service, Murphy looks toward retirement By Logan Watson For close to 30 years, Steve Murphy has stood beside his friends and neighbors through the worst days of their lives, but the time has come for him to focus on beginnings rather than endings. Murphy began his career on September 27, 1989, when…
Read MoreMade in Milan – Furniture maker gives kids a step up
‘Made In Milan’ Furniture maker gives kids a step up By Steve Short When you’re feeling small, it’s hard to step up to a challenge. Roger Stiles is helping young folks overcome that problem. Mr. Stiles builds customized step stools for young children in his backyard workshop building. “I love working with wood, and my…
Read MoreMilan teens charged in double homicide to be tried as adults
Milan teens charged in double homicide to be tried as adults By Logan Watson Antonio Turner and Justice Walton, the 17-year-old suspects charged in the recent shooting that left two men dead outside a Meadows of Milan apartment complex, will be charged as adults. Detective Chris Vandiver of the Milan Police Department confirmed the…
Read MoreHunters Sharing the Harvest banquet set for Oct. 24
Hunters Sharing the Harvest to hold fundraiser banquet next Tuesday By Logan Watson With deer season just around the corner, a local volunteer organization is gearing up to use nature’s bounty to help feed hungry families in Gibson County. Hunters Sharing the Harvest, Inc. is preparing for their annual fundraising banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, October…
Read MoreMilan’s ‘Storytellers’ look back on the good old days
Milan’s ‘Storytellers’ look back on the good old days By Logan Watson Milan has a rich history, full of colorful characters and events so surreal, you’d have to have been there to believe them. Luckily, there are a few of those folks that are still kicking, and they always have a story to tell. Jerry…
Read MoreMade in Milan: Candyland offers homemade treats
‘Made In Milan’ Candyland offers homemade treats By Steve Short Chocolate. Caramel. Pecan pieces. Strawberries. These are the ingredients that comprise some of the sweetest products “made in Milan.” Aunt, Ninny and Papa’s Candyland Gift Shoppe makes batch after batch of candy “alligators” and chocolate dipped strawberries that are bought locally and shipped all over…
Read MoreMSSD Board congratulates Milan Middle on state score
MSSD board congratulates Milan Middle on state score By Logan Watson The Milan Special School District’s Board of Education gathered for a brief meeting last Monday night, celebrating recent achievements by Milan Middle School and the MSSD. The Board recognized a number of teachers and students from MMS who were in attendance, congratulating them on…
Read MoreMade in Milan: Milan Box celebrates 90th year
‘Made In Milan’ Milan Box celebrates 90th year of manufacturing By Steve Short Arthur N. Dedmon was an industrious man, according to his family biography. Born in Gibson Co. in 1885, Arthur and his wife, Bertie settled in the Concord-Oak Grove area before moving to the town of Gibson. Arthur worked as a farmer,…
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