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In Honor of Black History Month

BY JIM LEACH

I would like to recognize a few people I had the privilege to work with. Each one was the first African American to serve in their respective positions.

Hardeman County Sheriff

Delphus Hicks

David Woolfork served as Sheriff of Madison County, for 20 years

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History is American History

“On February 2nd we kicked off #JacksonTN Celebration of Black Culture at City Hall with a proclamation, readings from Winfred Keith Davis and music performance — a drum circle — led by Valerie Porter which we all took part in!” - Mayor Scott Conger

BREAKER, OLYMPIC HOPEFUL ‘PEP-C’ HALL TO SPEAK AT CONFERENCE

MARTIN, Tenn. –Carmarry “Pep-C” Hall, a professional break-dancer who is a member of the first U.S. Olympic break team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, will be a featured guest speaker at the 24th annual University of Tennessee at Martin Civil Rights Conference.

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The Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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The Takeout

By Morris Merriweather

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Chief Thom Corley, City Judge Blake Anderson, City Beautiful Danielle Wade and Jackson City Councilman Richard Donnell

Jackson Declares War on Illegal Dumping

By Downtown Ricky Brown

The City of Jackson has ten new cameras that can read license plates and catch violators in the act of illegal dumping in Jackson.

Jackson City Beautiful and the Jackson Police Department have announced a stepped up effort to clean up the city and catch those who won’t take time to find a legal dumping site.

The Jackson City Council has passed an ordinance to address this problem Those who leave trash in a no-dumping zone now face up to $500 in fines.

City Court Judge Blake Anderson explained the penalty. “The new way the law is written, the punishment depends upon the amount that’s dumped. I’ve already imposed up to $500 in fines on several cases.”

There’s also a hall of shame, a gallery that shows the who, what, when, and where the illegal dumping took place, he said.

Illegal dumping not only encourages more dumping but also attracts rodents and insects.

According to Jackson Beautiful Coordinator Danielle Wade, the cameras are in place, but will be moved on an as needed basis depending on what areas are most affected without signs “to let violators know they’re being watched.”

JPD Pays Tribute to First African American Uniformed Officer

In honor of Black History Month, the Jackson TN Police Department would like to pay tribute to James Neal Cherry, Jr., the first African American uniformed officer of the Jackson Police Department. James Neal Cherry, Jr., was hired in 1964. In 1988 he became the first African American Deputy Chief of Police in Jackson, TN. His bravery and dedication have paved the way for diversity and representation in law enforcement. We celebrate Deputy Chief Cherry for his contributions and acknowledge the importance of fostering an inclusive and equitable community. #blackhistorymonth

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What we’re thinking

The Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

By Sabrina Parker

As an advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion here in Jackson, I have followed with growing concern recent developments at the state legislature that threaten to undermine years of progress toward building a more just and inclusive society. The passage of Senate Bill 2440 and House Bill 2569, which prohibit practices that promote diversity and inclusion in public education and employment, is only the latest in a disturbing trend of intentional attacks against these essential values.

SB0603 and HB0571 mirror other bills passed in states like Florida and Texas that prohibit public K-12 schools and universities from promoting certain concepts related to race, sex and bias. Specifically, the bills target concepts like implicit bias training, discussions of privilege and oppression, curricula on systemic racism/sexism, and initiatives that promote “sex or race stereotyping.”

Banning such concepts has a chilling effect on discussing issues of diversity openly. It limits antiracism and social justice education that is critical for inclusion. Research shows such discussions actually improve race relations by increasing empathy and understanding different perspectives. In contrast, avoidance sustains biases and division. Civil rights groups warn the bills invite politically motivated censorship of academics and censoring history by forbidding honest analysis of structural inequities. Overall, restricting conversations about systemic bias sends the message some communities do not belong, trampling efforts to cultivate an inclusive learning environment where all people feel respected and empowered.

If passed, SB0603 and HB0571 would represent a massive legislative overreach that sacrificed inclusion and academic freedom at the altar of a misguided and factually baseless “anti-woke” agenda.

Make no mistake - the underlying agenda behind measures to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives is nothing less than systemic racism. By limiting discussions of racial inequalities and eliminating support structures for marginalized groups, lawmakers are attempting to protect an unjust status quo that benefits some at the expense of others. Their purported fears of “left-wing ideologies” or “reverse discrimination” are simply cover for policies that preserve existing power structures, no matter the human cost.

It is well-documented through rigorous research that diversity and inclusion training not only help correct implicit biases, but also yield enormous financial returns. A recent study by McKinsey & Company found that ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to financially outperform industry averages. This is because different perspectives foster creativity and innovation, leading to better problem-solving capabilities. By banning such programs, Tennessee risks stunting business growth and competitiveness in a global marketplace.

In education as well, the lack of diversity imposes significant costs. Research shows that college students who are exposed to a variety of backgrounds and life experiences exhibit improved critical thinking and cognitive skills. They are also better prepared for an increasingly multicultural workforce and society. Limiting diversity efforts directly undermines the academic excellence of our public universities.

Perhaps most alarming are the ongoing health impacts of restricting discussions of systemic racism and bias. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have uncovered racial disparities in medical treatment and outcomes that cost Black Americans over $200 billion annually. By banning these initiatives, lawmakers are actively jeopardizing health outcomes for communities of color.

It is clear then that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are not merely “left-wing ideologies,” but evidence-based practices that are critical for business success, academic achievement and public health. Their removal poses serious risks not just to marginalized groups, but to all citizens who desire an innovative, thriving and just society.

That is why a group of concerned citizens in Madison County have come together to develop a Diversity Scorecard that will be distributed to help gauge inclusion efforts across key local institutions. Organizations, nonprofits, businesses, educational bodies and governmental entities will be encouraged to complete the scorecard in order to benchmark their diversity practices. The Scorecard will examine workforce diversity, equitable hiring/policies, supplier diversity, community partnerships, belonging initiatives, leadership accountability and more.

