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MLGW plans renovation of Millington community office

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:05:41 -0500

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water community office in Millington will be closed several months for renovations.

In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:23 -0500

For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.

New Target closer to coming to Millington

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 18:48:51 -0600

Construction appears imminent as developers pull the building permits for a new Target store in Millington, part of what city officials hope is the start of bustling retail growth.

Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:53:54 -0600

Several suburban officials noted they pretreated major roads with a salt and sand mixture. While they continue to treat them, that mixture only works when temperatures are approximately 20 degrees.

Millington mayor issues state of emergency

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:15:03 -0600

Dagen asked residents to stay home as crews work to clear the suburb’s roads.

Commission steps in to pay county clerk's rent in Millington

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:25:37 -0600

The commission initially planned to only pay the back rent for Wanda Halbert’s Shelby County Clerk’s Office, but decided Monday to approve money for future rent, too.

Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 20:33:13 -0600

The raceway is on the verge of a comeback after the International Hot Rod Association purchased the racetrack between Memphis and Millington.

County Commission keeps tabs as Halbert cooperates with county auditors

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:30:31 -0600

While Halbert is now cooperating, County Commission Chair Shante Avant said she may call a special meeting of the body if the cooperation stops.

School board races to fire up next month

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:58:57 -0600

Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.

Target bought Millington land for more than $2M

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:43:12 -0600

Target’s plan for a new store in Millington is moving forward with the big-box retailer buying 11 acres for $2.3 million.

Millington leaders talk Navy Road comeback, big-box growth

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 1 Nov 2025 18:52:20 -0500

Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin and Millington Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Thomas discussed the suburb’s growth and unique development history on “Behind The Headlines.”

Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk's office

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:31:23 -0500

The Millington city manager says Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert hasn’t paid rent since 2023 for an office at City Hall. But Halbert says the lease must have been signed by a different county government team.

Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, 78, has died

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:15:12 -0500

Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, who served on the city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen for two decades, has died.

Millington native's return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:37:25 -0500

Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

Millington girls basketball coach fired following investigation

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 2 May 2025 19:48:16 -0500

On April 8, Jason Nichols was placed on administrative leave without pay and not allowed to attend any events on campus. Millington Municipal Schools began a formal Title IX investigation, which looked into sex-based discrimination.

Millington girls basketball coach placed on leave

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:01:19 -0500

A Millington Central Middle High School basketball coach is on unpaid leave as part of an investigaiton.

Millington to break ground on new middle school

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:52:15 -0500

“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”

Millington Area Chamber of Commerce names executive director

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:31 -0600

Former Shelby County official Chris Thomas will replace Terry Roland, who led the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce for seven years.

Campbell Clinic expanding its footprint with Millington clinic

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:00:02 -0600

“The Millington community has just kind of been on our radar for a long time,” Campbell Clinic’s CEO said. “We found the right development, and we’re able to get it done. And we’re excited about it.”