Millington Stories: People, Places & Pastimes
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Welcome to Millington Stories
Hi, I'm Linda Cooper. I grew up here in Millington after my dad retired from the U.S. military, and I moved back as an adult to care for my ill and aging parents. They have since passed away, and I stayed.
As a journalist, I find it distressing that my profession is dying. In my opinion, it seems many people no longer have the time or inclination to read more than a text, tweet or Facebook post these days. But if you're like me, and you like to read, then perhaps this space is for you. Part blog, with my own personal reflections of what it was like to grow up in Millington, as well as what it's like to live here now, I hope it will also serve as a news source for the city, featuring what I hope you'll consider interesting, informative and enlightening stories about the people, places and pastimes in this community.
What you won't find here are stories about city politics and government or sports, because I don't want to write those stories, and I think The Millington Star covers these areas of city life well. So if you want to read about those things, please support and subscribe to our local newspaper. A yearly subscription is $30.
In this space, I plan to focus on lots of good things that are happening in my hometown: the arts, music, entertainment, food, our local small businesses and schools, and good people helping people, with a bit of history and nostalgia mixed in from time to time as well.
So if you grew up in Millington, lived here for a time, or live in Millington now, I hope you'll follow me on this blog journey, sharing Millington's stories.
Linda Cooper is a freelance writer with more than 30 years of experience as a public relations practitioner, fundraiser, U.S. Senate press secretary and journalist. She holds a degree in journalism and political science from Mississippi University for Women.
Welcome to Millington Stories
Hi, I'm Linda Cooper. I grew up here in Millington after my dad retired from the U.S. military, and I moved back as an adult to care for my ill and aging parents. They have since passed away, and I stayed.
As a journalist, I find it distressing that my profession is dying. In my opinion, it seems many people no longer have the time or inclination to read more than a text, tweet or Facebook post these days. But if you're like me, and you like to read, then perhaps this space is for you. Part blog, with my own personal reflections of what it was like to grow up in Millington, as well as what it's like to live here now, I hope it will also serve as a news source for the city, featuring what I hope you'll consider interesting, informative and enlightening stories about the people, places and pastimes in this community.
What you won't find here are stories about city politics and government or sports, because I don't want to write those stories, and I think The Millington Star covers these areas of city life well. So if you want to read about those things, please support and subscribe to our local newspaper. A yearly subscription is $30.
In this space, I plan to focus on lots of good things that are happening in my hometown: the arts, music, entertainment, food, our local small businesses and schools, and good people helping people, with a bit of history and nostalgia mixed in from time to time as well.
So if you grew up in Millington, lived here for a time, or live in Millington now, I hope you'll follow me on this blog journey, sharing Millington's stories.
Linda Cooper is a freelance writer with more than 30 years of experience as a public relations practitioner, fundraiser, U.S. Senate press secretary and journalist. She holds a degree in journalism and political science from Mississippi University for Women.
