Made in Milan: Modest beginnings and profit margins keep D & M Chipboards going
MADE IN MILAN: Modest beginnings and profit margins keep D & M Chipboards going By Victor Parkins Ever wonder where that thin strip of cardboard tucked behind the collar of your new shirt comes from? Or how about that paperboard stuffing you pull out of a new pair of boots or that big, flat piece…
Read MoreMilan schools conduct armed intruder safety drills
Milan schools conduct armed intruder safety drills By Steve Short “High Level Lockdown!” That was the command from Milan school administrators to teachers last week as all three city schools conducted safety drills in cooperation with police officers. Teachers followed safety procedures designed to counter armed intruders. They also reviewed fire safety, CPR techniques, and…
Read MoreBehind the Badge: Jones looks back on 25 years with MPD
Behind the Badge: Jones looks back on 25 years with MPD By Logan Watson The life of a police officer is filled with moments and images that they would rather not remember. They are there for our worst moments. When lives are lost, when children are hurt, they are often the first ones on the…
Read MoreBilly Jones to retire after 43 years
Billy Jones to retire after 43 years on the job Friday is last day for one of Milan’s favorite sons By Jacob Landers In 1974 a young Milan High School sophomore started his first and only job at Southgate Pharmacy. Billy Jones, a well known citizen of Milan, began working at his father’s pharmacy 43…
Read More‘Made in Milan’ : Ceco doors found in buildings around the world
‘Made In Milan’ – Ceco doors found in buildings around the world By Steve Short On your next vacation, if you stay at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, home of “the world’s ultimate luxury leisure experience,” you might see steel doors made in Milan, Tennessee. The iconic, sail-shaped hotel – taller than…
Read MoreDemolition clears way for downtown development
Demolition clears way for future downtown development By Steve Short Brick walls of buildings were toppled last week in downtown Milan, clearing the way for a possible retail business development in the future. Dale Nelson, Sr., local business owner and entrepreneur, was at the controls of a crane excavator, which demolished the old Milan Supermarket…
Read MoreMSSD systems restored after cyber attack
MSSD systems restored after cyber attack According to Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell, all systems have been restored following a cyber attack earlier this week. “It appears that all of our systems are up and running correctly this morning,” Criswell told the Mirror-Exchange on Wednesday. A professional hacker identified as “Caesar” breached a server owned…
Read MoreHornets pounce on Tigers early for first win
Hornets pounce on Tigers early for win By Logan Watson The Hornets turned a lot of heads Friday night as they not only defeated the 4A Lexington Tigers, but defeated them soundly, leading 27 to zip at the end of the first half and cruising to a 34-14 finish. “We probably shocked a lot of…
Read MoreServer at MSSD has been hacked
Server at MSSD has been hacked A professional hacker identified as ‘Caesar’ has breached a server owned by the Milan Special School District, Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell said Tuesday morning. “One of our district servers was attacked from outside sources yesterday (Monday) but we were able to contain, eliminate and repair the issue,” said…
Read MoreServer at MSSD hacked
Server at MSSD has been hacked A professional hacker has breached a server owned by the Milan Special School District, Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell said Monday morning. “One of our district servers was attacked from outside sources yesterday but we were able to contain, eliminate and repair the issue,” said Mr. Criswell. “However, this…
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