SGC rolls over Lions 43-12
By Logan Watson The Hornets are living up to their name this season. Every new opponent steps onto the field full of bravado, but quickly changes their tune when that swarm of orange starts flying at them. The first few minutes of Friday night’s game against Trinity Christian should have been a sign that things…
Read MoreLocal doctor interrupts robbery
Local doctor interrupts robbery, holds thief for police By Logan Watson “What would you do if you were being robbed?” It’s a thought that goes through the minds of many small business owners over the course of their careers, but fortunately, many never have to answer that question. Dr. Lewis Kizer, however, was faced with…
Read MoreSUV collides with train
Accident at railroad crossing fuels concern By Logan Watson An accident Friday afternoon on Browning road has neighborhood residents concerned about their safety. According to Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas, it appeared that a tan Nissan Murano, containing the driver and a young passenger, was attempting to cross over the set of train tracks on…
Read MoreMPD offers Student Tip Line to Milan schools
By Logan Watson Since the Student Resource Officers were introduced to the Milan School System two years ago, behavioral incidents during class have plummeted. The increased police presence has made a positive impact on the kids by helping them feel safe at school and shaping their opinions of law enforcement officers through their relationships with…
Read MoreHornets outlast Rebels 47-42 with late Hail Mary
Hornets outlast Rebels 47-42 By Logan Watson It was almost Saturday morning by the time the Hornets picked up their second win of the season, thanks to the line of severe thunderstorms that moved through West Tennessee Friday night, but South Gibson finished the job with a 47-42 come-from-behind win. Lightning postponed kickoff until 8:50,…
Read MoreLady Hornets split week with tough teams
Lady Hornets split week with tough teams By Logan Watson After a solid 2-1 start in the first week of their 2016 season, South Gibson’s varsity net squad picked up a nice 3-2 win against Chester County last Tuesday night. The Lady Hornets roasted the Lady Eagles 3-2 with senior Leigh Walker pounding out a…
Read MoreMHS student killed in auto accident
By Victor Parkins A 16-year old Milan High School student was killed in a two-car automobile accident Wednesday night. Zakary Yarbrough died not long after the accident happened just before 6:00 p.m. on Sanders Store Road about 3 miles west of Milan. Yarbrough was the passenger in a 2008 Ford Focus driven by his girlfriend,…
Read MoreThe countdown to kickoff is on!
The countdown to kickoff is on! By Victor Parkins Milan’s first tune-up last Friday night left head coach Jeff Morris with mixed emotions. His Bulldogs tied 5A Henry County with one touchdown apiece and he saw improvement from his team. But Morris said the spirit of the night was dampened when senior defensive tackle…
Read MoreNo transition between MSSD Directors
McGregor walks out after heated exchange with Board Transition proposal leads to disagreement By Logan Watson In addition to hiring a new Director of Schools, the Milan Special School District Board of Education attempted to address the transition period between outgoing Interim Director Judy McGregor and incoming Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell, which caused a…
Read MoreMSSD School Board to meet Thursday night
Public Notice: The Milan Special School District will conduct a Special School Board Meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 5 p.m. inside the MSSD Central Office, located at 1165 South Main Street in Milan.
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