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WWII vet recalls wartime trauma
William “Sid” Crawley watched as the radio operator in front of him stepped onto a land mine that blew off his leg.
William “Sid” Crawley holds a picture of himself in the 1940s as he talks about the time he served in Europe during World War II. Crawley, who became a Baptist minister later in life, still serves as a supply preacher at age 89.
As a platoon sergeant in the Ninth Army’s...
Bartlett Man recalls writing rock’s past
From steel guitar to rock ‘n’ roll, hit songwriter Stan Kesler has dedicated his life to music.
Stan Kesler, who wrote songs for Elvis and produced others for several early rock ‘n’ roll groups, sits by some of his music awards recently in his Bartlett home.
The Mississippi native spent 60 years in the music business, writing songs for well-known artists such as Elvis Presley and Jerry...
Group plans park movies at night
Within 30 hours, the newly created Bartlett Movies in the Park page had more than 1,100 likes.
“It’s very encouraging,” said Jason Sykes, sub-committee chairman of the Bartlett Station Commission that is hosting a series of outdoor family-centric movies this spring.
“We floated it as an idea to (the City of Bartlett) as a way to showcase our area, and they were all for it,” Sykes said of...
Aldermen appoint citizens, OK beer permit
Bartlett’s Board of Aldermen approved amending an ordinance for an additional member to the City Beautiful Commission and recognized five employees of the year in a recent regular session.
Juanita Long and Joe Bledsoe filled two City Beautiful Commission seats, with Bledsoe’s appointment increasing the number of commissioners.
Other appointees, approved without discussion, included Melissa Pike...
Police seek youth for citizens police academy
By Kim Steele
Bartlett Express Editor
Teens with an interest in pursuing a criminal justice career can get a hands-on introduction by enrolling in the Bartlett Police Department Youth Citizens Police Academy.
Applications are being accepted now for the free, one-week course that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 3-7. Class size is limited to 20 students who are 14-16 years old.
“This...
FreeFest will attract Ham radio fans to Bartlett
By Kim Steele
Bartlett Express Editor
When amateur radio fans descend on Bartlett next month for the Memphis FreeFest, they’ll find a virtual smorgasbord of communication information and equipment awaiting them.
The event, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13, includes seminars, a meeting, testing, a flea market, a raffle and food. It will take place at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center,...
Special needs dance set for April 12
Special needs teens are invited to bring their dancing shoes to the second annual Spring Dance for Special Kids.
The free dance will take place from 7-9 p.m. April 12 at the Singleton Community Center, 7266 Third Road. The dance, for teens 12 years and older, features a professional D.J., free food and drinks, and several contests.
“There’s not a whole lot of recreational activities for special...
Bartlett Police seeking (VIPS) Volunteers in Police Service
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
Individuals seeking to assist Bartlett police in non-enforcement duties may take part in the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program.
The brainchild of retired public affairs officer Lt. Rory Mack, VIPS is a community partnership program between volunteers and the Bartlett Police Department.
“Most people want to be involved in something greater than themselves,”...
Tenn. State Fire Marshall Fire Prevention poster contest winner
Bon Lin Middle School student Ryan Stark was among the winners of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal Fire Prevention poster contest winners. Stark and eighth grader at the school, was sponsored by the Bartlett Fire Department.
State Fire Marshal and Department of Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak awarded students certificates and savings...
Thompson honored
Trevor Thompson of Bartlett was recognized for his work with the Sickle Cell Disease at the Memphis Black Expo. Thompson, CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee was previously honored as the 2010 Sickle Cell Chapter of the Year and Business of the Year by the Stone Awards. The foundation currently supports 2,500 clients in Tenn, Miss. and Ark. And...