Participation is voluntary but we are hoping that the majority of Madison County’s top 25 employers, all city/

county governance offices, political representation, select non-profit organizations who want actively take part in improving diversity, equity, and inclusion. An annual article will highlight top performing scorecards from organizations, political leaders, committees, etc., that are actively involved in improving diversity, equity, and inclusion. Confidential DEI training programs will be offered to individuals and organizations that are exploring improvement.

More details to come are on how the public can get involved with this important effort.

While the threats to diversity and inclusion remain serious, I am heartened by the real progress evidenced by initiatives like our local Diversity Scorecard program. Further open debate on these issues is crucial, because when we come together in the spirit of understanding rather than division, there is no limit to what we can achieve as a community.

Ultimately, we must recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are about ensuring everyone has a seat at the table and a chance to succeed regardless of their background. It is simply common sense that when we leverage all of our talents, we are stronger.

The important thing to remember is that we are all special and designed to be different. We should take pride in our distinctiveness. It is natural and okay for us to have our own unique biases and perspectives shaped by our life experiences. A Black woman will see things from a Black woman’s perspective, just as a white man will view issues from his lens.

This is why discussions highlighting systemic barriers and unconscious biases are so important - not to divide us, but to foster empathy, awareness and progress together. Only by acknowledging how different identities experience the world can we work to remove unfair barriers and build a truly just society where all people feel respected, heard and empowered.

For our leadership to accurately reflect the diversity of Madison County means all of our neighbors, regardless of race, faith or background, have influence in decisions affecting their lives. Together, through open-hearted dialogue and collaborative solutions, we can strengthen our communities of all types and achieve our shared hopes for the future. There is no “them”only “us.”

Sabrina Parker is the Founder and President of Greater Horizons and the President of the Board for Helping Hands of Middle & West Tennessee. She is passionate about community upliftment, education, and creating a diverse world where all are included. She can be reached at parkerintennessee@gmail.com

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Mayor Scott Conger Appointed to Lead National League of Cities’ Small Cities Council

JACKSON, Tenn. — Mayor Scott Conger, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Small Cities Council. Mayor Conger was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor-Elect David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA.

“I am honored to serve on the National League of Cities Small Cities Council representing our city. This opportunity will allow me to actively engage in nationwide discussions, share insights, and bring ideas back home,” said Mayor Scott Conger. “I am committed to serve and look forward to the opportunity to share with the entire council.”

As a member of NLC’s Small Cities Council, Mayor Conger will play a key role among a diverse group of local leaders to encourage collaboration, networking and the development of resources and programs beneficial to communities that share demographics, size or location that can be replicated across the country

“Our member councils play an integral role in NLC’s work, bringing local leaders together to share ideas and inform NLC policy about the issues and challenges facing every kind of community in America,” said NLC President Mayor-Elect David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA. “I’m excited to have Mayor Conger serve on NLC’s Small Cities Council. The council will ensure that all of our cities, towns and villages have access to ideas and resources they can use to thrive.”

The leadership of this year’s Small Cities Council will consist of Chair: Vice Mayor Jan Arbuckle, (Grass Valley, CA); Vice Chair Mayor Pro Tem Mary Sarver (Grandview, TX); and Vice Chair Councilwoman Gabrielle Nelson, (Port Wentworth, GA).

For more information on NLC’s member councils, visit: https://www.nlc.org/current-initiatives/member-councils-2/.

Organizations Meet in Jackson to Discuss Social Justice Issues

This past Saturday, January 27, community leaders from Chattanooga, Jackson, Memphis, and Nashville came together for the first time to begin working together to address the social justice issues that impact their daily lives.

Three community organizations--CALEB (Chattanoogans in Action for Love, Equality, and Benevolence), MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope), and NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope)--reached out to key community leaders in Jackson to co-host the launch event for TIRZAH, a statewide organization for social justice across TN.

The Salvation Army - Jackson Corps generously provided space for the meeting; Harrell Carter, President of the Jackson Madison County NAACP Branch, and Matthew Marshall, President/CEO of the United Way of TN, made key connections in Jackson and helped spread the word.

A range of faith communities, labor organizations, and community nonprofits were represented among the 60 or so attendees, who committed to continue this important statewide work together

Those who are interested in learning more can email info@micahmemphis.org.

Look forward to your feedback,

Ayanna Watkins, lead organizer and executive director, Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH)

Photo: TSDMemphis.com

The Takeout

By Morris Merriweather

God Created all of us From the Dust of the Earth

One of the biggest jokes of mankind is that computers have started asking humans to prove that they aren’t robots.

I stuck my fork in this meal, and I think it’s done.

Some of us think we are more important than others. Some of us have come from cotton sacks to Cadillacs... from rubber heels to rubber wheels, and from neckbones to T-bone steaks.

God brought you a long way!

Remember, God created all of us from the dust of the earth. You, my friends, are no more than the prostitutes, drug addicts, thieves, cheaters, etc.

Don’t make the chef go get the vacuum cleaner! Some of you think you’re more important than others.

Take it from the chef... you ain’t.

Now, let me serve this entree:

If the church doesn’t encourage children to come to Sunday School instead of recognizing professors, bankers, doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs, the church will be on death row when the old people die. You better humble yourself.

Pass the cornbread.

One of the biggest jokes of mankind is that computers have started asking humans to prove that they aren’t robots.

Boy... I say boy. This country needs an a*s whooping.

See you.

Hard Work Pays Off for Camron Douglas

West Tennessee

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Camron was a highly recruited football player his junior and senior year at Haywood High School. Multiple Division 1 schools offered him scholarships to participate in their program as a student athlete. However, he was not offered one from the school he dreamed about playing for when he graduated.

He was determined to put on the orange uniform and run through the tunnel for the Vols just as former Tomcat Emmit Gooden had done just a few years earlier.

