Melanie Barkley

MADISON - Melanie Barkley is leaving her position as principal at Discovery Middle School.

MADISON - Melanie Barkley has accepted the opening for principal at Discovery Middle School.

"Especially at Christmastime, the PTA wanted to show Mill Creek's giving spirit to help others," Mill Creek PTA President Kara Lingerfelt.

The recent, warm weather has seemed more indicative of a summer cold than winter's dreaded visitor, the flu.

A grant from Lowe's, work by Eagle Scouts and months of planning by teachers has resulted in the "Giving Garden" at Mill Creek Elementary School.

The 'independents' will be running when students tackle "The Maverick Mile" at Mill Creek Elementary School on Sept. 20.

United Way of Madison County is doing its share to encourage Madison youngsters to exercise their reading skills this summer.