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HUMBOLDT MAYOR ACCUSED OF ASSAULT
June 28, 2021 By Bill Marable -csenewsnow.com
Humboldt Mayor, Marvin Sikes (pictured top) was accused last week of assaulting a man. According to an incident report released by the Humboldt Police Department, on June 22, 2021 at approximately 3:16 pm, Mr. Eliga Glenn filed a report in reference to an incident that he says occurred earlier that same day. Glenn claims to have been at the Mayor’s Office located at 1201 E. Main Street to gather property tax documents when he attempted to discuss preservation plans for an historical site (The Booker T Motel) with Mayor Sikes. - P 11
CARJACKING SUSPECT CAPTURED
Antonio Carvelle Pitts, DOB June 4, 2001, is currently charged in Madison County with felony evading, Possession of a Firearm during a Felony, and Possession of Schedule 1 Drug. More charges are expected in other jurisdictions
HairTalk with Camille Shavon
Hair Talk with Camille Shavon’s “ Build Your Brand” Braider Certification Course held June 26-27 at Hair Expressions Salon was a Huge Success! Bolivar native, Tykiya Morgan holds up her certificate after completeing the latest course with Camille Shavon.
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Year I2 No.01
FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER
West Tennessee Memphis Kids In Nature treated the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson/ OUTDOORS Brownsville Unit to an exciting fishing excursion that many of them will with Ray Jones remember forever. Send photos to: MKN is an organization that takes Memphis and some West Tennessee numberonecoach@hotmail.com or 731-694-8614 youth on outdoor adventures to expose them to the Great Outdoors. On this trip there were several club members who caught fish for the first time ever. The excitement on their faces each time they landed one was worth a thousand words. Some caught lots of small fish, some caught turdles, some caught a few large fish, some caught no fish at all but, all had a great time outdoors at the lake.
PHOTO IS A CLUB MEMBER WITH THE CATCH OF THE DAY.
JTA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Due to the on the locally observed holiday, Independence Day, falling on Sunday this year, the Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will not be operating its regular bus service on Monday July 5, 2021. Service will resume on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 6:00 AM. JTA Bus Service is Monday through Saturday 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Base fare is $1.25. Route maps and timetables are available on JTA fixed route buses, at the JTA office, 38 Eutah Street, by phone or by mail and at JTA’s website, www. ridejta.com For further information about this or any matter call JTA at 4230200, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
2021 FACES OF OUR VETERANS PROJECT
The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is coordinating “2021 Faces of Our Veterans” to recognize and honor area veterans during the November Veterans Day weekend activities. Free photographs of area veterans will be made by Tommy Azbill Photography. Mr. Azbill will be assisted by veteran Larry Newsom. Each veteran photographed will be given a free 8x10 color print of their photograph. All veterans are encouraged to attend the upcoming photography sessions at the American Legion Post 12 at 165 Perry Switch Road. July photo dates are July 13 at 1-4 pm, July 20 at 6-8 pm and July 27 at 1-4 pm. August photo dates at American Legion Post 12 include August 10 at 6-8 pm, August 17 at 1-4 pm, and August 24 at 6-8 pm. Any church, civic group, care facility, or veterans’ group which would like to schedule a photo shoot, please contact Jackie Utley at 731-293-5055 or JUtleyDAR@gmail.com. Veterans are encouraged to wear any portion of their uniform, or bring any service memorabilia that they’d like to feature in their photograph. Each veteran photographed will receive a free 8x10 print of their photograph. Photographs will be compiled into 30” x 40” posters for display during Veterans Day commemoration.
07-01-21 CSENEWS P.2
Inside This Week’s CrimeSEEN
Birthdays and Announcements - P. 7
Golden Years/Mrs Helen Celebrate
Golden Years Adult Day Care, located at 155-A Carriage House Drive in Jackson recently hosted a duel celebration. On June 17th friends and family members of Mrs. Helen Robinson gathered at the center to help her celebrate her 101st birthday. The event also marked the 3rd Anniversary for Golden Years and owner Brenda Douglas. Entertainment was provided by Leroy Wood & Duke alone with East Jackson Church of Christ male acupella singers.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO GEORGIA DRUMWRIGHT
Mrs Georgia Drumwright celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday June 26, with family friends at her business, The Western Auto Store” located at 1475 South Highland in Jackson!