As a result, he enrolled in school at UT Knoxville and tried out as a walk on and made the team. Camron had to be a part of the practice team his first year and came back last season as a red shirt freshman. His hard work and determination paid off as he was a part of the Citrus Bowl winning team and got his first football championship ring.

Dreams do come true if you have the determination that Camron has and be willing to never give up.

We are so proud of our West Tennessee athletes who go on to UT and follow in the footsteps of Super Bowl Champion Trey Smith.

Trey Smith also has Tomcat roots because his father Henry Smith is a former Haywood standout also. Congratulations to another outstanding West Tennessee Student Athlete!

Softball wins three games on opening weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Lane College softball team kicked off their 2024 campaign with three victories this weekend, highlighted by two complete games from Jersey Cabana.

The Dragons swept a doubleheader with Crowley’s Ridge on Thursday to kick off the season. Cabana threw a complete game and allowed two runs while striking out eight batters.

Autumn Phillips took the circle in game two, also throwing a complete game and allowing no earned runs while striking out five.

Day two saw Cabana again pitch a complete game in the first tilt of the doubleheader. The San Dimas, Calif. native went 7.0 innings and struck out five batters while allowing two runs.

Camron Douglas UT Vol football player.

Dusty Weaver and Jayme Schurman CSE News ‘Readers of the Week’

Congratulations to Dusty Weaver and Jayme Schurman as the Crime SEEN Examiner Newspaper “Readers of the Week”

They are both loyal readers of the CSE Newspaper and take pride in making sure they always have plenty of newspapers available for their customers.

Jayme was the key holder at the Dollar General store at North Parkway in Jackson and resides in the Enville area. Dusty was an assistant manager and she always keeps her store nice, clean and well stocked. She is the mother of three children with two boys and one girl.

“We appreciate being partners with the CSE Newspaper and want to welcome everyone to please stop by for your shopping at Dollar General stores,” Jayme said.

Patriot Pastor moves to 96.5

Newstalk of West Tennessee

The “Patriot Pastor” J.P. Stovall has moved his radio show to 96.5 Newstalk of West Tennessee joining legendary radio icon Dan Reaves and Chuck Walker.

J. P. was formerly at Grace Media on 93.1 and unfortunately it’s reported its format changed gospel to Fox News syndicated programming . He can be heard mornings from 7:00 am until 11:00 am.

He is also the pastor of Victory temple church in Jackson and has been elected as a Jackson City councilman from south Jackson district 1

J.P. said he’s blessed to continue sharing his work with the people on 96.5 which also has many other ways to listen with apps WBFG and live on the web and many applications.

“Give us a call at 731-265-6496. Let’s talk.”

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‘High on the Hog’ Netflix Series Serves Heartfelt Full-Course Black History Lesson

By Wendy Isom Mercer

I learned a lot about the history of soul food while watching the Netflix documentary, “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.”

Writer and Chef Stephen Satterfield is an amazing culinary guide who shares how soul food literally took root from Africa to America.

Ever heard that expression, “living high on the hog?”

Well, I found out that it’s a phrase that was popularly coined in the late 1800s to refer to someone who is living a life of luxury. It also means that they are literally able to afford the best cuts of meat that are known as the meat all located high above the hog’s belly.

During slavery, African Americans were relegated to eating the unwanted leftovers of the hog that were - you guessed it - all the parts below the hog’s belly.

At that time, African Americans took those leftovers and prepared and seasoned them in such a way that they are still regarded as a soul food delicacy more than 200 years later.

Chitterlings, pig feet, and ox tail, just to name a few. Of course, due to the health disparities and higher incidence

SOCIALLY SEEN AROUND WEST TN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

of high blood pressure among African Americans, it’s not advised these days that we eat from the hog on a regular basis. (Friendly reminder: February is National Heart Health Month as well as Black History Month.)

In 2018, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported on what researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham discovered when they studied about 7,000 men and women over the age of 45 in this country. The results showed that the traditionally fried Southern soul food diet had a double heaping of consequences on Black Americans’ health. According to the American Heart Association, “Black Americans have the highest incidence of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital and are significantly less likely to survive.”

For health reasons, I believe that’s why we are seeing a lot of people venture to try Vegan food. It seems to be currently increasing in popularity as a healthy alternative. In downtown Jackson, we now have Litlebird, the first full-service Vegan restaurant. I recently tried Littlebird for the first time with my sister-in-law. I highly recommend the black bean sweet potato tacos and the “chicken” sandwich, which is actually a battered oyster mushroom.

Last year, my husband and I tried Vegan soul food for the first time at Vegelicious Café, a Black-owned restaurant in Nashville near Fisk University’s campus. I tried the Vegan fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, greens, and a roll. To this day, it’s the best Vegan soul food I’ve ever tasted. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed the no-chicken chicken!

During Black History month this year, I encourage you to celebrate and savor the culinary recipes from our Black culture. However, we can always strive to put a healthier twist on some favorite soul food dishes when we all come together at the table.

Sincerely and Socially Seen,

Wendy Isom Mercer

Wendy Isom Mercer, a freelance editor and columnist, 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 an active volunteer with several community organizations.

FHU Community to Celebrate the Fine and Performing Arts at Tupelo’s Link Centre Feb. 17

Henderson, Tennessee – (Feb. 2, 2024) – Students, alumni and friends of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to visit Tupelo’s Link Centre Saturday, Feb. 17, for “FHU at the Link! Celebrating Fine and Performing Arts.” This special event offers visitors a chance to celebrate the skills of FHU visual, fine and performing arts students. A showcase of visual arts and photography will be on display during a reception from 6-7:30 p.m., and members of FHU Theatre, FHU Chorale and the newly-formed FHU Legacy Jazz Ensemble will perform from 7:30-9 p.m.

