The CrimeSEEN Examiner News 2/2/23

Chief Thom Corley

JPD, Mayor

express prayers for Nichols’ family

Smith, Chiefs Headed to Superbowl LVII

UPDATE:

7TH OFFICER IN TYRE NICHOLS CASE RELIEVED OF DUTY

Three Memphis Fire Department employees fired in wake of Tyre Nichols’ death

MFD said Robert Long, JaMicheal Sandridge, and Lt. Michelle Whitaker have been terminated for violating “numerous MFD Policies and Protocols.”

Lack of charges for 6th officer part of Nichols’ death raises concerns

Author: Kim Chaney

Published: 4:55 PM CST

January 30, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

— Three Memphis Fire Department employees have been fired as the investigation continues into the death of Tyre Nichols.

MFD leaders said EMT-Basic Robert Long, EMT-Advanced JaMicheal Sandridge, and Lt. Michelle Whitaker, the driver of Engine 55, have been terminated for violating “numerous MFD Policies and Protocols.”

SIXTH OFFICER RELIEVED OF DUTY

by: Lawrencia Grose, David Royer, Alex Coleman, Autumn Scott

Posted: Jan 30, 2023 / 09:56 AM CST

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

(WREG) — Memphis Police say officer Preston Hemphill has been relieved of duty for his involvement in the confrontation with Tyre Nichols.

Shanika Douglas - Office Manager

SOCIALLY SEEN

AROUND

WEST TN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Special thanks to Brian James, a visionary and valued community champion for Jackson

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Old Timer’s Thoughts

By Robert Williams

I have traveled about West Tennessee often during the past 6 months. I live in Jackson and it seems we have a high number of Homeless Adults. I have not seen a high presence of homeless adults in the rest of West Tennessee’s smaller cities. I have thought about the reason and talked with others to hear their opinions. Some believe it was about poverty, lazy people, drug use and/or mental illness. A few alluded to the closing of Mental Institutions across America. Jackson is located near the now closed Western State Mental Institute. It once housed many long-term residents.

I moved to Jackson in 1975 and few adults stood on corners seeking donations. I worked for 38 years for agencies that provided services to children and adults. Since 1975, much of the city has changed as well as all Social Services. Since I worked for agencies that had federal and state funding, contract changes often drove the service delivery. All the good intentions of providers did not prevent funding cuts.

Since December, I have searched the web for published articles, court decisions, and congressional funding history as pertaining to the cuts or increases for Mental Health Treatment. I have searched for a connection to Homelessness vs Mental Health Services.

I am age 70, so those of you who are as old or older will recall many of the Social Justice Movements that started about 1955 through the 1970 era. We still have public conversations about the Racial Injustice and Voting, but we seldom discuss the plight of our fellow Americans with the “taboo illness”, Mental Illness. The Movement to close Mental Institutes began about 1958 to 1960. Advocates for change had three main talking points to justify closing all Mental Institutions. The three were: Institutions are cruel and inhumane; New antipsychotic medications can eliminate the need for legal detainment; and Closure will save tax dollars. Demands to “Stop P 8

Brian James served as a valuable mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs and championed programs to empower youth in Jackson.

Jackson Area Wide Soccer (JAWS) held tryouts last Sunday at The TR White Sportplex and several prospective footballers showed up. It’s a clinic for kids to learn about soccer and their goal is to get 12-15 kids and automatically enroll them in JAWS. The clinic will run 8 weeks at TR White. Read about more exciting soccer news inside.

Lane Man

Macklin Gipson to Lead TASSR

Lane College is proud to announce the recent appointment of Lane Man Macklin Gipson as President-Elect for the TASSR - Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention.

HHS CLASS OF 1981 REUNION SET FOR MAY 12

Our Class Reunion Committee finished the year strong and we are looking forward to seeing all of you at our 42nd class reunion on May 12, 2023 at The Opera House, 1313 E. Main St., Humboldt, TN. The Meet & Greet is from 5:30-7:00 pm and we will move into the Big Event at 7:00.

There will be plenty of Fun, Music, Dinner, Activities, Reminiscing, etc so LET’S PARTY LIKE IT’S 1981!!

We have created an email account: HHSclass1981@yahoo.com for you to send us your information (name, address, phone number, email address). If you do not have an email account, you can inbox me your information on fb messenger or call/text me @901-338-0911.

The cost is $50/single; $75/couple and the deadline for payment is April 15, 2023. Harry Kee is the treasurer and we will be providing more specific information on how and where to send your fees after our committee meeting on Monday, Jan. 9.

Please check the Humboldt Chronicle and Crime SEEN Examiner periodically for updates! Also please share this information with classmates who are not on fb! We look forward to seeing you in May! -

Stephanie Ellis

Shelia Butler Thankful for family, childhood friends turned family, old church members, and grateful for them all. Please keep my dear sister-friend Tracy Lenon and my cousin Conswella Fair and our families in prayer with the loss of both their dear mothers for comfort, rest, acceptance and Peace thru it all and going forward. Its easy when everyone is around and calling, but it’s much harder when the noise has stopped. Those of us who know, know this oh so well.

OBITUARIES - Pages 6 & 7

Special thanks to Brian James, a visionary and valued community champion for Jackson

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Brian James served as a valuable mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs and championed programs to empower youth in Jackson.

SOCIALLY SEEN AROUND

WEST TN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

James always made time to positively pour into others while also working on several groundbreaking revitalization projects in the Hub City. James previously worked as the Director of Community Development at Healthy Community, LLC where he managed special programs focused on blight eradication, home repair, and neighborhood development in Jackson. He also worked as a realtor at HCB Development.

