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MILLINGTON, TN - (WMC-TV) - It is confirmed that at least two people have been shot near the Millington Navy Base. Both victims are reported to be in non-critical condition. The base is currently on lock down, but the shooter is in custody. Photos sent in to Action News 5 show crime scene tape and several medics on the scene. The U.S. Navy put out the following tweet to its Twitter account: #BREAKING: #USNavy can confirm incident near Naval Support Activity Midsouth in #Millington. Details to follow. Action News 5 has crews on its way. Stay with WMCTV.COM for the...

A crime as minor as stealing candy from a business can draw the attention of Millington's police brass if the timing's right. That would be lunchtime. A suspect was captured moments after the merchandise was taken from the Family Dollar Store around noon Thursday -- chased down by Insp. Charlie Coleman, as Police Chief Rick Jewell handled radio traffic from an unmarked car and Insp. Reggie Fields scoured the area for the fleeing suspect. A 25-year-old man named Bond -- James E. Bond -- was captured by the trio of middle-aged police commanders. Not only that, Coleman, 45, ran the...

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY MID-SOUTH, Millington, Tenn. (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command (COMNAVRESFOR) evacuated the greater New Orleans area at the end of August and has relocated to Naval Support Activity Mid-South at Millington, Tenn., following the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. Alternate headquarters were established there at Navy Operational Support Center Memphis. Cmdr. Rick Russell, Reserve Personnel Administration Department Head and acting PERS49 Division Director said that prior to Katrina touching ground they had already sent a small contingent of personnel to begin setting up operations. “We facilitated getting computers, phones and work spaces required,” said Russell. “We...

MILLINGTON, Tenn., July 27, 2005 – Millington, Tenn., recently held a parade to show its appreciation for the service of the Memphis-based Army National Guard 1171st and 655th Transportation Companies and the 380th Medical Company. Of the more than 50 convoys Spc. James Pack rode in during the past year and a half, the parade was the first one in which he could relax. As the floats, dance groups, cars and bands wove their way down city streets, the only crashes came from cymbals, the pitter-patter was from snare drums, and those watching the procession only applauded, took pictures and...

Local chemical cleanup team to deploy By Thomas Jordan jordan@gomemphis.com April 9, 2003 Army Reserve soldiers from Arkansas and Tennessee who can clean up chemical and biological contamination have been mobilized to support the war in Iraq. The 398th Chemical Company, stationed at the Navy base in Millington, will leave Thursday for the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The company of about 80 soldiers will get deployment orders while they are at the Maryland post. The 398th has the dual mission of chemical decontamination and smoke generation, the making of a nontoxic cover for the concealment of troops in combat. Platoon leader...

An estimated 7,500 Americans Rally in support of troops draws massive crowd, eyes of nation 03/26/03 Eric Einhart The overwhelming crowds and massive gridlock did not seem to deter local patriots Saturday morning, as miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic lined Highway 51 in Millington for the “Stand Up For America, Support Our Troops Rally” in USA Stadium. Approximately 7,500 residents from throughout Millington and the Mid-South area, dressed in red, white and blue attire and sporting yellow ribbons, waved flags, signs and photographs of troops fighting in the war against Iraq and chanted “USA, USA!” to show their support for the...

The rally was instigated by Freeper gaila, whom you will be seeing shortly and several times. A couple of weeks ago, Gail decided that if there were going to be rallies across America this weekend in support of our troops, that we should have one here in the Memphis area. So she enlisted the American Legion Millington Post 252 and Col. Tony Lopez, USAF (Ret.) to her cause. Together, they brought WREC 600AM talk radio hosts Mike Fleming and Craig Robbins aboard and it took way off. WREC and its sister station 990 KWAM (I bet you guessed from...

William and Frances Rodgers, Beth Taylor (holding 18-month-old Austin Reynolds) and Stephanie Taylor, whose husband Brad is serving in the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, salute the troops serving in Iraq during a rally at USA Stadium in Millington. James Dimond, who spent 22 years in the Navy, says the Pledge of Allegiance. "At last, the American public is supporting its troops," said Vietnam veteran Phil Waldon, who also attended the Millington rally. About 6,000 supporters of U.S. troops show colors By Laura Coleman Noeth noeth@gomemphis.com March 23, 2003 The one member of the Pirtle family everyone wished could be...

5,000+ show support for U.S. at USA Stadium in Millington By Woody Baird The Associated Press March 22, 2003 MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Ricky Hunt held a poster with an 8-by-10 photograph of a young Marine and carried a large Marine Corps flag over his shoulder as he stood at the entrance to USA Stadium Saturday for a pro-military rally. Hunt, who lives in nearby Bartlett, said he spent seven years coaching baseball for the soldier, Lance Cpl. Brandon Thornton, an 18-year-old reservist called to duty in the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Division, which is now guarding prisoners in Iraq. Hunt...

Less than one hour from now, at the USA Stadium in Millington near the Navy base. Come if you can, at least some Freepers will be there.

Mid-South Rally for America Brought to you by the American Legion Millington Post 252 NewsRadio 600 WREC & TalkRadio 990 KWAM WHAT: A Rally For America … showing the Mid-South’s support for our troops. WHERE: USA Stadium in Millington 4351 Babe Howard Blvd off Hwy 51 North. (Approx. 20 miles North of Memphis, TN). WHEN: Saturday, March 22nd at NOON DETAILS: NewsRadio 600 WREC Hosts Mike Fleming and Craig Robbins will emcee. Retired Colonel Tony Lopez will offer keynote speech. Speeches from veterans of: World War Two The Korean War The Vietnam War and the previous Gulf War. National Anthem...

COME ONE, COME ALL STAND UP FOR AMERICA, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Rally will be held in Millington, TN (20 miles outside Memphis, TN).4351 Babe Howard Blvd off Hwy 51 North.DAY: March 22, 2003TIME 12-1:30 pmMillington is home to a small Navy base: Naval Support Activity Mid-South.Bring your signs, Flags, your wives, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts, moms, dads and children and have a good time supporting our Troops.Keynote Speaker: Ret. Col Tony Lopez.The American Legion will be helping and will be taking up donations to help with their Veterans projects. There will be patrriotic music. Other details are being worked out.