FHU board of trustees member Chris Hallmark, a Tupelo native, has been a generous advocate for FHU fine arts. He and his wife Holly serve as the benefactors for this special event. “Link Centre is thrilled to welcome the Fine Arts Department of Freed-Hardeman University to Tupelo,” Hallmark said. “The talented artists and musicians from Freed-Hardeman are sure to be an artistic treat for the Tupelo community.”

The talents of around 75 students will be showcased during the evening’s activities.

Emma Kate Garrett, a senior majoring in business administration, is looking forward to sharing her musical talents with a wider audience. “This is an amazing opportunity and I want to make the best of it! It means the world that the FHU jazz band is getting to participate in something like this,” she said.

Luke Gibbs, a freshman history major, also has personal reasons to look forward to the event. “It is an important experience for me, especially since I used to live in the Starkville area, and I have a deep connection with that area of Mississippi,” he said.

For those in attendance, the evening’s reception will include light refreshments, beverages and exciting giveaways – including FHU scholarships and a sponsorship for The Celebration at the Ryman: FHU’s 60th Anniversary of the Benefit Dinner.

Happy Birthday!

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Wishing my numero uno the happiest of birthdays. I love looking at you because you showed what my skin is going to look like over 50!!!

Only a private few have the privilege of calling me by my first and second name at one time.

Love you! #purplerain

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Happy 22nd Birthday to the sweetest, most beautiful baby in this world, my Bug! I hope today brings you joy and happiness. It’s your day Kiya Demorae. Love you!!!

Love Brown

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-Carla Thomas

Give a BIG shout out to my wife, Tosha Burkley-Reaves, on this wonderful birthday. I hope you truly enjoy your day! -Shemon Reaves

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I feel so grateful God allowed me to see another Birthday. The last few years I have made investments as a birthday present to my self. This year I’m going to try to accomplish another goal. -Fred Spight

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Screaming to kilwaukee Happy Birthday to my big little sister Betty Norman, enjoy ur day -Jackie Norman

Wedding!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Mr.&Mrs. Claudero ShaKale Thomas. What a beautiful ceremony #afewpicturesmore to come -Beverly Collins

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I want to wish my beautiful wife a Happy Birthday Love you Tracy Glenn-Lenon. -Greg Lenon

Happy birthday to my classmate Elgin Mckinley!

Poetic Expressions

The Great Migration

The great migration

Away from the Southern plantation Slavery up north

Existed within The factories

Slavery within The south existed

On the plantation

The slavery between The plantation and the Factory were very real

Without the Great migration I might have ended up Back onto the plantation

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Bemis Historical Society Monthly Meeting: February 20, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.

Bemis Historical Society extends an invitation to its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 20, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Bemis Mill Village Museum, located at 2 North Missouri Street in Jackson. David Mayo will present the program, “Pirtle Ancestors from Hardeman County to Madison County, TN.”

David will discuss the history of his Pirtle ancestors who were original pioneers to the present-day Hardeman County and Madison County areas.

Prospective members and guests are welcome to attend. The 101-year-old museum building is handicap accessible. Browse the museum to enjoy the artifacts and to visit the museum’s Company Store or visit online at bemishistory.org. Membership in Bemis Historical Society is an opportunity to contribute to the preservation and celebration of Bemis’ rich history. Annual society membership dues are $25, and they can be conveniently paid at the meeting or sent by mail to PO Box 9266, Jackson, TN 38314-9266.

m Bemis Museum’s Company Store https://bemishistory.org/museums-company-store/

m Website and Social Media Bemis Historical Society www.bemishistory.org

m The Bemis Museum https://www.facebook.com/The-Bemis-Museum-149237151757283/

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-Joel Jackson, Chairman, Email: joeljackson2@eplus.net, 731-424-0739 home

-Kathy Haney Williams, Vice Chairman & Program Chair, Email: KatherineWilliams@charter.net, 731-225-6938 mobile

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BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

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-Age 23 Gender MALE Race

KING, VICTORIA DARNAY -Age 21 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

ONEILL, BRENDEN JOHN -Age 41 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION

FAWVER, TODD -Age 51 Gender MALE Race WHITE

-Charges THEFT ($10K59,999), THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE

BEASLEY, HASSAN TALIB -Age 44 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CONTRABAND IN PENAL INSTITUTION MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/ SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SU, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY

REAVES, BRIAN ANDREW -Age 44 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION, FAILURE TO APPEAR

HAYES, JACOB A -Age 20 Gender MALE Race WHITE

-Charges FIREARM USED IN DANGEROUS FELONY, SCHEDULE IV DRUG VIOLATIONS UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS 01/30/2024

TAYLOR, EARNEST LEE -Age 53 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

WILSON, TANESHA -Age 20 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK

OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

COMER, LASHAUNTAY -Age 22 Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFT-

ING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

PAGE, KATELYNN C -Age 19 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE

-Charges VANDALISM

CAHILL, CASSIE -Age 28 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE

-Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

MCCULLUM, JABRIA TESHAE

-Age 24 Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMER-

ICAN -Charges SHOPLIFT-

ING-THEFT OF PROPERTY 01/29/2024

BLOCKETT, NADIA KRYSHA-

NA -Age 22 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

LOVE, ALEXIS SHUNTA -Age 33 Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

COCKRELL, RALPH WAYNE

-Age 35 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE

ROBERSON, ALFRED EARL -Age 37 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

RICHARDSON, MALIK

RASHAAD -Age 26 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

MCDONALD, EMILY R -Age

61 Gender FEMALE RaceWHITE -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

ASKEW, JASHOUN DEONTAE

-Age 19 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

MPD 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.