In December, James announced his plans to move to accept a new position. In January, James started his new role in St. Louis, Missouri as the Assistant Executive Director at Park Central Development, “a community development corporation that creates and maintains equitable vibrant urban neighborhoods and commercial districts.”

I applaud James for all his accomplishments that spurred growth and positive change in Jackson. In March 2020, “James along with Healthy Community, LLC, received the Tennessee’s Best Regional Impact Award for its dedication to affordable housing and partnering with the Tennessee Housing Department Agency through the use of their programs.”

James graduated from Lane College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management. He also earned a Master of Science degree in City, Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of Memphis, and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

His involvement with the nonprofit, Keep My Hood Good, is one of the investments that James is most proud of. “Keep My Hood Good was game-changing for me. It’s the most authentic program for kids. It really impacted kids in a great way,” said James, who served as the former Keep My Hood Good Board Vice Chair. Juanita Jones founded Keep My Hood Good to help underserved Jackson youth and break the generational cycle of poverty. College readiness and career development are also key components of Keep My Hood Good. During the celebratory going away gathering for James held at the Skillet Junction restaurant in Jackson, Keep My Hood Good Executive Director and newly elected Madison County Commissioner for District 5 Juanita Jones said, “it’s a

bittersweet moment.” She credited James with helping her nonprofit achieve so many milestones. James helped Keep My Hood Good purchase their first piece of land. (By the way, mark your calendar for the 13th Anniversary Keep My Hood Good Banquet on February 9th at 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in Jackson. You can purchase tickets online now through Eventbrite.)

Everyone at the farewell gathering for James, including the Skillet Junction owners, Jacob and Regina Richmond, shared stories of how James impacted their lives and their businesses for the better.

Shaketha Mebane, owner of the Pure Scent Essence Candle Bar, located inside Skillet Junction, said James helped her with marketing strategies for her business. She surprised James with a basket of his favorite candles from her business at his farewell party. “He loves ‘Man Cave’ and ‘Black Ocean” she said of the candles she included in his gift.

Trunetta Atwater, founder of the Soul Collective, said James encouraged her to write the vision for her business. She told James, “you were a godsend to my life and Jackson, Tennessee.”

We collectively wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Brian James.

Sincerely and Socially Seen, Wendy Isom Mercer

Wendy Isom Mercer, a freelance columnist/writer, works as the Southwest TN One Stop Operator at the American Job Center in Jackson. She previously worked at the STAR Center as a job placement specialist. Wendy, a former special education teacher, earned her master’s degree in teaching from the University of Memphis. Wendy also formerly worked as a features reporter at The Jackson Sun. She received her bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Clark Atlanta University. She is active in several community organizations. Wendy currently serves as president-elect of the Jackson-Old Hickory Rotary Club.

CITY COUNCILWOMAN TARA SKINNER TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING

Smith, Chiefs Headed to Superbowl LVII

“ Jackson, TN will be represented in the Super Bowl! Congratulations Trey Smith and the The Kansas City Chiefs! We just keep #winning in Jackson!” Mayor Scott Conger

Henry Louis “Trey” Smith III (born June 16, 1999) is an American football guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee before he was drafted by the Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

A native of Humboldt, Tennessee, Smith attended the University School of Jackson, where he was a three-time All-State offensive lineman.

Regarded as a five-star recruit, Smith was ranked as the No. 1 prospect overall in the class of 2017 by ESPN.[2] He chose Tennessee over scholarship offers from Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Alabama.

Smith was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round, 226th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[14][15] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. He was named the Chiefs starting right guard immediately as a rookie. He started all 17 regular season games and three playoff games for the Chiefs as a rookie. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for the 2021 season.

JACKSON, TENNESSEE, January 17, 2023—City Councilwoman Tara Skinner will hold a Community Meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 106 Glass Street, in Jackson, Tennessee, to discuss updates and hear community concerns in District Four.

CONTACT

INFORMATION

365 Greenwood Drive Jackson, TN 38301 Mobile: 731.343.2867

Fax: 731.427.2997

Email: tskinner@jacksontn.gov.

JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT NAMES NEW HEALTH PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has named Konisha Williams as Public Health Program Director for Health Promotions.

In this role, Williams will lead health education and outreach initiatives in an effort to improve the health and wellness of Madison County residents.

“Konisha is passionate about helping others and will be dedicated to the goal of improving health and quality of life in our community,” said Kim Tedford, director of the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.

Williams is a native of Dyersburg, Tenn., and a graduate of Lane College. Her background is in mental health and social work. Most recently, Williams served as Program Manager for Jackson-Madison County’s Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) – an educational program designed to help families navigate health and social services.

“I’m excited to take on this new role of providing health education to the community,” Williams said. “Through our programs and services, we can empower individuals to make healthier choices and reduce the risks of disease and disabilities.”

Williams began her new role January 17, 2023.

Konisha Williams

OBITUARIES

CHERRY ANN SHARP

July 25, 1955January 26, 2023

Ms. Cherry Ann McKnight-Sharp was born July 25, 1955 in Humboldt, TN to the late Ms. Beulah Mae McKnight and Mr. Julius Leroy Victory. Cherry departed this life on January 26, 2023, peacefully in Jackson, TN. Cherry professed Christ at an early age and attended Lane Chapel CME in Humboldt, TN. She graduated from Humboldt High School, class of 1975. Cherry has one son, Julius Leroy Dickson (Tansania) of Humboldt, TN. She retired from TLC Daycare in Trenton, TN for 22 years where she was dedicated and loved to watch children throughout her tenure and her lifetime.

