‘Candles for Cayce’ event fills Vineyard church
‘Candles for Cayce’ event fills Vineyard church By Steve Short “We’re hopeful,” Minister Terry Hansen said standing at a podium before a large crowd that filled the Milan Vineyard Church sanctuary on Wednesday night, August 16. Rev. Hansen, now pastor of Central Avenue Christian Church in Humboldt, was one of the first speakers during…
Read MoreBand director wants to march 100 kids at MHS
Band director wants to march 100 kids at MHS By Victor Parkins Director John Scruggs wants to grow his band program at Milan High School. Scruggs, in his 6th year leading the Bulldog band, said the program is growing in numbers and recognition. “We have 94 kids marching this year and about 75 in the…
Read More‘What about the wall?’
‘What about the wall?’ Milan group pursues grant for mural By Logan Watson It’s been some time since Antiques and Home Decor at the corner of South Main and Williamson Street was torn down, and the bare wall and vacant lot left in its place has left a number of Milanites with a bad taste…
Read MoreSchool Board meeting mired in minority hiring discussion
School Board meeting mired in minority hiring discussion MSSD in brief By Logan Watson More inquiries into the hiring of African-American teachers in the Milan Special School District touched off comments from members of the board and the community last Monday night. At the beginning of last week’s meeting, board member Yolanda Lett asked for…
Read MoreRV sites at Milan City Park nearing completion
RV sites at Milan City Park nearing completion By Logan Watson Thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Milan could soon see an uptick in visitors to the area. In January, Governor Bill Haslam and ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd announced that 29 communities in the state would be receiving…
Read MoreMSSD Work-Based Learning catches eye of Governor
MSSD Work-Based Learning catches eye of Governor Haslam Program will become model for state By Logan Watson Milan High School’s Work-Based Learning program has only been in place for one year, but it has already drawn the attention of the area schools, the Tennessee Department of Education and Governor Bill Haslam. At last Monday’s meeting…
Read MoreRecovery Court grads celebrate new lease on life
Recovery Court grads celebrate new lease on life By Logan Watson More than a year of hard work, dedication and self-evaluation paid off last Thursday night, as five more men and women stepped out of the darkness of addiction and into their new lives thanks to the Milan Recovery Court program. Lisa Bell, Evelyn Curtis,…
Read MoreSchool Director shares vision of Milan schools with town leaders
School director shares vision of Milan schools with town leaders By Victor Parkins Milan Director of Schools Jonathon Criswell is less than one year into his new job but he’s looking far into the future. Criswell hosted a luncheon last Tuesday at the central office to share his vision for educating students with community and…
Read MoreEscue Wood Treated Products primed for growth
Made in Milan: Escue Wood Treated Products primed for growth By Logan Watson Escue Wood Treated Products, LLC, Milan’s newest industry, has only officially been in business for a few months, but the family business is already eying expansions and new markets. “We started construction last June, but we’ve really only been selling since mid-March,”…
Read MoreAlexander named “Citizen of the Year” by Medina Lions
Alexander named Medina’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Lions Club By Logan Watson The Medina Lions Club bestowed the highest honor their club can present to a non-member last Thursday night, as they named Charles Alexander Medina’s “Citizen of the Year” during their annual Awards Banquet. “We had quite a few nominations,” said Incoming President…
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