Happy Anniversary
6/14 Happy Anniversary to us (JOE AND SOPHIA LOUIS). It has been a long journey but we still here. Praying we have many more love you best friend.
HUDSON ORDAINED
I am so proud of my son ZONTWELL HUDSON. He was ordained as a Minister recently at Word of Faith Cathedral. I thank God for his obedience. This has been a long journey. To God be the Glory. Clarissa Smith
Bolivar Native Returns To Give Back
By Camille Shavon Professional Tennis Coach Lonnie Wooden will return to his native home of Bolivar, Tennessee to conduct a Tennis Camp on July 6 thru July 9, 2021 at Bolivar Central High School, where he nostalgically attended years ago. The Camp is being sponsored by the community organization “Build A Better Bolivar” of which Hardeman County Schools, D.A.R.E., Bolivar Housing Authority, and Bolivar City Hall are all key components in an effort to “BUILD” underprivileged youth within the community. Lonnie Wooden’s strong interest in youth provided the motivation to become founder of Innovative Sports and Education Academy, Inc. In 2015. With over 25 years of experience as a tennis professional and Coach , he is recognized as an innovator who has unique leadership, administrative, and coaching skills. These attributes have proven impactful in making a difference in the lives of so many youth as well as adults throughout the Midwest. In the fall of 1991, seven African-American women made history at Chicago State University under the direction of then, head Tennis Coach Lonnie Wooden. These amazing ladies were undefeated by completing a 20-0 fall season. After more than 25 years, this historic accomplishment remains unprecedented! As current head Coach at Merrillville High School (Indiana) and through his Non-Profit Foundation ISEA ,Mr. Wooden’s goal is to promote tennis for the purpose of encouraging, advancing performance, and experiencing a healthier lifestyle. His overall mission is to establish a solid foundation in tennis, education and life! “When it comes to giving back to the community, any action big or small can make a difference. I have committed to making a positive change in Hardeman County. Our task is to get on a more equitable, fair, inclusive, and hopeful path forward.” Coach Lonnie Wooden 07-01-21 CSENEWS P.3
JACKSON POLICE ARREST 06/21/2021
JARRETT PAUL INGERSOLL -WM 21 -LEAV-
ING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT (PROPERTY DAMAGE), DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE 1ST OFFENSE ANNA SANDHUA RAY -WF 74 -CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CHARLES EDWARD PETTIGREW III -BM 51 -UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS DYLAN CONNOR MCCAWLEY -WM 41 -FAILURE TO APPEAR DEWAYNE BUDDY STEWART -WM 47 -DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SCHEDULE I DRUG VIOLATIONS, DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED QUINCY ANTWOIN JOHNSON -BM 35 -DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE 4TH OFFENSE BENJAMIN RICKY PRESSON -WM 41 -FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
06/22/2021
JAMES LEE COX -WM 33 -UNLAWFUL CAR-
RYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS, FIREARM USED IN DANGEROUS FELONY, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION, FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY TESSA VALERIE THOMPSON -WF 27 -FIREARM USED IN DANGEROUS FELONY, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE DOMINIQUE DESHUN DAWKINS -BM 31 -RESISTING STOP, ARREST DEONKIEVIOUS DESHUN COOPER -BM 24 -FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY ASHLEY FORREST BROOKS -WF 33 -SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY, SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS CHARLES EDWARD PETTIGREW III -BM 51 -SCHEDULE IV DRUG VIOLATIONS, SCHEDULE I DRUG VIOLATIONS, HANDGUN POSSESSION PROHIBITED, FIREARM USED IN DANGEROUS FELONY
NOTICE
The people appearing on these pages (4 & 5) only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
CSENews
GEORGE MACK DENWIDDIE JR -BM 36 -RESISTING STOP, ARREST
JALEEL CAMREUN SWAIN -BM 24 -VIOLATION OF PROBATION
LEKEHVEN ISIAH MALAIC YARBROUGH -BM
18 -SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT, VANDALISM
BRANDON QUINCE -BM 37 - FAILURE TO APPEAR
PARKER ALLEN HALL -WM 23 -UN-
LAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS. DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE 1ST OFFENSE, VIOLATION OF REGISTRATION LAW
06/24/2021
BYRON WEST -WM 51 -SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE
CHRISTOPHER PAUL STOLTE -WM 39 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
AMBREIA TAVARIS WASHINGTON -BM 40 -MURDER, FIRST DEGREE, AGGRAVATED DOMES-
PAUL RICHARD JOHNSON -BM 56
-ASSAULT TAMIA LASHEA HAYES -BF 18 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
BRITTANY SADE PERRY -BF 26 -DRIVING ON SUSPENDED
HAROLD E. DORSEY
INSURANCE, IMPROPER TURN
OLATION OF PROBATION
MONTREAL MARQUEZ THOMPSON -BM 27
BRIEN LOUIS TURNER -BM 47 -AG-
-FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY, DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE 1ST OFFENSE
RICCO DENELL JENKINS -BM 33
SESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS, FIREARM USED IN DANGEROUS FELONY, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA KELLY EMBRY -WF 47 -DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE 4TH OFFENSE, VIOLATION OF PROBATION KENNETH RAY VANN -WM 51 -SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY, FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY BRIAN ALLEN ROGERS -WM 49 -CRIMINAL SIMULATION RICHARD ANTONIO WILLIAMS -BM 43 -FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY 1
06/23/2021
TAMARCUS DEONTA WHITESIDE -BM 33 -VIOLATION OF PROBATION
YASMIN ARIEL WINKLER -BF 26 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
TIC ASSAULT DEEUNTAYE KENTRALE JACKSON -BM 27
-AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT
JOSHUA NATHANIEL FRANCIS -WM 30
-SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT, VIOLATION OF PROBATION
CHRISTIAN ROSS GEISER -WM 39 -PUBLIC INTOXICATION
BRITTANY NICOLE CARROLL -BF 28 -SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
JUSTIN BRADLEY OVERTON -WM 35
-FAILURE TO APPEAR
JAMES KEVIN MARCELL JR -BM
20 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
SHAQUELA J THOMAS -BF 31
-SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A CHILD
RONNIE TYRONE PULLETT JR -BM
20 -LEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT (PROPERTY DAMAGE), DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED, NO PROOF OF
-DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE 1ST OFFENSE
-SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
06/25/2021
TERMAIL CONNER
MILTON EDWARD STRAIN III -WM 35
-BM 45 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
-CRIMINAL TRESPASS, DISORDERLY CONDUCT
CODY A WITHERSPOON -WM 28 -VAN-
KENNEDY LYNNE HAYMON -BF 20-FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
06/26/2021
RAY ANTHONY MCKNUCKLES -BM
107 S. COLLEGE ST - TRENTON, TN 38382
DYLAN CONNOR MCCAWLEY -WM 41 -POS-
JIMMY RAY WOMACK -BM 52
ADRAIN LAMONT SPINKS -BM 43
-FAILURE TO APPEAR, ASSAULT
PHONE: 731-696-5115 LICENSE 5TH OFFENSE