ALVERNA FAIR

January 19, 1939January 25, 2023

Alverna was born on January 19,1939 in Madison County, TN. She attended Bascomb School in Jackson, TN and graduated from Stigall High in Humboldt, TN.

Alverna worked and retired as a caregiver from Patterson Care Center, Trenton, TN. She was a faithful member of Lane Chapel C.M.E. where she was a missionary, a member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher.

TERESA MICHELLE BOBBITT

February 28, 1958 - January 22, 2023

Teresa Steward Bobbitt, age 64 gained her wings and transitioned this life on January 22, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN. Teresa was born in Trezevant, TN on February 28, 1958 to Jerlene Adams and the late Fred A. Steward. Sr.

WILLIE DAVIS

June 14, 1948January 22, 2023

Willie Mae Ragans was born on June 14, 1948 in Humboldt, Tennessee to the late Emma Z. Ragans and the late B.B. Ragans. Her grandparents Mary Ragan and Jeff Ragan both also preceded her in death. Willie Mae reunited with the Lord on January 22, 2023 at the Milan General Hospital. Willie Mae professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Lane Chapel CME Church where she remained faithful until moving to Florrisant, Missouri, where she was united in holy matrimony with Samuel Joe Davis.

CAROLYN PEARSON

August 13, 1961 - January 29, 2023

CYNTHIA MCCURRIE

June 7, 1975 - January 28, 2023

CHARLIE PRICE

May 25, 1952 - January 28, 2023

ITALIAN NIGHT ‘ARMS’ COMMUNITY WITH RESOURCES

Great turn out at Area Relife Ministries

TONYA COLEMAN GRIDER

December 29, 1970 - January 27, 2023

www.baskervillefuneralhome.com/obit

Room in the Inn. Italian night. Love & Truth Church had 20 volunteers to serve, fellowship and even provided medical care. Thanks First Methodist Church Downtown for opening your doors for all of the community to serve.

“Let’s Begin the New Year with a New Thing”

By: Reverend Frank Thomas, Jr.

In this, the new year 2023, in this beginning month of January, beginning the first day; January 1, 2023, that began a new year, a new month and a new day, the first day of the new year. As we, look back this time last year 2022, by half way; six months to the beginning of the second half; six months, beginning July, 1- December 31. We have planned New Year’s resolutions, that always broken as soon as you make them. I want to introduce something new, fresh and hot off the press. Let’s begin to bring, the New Year 2023 in a new way. With a new of giving, a new way of living, pressing for the best, as we do fresh and new things. This year 2023, let us all have the right attitude, the altitude, having the mentality with the spirit of getting in the press. Getting in the press, is a way to succeed, to go on and to go forward to doing the best, blessed work of the Lord. (Philippians 3:13-14); the Apostle Paul addresses this church in Philippi with a personal goal for himself to accomplish; he said, “Brethen, I count myself not to have apprehended (to have understand or understood); but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind (old things, past events, the year 2022) and reaching forth unto those things are before (the year 2023, new events, new things), I press (lean on, to push, having need to) toward the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. We must begin the New year by getting in the press. Forgetting those things behind in the past to those things that are before us in the present. God wants to bless us in this New Year 2023; with us having or wanting the desire to be blessed bountifully, physically, spiritually and materially. New heights will be gained this year. Unanswered prayers will be answered, God will open doors that have bene closed shut by men, he will open the doors that no man can shut. Even will without skills, God will open. This year for many God will open the windows of Heaven and pour out, rain down, send down blessings to those that been obedient to his Holy will and word. But we have to get in the press. God is, does and wants to do a new thing for us, in us and through us, his children. But we must put away the old things to open our minds and hearts for the new things, like pouring new wine into new wineskins (Matthew 9:16-17). (Isaiah 43:18-19) “Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past; See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive (recognize, realize, understand) it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Not to, or do not dwell on the past, but dwell into and on the future as well as today, this moment, this second, minute, and hour. We can get God’s best and can have hine best by bringing in the New Year with a new thing. God bless you.

Servant in Christ, Reverend Frank Thomas, Jr. (731) 803-6514

Phophetess Leah (323) 316-6638.

Tonya has gained her wings. Keep her husband -Tony, Joseph, William and myself lifted up in prayer. - Martha Williams

Ethan Depriest - Reader of the Week

Old Timer’s Thoughts

Cont’d from page 2 Involuntary Commitments” became the cry of the movement for humane treatment of those with Mental Illness. Advocates took matters into courts and in 1966, Lake vs Cameron, a D.C. Court of Appeals ruled we have a right to “Least Restrictive Setting “. Later, a 1975 U.S. Supreme Court ruling led to the practices followed today. Basically, A person has to be a danger to Self or Other for involuntary confinement to be Constitutional. In 2023, there are plenty of adults that just do not agree with those rulings, but everybody regardless of race, religion, illnesses or disabilities has a right to be free, to live where they wish and pursue happiness. The courts have reaffirmed civil rights more recently in relation to the American with Disabilities Act.

There is no Visible Sign of many Mental Illnesses, but I assure you, they are working and living among us. The majority of children and adults with mental illness manage that disease as well as one can manage diabetes. Occasionally, an event or serious loss will trigger a crisis. There are some that do not manage their mental health issues just some that do not manage their diabetes. Yes, some are homeless living in tents.