01/28/2024

ALSUP, HEATHER ANNE W F ATTEMPTED THEFT, USE OF STOLEN PLATES 01/30/2024

BEQUETTE, ROBIN A W F DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE

CARPENTER, JORDAN B M

CASUAL EXCHANGE

CATHEY , JOHNATHAN RAYMOND CASUAL EXCHANGE, DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, SPEEDING 01/31/2024

FLOWERS, FELICITA MARIE NO CHARGE NO CHARGE ON FILE

01/27/2024

GREER, MIA MONIQUE

LASHUN CONTEMPT OF COURT

01/28/2024

HOSKINSON, HAYLEY NICOLE CONTEMPT OF COURT, DRIVING ON REVOKED/ SUSPENDED LICENSE, POSSESSION OF SCH.IV, THEFTCONDUCT INVOLVING MERCHANDISE

01/29/2024

HOWELL, SHERRY R W F ASSAULT

01/27/2024

LEE, MARQUITA MICHELLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, RESISTING ARREST

02/01/2024

MCCORD, PATRICIA LO-

RAINE W F DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF INSURANCE, UNREGISTERED VEHICLE

01/31/2024

THOMAS, PATSY JEAN W F CONTEMPT OF COURT

WALKER, JAIME DENISE W F CONTEMPT OF COURT

HPD 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.

02/02/2024

BLUE, CELISA ANN B F DOMESTIC ASSAULT 02/01/2024

CHOATE, JOHNATHAN

DEWAYNE W M AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, VANDALISM, CRIMINAL TRESPASSING 01/30/2024

COX, LEONARD CHARLES

B M DRIVING REV/SUSP/EXP LICENSE

GREENE, HANNAH NICOLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

MARABLE, DESTIN T B M STOP SIGN VIOLATION, DRIVING REV/SUSP/EXP LICENSE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY LAW

01/30/2024

PALMER, MICHAEL LYNN

B M PICKED UP FOR OTHER AGENCY

RENIERY, OSCAR LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT, NO DRIVER’S LICENSE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY LAW, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL

RUIZ, MARTIN RUIZ H M SPEEDING, DRIVING W/O A LICENSE

WILLIS, RANDEL

W M AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 01/29/2024

ARTICA ALVAREZ, FRANKYN OTONIEL H M SPEEDING, DRIVING W/O A LICENSE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY LAW

BLANKENSHIP, KELLY E W F

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, MFG/DEL/SELL

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, MFG/DEL/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

WILLIAMSON, HANNAH

MARIE W F AGGRAVATED

BURGLARY, VANDALISM, THEFT OF PROPERTY

Tell them you read it in THE CRIMESEEN

In Honor of Black History Month

BY JIM LEACH FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I would like to recognize a few people. I had the privilege to work with each person discussed below; each was the first African American to serve in their respective positions.

These men deserve our thanks for their outstanding service and for opening the door for many more fine officers who followed their leadership.

Claude Isaiah Johnson was a State Trooper, Special Agent, and Special Agent in Charge for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He was stationed in Memphis.

Mark Gwynn served as Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory. He left that position to become the Director of the entire TBI.

Tyreece Miller is the United States Marshall for the Western District of Tennessee.

Dennis Cheairs served as Director of the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force.

Melvin Bond served as Sheriff of Haywood County, Tennessee.

David Woolfork served as Sheriff of Madison County, Tennessee, for 20 years; the longest anyone has held that office in Madison County.

Finally, I want to mention former Hardeman County Sheriff Delphus Hicks. He was the first African American elected to the office of Sheriff in the history of Tennessee. I was assigned to Hardeman County as a TBI Special Agent the day he was sworn in for his first term in 1978. It was the beginning of a great working relationship. It was also the beginning of a lifelong friendship that I cherish to this day. We were all a little better for having worked with him.

Jim Leach is a career law enforcement officer and author. His books can be found at booksbyleach.com.

Tell them you read it in THE COMMUNITYSEEN!

Arlington Elementary Hosts Its First Market

We are so excited about our first ever Arlington Market and Valentine’s Super Market at Arlington Elementary.We are stocking up the shelves with Fabulous Finds! Our students have created their own products, developed marketing strategies, and worked to earn Cardinal Bucks. Thanks to Leaders Education Foundation, Leaders Credit Union, Hunter Summar, Managing Partner, Modern Woodmen of America, and UT TSU Extension - Madison Co. for believing that learning financial literacy at an early age is a vital ingredient to future success!

Arlington Attendance Secretary Leaves for New Position

Last week, we said farewell to our Attendance Secretary Victoria Dodson Jackson. You will be missed at Arlington Elementary School in Jackson, TN. Congratulations on your new position! WE WISH YOU WELL! Matthew Marshall, you have a very intelligent, hardworking team player coming your way!

For the last 10 years, the University of Tennessee at Martin has been represented at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League, and that tradition will continue with the game on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.

There will be 14 sports business students working in several areas at Super Bowl LVIII next week, including hospitality, getting players where they need to be for autographs and other duties found in the professional sports management field.

McDonald’s in Humboldt Supports The Community

Special thanks to McDonald’s in Humboldt for feeding our Jr. High Basketball Players and Cheerleaders yesterday before they headed to their games in Obion Co.! We love how our community loves on us! #hcsvikings #onthemove #CommunitySupport

Humboldt East Elementary Recognizes Staff Member and Teacher of the Month

I want to bragg a little on my cafeteria crew. We may not see eye to eye on things, but one thing I know, at the end of day we have each other back and I am grateful for that. Just a little token to show them how thankful I am of them. Cafeteria y’all rock. - Teresa Marable

Pictured (left to right): Teresa Marable, Connie Bryson, Linda Siddell, Tansanid Dickerson, Sylvia Hall, Willie Harris, and Nicole McKnuckles HHS

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT JACKSON

MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, in its own ) behalf for the use and benefit of THE STATE ) OF TENNESSEE, ) )

Plaintiff, ) V. )

Delinquent Taxpayers as shown on the 2021 ) Delinquent Tax Records of Madison ) County, Tennessee, ) Defendants. ) )

Docket No. 82270 )

1-29-2024 )

By: Paula McKinney

)

ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

WHEREAS, it appears from the Motion filled by Plaintiff that service of process upon the Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto, was attempted at the addresses listed in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