GRAVATED ASSAULT, VANDALISM
62 -FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
DALISM, RESISTING STOP, ARREST
RICKEY JOE PITTMAN -WM 45
DANNY ROYCE MURPHY -WM 70
-DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE 3RD OFFENSE
ADRIAN KEVON SWANIGAN -BM 35 -SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
JOSHUA NATHANIEL FRANCIS -WM 30 -COERCION OF WITNESS (THREAT), VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION
PHILLIP ROSBON EWING -BM 53 -VI-
-FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY, FABRICATE/TAMPER/ DESTROY EVIDENCE, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE
APRIL DESHANNON -WF 39 -FUGITIVE HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
COURTNEY LAVEL BROWDER -BM 31 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
07-01-21 CSENEWS P.4
ING UNDER INFLUENCE
06/26/2021
KLYCE, DEXTER DUPREE B M
CHARGE -DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE
06/27/2021
GORDON, STEPHEN TODD -W M CHARGE -AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, THEFT OF PROPERTY-MERCHANDISE
JACKSON POLICE ARREST
PHAZON DARCEIA STITT -BM 21 -EVADING ARREST
JERMAINE LARVELL -BM 30
-VIOLATION OF PROBATION
CHRISTOPHER ALEXIS MCKINNEY -BM 39 -DISORDERLY CONDUCT
ERIC FOSTER PITTMAN -BM 65 -VIOLATION OF PROBATION
MISTY LYNN WEATHERSPOON -BF 40 -DRIVING ON
MILAN POLICE ARREST
BM 41 24 RAYMOND -FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
JACQUELINE SHAUNTA LIGHTFOOT -BF 42
06/18/2021
BYRD, ADAM MICHAEL Age: 38
-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
06/27/2021
APRIL M BULLEN
ANS -BM 48 -FUGITIVE
NICHOLAS HOLLOWAY -BM 18 -RESIST-
ERNIE RENARDO JONES -BM 35 -DRIV-
-WF 41 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
ING STOP, ARREST, EVADING ARREST
AYANA ROBERSON -BF 18 -UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POS-
- HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
ING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, VIOLATION OF IMPLIED CONSENT LAW, DISOBEYING STOP SIGN, EVADING ARRES
Race: W Sex: M -Charge: VIOLATION ORDER OF PROTECTION, DOMESTIC ASSAULT
BARKS, KRYSTINE LOUISE Age: 32 Race: W Sex: F -Charge: FILING FALSE REPORT, HARASSMENT/ STALKING
06/19/2021
SUTHERBY, ROBERT
MENT/STALKING, HARASSMENT/STALKING, RESISTING ARREST
CHANDLER, JAMES Age: 51 Race: W Sex: M -Charge: THEFT CONDUCT INVOLVING MERCHANDISE
06/22/2021
SMITH, MICHAEL DOUGLAS Age: 28
Race: W Sex: M -Charge: VIOLATION OF PROBATION
SNOWDEN, TYJUAN L Age: 43 Race: B Sex: M - Charge: POSSESSION SCHEDULE VI WITH INTENT, MFG/DEL/ SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE , FELON IN POSS FIREARM, POSS OF FIREARM DURING A FELONY, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
06/23/2021
CARSON, ADAM C
Age: 43 Race: W Sex: M -Charge: CONTEMPT OF COURT
WINSETT, HARMONY STARR
Age: 29 Race: W Sex: F -Charge: DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE
KINGDOM, JUSTIN
Age: 26 Race: B Sex: M - Charge: DOMESTIC ASSAULT, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, RESISTING ARREST
06/24/2021
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PRANGE, ELIZABETH G Age: 29 Race: REVOKED LICENSE 5TH OFFENSE, VIOLATION OF PROBATION
DERRICK LEE MESSERSCHMIDT -BM 34 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
FELICIA AMANUKPO EZE -BF 23 -FUGITIVE HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY
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SESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS, SIMPLE POSSESSION/ CASUAL EXCHANGE
CHRISTOPHER MIMS -WM 29 -VANDALISM
ROBERT SHANE FITZGERALD -WM
