🌱 What Lucy Elementary’s early transfer means for Millington families by 2027
Millington, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Millington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Lucy Elementary’s early transfer means for Millington families by 2027
- How a hurt Millington ace still earned his college baseball shot
Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Arlington and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Letting, Lucy: School district acquires Lucy Elementary one year early (millington-news.com) — Millington Municipal Schools has officially acquired Lucy Elementary a year earlier than planned, giving the district crucial space to handle long-term growth. Leaders will now upgrade security, technology, and HVAC before opening the school in August 2027. The move supports a 20- to 30-year vision for Millington’s expanding student population and could reshape how elementary grades are divided across local campuses. 
• Heart of the Game: Millington graduate gave his all for the Trojans, earns a spot at BMC (millington-news.com) — Millington baseball standout Tyler Morgan fought through injuries to keep contributing for the Trojans and has now signed to continue his career at Blue Mountain Christian. The Millington Central senior shifted from pitching to first base, mentored younger teammates, and impressed coaches with his leadership and resilience. His family and coaches say his baseball IQ and character will serve him well at the college level.
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- Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Millington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Arlington
- St. Jude Dream Home winner gets tour of new home (actionnews5.com)
Memphis
- Memphis DJ headlining July 4th celebration downtown speaks on local music scene (actionnews5.com)
- Memphis' largest fireworks display happens Thursday evening (wreg.com)
- Creative entrepreneurs take center stage in Memphis (wreg.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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