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Charles Bartlett to reopen Thursday

(WMC-TV) - Bartlett drivers will get a little relief from traffic troubles Thursday when a city road reopens.

Charles Bartlett between Rast Road and Dodson Road will be open to traffic again tomorrow.

Closed road will cause detour for drivers

(WMC-TV) – Some drivers in Millington will have to take a detour while road crews repair a bridge.

Charles Bartlett Road between Rast and Dodson Roads will be closed from July 10 until July 24.

New technology could speed driver’s license renewal

New technology could speed driver’s license renewal

(WMC-TV) – Renewing or replacing your driver’s license could get a lot faster and will certainly be a lot cooler thanks to one of the most popular gadgets in recent memory.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has put six dozen iPads into action at driver service centers across the state.

Road construction won’t delay Memorial Day travelers

Road construction won’t delay Memorial Day travelers

Road construction won’t slow motorists down as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 25 through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.

Swift Transportation offers full driving academy scholarships for veterans

Information provided by Swift

Swift Transportation Co., Inc., www.joinswift.com , is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country, by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice, including the facility in Millington. The transportation leader is offering full scholarships to veterans with a 1-year commitment, as well as a $1,000 tuition discount to Selective Reserves and National Guard with a 1-year commitment.

"At Swift, we are happy to honor and celebrate the bravery and courage of our U.S. veterans.

Source: don't lease a used car!

Leasing is often a dicey option for new cars, let alone used ones.

Although leasing is economically attractive because it typically offers less (or no) money down and lower monthly payments than purchasing a vehicle, leasing also includes a lot of fees:  end-of-lease fees, mileage fees, wear-and-tear, damage deductions, etc.

In fact, consumer advocate Clark Howard (www.clarkhoward.com) advised consumers should only consider leasing a new vehicle if a manufacturer is offering to subsidize the lease or if a dealership is offering excellent leasing incentives in order to move a bloated inventory.

But Howard added consumers should never consider leasing a used vehicle.

Veterans Parkway to attract new industry, jobs for Shelby County

Veterans Parkway to attract new industry, jobs for Shelby County

An economic and industrial development 15 years in the making could create a multitude of jobs in Shelby County.

“The main thing we are hoping for is a positive impact for the region, not jut not Millington. What we want is a positive economic impact by creating new jobs and getting anything else good we can bring in,” Millington City Engineer, Darek Baskin, said.