Bulldogs tennis teams on a roll in 2017
Milan tennis coaches celebrate successful start to 2017 season By Logan Watson The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are off to a historic start on their 2017 season, and Head Coach Derek Morales and Assistant Coach Carol Parkins shared their excitement last week with the members of the Milan Rotary Club. At the midway point in…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce honors top citizens
Chamber of Commerce honors top citizens By Victor Parkins And the winners are… The annual Milan Chamber of Commerce was held last Thursday night honored the top citizens from 2016. Winners from previous year’s paid tribute to the honoree’s, and friends and family members poured in the meeting room to surprise the unsuspecting beneficiary of…
Read MoreBehind the Badge: Scott another of Milan’s ‘hometown heroes’
Behind the Badge: Scott another of Milan’s ‘hometown heroes’ By Logan Watson Growing up in Milan, Gray Scott’s childhood was like that of most other small-town kids. You go to school, hang out with your friends and spend Friday nights at the football field. After a while, that kind of routine can feel stifling to…
Read MoreYouth Advisory Council kicks butts around town
Youth Advisory Council kicks butts around town By Logan Watson A new group of youth leaders at Milan High School could be seen last Wednesday, spreading their message of “tobacco kills” on fences around town in honor of National Kick Butts Day. The MHS Youth Advisory Council, created by a partnership between the Milan Prevention…
Read MoreCounty’s medical responder program in jeopardy
County’s medical responder program in jeopardy, says chief By Steve Short When your family experiences a medical emergency, you expect someone to respond and help. That response could take longer in the near future, the Gibson Co. Fire Chief said recently. Chief Bryan Cathey made a plea to Gibson Co. commissioners in March to continue…
Read MoreMilan Rotary Club receives incredible gift
Rotary Club receives monumental donation Sarah S. Cooper is still a stranger to the members of the Milan Rotary Club, but her name will be forever remembered by the organization, as well as Milan High School. Cooper, a Jackson resident, passed from this life on May 5, 2016, bequeathing ten percent of her estate to…
Read MoreMcKinley murder heads to Grand Jury
McKinley murder case bound over to Grand Jury By Logan Watson After months of postponements, murder suspects Uel Pearson and Lillo Harrell received their preliminary hearing last Friday afternoon for the murder of Rontavious “Maurice” McKinley. McKinley was shot and killed on October 11, 2016, while resting with his girlfriend in her home at 4024…
Read MoreMock Wedding Reception teaches life lessons
Mock Wedding Reception teaches life lessons MHS program spotlights local businesses By Logan Watson She’s known for being “Sassy in the Kitchen,” but when Mrs. Rebecca Jones organizes an event for one of her classes at Milan High School, she goes all out. Mrs. Jones’ “Lifespan” class held a Mock Wedding Reception last Wednesday morning,…
Read More‘Operation Trojan Horse’ results in 51 indictments
Operation Trojan Horse results in 51 indictments By Logan Watson A motorcade of state and local law enforcement officers descended on Gibson County last Wednesday with one goal: ridding our area of illegal narcotics. According to Special Agent in Charge Johnie Carter, a six-month undercover drug investigation conducted by the 28th Judicial Drug Task…
Read MoreMurder/Suicide originated with 2014 incident in Milan
Jackson murder/suicide originated with attempted burglary in Milan By Victor Parkins and Logan Watson Jackson Police are wrapping up an investigation after two people were shot and killed Thursday morning at a Bemis home. Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser said the incident happened just before 7 a.m. this morning at 421 South Massachusetts Street. Chief…
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