Sports & Recreation

Millington Arts and Recreation June Special Events, Registrations, and Sports Schedule

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, May 24th, 2012, 3:37pm

Continuing in June - The Millington Farmers’ Market is now open for business through October 27th at 5152 Easley Street after two highly successful seasons. In addition to a thriving marketplace, there will also be occasional live music and educational programs on gardening and green living to enhance the destination. The hours will be on Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The mission of Millington Farmers’ Market is to promote a green lifestyle, economic opportunities for local growers and a dynamic destination in Old Town Millington by connecting local growers with the community in a marketplace of fresh, local, agricultural products.

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Covington Parks and Rec prepares for 1st Kidz Triathlon

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, May 24th, 2012, 2:05pm

The Covington Parks and Recreation 1st annual Kidz Triathlon will be held on June 2 in Cobb-Parr Memorial Park.

The event is open to ages under 6 through 16. Competition in the swim, bike and run will vary according to the age of the child.

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 places in each age group.

The cost is $30 and registration will be taken at the Covington City Pool between 7:30-8:30 a.m. the day of the race.

Each competitor receives a shirt for entering.

To find out more, click on www.covingtontn.com and then click on the Triathlon link.

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RDC Files $9.8M Application for Beale St. Landing

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:49 am

Riverfront Development Corp. is preparing for the next phase of Beale Street Landing: development of a riverfront park.

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St. Jude Bass Classic prepares for 40th tournament

Submitted by Michael Clark on Monday, May 21st, 11:26 am

Hundreds of Mid-South fisherman are gearing up to compete for a good cause this Memorial Day weekend in the St. Jude Bass Classic. The tournament is celebrating its' 40th year.

More than $2.5 million dollars have been raised since the competition’s beginning. Every dollar goes right to the hospital.

Each year the tournament focuses on one special patient, and fishing is a big part of this year’s patients’ family.

Hayden Taylor was recently diagnosed with cancer. Taylor and his father were out on the boat fishing when they received a phone call with the life-changing news.

Taylor’s family will drive from Virginia to be a part of the tournament.

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Summer Camps, Indoor Soccer and Summer/Fall Sports in Munford

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:24am

Registration is open May 14th through June 1st for a summer indoor soccer league. Age breakdowns are U10: ages 8-10, U14 – ages 11-14, U16 – ages 15-16 and Adults: ages 17 and older. Youth registration fees are $45 , which includes a t-shirt and participation trophy. Adult fees are $35 or $245 per team, with a maximum of 7 players per team. Practices will start in June with games on Saturdays starting the end of June and ending in late July. All games will be played at Munford Middle School. Those interested can register online at www.munford.com.

REGISTRATION DATES

Summer Indoor Youth/Adult Soccer: May 14-June 1, youth fee - $45, adult fee - $35, for ages 8 and older

Summer Baseball: June 11-29 for ages 3-14, $68

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See the Titanic in true 3-D in Tunica

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 11:44am

Information provided by Hollywood Casino Tunica

The RMS Titanic, the world largest ship, sank April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. The accident claimed the lives of over 1,500 passengers. April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the famed Titanic. The 1997 Titanic movie, which won 11 Academy Awards and starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, has been rereleased in 3-D in time for this centennial.

But, if you really want to see the Titanic in true 3-D, then get to Hollywood Casino Tunica, just south of Memphis, to view their extensive, major memorabilia collection of props from the 1997 James Cameron Titanic movie.

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