My first question to you the reader, did advocates inadvertently cause America’s homeless problems? In 1983, the Democrats controlled the House, the Republicans controlled the Senate, and Reagan was President. The House and Senate passed a bi-partisan bill that changed the rules and regulations pertaining to the Legal Detentions for Psychiatric Care. Funding and other things were attached to the Bill as usual. It was submitted to Reagan for his signature. He is often blamed for the bill, but just as now, it had to be bi-partisan passage to get to him. My personal observations were, it took about fifteen more years before I saw a significant change in services. Funding alternatives took several years to put a new Service Model in place. In 2023, much of the treatment is out-patient.

Since these changes occurred, my second question is do you the reader believe good intention has yielded more harm than good? Do you know someone that took their Cont’d page 16

Congratulations to my great friend Ethan Depriest as the CrimeSEEN Examiner Newspaper “Reader of the week!

Ethan has been a loyal CSE reader for many years and shares copies with his friends and colleagues in the security industrial business. He is from Huntingdon and works in the security industry in Jackson.

Ethan is an avid sportsman and enjoys hunting with his friends. He is continuing his education and aspires to go into law enforcement as his career objective. He’s the proud father of his three year old son and wants to provide his best for him.

Thanks to Ethan for his loyalty to the CSE Newspaper!

READER WRITES . . . My Soul is Troubled

Pat Hunt

I have 3 sons. 10 grandsons and 1 great grandson. I want them to Live a Life that they don’t have to Fear. My Soul is Troubled, My Heart is Broken and My Mind is in Disbelief. How can any Human Being be so Inhumane. How can you Sleep at night after you’ve beaten a Human Being so Brutally. What about Their Children and Families. How do they treat them. Are they Abusive by nature or by association. Either way they are not what we need on our streets or in our communities Criminals in Uniform are not Peace Keepers. They are not Protecting and Serving. They are a Menace to Society.

“Just Saying”

The Pink Elephant Newsletter

This newsletter highlights issues related to race, racism, and racial equity. New articles are published every Monday.

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Representation Is Not Enough: Examining The Pervasive Nature Of Anti-Blackness

The world is reeling from body cam footage that was just released of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old driver who was beaten to death by five Memphis police officers. At the time of this article, each of the five officers has been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression. It’s important to note that both Nichols and the five officers involved were Black. The speed at which the officers were fired is a topic of conversation on social media, with many commenting on how fast the justice works when the perpetrators are Black. The horrific case of Nichols’ killing points to a phenomenon that deserves further interrogation: representation is not enough. The solution to group homogeneity and a lack of representation isn’t simply to invite more people from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds in. We don’t talk enough about how those from marginalized communities learn quickly to align themselves with the oppressive class under the false premise that doing so will allow them to shield themselves from harm.

In the last few decades, as a result of the many publicized killings of unarmed Black people, the public discourse has focused on whether there are ways to reform the American policing system. Some opponents of the prison and police abolition movement have suggested that increasing racial diversity on police forces could remedy the racial profiling and discrimination that occurs at a systemic level. But the case of Tyre Nichols provides additional evidence that representation will not solve the issue. There has been extensive research on police bias. More than 20 years ago, researchers Joshua Correll, Bernadette Park, Charles M. Judd and Bernd Wittenbrink conducted a study to investigate the decision to shoot or not shoot armed and unarmed targets. Key findings of their research indicate that participants were more likely to shoot a target when he was Black compared to white and that participants were quicker when deciding not to shoot an unarmed white target compared to an unarmed Black target. What was most interesting about their research was that these findings were shown across both white and Black participants. Correll and associates replicated these results with different samples including police officers, community members and college students. In a separate 2019 study of fatal police officer-involved shootings, researchers found that Black and Hispanic civilians were more likely to be shot by same-race officers. These studies further elucidate why a focus on diversity and representation will not address the systemic issues that allow anti-blackness to persist.

In the book Caste, Pulitzer-prize winner writer Isabel Wilkerson wrote “one does not have to be in the dominant caste to do its bidding,” and explains that “the most potent instrument of the caste system is a sentinel at every rung, whose identity forswears any accusation of discrimination and helps keep the caste system humming.” One of the reasons why anti-blackness is so pervasive is because those wielding the sword are often part of oppressed communities themselves. Being able to point to representation as an example of progress or a reason why an environment is safe and should be spared from critique, is one reason why anti-blackness is able to persist.

Many institutions invite people in for the sake of diversity while failing to investigate the root cause of harm. No amount of diversity will fix an institution if the systemic issues are not addressed. What are the ways in which our structures allow anti-blackness to continue? We need to recognize that the presence of Black people alone does not eliminate anti-blackness. Even within Black structures, anti-blackness, class oppression and power differentials prevail. What are the specific ways that your system is holding people accountable for their anti-blackness? Are you assessing anti-blackness at the door? Why are people able to engage in anti-black behaviors in the first place? What questions could be asked to assess inherent anti-black biases when entering an institution? Is there space being provided to have discussions about anti-blackness? Are you offering education so that every individual understands their role in continuing anti-blackness and how it is a global issue that has seen different iterations? How are you helping individuals reckon with their own internalized anti-blackness? Nothing will ever change if 1) we are not examining the specific and nuanced ways that institutions allow anti-blackness to continue and 2) if we fail to put accountability measures in place to address the myriad ways that anti-blackness is perpetuated.

This article was originally published in Forbes.

