Gibson Chief interrupts possible gang retaliation
Gibson Chief interrupts possible gang retaliation By Logan Watson What began as a routine traffic stop in Gibson last Wednesday night could have prevented even more bloodshed during a chaotic week in Milan. Law enforcement officials were on high alert after a shooting took the lives of two men at the Meadows of Milan apartment…
Read MoreMilan teens arrested for double homicide
Milan teens arrested for double homicide By Logan Watson Two Milan teens are facing multiple First Degree Murder charges after a gang-related shooting last Tuesday night. Antonio Turner and Justice Walton, 17-year-old students at Milan High School, were arrested last week and charged with the murders of Deairrious D. “DeDe” Young, 20, and Troy A.…
Read MoreJuvenile arrested in shooting deaths
Juvenile arrested in shooting deaths By Logan Watson A 17-year-old male has been arrested following the shooting deaths of Deairrious D. Young, 20, and Troy A. Whitmore, II, 19, last night at the Meadows of Milan apartment complex. According to a press release issued moments ago by Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, a Milan juvenile…
Read MoreShooting at Meadows apartment complex leaves two dead
Shooting at The Meadows of Milan leaves two dead By Logan Watson A shooting late Tuesday night has left two men dead. According to a press release issued Wednesday morning by Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, officers were dispatched to a “shots fired” call at the Meadows of Milan apartment complex on Cantrell Street at…
Read MoreArsenal cleanup achieves EPA milestones for success
Arsenal cleanup achieves EPA milestones for success By Steve Short The cleanup of hazardous waste in the Milan arsenal area reached major milestones for success this year, engineers reported during the third annual public review Sept. 20 at the Senior Center. In July, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) officials congratulated parties involved in the cleanup for…
Read MoreMilan board rezones prime locations for future development
Board rezones prime locations for future development Milan City Board in brief By Logan Watson The Milan City Board voted to green-light a zoning change for a swath of land along South First Street last Tuesday night, setting the city up for future growth on the southern side of town. The area, which stretches from…
Read MoreMilan Middle School achieves Level 5 score from state
Milan Middle School achieves Level 5 score from state By Logan Watson The Tennessee Department of Education’s annual report cards were released today, and Milan Middle School passed with flying colors. The school achieved a Level 5 designation from the state, classifying the school as “Most Effective” and acknowledging that the students at MMS are…
Read MoreMilan assistant coach arrested on Statutory Rape charge
Milan assistant coach arrested for Statutory Rape By Logan Watson A Milan High School assistant football coach was arrested yesterday on charges of Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure. According to the arrest warrant, Kendall White, 22, who is also an Educational Assistant at MHS, admitted to having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old juvenile student.…
Read MoreThe Daily Dose offers morning fix for coffee lovers
The Daily Dose offers morning fix for coffee lovers By Logan Watson Caffeine freaks in Milan rejoiced last week as Milan’s newest downtown business officially opened its doors. The Daily Dose, owned by Simmone Mitchell, held a soft opening last Monday morning as downtown workers and passers-by flocked to the coffee shop for their first…
Read MoreMilan Fire Department gets new lifesaving equipment
Milan Fire Dept. gets new lifesaving equipment By Logan Watson The “Golden Hour”. It’s a term used by firefighters, first responders and other emergency personnel to describe the first hour after a traumatic injury. Getting the victim to a hospital or trauma center within that time period is crucial to their survival, and Milan Fire…
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