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<strong>Pigs get a taste of the snow and ice at Lightfoot Farmstead in Millington.</strong> (Courtesy Ali Lightfoot)Premium Millington

When winter weather hits, local farmers’ jobs get even harder

At Lightfoot Farmstead in Millington, family members are waking up in the middle of the night to make sure a pregnant cow doesn’t go into early labor.

By Ellen Chamberlain, The Associated Press 15 hours ago
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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.

By Abigail Warren 3 hours ago
Shelby County

County Commission keeps tabs as Halbert cooperates with county auditors

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

By Bill Dries December 16, 2025
Shelby County

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

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. 

By Bill Dries January 13, 2026

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    $60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again

    “Buckle up and start your engines, Millington, because it’s go time.”

    By Michael Waddell January 08, 2026
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    Rundown raceway receiving robust refresh

    After years of inactivity, the former Memphis International Raceway is about to get a facelift and a new lease on life.

    By Michael Waddell January 07, 2026
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    ‘Save the Harrold’ campaign reimagines historic Millington building

    After years of vacancy and deterioration, Millington has begun renovation of one of its oldest structures – the Harrold Building -- updating and repairing the space that has served as everything from a slaughterhouse to Old Timers Restaurant.

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2026
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    Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen

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

    By Michael Waddell January 02, 2026
  • Premium Education

    MSCS downsizes as suburb wants to grow. One school is in the middle.

    Families at Lucy Elementary have known a change was coming. But MSCS officials recently proposed giving the school to Millington this summer, a year early. 

    By Laura Testino December 10, 2025
  • Education

    School board races to fire up next month

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

    By Abigail Warren November 18, 2025
  • Real Estate

    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.

    By Dima Amro November 14, 2025
  • Behind The Headlines

    Millington leaders talk Navy Road comeback, big-box growth

    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.”

    By Bill Dries November 01, 2025
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    Bailey: Term limits across the suburbs

    Bartlett became the latest suburb to put term limits on its elected officials, holding them to a trio of four-year terms.

    By Clay Bailey October 31, 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.

    By Abigail Warren October 24, 2025
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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.

    By Michael Waddell October 17, 2025
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    Millington could sue Halbert’s office

    “Everything is on the table,” Millington’s city manager said.

    By Abigail Warren October 16, 2025
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: What’s the story of the Shelby Forest Pig Man?

    In this week’s installment of a special Halloween-themed “Ask the Memphian,” we’ll tell you all about the Shelby Forest Pig Man. It’s up to you if you believe any of it.

    By Jody Callahan October 13, 2025
  • Premium Germantown

    Just 1 Shelby County suburb has a full-time mayor. Germantown could soon make that 2.

    But all suburbs have a city administrator or manager who oversees day-to-day operations — and makes more money than their mayoral counterparts.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell October 06, 2025
  • Premium Millington

    Bailey: Wanda won’t pay for using office space; deja vu all over again

    Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert says there’s no lease agreement between her office and the City of Millington, so she owes the suburb nothing.

    By Clay Bailey October 03, 2025
  • Premium Millington

    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.

    By Michael Waddell September 30, 2025
  • Update Millington

    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.

    By Michael Waddell September 27, 2025
  • Millington

    Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, 78, has died

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

    By Michael Waddell September 24, 2025
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Grandpa and the National Guard: A Memphis comedian goes viral

    Zach Williams has hit comedy gold with his online clips about Grandpa, a National Guard veteran remembering his time in the Bluff City, and a bunch of Memphis-centric inside jokes. 

    By Jody Callahan September 23, 2025
  • State Government

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

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

    By Bill Dries September 13, 2025
  • Premium Millington

    With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’

    The two retailers are expected to be the spark as the Shelby County suburb strives to be the “retail hub for West Tennessee.”

    By Michael Waddell September 11, 2025
  • Premium Millington

    A ‘great find’ — at Meeman-Shelby Forest, discover rare plants, turkeys and tranquility

    One hundred years after being ravaged by timber extraction and poor farming practices, Meeman-Shelby Forest is considered one of the great success stories of forest restorations east of the Mississippi River.

    By Jane Schneider August 11, 2025
  • Update Neighborhoods

    Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

    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. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 26, 2025
  • Premium Millington

    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. 

    By Abigail Warren June 20, 2025
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever

    Former Millington football player’s foundation is set to host a benefit golf tournament. It’s another small step in his mission to help those like himself.

    By John Varlas June 11, 2025

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