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Rev, Dr, Daryll H Coleman speaks on behalf of President Logan Hampton about Lanr College. Junior Rotarians finish their month of being guests and three new Rotarians are added as new members.

MAKING BOSS MOVES

Last Sunday - Stylist and Hair Educator, Camille Shavon, was invited by Shalondria Shaw the Regional Director of the State of Tn Apprenticeship Program- to make a presentation at Family Life Fellowship in Brownsville, Tn. During “networking sunday” #growthimpact...

“I had the opportunity to fellowship with so many astounding entrepreneurs who are making integral movements in effort to empower our tn communities...

I’ve Dedicated My Life To Be About Business...

More Importantly...I’ve Dedicated My Life To Be About My Father’s Business

WOODS ATTENDS WESTSTAR RECEPTION

Dr. Jerry Woods attended the Weststar Leadership Reception last Thursday hosted by the Haywood County Weststar Alumni. Dr. Woods is a Weststar Alumni from the Class of 2002. L-R Dr. Jerry Woods, Cynthia B. Woods, Haywood County Commissioner Sheronda Green and Haywood County School Board member Gem Bell.

Gipson to Lead TASSR

Lane College is proud to announce the recent appointment of Lane Man Macklin Gipson as President-Elect for the TASSR - Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention.

Macklin received his bachelor’s degree from Lane College in 2008 and earned a Master of Urban Education & Community Counseling from Norfolk State University in 2014.

Macklin served as Director of Housing and Assistant Dean of Students at Lane College and Director of First Year Student Retention at Edward Waters University. He also served as Program Retention Specialist at Southwest Tennesee Community College. He currently serves as the Director of First- and Second-Year Retention at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. He is a member of the Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention (TASSR), The National Organization for Student Success (NOSS), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).

Deer Season CLOSES

Even though deer season lasted longer than it ever has before, for most hunters it still flew by like a 747 Jet. Hunters never get enough of their favorite sport and the thrill of one more chance at a trophy buck. With West Tennessee being located in the CWD Zone hunters were allowed to harvest more deer than in the past with efforts to eradicate the disease. Around the state there were 87,265 bucks harvested and a total of 162,047 deer for the season as of January 27, 2023.

Hardeman County led our area with a total of 3476 followed by Fayette County with 3318 but, Fayette County led with 1683 bucks. Giles County did lead all counties with 4275 total and 2072 bucks. Madison had 1333 bucks and McNairy had 1335 bucks so they were neck and neck while both were very productive harvest.

There seems to be good progress with decreasing the number of CWD deer in West Tennessee with the additional deer tags allowed.

There are many different hunting game in our area but deer remains the most poplar for the average nimrod. When deer season ends hunters don’t close the door they just transfer their efforts to other game such as rabbits, quail and their next most appealing sport.

If you didn’t get that big trophy it won’t be long until the season open back up again.

West Tennessee OUTDOORS with Ray Jones

Send photos to: numberonecoach@hotmail.com or 731-694-8614

LADY LIONS ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH CUNNINGHAM PROMOTED TO HEAD COACH

Henderson, Tennessee — (January 27, 2023) —

After 23 seasons and 433 wins, Todd Humphry will hand over the reins as the head coach of the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions volleyball team to a very familiar face, current assistant coach Amanda Cunningham.

Cunningham joined Humphry’s staff as an assistant in 2020 after four seasons as the coach of the Hardin County High School Tigers. She has been in charge of FHU’s junior varsity program since her arrival.

“Since coach Humphry hired me as an assistant coach, I have learned so much more about the sport I love and what it takes to have a successful program at this level,” Cunningham said. “Coach Humphry has built a strong and competitive program over the past 23 years. I can’t wait to see how we build on that legacy in the years to come by continuing to create a Christ-centered culture of growth and excellence.”

Quispe to Lead Puerto Rico Boom

JAWS

Jackson Area Wide Soccer still has spots available for late registration in the following age groups.

U8 Girls (2015-2016)

U10 Girls (2013-2014)

U12 Boys (2011-2012) You can register online @ www.jacksontn.gov or in-person at the Westwood Community. Birth Certificate required for all new players. We are currently seeking coaches for our U8 Boys group if you’re interested in coaching please give us a call @ 731-425-8372

The Soccer Clinic (in partnership with The Salvation Army and Perto Rico Boom Soccer) will continue for 8 weeks at T R White and is open to youth from East Jackson.

Cesar Quispe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at Puerto Rico Boom and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at March Marketing Agency recently announced:

“I’m happy to announce that I’ll be leading Puerto Rico Boom, as it’s President, in a multimillion dollar campaign this coming summer.

I belive that good leadership is about attracting quality individuals and letting them shine with their unmatched expertise.”

Quispe, studied Business Admininstration at Lane College and resides in Jackson, Tennessee.

Photo is Lovie Marable with a trophy buck.

6 great fiction books for Black History Month

Written by Amazon Staff Amazon Books editors share some of their favorite fiction to honor the occasion.

The Amazon Book Editors are dedicated to helping customers find the next book they will love, through expertly-curated recommendations, author interviews, Best Books of the Month, and Best Books of the Year. Check out all this and more on their blog, The Amazon Book Review.

Chris Schluep, an Amazon Books editor, put together this list of ten fiction titles to commemorate black authors. Later this month, we’ll be sharing a list of ten great non-fiction titles that honor black authors.

As Ralph Ellison wrote in Invisible Man, “The world is a possibility, only if you discover it.” The titles below make for excellent companions on your own path of discovery.

