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Super Chevy Show coming in April

Super Chevy Show coming in April

Memphis International Raceway once again hosts the Super Chevy Show, presented by Chevrolet Performance, April 12th through April 14th.  It's the ultimate experience for the die-hard Chevy fan, with high-powered Chevy racing, drag racing jet cars, ground thumping pro shows, and more.

Stay And Race packages will be offered by Holiday Inn and Suites in Millington, Quality Inn and Suites, Plantation Oaks, Admiralty Suites and Inn, and Hampton Inn and Suites.  Packages start at only $170.  Contact the hotel directly to make your reservation.

For more information on Memphis International Raceway, go to their website at www.RaceMIR.com.

 

Millington Quilters Guild to host quilt show

Millington Quilters Guild to host quilt show

The Millington Arts & Recreation presents the Millington Quilt Show on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24.

Join the event at the Baker Community Center as the Millington Quilters Guild displays their beautiful handmade quilts.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

This event is free to the public.

For more information, please contact Karen Hammer at 487-2903.
 

Air traffic control towers could shut down due to sequester

Air traffic control towers could shut down due to sequester

The so-called sequester could have a direct impact on airports and flights out of Memphis International.

Air traffic control towers could potentially be shut down in Millington , Jackson, Tennessee, Olive Branch and Tupelo, Mississippi.

Memphis International Airport Director Larry Cox says that the cuts could shut down two of the facility's three security checkpoints.

But Cox say an even bigger problem for you would begin with major airports, and trickle down to Memphis.

He said you should prepare to travel as if there were weather-related changes to your flight.

"So I'm not saying there won't be any impact but I'm saying what ever we have here would be minimal," said Cox.

FedEx said they are monitoring the situation, but it is too early to comment.

But, a spokesman for the shipping giant said they have plans in place for just about anything.

Memphis International Raceway to host the $25k Showdowns

Memphis International Raceway to host the $25k Showdowns

Memphis International Raceway announced Friday that they will be the host facility for FC2 Promotions inaugural $25k Showdowns March 7 through 10.  

This event will feature four days of on-track action for a total purse in excess of $150,000.  

Man arrested, accused of steroid manufacturing for third time

Man arrested, accused of steroid manufacturing for third time

A Millington man was arrested for the third time under accusations of manufacturing, delivering and selling anabolic steroids.

Most recently, William Lucas was arrested after attempting to buy raw steroids in a Bartlett parking lot according to the police affidavit.

A tip was received that Lucas would meet John Boykin outside of a medical manufacturer Monday.

Lucas was talking to Boykin who was still sitting in his Ford truck when officers walked up.

The officers asked if any the two were engaging in illegal activity. Boykin and Lucas denied.

When officers searched the truck they found three silver bags that contained suspected steroids, and a black canister of 68 small vials of suspected raw steroids in the form of white powder.

They were identical to the steroids that Lucas had previously been arrested with early last year.

The steroids were taken to the TBI lab where samples determined it was in fact Schedule III Anabolic Steroids.

Mid-Southerns have opportunity to nominate an outstanding senior

Mid-Southerns have opportunity to nominate an outstanding senior

Tennessee and North Mississippi residents are encouraged to nominate an outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers will be accepted between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2013. State winners then will be selected by popular vote at SalutetoSeniorService.com. Online voting will take place from April 15 to April 30, 2013. From those state winners, a panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree.