Friends, coworkers mourn the death of MLGW lineman

Thursday, June 17th, 2010, 5:25pm

By Jamel Major - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Friends and co-workers are still morning the loss of an MLGW lineman who was killed while on-the-job earlier this week.

Thursday, Earnest Holliday spoke death of his co-worker, 42-year-old Reggie Payne, who was killed in a job-related accident Tuesday.

"I've known Reggie for over 20 years, and it's a tragic situation," Holliday said.

Payne was a crew leader and lineman in Electric Distribution. Tuesday afternoon, he and another employee were performing routine transmission maintenance off Highway 51 in Millington when part of a pole fell and struck him.

The other worker was also injured.

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MLGW lineman fatally injured when pole falls

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, 6:18pm

MILLINGTON, TN (WMC-TV) – An MLGW lineman was killed Tuesday while working in Millington.

Utility officials said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday while crews were performing routine maintenance.

Reginald Payne, 42, was fatally injured when part of a pole fell and struck him.

Meanwhile, a second employee was transported to The MED.

Officials said Tuesday's accident was the first on-the-job death for MLGW since 2002.

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Come sit in the Big Purple Chair!

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, 12:03pm

Here's a fun way to raise money for a good cause.

Recently, Millington Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Karin Fryman and family were the first to sit in the Relay for Life BIG PURPLE CHAIR!

Now, the Millington Chamber invites you to stop by, cool off in the shade, and take a picture of yourself or group sitting in the BIG PURPLE CHAIR.

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MLGW delays disconnects due to heat

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Monday, June 14th, 2010, 10:58am

MLGW will not be disconnecting service for any customers today because of the forecasted high temperature.

From the utility's blog:

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Flag city freedom celebration

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Thursday, June 10th, 2010, 4:45pm

Naval Support Activity Mid-South and the City of Millington, TN proudly present Flag City Freedom Celebration at Navy Lake on Saturday, July 3, 2010

The biggest and best fireworks show in the Mid-South!

Our 2010 event is bigger and better than ever! This year we have added an additional stage,
expanded the children’s play area and have more vendors.

Jaw dropping, amazing... is the only way to describe this authentic small town Independence Day celebration.

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Golf tournament to benefit local school

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010, 11:50am

Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will again sponsor a charity golf tournament to benefit the students at Klondike Elementary School. The tournament will be held later this month in Millington.

“For the past several years, the Sheriff’s Office has supported Klondike Elementary in North Memphis as our ‘Adopt-A-School.’ Last year we raised several thousand dollars for student programs. We’re hoping many people will join us for this year’s event,” said Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.

The tournament will be held on Friday, June 18, at Edmund Orgill Golf Course at 9080 Bethuel Road. Lunch will be served at noon and the foursome shotgun start begins at 1:00 p.m.

There is a $100.00 entry fee.

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Pouncer takes New York

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Tuesday, June 8th, 11:00 am

A prestigious internship for a University of Memphis student has turned into a summer of fun for Pouncer, the Tigers' mascot.

Katie Zisson of Oakland won an internship with the Public Theater in New York. She is a drama student at the U of M. A friend in the school's marketing department suggested Katie take Pouncer to the Big Apple and blog about "his" experiences.

You can see just how Pouncer (and Katie) are spending the summer by visiting the blog.