WHEREAS, it further appears that either such service was not successful or there is not sufficient evidence that the return receipt shows personal acceptance by the Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A, or by persons designated by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure or by Statute; and

WHEREAS, it further appears that the Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A cannot be served pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-2415 due to the current mailing address and whereabouts of the said Defendant(s) being unknown and not ascertainable from a diligent search or inquiry and/or due to the said Defendants failure to claim service of process via certified mail, return receipt requested.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:

1. The Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A and/or their heirs are required to file in Madison County Chancery Court, which is located at 100 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Jackson, Tennessee 38301, a written defense and answer to the Complaint filed in these causes and serve a copy upon Jay G. Bush, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 160 W. University Parkway, Ste. A, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, by April 1, 2024 or otherwise the Complaint will be taken for confessed and judgement by default will be taken against the said Defendants and/or their heirs for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

2. The Clerk and Master shall publish this Order once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The CrimeSeen Examiner pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 21-1-204.

3. The Clerk and Master shall exclude Exhibit B of this Court’s Order for Service of Process by Publication entered on January 29, 2024 from the published notice as it is not required by Tenn. Code Ann.§ 21-1-204 and as it would be a considerable expense for the Defendants.

ENTERED on this day of 29 January 2, 2024.

Run this 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th day of February, 2024

Judge Kyle Atkins

APPROVED FOR ENTRY,

Jay G. Blush, BPR #026222 Attorney for Plaintiff 160 W. University Parkway, Ste. A Jackson, TN 38305 731-300-6260

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

This is to certify that a true and exact copy of the foregoing document has been sent via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, on this 24th day of January “ 2024, to the last known address of each of the Defendants listed in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto.

year

2021

2021

2021

2021 14345

2021

BOIVIN

BOIVIN EMILY, O'NEAL LARRY, ERIC G FRANKLIN, ELAM

DOTSON, JERRY AND

DOTSON, JERRY

FINCH JANULITA C

MANZ FEBRULINA G

FINCH CRYSTAL

FINCH PHIL DON

TALLEY MATTHEW JUSTIN, 2021

2021

2021

2021 22533

2021 23828

2021 23864

2021 26051

2021 27018

2021 28320

2021 28794

TALLEY RICHARD

HOLLAND RON, ENGLERT

LINDA, MORRIS PAT INGRAM REGINALD, INGRAM WILLIAM, INGRAM KEITH, INGRAM PATRICIA, MULL

TONY

JACOX BOBBY, JACOX FLOYD, JACOX JESSIE D, JACOX WILLIE C, JACOX BOBBIE, JOHNSON

CAROLYN JACOX

HUDSON MARTHA,DELAINE

CASSANDRA, JONES RANSOM

BRAWLEY TRANA VICTORIA

JONES, JONES DEREK, JONES

DEXTER

BOUSKA CHRISTY ANN, GROLLNECK DARLENE, OWEN

REBECCA, OWEN ELIZABETH

MAPLES JUDY

MCNABB LAURIE, MARTIN

RANDY

WELCH BRENDA, NANCE

JANE, UTLEY JANET C/O

WILLIAM WELCH

Tax

year Bill #

2021 31837 1

2021 32914

2021

Exhibit B

Owner name

MOORE MARY EDNA

WESTMORELAND, MCBRIDGE

DEBORAH, MOORE TONY LEE

MOORE ROY WESLEY

JOHNESON CAROLYN, MELTON COMALETTA, NANCE

GARVEY NOELLE, MYERS

ANDERSON DEBRA,

CHARLES,WILLIAMS DAVEY

INGRAM

WILLIAM, INGRAM KEITH,

PATRICIA, MULL TONY

JACOX BOBBY, JACOX FLOYD,

HUDSON

BRAWLEY TRANA VICTORIA JONES,

BOUSKA

MCNABB

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 57PR1-2024-PR 19522

Estate of BERNICE RAY ELLINGTON, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 31 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of BERNICE RAY ELLINGTON, who died JANUARY 15, 2024, 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: 1/31/2024

Date:1/31/2024

Published: February 8 and 15, 2024

C. DIANE HOOPER AND GWENDOLYN K. IVY

Co-Personal Representatives

C. THOMAS HOOPER III Attorney

As required by TCA §30-2-306

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

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19528

Estate of JERRY MARTIN VELEZ, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 31 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JERRY MARTIN VELEZ, who died MAY 1, 2023, 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: 1/31/2024 MARIA MARGARITA VELEZ Personal Representative

Date:1/31/2024 LAURA M. MICKEL Attorney

Published: February 8 and 15, 2024

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 57PR1-2024-PR 19535

Estate of DONALD RAY HEARN, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 1 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of DONALD RAY HEARN, who died DECEMBER 31, 2023, 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: 2/01/2024 CECIL W. HEARN

Date: 2/01/2024

Published: February 8 and 15, 2024

Co-Personal Representatives

JAY L. JOHNSON 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 57PR1-2024-PR 19534

Estate of WAYNE WILD, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 5 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of WAYNE WILD, who died DECEMBER 20, 2023, 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: 2/05/2024

STACY MCCOLLUM

Personal Representative

Date: 2/05/2024 JOSEPH PATTERSON Attorney

Published: February 8 and 15, 2024

PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

JESSICA NICOLE JONES, PLAINTIFF VS. WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES, DEFENDANT R.D. 82954

RE: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES

In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts of the Defendant, WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES, is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and in-

quiry, made to that end. WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES is therefore, hereby, required to appear and Answer the Complaint filed in this Cause against him/her in the file an answer for the County Chancery Court of MADISON County, Tennessee, within thirty days of the last publication of this NOtice and served a copy of Answer on Howard F. Douglass, P. O. Box 39, Lexington, TN., 3835, Attorney for Plaintiff, within said time. If you fail to do so judgement by default will be

taken against you for relief demanded in the Complaint at the hearing of the cause without further notice. It is further Ordered that this Notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News.