1 Brown Girl Dreaming

Raised in South Carolina and New York, Jacqueline Woodson, author of Brown Girl Dreaming, always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement.

Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become.

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from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape. Matters do not go as planned-Cora kills a young white boy who tries to capture her. Though they manage to find a station and head north, they are being hunted.

BLACK HISTORY

streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Featuring strong and compelling characters and exploring complex themes of gender and species, Octavia E. Butler presents a powerful, postapocalyptic interplanetary epic story, as well as a ray of hope for humanity.

6 The Invisible Man

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The Underground Railroad

Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for Cora; an outcast even among her fellow Africans, she is coming into womanhood-where even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival

The Hate U Give

One of the most important and enduring books of the twentieth century, Their Eyes Were Watching God brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years—due largely to initial audiences’ rejection of its strong black female protagonist—Hurston’s classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature.

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Sixteen-year-old Starr

Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the

Dawn (The Xenogenesis Trilogy Book 1)

Lilith Iyapo has just lost her husband and son when atomic fire consumes Earth—the last stage of the planet’s final war. Hundreds of years later Lilith awakes, deep in the hold of a massive alien spacecraft piloted by the Oankali— who arrived just in time to save humanity from extinction. They have kept Lilith and other survivors asleep for centuries, as they learned whatever they could about Earth. Now it is time for Lilith to lead them back to her home world, but life among the Oankali on the newly resettled planet will be nothing like it was before.

The Invisible Man is a milestone in American literature, a book that has continued to engage readers since its appearance in 1952. A first novel by an unknown writer, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks, won the National Book Award for fiction, and established Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. The nameless narrator of the novel describes growing up in a black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of “the Brotherhood”, and retreating amid violence and confusion to the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, Joyce, and Dostoevsky.

Arrest Report

The individuals depicted have been arrested but not convicted at the time of this posting. This information does not infer or imply guilt of any actions or activity other than their arrest.

01/30/2023

THOMPSON, JUSTIN

ONEAL -Age 35 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

JOHNSON, GLEN

EDWARD -Age 34 Gender

MALE Race WHITE -Charges

DRIVING ON REVOKED/ SUSPENDED LICENSE, EVADING ARREST, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, RECKLESS

DRIVING, UNLAWFUL

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

ROBINS, QUINDARIS

-Age 21 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

GRAY, KAMILLIAH -Age

19 Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

CAMPOS, TABITHA

LEANN -Age 25 Gender FE-

MALE Race WHITE -Charges

FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY

01/29/2023

HILLIARD, KENNETH

-Age 52 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION

JORDAN, MARVIN -Age 30

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VANDALISM

CATES, PIERRE JARDAN

- Age 34 Gender MALE

LEE =Age 67 Gender MALE

Race WHITE -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION

MCKNUCKLES, AMILLIO SHEVEZ

-Age 34 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges THEFT $1000>$9,999, ALL OTHER LARCENY

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges

EVADING ARREST, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS

ROBERTSON, JAMAL

JAMES -Age 28 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

01/28/2023

MURPHY, CARNYCEIA

-Age 22 Gender FEMALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

FORD, DANTHONY -Age

23 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

PEREZ-SANCHEZ, FE-

LICIANO -Age 30 Gender

MALE Race WHITE -Charges

ALTERING, FALSIFYING OR FORGING AUTO TI-

TLES OR ASSIGNMENT O

DAVIS, MARIO -Age 21

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

BROWN, WILLIE LEE

-Age 30 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges AG-

GRAVATED ASSAULT

IRVIN, RUFUS MILTON

-Age 42 Gender MALE Race

WHITE -Charges PUBLIC

INTOXICATION

HERRING, KENNETH

WILLIAMS, TREVION

DESHAUN -Age 18 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICANCharges AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

01/27/2023

CROFETT, MATILDA A

-Age 31 Gender FEMALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

WILSON, CHARLES

L -Age 31 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges ESPECIALLY AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, MURDER, FIRST DEGREE

SWAIN, LAMARCUS

JERMAINE -Age 34 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY

01/26/2023

FERRARA, SHIAN NICOLE -Age 27 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

WILLIAMSON, ISAIAH LORD -Age 31 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

DANNAH, TAISJA SHALAI

- Age 21 Gender FEMALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

WILSON MORSE, PRISCILLA S -Age 39 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE

-Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

KIRK, ERNIE DAMON -Age 44 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges ALTERING, FALSIFYING OR FORGING AUTO TITLES OR ASSIGNMENT, DRIVING ON REVOKED/ SUSPENDED LICENSE, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

WALKER, JEFF LEON -Age 63 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

BUTLER, DENESSA -Age 36 Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges UNLAWFUL EXPOSURE

CASEY, SHAYNA R -Age 36 Gender FEMALE Race

WHITE -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

WATKINS, TREVA S -Age 32 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, VIOLATION OF REGISTRATION

LAW

01/25/2023

HARRIS, CORDARIOUS

CANTEL -Age 30 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VANDALISM

MOSLEY, ISSAC DAVID

-Age 20 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges EVADING ARREST, SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, THEFT $10K>$59K, ALL OTHER LARCENY

HARRIS, MICHAEL LEE

- Age 39 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

BAILEY, PHILLIP

JEROME -Age 28 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

ING, SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, THEFT $10K>$59K, ALL OTHER LARCENY REED, THOMAS -Age 60 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CRIMINAL TRESPASS BOHT, MICHAEL A -Age

HARRIS, CORDARIOUS CANTEL -Age 30 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT, VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION

CHRISTOPHER, GABRIEL CORDE -Age 22

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED, EVADING ARREST, RECKLESS DRIV-

39 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges -CRIMINAL TRESPASS, DISORDERLY CONDUCT BROWN, AMY L -Age

41 Gender FEMALE Race

WHITE -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY TORRES, NATHAN J -Age 31 Gender MALE Race

WHITE -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY GOYER, CAMERON KORDEL -Age 24 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

GREEN, ERIC MICHAEL

-Age 34 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

01/24/2023

SIMMONS, NICHOLAS

JEROME -Age 41 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -VIOLATION OF PROBATION, SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

WALKER, JEFF LEON

-Age 63 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, VANDALISM

01/23/2023

HUDSON, TERANCE DEVON -Age 34 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges AG-

GRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT, AGGRAVATED

DOMESTIC ASSAULT, VIOLATION OF PROBATION

JOHNSON, ANGEL

LAVETTE -Age 40 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VANDALISM

MCNEAL, BROOKLYNN

-Age 27 Gender FEMALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges ASSAULT

Arrest Report

JOHNSON, JEREMIAH C

- Age 25 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

JACKSON, JAVANTRE

DJOHN -Age 28 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

GRAY, SADARRIUS

SAKEITH -Age 31 Gen-

der MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

HUGHES, JERRY L -Age 50

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

JOHNSON, QUINCY

ANTWOIN -Age 36 Gen-

der MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION (x3)

MITCHELL, AMARION - Age 19 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

LONG, TAVARIS -Age 42

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

PROFESSIONAL BONDING

115 W Central Trenton Tn. 38382

Originated by James “Timbo” Patterson

(731)-855-1500

(731)-618-0936

Zedrick McLin

The individuals depicted have been arrested but not convicted at the time of this posting. This information does not infer or imply guilt of any actions or activity other than their arrest.

01/24/2023

SULLIVAN, JERRY LOUIS -B/M Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Poss of Weapon in Commission of Felony, MFG/ DEL/SELL Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

YOUNG, TAMARRA DENISE -B/F Driving REV/SUSP/ EXP License

01/25/2023

DICKEY, CORTEZ DESHUN -B/M Murder, 1st Degree DICKEY, JAYLON JACQUES -B/M Murder, 1st Degree

01/26/2023

HOLMES, SILVESTER -B/M Domestic Assault MARTINEZ, KANESSE LATRIESSE -B/F Public Intoxication

01/27/2023

THOMAS, KA’REEO KORTEZ -B/M Disorderly Conduct

01/29/2023

DRAKE, CHELSEY WAYNE -W/M DUI, Violation Open Container, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

FLORES, TORRESS, ORLIN -H/M Driving W/O a License, DUI, Financial Responsibility Law, Violation Open Container

HOLMES, LEON THOMAS - B/M Violation of Order of Protection

STREET, MARTAVIOUS DEVON -B/M Domestic Assault

Seventh officer in Tyre Nichols case relieved of duty

by: Autumn Scott - Posted: Jan 30, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Memphis Police say a seventh officer was relieved of duty for his involvement in the confrontation with Tyre Nichols but did not name the officer.

MPD released a statement Monday with additional information about their findings in the investigation. The seventh officer has not been identified and their role in the incident has not been disclosed.

Police said the unnamed seventh officer has been relieved of duty since Jan. 8.

Court records showed that all five former officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith — were taken into custody. Officer Preston Hemphill has been relieved of duty for his involvement in the confrontation with Tyre Nichols.

JPD, Mayor express prayers for Nichols’ family

By Downtown Ricky Brown

Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Chief Thom Corley and the Jackson Police Department extends their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family of 29 year old Tyre Nichols, who passed away following a traffic stop by officers of the Memphis Police Department. The following release was shared with the community:

Chief Corley and the members of the Jackson Police Department supports the swift actions of Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis and the independent investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Upon the release of the video, the Jackson Police Department is asking the citizens of Jackson to consider how far we have come together as a community. It is our pledge that we will endeavor to be honest, fair, impartial, courteous, professional and responsive in the fulfillment of our duties to this community.

We, the Jackson Police Department have worked tirelessly in the development of co-active partnerships with the community we serve. We have been intentional in being transparent and ensuring our officers are professional, loyal and respectful.

Please continue to lift the Nichols’ family their friends and the entire community up in prayers as the City of Memphis navigates through this difficult time.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19147

Estate of JOYCE MURCHISON, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 23 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JOYCE MURCHISON, who died DECEMBER 17, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Date: 1/23/2023

Date: 1/23/2023

BETTY MCNEAL

Personal Representative

CHARLES C. EXUM

Attorney

Published: January 26, 2023 and February 2, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19138

Estate of FRANCES B. WILLIAMS, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 19 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of FRANCES B. WILLIAMS, who died SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Date: 1/19/2023

Date: 1/19/2023

AMY W. SMITH AND NANCY W. LAPLACE

Personal Representative

WILLIAM C. BELL, JR.

Attorney

Published: January 26, 2023 and February 2, 2023

Old Timer’s Thoughts Cont’d from page 8 own life and you are left wondering what could we have done differently? Are the people on the corners actually suffering from an illness and are considered more a traffic hazard than a Brother or Sister in need?

