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Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:43:40 -0500

Millington police officer Bryan Childress fired after an investigation revealed he was filing false timesheets, pocketing nearly $3,000 by doing so.

Millington police officer indicted on two felony counts, expected to be fired

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 20:44:01 -0500

A Millington police officer was indicted on two felony charges this week after an investigation that began last year, although the nature of that investigation remains unclear.

Millington school board primary candidates waltz into victory

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 20:36:12 -0500

The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.

November ballot taking shape in suburban general elections

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:47:38 -0500

Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.

Millington police chief retiring

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:03:59 -0500

Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department.

Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:23:02 -0500

Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:20:16 -0500

Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:48:56 -0500

Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.

In Millington's capital-improvement plan and budget, 'there’s something for everybody'

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 08:13:07 -0500

The property tax rate and other fees will remain flat, city leaders said.

$15 Deal: Harry's three-topping pizza

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:38:04 -0500

Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.

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.