Police search for crooks who broke into Millington DMV

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, 5:56pm

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Police searched Tuesday for crooks who broke into a Mid-South Driver's License station.

Stuck in long lines at two other DMV's in Memphis, Karen Pinkerton drove to Millington expecting a shorter wait.

"It's maddening," Pinkerton said.

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Officials investigate break-in at Millington Driver Service Center

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, 9:56am

MILLINGTON, TN (WMC-TV) - The Millington Driver Service Center is closed today as officials investigate an overnight break-in.

The Branch Supervisor at the center discovered the break-in while opening it this morning, according to Mike Browning of the Tennessee Department of Safety.

Staff at the center have been re-assigned to other Driver Service Centers in Covington and Memphis.

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Playhouse 51 auditions

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010, 6:25pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Playhouse 51:

Playhouse 51 will have auditions July 30 (7-9pm) and 31st (10-noon) for the comedy hit
You Can't Take It With You by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart at the Millington Civic Center. The show dates will be September 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, & 25th. We are looking for 7 women ages 18 - 60 and 9 men ages 18 up to 80.

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Bethel University Masters of Arts in Education Program hosts essay contest for instructors statewide

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010, 3:37pm

Information provided by Bethel University:

Bethel University is seeking essays from instructors on the subject of “The Importance of Continuing Education for Educators.”

Entries, no longer than 500 words in length, must be received no later than August 20, 2010.

The first-place entry will receive a Lenovo Thinkpad X-100 laptop and iPod Touch, valued at $700. Second place will receive a $250 VISA gift card; and third-place will receive a $150 VISA gift card.

Winners will be notified by email no later than Aug. 31.

The Bethel University Educator’s Essay Contest is open to all instructors over the age of 21 who are residents of Tennessee. Entries must be received in electronic format, and can be emailed to: essays@bethelu.edu

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Shelby County Schools announce registration

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 6:02pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Shelby County Schools:

Registration for the 2010-11 School Year
is Tuesday, August 3 at All Schools
First Day of School is Monday, August 9, 2010

Registration day for students of Shelby County Schools will take place on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Registration will be going on at all schools. Times will vary based on grade level. Students enrolled in special education programs are to register on the first day of classes, Monday, August 9, not Tuesday, August 3.
Complete details, including all registration times and a checklist of items needed, are listed below and posted on the Shelby County Schools Web site, www.scsk12.org.

Registration Schedule

Elementary & Middle School:
• Morning session:   7:30 a.m. – noon
• Evening session:    4 – 7 p.m.

High School:
• Grade 12: 2 p.m. | Grade 11: 3 p.m.
• Grade 10: 4 p.m. | Grade 9: 6 p.m.

New Students: 2 - 6:30 p.m.

? NO bus transportation for registration.

? High school students who do not register on August 3 will be removed from class rolls. Contact your child’s assigned school for additional questions.
Special Education Registration (SPED Pre-school, FS & AFS) is August 9.

• Do NOT Register on Tuesday, August 3.

• Parents should confirm enrollment with the special education secretary at their child’s school prior to the first day of school.

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SBA disaster loan outreach center open this week

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 21st, 1:51 pm

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a disaster loan outreach center this week at the Millington Civic Center's southwest entrance on Wilkinsville Road.

Individuals who sustained damage from the spring floods can receive help from the SBA and FEMA.

SBA representatives will be on hand to answer questions about low-interest disaster loans from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, July 23.

Representatives from FEMA will also be available to help applicants register for Federal Disaster Assistance.

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SCS student registration scheduled for August 3

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 21st, 11:58 am

Shelby County Schools will hold registration for students on Tuesday August 3. Times will vary based on grade level. Students enrolled in special education programs will register on the first day of classes, Monday August 9.

Elementary and middle school students may register between 7:30 a.m.-noon or 4-7 p.m.

The high school registration schedule is as follows: