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MEMPHIS. Tenn. — Just a day after checking himself out of a Memphis hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg, a man has been added to the Tennessee Most Wanted list for killing an 18-year-old man and injuring two children under the age of 18, according to District Attorney Mark Davidson.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The suspect in a shooting in Ripley, Tennessee that left one dead and three people injured, including the suspect, has been added to TBI’s Most Wanted List after he checked himself out of the hospital. Kylan Beard, 18, is wanted by the Ripley Police Department, U.S. Marshals, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation […]

MANILA, Ark. (KAIT) - Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner died Thursday afternoon. Details are limited at this time, but according to city officials, Wagner died after lunchtime at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was serving the final year as mayor in his third 4-year term. Wagner spent decades in...

The talk around Millington and the surrounding areas all last week was the upcoming boom to Flag City. Since 2019 The Millington Star has been reporting from the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Board and City of Millington of the pending business, retail and commercial growth. Last week...

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – All lanes on I-55 in Mississippi County are back open following an evening crash. IDrive Arkansas reported there was a crash at 8:39 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 along the interstate at Mile Marker 29.7, which was about three miles southwest of Joiner. As of...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shopper has been very impressed by the customer service she receives at a grocery store in Lakeland. It seems an employee’s ability takes him far above his disability, and Tim Simpson has the inspirational story in this week’s Pass It On. Kroger is the go-to place for many shoppers across the […]

Here are places and events where you can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music and food.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Late-night gunfire in a Tennessee town left an 18-year-old man dead and three other people, including the alleged gunman, injured, according to District Attorney Mark Davidson. Davidson said that Kylan Beard kicked open the door of a shack on Spivey Street in Ripley during a burglary...

Firework sales started in Millington last week in various locations including the large red and white tent in front of the Millington Kroger. Also the festive paraphernalia can be found near the Tipton County line and Lakeland. In Flag City, TNT Fireworks located outside of Kroger is in full operation....

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old Ripley, Tennessee man has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after one person was killed and three people, including the alleged gunman, were injured Tuesday in a shooting and apparent burglary. It happened in an outbuilding that was being used as housing at 151 Spivey Street in Ripley, […]

On June 26 about 5:58 a.m., the Millington Police Department responded to a possible dead on arrival call at Highway 51 and West Union Road. Upon the officer’s arrival a white female 34 years of age was discovered on the side of the road in a kneeled down, leaning forward position. And it was determined the woman was deceased.

Hardships can lead to blessings if a person makes a lot of right decisions. Along his journey toward graduating high school, Michael Lee took up organized basketball. Lee developed a deeper bond with the game he grew up loving in Frayser. Gaining exposure to coaching from men like Ryan Ross and Nic Buford, Lee’s skills grew to gain college attention.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– New details are emerging after a shooting in Ripley, Tennessee left one person dead and three people, including the alleged gunman, injured Tuesday. Brandi Driver-Jones said she had just left the house when she got the worst call of her life. “I never thought in a million years, never,” she said. Holding back […]

Last year’s Flag City Freedom Celebration was the first held at the Millington Sports Complex. And the attendance was modest with rain damping the 2021 event. With better conditions in the forecast for the 2022 Flag City Freedom Celebration, it will be held this Thursday starting at 6 p.m. at the Millington Sports Complex, located at 4885 Bill Knight Road. This event is only possible through support from the community leaders and local businesses. There will be food trucks and entertainment with the firework display around 9 p.m. It is $5 a vehicle for parking and for more information, call 873-5770.

OSCEOLA, Ark. (KAIT) - The future looks bright for Osceola, as the city will be introducing new restaurants, coffee shops, and a rooftop bar for newcomers. Investor Phil Baratelli committed to revitalizing the downtown district and former country club. The yearlong project has now turned into a reality for Baratelli, but he said the buildings needed some work.

Mason Mayor Emmit “Dwayne” Gooden was arrested early Monday morning and charged with driving on a revoked license. While traveling southbound on Hwy. 51 at 2 a.m., a Munford police officer pulled him over because his driver side brake light was out. He was notified Gooden had two...

The last two weeks of The Genuine Article’s annual look back at the previously concluded TSSAA calendar is dedicated to the Who’s Who. I got a chance to recognize a total of 24 graduates from my coverage area of Tipton-Rosemark Academy, Munford High School, Millington Central High School and Brighton High School. The first week has six superlatives and next week the final 12 student/athletes will have the spotlight.