45 -SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
CYNTHIA DESTINY RIVERS -BF 21 -FAILURE TO APPEAR
06/28/2021
ERIC DEWAYNE EV-
HUMBOLDT POLICE ARREST
06/21/2021
HARRINGTON, DENNIS JAMES -B M CHARGE - SPEEDING, POSSESSION SCH II, POSSESSION OF SCH VI, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
PYRON, KIMBERLY DIANE -W F CHARGE - THEFT OF PROPERTY-MERCHANDISE
06/22/2021
HUBBLE, JEREMY LYNN W M CHARGE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
06/23/2021
CROSSNOE, GABRIELLE ELISE W F CHARGE - DRIV-
LAWRENCE Age:
27Race: W Sex: M -Charge: CONTEMPT OF COURT, DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE ,FAILURE TO PROVID PROOF INSURANCE, LIGHT LAW VIOLATION
W Sex: F - Charge: CONTEMPT OF COURT
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06/20/2021
NERREN, JUSTIN G Age: 26 Race: W Sex: M -Charge: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE
WILKERSON, TERRY E Age: 59 Race: W
Sex: M -Charge: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE, PUBLIC INTOXICATION
06/21/2021
ATKINS, ANTREZ JERMIAH Age: 19
Race: B Sex: M -Charge: HARASSMENT/ STALKING, HARASS-
07-01-21 CSENEWS P.5
Baskerville Funeral Home Directors of Distinction
802 N. 9th Ave. * Humboldt, TN www.baskervillefuneralhome.com STANLEY HOWARD PEARSON Funeral service for Stanley Howard Pearson, age 69, will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Immediate Family Only. Mr. Pearson died Friday, June 25, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
OBITUARIES NELCIE M RAMSEY
SEPTEMBER 21, 1940 - JUNE 22, 2021
HATTIE TOTTON
MARCH 10, 1931 - JUNE 22, 2021
BOBBY FLY
FEBRUARY 15, 1949 - JUNE 17, 2021
Chancelor, Donald and Chester, Our Baskerville Funeral Directors are here to serve you in your time of need
731.784.1717 IN MEMORY OF
BOBBY FLY
Classmates of HHS 1972 seems to be gathering a lot lately. Our condolences are extended to our classmate, Stevie Fly in the loss of his brother. We love you Stevie and will always have your back.
Baskerville Funeral Home is a family business with four locations,
St. James
MissionaryBaptist Church Rev. Ernest K. Polk, Polk, Pastor Pastor 278 Preston Street Jackson, TN Church Phone: & Fax: 731.868.1516 Cell Phone: 731-499-1445 ernestpolk@usa.com
Humboldt • Alamo Milan • Trenton
“The Peace of Christ Be With You” Pass the Peace, Please
We extend to you a most warm and hearty welcome, Mt. Tabor is a church where you belong!
MT. TABOR
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1798 CAMPBELL STREET, JACKSON, TN 731-427-6181 SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:45 A.M. REV. DR. R. STANLEY WOOD, PASTOR
and is “committed to caring and sincere service.” As Directors of Distinction, est. 1955, Baskerville Funeral Home has been serving Humboldt and the surrounding areas for over 50 years. 07-01-21 CSENEWS P.6
Birthdays and Announcements
6/18 Help me wish my daughter, TERRI a Happy 30th birthday! Love you again. Wanda Chism Sims 6/28
6/15 Happy Birthday to my Activist Friend DERRICK L. QUARLES who will come to your home, find you and bring all his cousins.Praying you have a beautiful and safe Birthday. Tori Haliborton Happy 17th birthday to my handsome son MALIK WADE. I’m one blessed mother to have a son like you. Erica Wade
Thank you God for allowing me to see my 58th birthday. DEANEA MERCER MENTOR 6/29
Stop what you doing to say Happy Birthday to my son JOSHUA. He’s 9 today but act like he older than that .Mommy loves you. Lamar Pankey 6/16 Happy birthday to ME!!! Brookfield Burnett Robinson. Thank you God for blessing me with more than I can say!