Estate of

hereby given that on January 23 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of DOROTHA MURLEY HOLCOMB, who died NOVEMBER 10, 2023, 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: 1/23/2024 DEBORAH W. NICHOLS Personal Representative

Date:1/23/2024 ADAM C. CRIDER Attorney

Published: February 1 and 8, 2024

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 19499

Estate of JOHN EDWARD HUDSON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on January 26 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JOHN EDWARD HUDSON, who died OCTOBER 25, 2023, 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: 1/26/2024 WESLEY TYLER HUDSON AND LAUREN ELIZABETH HUDSON

Co-Personal Representatives

Date:1/26/2024 NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Published: February 1 and 8, 2024 02-01/24 CSENEWS P.22

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 57PR1-2024-PR 19511

Estate of JAMES L. CUPPLES, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 11 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JAMES L. CUPPLES, who died NOVEMBER 7, 2023, 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: 1/11/2024

Date:1/11/2024

Published: January 18 and 25, 2024

JEFFREY LOUIS CUPPLES, LEE LAVENUE-DAVIS AND CHARLES EXUM

Co-Personal Representatives

WILLIAM C. BELL

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 57PR1-2024-PR 19513

Estate of SHERLEY MCCLINIC, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 12 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of SHERLEY MCCLINIC, who died OCTOBER 15, 2023, 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: 1/12/2024 ASHLEY KING Personal Representative

Date:1/12/2024 NATHAN B. PRIDE Attorney

Published: January 18 and 25, 2024

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 19485

Estate of ALICE BEARD-PERRY, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 9 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of ALICE BEARD-PERRY, who died DECEMBER 5, 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: 1/9/2024 KENYA PORTER

Personal Representative

Date:1/9/2024 FLOYD S. FLIPPIN Attorney

Published: January 18 and 25, 2024

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 57PR1-2024-PR 19509

Estate of CHARLES FREEMAN JORDAN, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 12 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of CHARLES FREEMAN JORDAN, who died NOVEMBER 23, 2023, 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: 1/12/2024 ROBBIE L. ENGLAND AND CHARLES THOMAS JORDAN Co-Personal Representatives

Date:1/12/2024 JACOB HOLMES Attorney

Notice for Invitation to Bid

Project name: 2020 CHDO Mini Round for:

119 Dupree St., Jackson, TN 38301, 175 Dupree St. Jackson, TN 38301, 186 Dupree St., Jackson, TN 38301

Southwest Tennessee CDC is accepting bids from licensed, qualified home builders for the construction of (3) three residential homes.

* ALL HOMES WILL BE SINGLE-LEVEL FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES

Contractors must be able to provide current licenses, liability insurance, and at least three (3) references.

Bid packets can be picked up at the Southwest Tennessee CDC office, 1527 White Ave, Henderson, TN 38340 during normal business hours, 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. starting February 5, 2024, through February 23, 2024. Bid packets will contain bidding requirements for builders, project work-write-up and description of materials form, house plans, and general conditions. Bid packets will not be mailed or delivered.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at:

Southwest Human Resource Agency (SWHRA)

1527 White Ave. Henderson, TN 38340

Sealed bids will be accepted no later than 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024.

All sealed bids shall be opened at the Southwest Tennessee CDC (SWHRA) office promptly at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, February 23, 2024.

For further information, contact Kimberly Goodwin or Farris Stout at (731) 989-5111 or kgoodwin@swhra.org or fstout@swhra.org

Southwest TN CDC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all formalities in the bidding process.

Published: February 8 and 15, 2024

NOTICE OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD

Tell them you read it in THE CRIMESEEN

The following vehicles are to be sold by sealed bid auction on March 1, 2024 at 10 am by Lamkin Performance Cycle, 840 S. Highland, Jackson, TN 38301, (731) 928-6485, in lieu of tow and storage.

YEAR MAKE MODEL VIN

2003 SUZUKI GSX1300R JS1GW71AX32101286

2004 KAWA VN2000 JKBVNMA184A004552

2007 HONDA CBR1000RR JH2SC57097M301590

2012 SUZUKI GSXR750 JS1GR7MA5C2101683

PUBLISHED in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: February 8, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE!

WHO: Madison County Democratic Commissioners

WHAT: Caucus Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday February 13, 2024, 6:00 pm.

WHERE: Martin’s Restaurant 1410 East Chester Street, Suite C & D

Published: January 18 and 25, 2024 02-01/24 CSENEWS P.23

City of Jackson, TN to host Black History Month

Celebration at City Hall for the 2nd Year

Performances will be held each Friday of February at 4:00 p.m.

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February this year at City Hall by showcasing visual and performing art from members of the city’s Black community.

“Black History is a crucial part of American history, and I’m honored to celebrate the month by featuring our local artists at City Hall,” said Mayor Scott Conger. “A special thanks to the talented artists and community for joining us in commemorating and celebrating Black History Month.”

The month-long celebration will open with a proclamation from Mayor Scott Conger, and included the opening of visual art exhibits featuring the works of Chrissy White, Tyah Weddle, Valerie Porter, and Ontoni Reedy.

In addition to the visual exhibits, which will be on display throughout the month of February at City Hall, Black culture will be celebrated in the performing arts as well featuring music, poetry, and dance.

City Hall will be lit with red, yellow, and green lights for the month of February in celebration.

Black History Month Live Performance Schedule (all performances will begin at 4:00 p.m.):

Friday, February 9: Poetry Reading by the Griot Collective / Music by Lonita Dickerson

Friday, February 16: Performance by Valarie Spragins Dance Studio directed by Veronica Sesson / Ebony Taylor

Friday, February 24: Original Poetry and Music by Ontoni Reedy / Lane College Choir

Black History is American History

On February 2nd we kicked off #JacksonTN Celebration of Black Culture at City Hall with a proclamation, readings from Winfred Keith Davis and music performance — a drum circle — led by Valerie Porter which we all took part in! Christiana Gallagher has done an amazing job organizing the Friday pop-ups! We’ll see you next Friday at 4pm for more!

