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Made in Milan: Candyland offers homemade treats
‘Made In Milan’ Candyland offers homemade treats By Steve Short Chocolate. Caramel. Pecan pieces. Strawberries. These are the ingredients that comprise some of the sweetest products “made in Milan.” Aunt, Ninny and Papa’s Candyland Gift Shoppe makes batch after batch of candy “alligators” and chocolate dipped strawberries that are bought locally and shipped all over…
Read MoreMSSD Board congratulates Milan Middle on state score
MSSD board congratulates Milan Middle on state score By Logan Watson The Milan Special School District’s Board of Education gathered for a brief meeting last Monday night, celebrating recent achievements by Milan Middle School and the MSSD. The Board recognized a number of teachers and students from MMS who were in attendance, congratulating them on…
Read MoreMade in Milan: Milan Box celebrates 90th year
‘Made In Milan’ Milan Box celebrates 90th year of manufacturing By Steve Short Arthur N. Dedmon was an industrious man, according to his family biography. Born in Gibson Co. in 1885, Arthur and his wife, Bertie settled in the Concord-Oak Grove area before moving to the town of Gibson. Arthur worked as a farmer,…
Read MoreGibson Chief interrupts possible gang retaliation
Gibson Chief interrupts possible gang retaliation By Logan Watson What began as a routine traffic stop in Gibson last Wednesday night could have prevented even more bloodshed during a chaotic week in Milan. Law enforcement officials were on high alert after a shooting took the lives of two men at the Meadows of Milan apartment…
Read MoreMilan teens arrested for double homicide
Milan teens arrested for double homicide By Logan Watson Two Milan teens are facing multiple First Degree Murder charges after a gang-related shooting last Tuesday night. Antonio Turner and Justice Walton, 17-year-old students at Milan High School, were arrested last week and charged with the murders of Deairrious D. “DeDe” Young, 20, and Troy A.…
Read MoreJuvenile arrested in shooting deaths
Juvenile arrested in shooting deaths By Logan Watson A 17-year-old male has been arrested following the shooting deaths of Deairrious D. Young, 20, and Troy A. Whitmore, II, 19, last night at the Meadows of Milan apartment complex. According to a press release issued moments ago by Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, a Milan juvenile…
Read MoreShooting at Meadows apartment complex leaves two dead
Shooting at The Meadows of Milan leaves two dead By Logan Watson A shooting late Tuesday night has left two men dead. According to a press release issued Wednesday morning by Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, officers were dispatched to a “shots fired” call at the Meadows of Milan apartment complex on Cantrell Street at…
Read MoreArsenal cleanup achieves EPA milestones for success
Arsenal cleanup achieves EPA milestones for success By Steve Short The cleanup of hazardous waste in the Milan arsenal area reached major milestones for success this year, engineers reported during the third annual public review Sept. 20 at the Senior Center. In July, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) officials congratulated parties involved in the cleanup for…
Read MoreMilan board rezones prime locations for future development
Board rezones prime locations for future development Milan City Board in brief By Logan Watson The Milan City Board voted to green-light a zoning change for a swath of land along South First Street last Tuesday night, setting the city up for future growth on the southern side of town. The area, which stretches from…
Read MoreMilan Middle School achieves Level 5 score from state
Milan Middle School achieves Level 5 score from state By Logan Watson The Tennessee Department of Education’s annual report cards were released today, and Milan Middle School passed with flying colors. The school achieved a Level 5 designation from the state, classifying the school as “Most Effective” and acknowledging that the students at MMS are…
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