I hope I caused you to think about those among us in West Tennessee that were once our neighbors, school friends, somebody’s child that life has not been as kind to them as yourself. I encourage you to call our elected officials to encourage community help for our needy. In Jackson, we have several assorted shelters and church sponsored services for our homeless, but every city is not as fortunate as Jackson. Mental Health Agencies do have programs for housing and employment if one seeks help. How often have we heard someone say, “You are your Brother’s keeper.”

I can not say the Congress caused all this Homelessness in America, but I could not imagine Jackson, Tennessee to have as many as it seems when I came here in 1975. I do know Salvation Army, Dream Center, WRAP, Area Relief and RIFA have served the many needs beyond Jackson. I encourage you to do what you can to support these agencies and our elected leaders.

Those are my thoughts and frustration about cause and effect as it pertains to our Homeless in West Tennessee. I hope I stimulated you to think about those less fortunate.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19149

Estate of HELEN JOAN M. HOLLOWAY, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 27 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of HELEN JOAN M. HOLLOWAY, who died DECEMBER 8, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Date: 1/27/2023

Date: 1/27/2023

Published: February 2 and 9, 2023

WESTOLAND ALLEN SIMPSON

Personal Representative

NANCY CHOATE Attorney

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19151 Estate of MS. WILMA M. LINDSEY, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 26 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of MS. WILMA M. LINDSEY, who died NOVEMBER 26, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)

Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Date: 1/26/2023 MS. ANGELA WARD

Personal Representative

Date: 1/26/2023 DONNIE KNOTT Attorney

Published: February 2 and 9, 2023

Docket No.: 22-19104

In Re:

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The Intestate Estate of Larry Junior Morris, Deceased.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

It appearing to the Court based on the Petition to Determine Heirs as filed by the Petitioner, Debra Morris (hereinafter “Petitioner”), as the Administratrix Ad Litem of the Estate of Larry Junior Morris (“Decedent”), on 1/10/2020, that notice should be given to all the unknown heirs of the Decedent.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that notice shall be published in the CrimeSEEN Examiner newspaper in Jackson, Tennessee, advising that Debra Morris, as Administratrix Ad Litem of the Estate of Larry Junior Morris has filed a Petition to Determine Heirs. The time for the Court to hear the Petition is scheduled for February 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Notice shall be published in the CrimeSEEN Examiner for four consecutive weeks (January 19, 2023, January 26, 2023, February 2, 2023, February 9, 2023) to all unknown heirs of Larry Junior Morris, deceased, and all person claiming to be an heir or next of kin of the Decedent that they will be required to set forth the nature of their kinship, either prior to, or at the date set for the hearing.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306 Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19138

Estate of FRANCES B. WILLIAMS, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 19 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of FRANCES B. WILLIAMS, who died SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Date: 1/19/2023 AMY W. SMITH AND NANCY W. LAPLACE

Personal Representative

Date: 1/19/2023 WILLIAM C. BELL, JR. Attorney

Published: January 26, 2023 and February 2, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306 Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19156

Estate of CLARENCE A. BLADEN, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 23 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of CLARENCE A. BLADEN, who died FEBRUARY 22, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Date: 1/23/2023

Date: 1/23/2023

Published: February 2 and 9, 2023

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AT CAMDEN

IN RE:

FEMALE AND A MALE CHILD, (Whose names for purposes Of this adoption are):

MYA NICOLE SWOVELAND, DOB: 10/17/2011

MASON DRAKE SCOTT, DOB: 10/10/2012

NO. 4633

BY:

JESSICA ANN WILLIS SWOVELAND

AND MICHAEL DALTON SWOVELAND VS.

KASSIE NICOLE SCOTT COE RESPONDENT.

ORDER OF MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

It appearing to the court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination and Adoption, Motion for Service by Publication, and the Affidavit of Diligent Search that the where-

Honorable Christy R. Little

Date: 1-12-2023

Approved for Entry:

David N. Arnold (#24294)

376 Perkins Extended, Suite 200 Memphis, Tennessee 38117

(901) 677-0701

(901) 910-4960 (fax)

Counsel for Petitioner

DOYLE CASSANOVA

Personal Representative

HAILEY H. DAVID

Attorney

abouts of the Respondent, Kassie Nicole Scott Coe, is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search, therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Kassie Nicole Scott Coe. It is therefore, ordered that the said Respondent be served by publication of the following notice for four consecutive weeks in the CrimeSEEN Examiner, a paper which posts local crime news along with community news, education news, political news, sports, health news, entertainment, classifieds, and legal notices. Copies of the paper can be picked up at several locations in West Tennessee.

NOTICE

Kassie Nicole Scott Coe

The Petitioners, Jessica Swoveland and Michael Swoveland, have filed a petition against you seeking to Terminate you parental rights to children, Mya Swoveland and Mason Scott. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown.

You are hereby ORDERED to Appear in the Chancery Court of Benton County, Tennessee in Camden on February 13th at 9:00 a.m. to defend the alle-

gations or a default judgment may be taken against you. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Chancery Court of Benton County Clerk’s office in Camden, Tennessee.

Entered this the 9th day of January, 2023.

Vicki H. Hoover Chancellor

Approved for Entry: Angela Mueller, 018297 P. O. Box 163 Trenton, TN 38302 731-695-6768

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned certifies that a true and exact copy of the foregoing Motion for Service by Publication has been served upon the Respondent, Kassie Nicole Scott Coe, at her last known address, 250 Highway 70 East in Jackson, Tn 38305 of by mailing same, postage prepaid.

This 9th day of January. 2023

Angela Mueller, 018297

Published: January 19 and 26, 2023 and February 2 and 9, 2023

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