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Celebrates 116th

Jackson, TN – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 116th Founders' Day, with a program scheduled for Sunday, February 11th, 2024, 2 o’clock pm, at Liberty Technology Magnet School, 3470 Ridgecrest Road Ext. Jackson, TN 38301.

Founded on January 15th, 1908, on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has been a trailblazer in the empowerment of women, service to communities, and the promotion of sisterhood. With a rich history, the sorority continues to impact lives through educational, social, and cultural initiatives.

The event promises to be a memorable occasion, honoring the legacy, commitment, and sisterhood that have defined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Gamma Alpha Omega chapter president Monique L. Merriweather and all the members will welcome their South Eastern Regional Director Dr. Tracey Morant Adams as the keynote speaker. Monique states “it is truly an honor to welcome our Regional Director Dr. Tracey Morant Adams, to the City of Jackson to celebrate our founders’ and the legacy of service and sisterhood that has continued for 116 years.”

During the program, local high school seniors will be recognized by the sorority as “Alpha Scholars” in the areas of academics, fine arts, athletics, and community service. The sorority will also present the “Most Precious Pearl” award to one of its chapter members that exemplifies sisterliness, unselfishness, and a commitment to service and sisterhood.

For more information, visit gaojacksontn.com

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization that was founded on the principles of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. With a commitment to making a positive impact in communities worldwide, Alpha Kappa Alpha continues to be a beacon of excellence and a force for positive change.

Gamma Alpha Omega is a [nonprofit/ community group] committed to uplifting our local community by empowering families, enhancing the environment, building economic wealth, and advocating for social justice. For more information, visit gaojacksontn.com.

Founders’ Day

BREAKER, OLYMPIC HOPEFUL ‘PEP-C’ HALL TO SPEAK AT CONFERENCE

MARTIN, Tenn. – Carmarry “Pep-C” Hall, a professional break-dancer who is a member of the first U.S. Olympic break team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, will be a featured guest speaker at the 24th annual University of Tennessee at Martin Civil Rights Conference.

Hall is scheduled to speak and perform at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium.

“She will be sharing her journey in the music industry, in hip-hop and her journey to the Olympics,” said Henri Giles, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication and chairperson of the Civil Rights Conference.

“I think her being here will inspire students to learn how to work hard, have focus and set goals they can achieve.”

The conference also features a Student and Professional Networking event at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, in Room 230 of the Boling University Center. This is the second year this event has been incorporated into the Civil Rights Conference.

The event features a panel of professionals who actively work in civil rights fields related to politics, culture, economics and other areas and is an opportunity for students to make real-world connections.

“The panel is a chance for students to come, hear what the panelists do and find out how to navigate that path into a particular career,” said Giles.

“At UT Martin, we are tucked away off the beaten path, but are able to bring renowned speakers to our campus, and I think it is extraordinary to expose our students to these great minds.”

More information about the UT Martin Civil Rights Conference can be found at www. utm.edu/civilrightsconference.

It’s a Crime to Be Unhealthy!

By Susan Holloway, M.S. Home Economics Child Development-Family Relations

Retired Teacher of JMCSS and Madison County Extension Currently Assistant Center

Manager NWTNHS/EHS Washington Douglass

Love Month is February -- Thinking that is loving YOURSELF and Thinking that is NOT loving YOURSELF. It is called a “Checklist of Cognitive Distortions: Which thoughts describe you?

Healthy Thinking -- ♥♥♥

1) Shades of Grey – See things as a partial success rather than a total failure. See what you can learn from the situation.

2) Examine the Evidence – Never assume the negative thought is true, examine the actual evidence for the situation.

3) The Double Standard Method –Rather than put yourself down, talk to yourself in the same kind way you would talk to a friend with a similar opinion of themselves

Unhealthy Thinking -- ♥♥♥

1) All or None – “They will never play again, they hurt themselves” Sometimes called thinking in black and white

2) Mental Filter – You dwell on the negatives and ignore the positives.

3) Discounting the positives – You insist that your accomplishments or positive qualities “don’t count.”

4) Define Terms – Before you call yourself names like “fool,” “loser,” “inferior,” “jerk.” Look up definitions of each such word. It will not be you!

5) Cost-Benefit Analysis – List good & bad of a feeling (anger when plane is late), (“Everything goes wrong, no matter how hard I try”), (overeating), OR “I must be perfect.” This will modify self-defeating beliefs.

6) Experimental Technique – Test the validity of your negative thought. If during a panic, you feel you are about to die of a heart attack, jog or run several flights of stairs. This will prove your heart is healthy

4) Labeling – You identify yourself with all shortcomings by calling yourself a “fool,” a “jerk,” a “loser” and work to believe it.

5) Personalization & Blame – Blame yourself and/or others and overlook ways your own attitudes and behavior might contribute to a problem

6) Magnification or Minimization – You either blow things way out of proportion OR you shrink their importance inappropriately.

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Go Red

Today is National Go Red Day! Jackson, TN understood the assignment! Many thanks to Amy Webb Morris, Exec Director for the American Heart Association, my sweet co-chair Marda Phelps Wallace and to Mayor Scott Conger for allowing us to turn City Hall Red today! Please support the 2024 Women of Impact as they raise awareness of heart disease! Big Thanks to ALL who supported the American Heart Association on today and beyond!Let’s Gooooo Redddd!

NEW ST. LUKE M.B. CHURCH

1670 North Royal Street, Jackson, TN 30385 -- 731-423-2228

New St. Luke Youth Ministry kicked off Black History Month with African attire. Visit us @ newstlukelcm.org for more information about service times and activities.

Teri Gore-Wood

Rev. Dennis E. Blalock

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