Millington seeks input for future of Harrold building
Millington wants to breathe life back into one of the oldest buildings in the suburb, so city leaders are formally asking the community what they want to see in the Oldtown structure.
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August 2026
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$10 million renovation planned for Millington Family YMCA
The expansion is the latest in a series of major investments into the suburbs over the past few years by the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.
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Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.
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July 2026
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November ballot taking shape in suburban general elections
Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.
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Millington will be home to Tennessee’s largest VA outpatient clinic
The new clinic for veterans in Millington will be the tenth community-based outpatient clinic under the Memphis VA Healthcare System umbrella, which covers 53 counties in West Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas and North Mississippi.
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Millington police chief retiring
Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department.
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June 2026
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In Millington’s capital-improvement plan and budget, ‘there’s something for everybody’
The property tax rate and other fees will remain flat, city leaders said.
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May 2026
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Most suburban school districts say they aren’t getting funding owed to them
A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.
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April 2026
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Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?
One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?
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Visible Music College plans move to Millington
The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.
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February 2026
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Millington is cracking down on sidewalk standards but some citizens are split
Millington is ramping up enforcement of a 40-year-old sidewalk-maintenance ordinance. But the requirement has come as a surprise to some residents.
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January 2026
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Millington mayor issues state of emergency
Dagen asked residents to stay home as crews work to clear the suburb’s roads.
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November 2025
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Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Target’s plan for a new store in Millington is moving forward with the big-box retailer buying 11 acres for $2.3 million.
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October 2025
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Bark your calendar: First public dog park coming to Millington
Millington is opening its first public dog park. “I think it’s fair to say there’s a dog playground within the dog park,” said Millington’s city manager.
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Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
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Millington could sue Halbert’s office
“Everything is on the table,” Millington’s city manager said.
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September 2025
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Halbert hits back on claims of unpaid rent in Millington
Wanda Halbert and Millington officials are in disagreement over whether the County Clerk’s office owes the suburb any money for using space.
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Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk’s office
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.
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August 2025
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Suburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
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June 2025
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Fresh Millington administration approves budget
New city manager Frankie Dakin and Mayor Larry Dagen signed off on the suburb’s budget that included a bump in the city’s minimum wage, tax relief for certain residents and more.
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April 2025
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Millington girls basketball coach placed on leave
A Millington Central Middle High School basketball coach is on unpaid leave as part of an investigaiton.
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February 2025
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Campbell Clinic expanding its footprint with Millington clinic
“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.”
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December 2024
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Lions Clubs holiday pecans make a big community impact
A holiday tradition as real as Christmas carols, the Lions Club pecans are available around town with the proceeds helping those in need with hearing and vision surgeries.
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November 2024
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Top county Republican and alderman face off for Millington mayor
Alderman Larry Dagen is leaning on his past experience after 12 years on the board. Cary Vaughn is promoting his relationships in the suburb and across the county.
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Nepotism, residency concerns arise in Millington mayor race
Millington Alderman Larry Dagen and Cary Vaughn, chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, are facing off for the seat.
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