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Milan’s oldest church plans new building near S. First and Meadowbrook By Steve Short Milan’s oldest church is planning to move to a new location on S. First Street, following approval with stipulations by the Planning Commission Nov. 13. Members of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, located on West Main St., presented plans for a…

Mirror-Exchange Veterans Day tribute Two Milan men earned Distinguished Flying Cross medals   By Steve Short It is one of America’s top military medals, and the country’s oldest aviation award. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to a soldier who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by “heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating…

SGC students airlifted after serious accident By Logan Watson Two students at South Gibson County High School were airlifted to Memphis hospitals following a serious accident in Medina last Wednesday evening. Chantz Book and Lakyn Paschall were involved in a two-car collision at the intersection of Highways 152 and 186 around 5:00 p.m. According to…

Principal & MSSD sued for using excessive force in paddling By Victor Parkins A lawsuit that alleges excessive force used during a paddling has been filed against the Milan Special School District and the principal of Milan Middle School, Chris Jones. The lawsuit claims that on or about September 8, 2016, Mr. Jones paddled a…

After years of service, Murphy looks toward retirement By Logan Watson For close to 30 years, Steve Murphy has stood beside his friends and neighbors through the worst days of their lives, but the time has come for him to focus on beginnings rather than endings. Murphy began his career on September 27, 1989, when…

‘Made In Milan’ Furniture maker gives kids a step up By Steve Short When you’re feeling small, it’s hard to step up to a challenge. Roger Stiles is helping young folks overcome that problem. Mr. Stiles builds customized step stools for young children in his backyard workshop building. “I love working with wood, and my…

Milan teens charged in double homicide to be tried as adults   By Logan Watson Antonio Turner and Justice Walton, the 17-year-old suspects charged in the recent shooting that left two men dead outside a Meadows of Milan apartment complex, will be charged as adults. Detective Chris Vandiver of the Milan Police Department confirmed the…

Hunters Sharing the Harvest to hold fundraiser banquet next Tuesday By Logan Watson With deer season just around the corner, a local volunteer organization is gearing up to use nature’s bounty to help feed hungry families in Gibson County. Hunters Sharing the Harvest, Inc. is preparing for their annual fundraising banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, October…