HairTalk
with Camille Shavon
Hair Talk with Camille Shavon’s “ Build Your Brand” Braider Certification Course held June 26-27 at Hair Expressions Salon was a Huge Success! 14 students graduated and will now become Licensed Braiders with the State of Tennessee. They are now eligible to become Entrepreneurs or work in an established Beauty Salon. The Hair Industry is a “ billion dollar” industry! These graduates can now get their piece of the billion dollar pie. Shots out to Sponsors CrimeSEEN Examiner News, Michelle’s Magical Treasures, and The Kenneth Gatlin Foundation. Thank you for helping to make dreams come true! The Attendees Were: *Kelsey Jean King *Jessica Renee’ Williams *Justine Olivia Mason*Tykiya Morgan *Robyn Alia Woods *Calyssa Braddock *Shantel Shrail Bond *Antoinette Lachele Pirtle *Josphis Renee Parks *Amber Pack *Dorothy Mae Buggs *Ashley Necole Crisps *Lakeshia Bond *Porsha’e Woods. Scholarship Recipients were 1. Kelsey King (Gatlin Foundation) 2.Ashley Crisp (CSE News) and 3.Porche Woods (Michelle Day Care).
Happy Birthday CHAVIS HILL! If y’all see him today make sure y’all shout my man out! Starr Hill
SMITH JOINS CHRONICLE STAFF By Danny Wade | June 22, 2021 | milanmirrorexchange.com
Katrina Smith The Humboldt Chronicle proudly announces Katrina Smith has joined the staff as the new associate editor. Smith brings experience in journalism, photojournalism, communications and social media to the newspaper. “With a working faith, hope and love, I am so excited about becoming the associate editor for the Humboldt Chronicle,” said Smith. “This is a great opportunity that will enable me to do what I love and that is to learn more diversity and to communicate.” 07-01-21 CSENEWS P.7
CSE Reader of the Week “
GEORGIA DRUMWRIGHT”
Please join me in congratulating my friend Mrs Georgia Drumwright as the “CrimeSEEN Examiner Newspaper” Reader of the Week! Georgia just enjoyed her 90th birthday and has owned and operated the Western Auto Store in South Jackson. A mother of three girtls, she came to Jackson in 1973 from Ripley, Tennessee. She is a member of Bemis First Baptist Church and has been awarded the small business award in 1999 by the local Chamber of Commerce. She also won the 2001 Cornerstone Award for small business. Georgia said “God has been our pilot providing our children with good educations we have 9 children or grandchildren who have graduated from Union University.” At Western Auto their number priority is “customer service” and they are also the franchise dealer for Husqvarna. They are open Monday - Saturday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. and offer a full service mower repair shop and parts. Georgia said “we appreciate the support having the CrimeSEEN Examiner Newspaper here for our customers” the CSE is professionally written with more and more community news each week.We welcome you to come by see us anytime at Western Auto anytime,” said Georgia. Below: DTRB congratulates Mrs Georgia Drumwright on being selected as the CSE Reader of the Week!
Dr Rickey Brooks named Director of Training for Madison County Sheriff’s Office Madison County Sheriff John Mehr has appointed Dr. Rickey Brooks to be the new Director of Training for the Sheriff’s Office. Dr Brooks has over 30 years experience in higher education, private school administration and law enforcement. Dr Brooks spent over 16 years teaching at the University level, where he attained the rank of Associate Professor before leaving
to begin a meeting career in private school administration. He served as an Associate Professor of Economics at Freed-Hardeman University ans also served as Controller at Perry Memorial Hospital. He replaces Joe Bradley who is retiring. Bradley’s assistant Joyce Evans is also retiring in June 30 after serving 22 years with the MCSO. Max Milam is replacing Ms Evans. Milam served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 32 years and has worked for the MCSO warrants and communications divisions for the past seven years.
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Glynettee Buchanan and Ulanda Osler always enjoying their CrimeSEEN Examiner Newspaper
CSE staffer DTRB making weekly rounds at local Umphys Restaurant seeing great friends Glynettee Buchanan and Ulanda Osler! Glynette and Ulanda “Neisse” are big fans of the “CrimeSEEN Examiner and share their copies with customers at Umphys weekly. “Mom and Neisse are great friends and loyal customers of the CSE and JTA bus routes, they are wonderful Christian friends we love” said Brown 07-01 -21 CSENEWS P.8
It’s a Crime to Be Unhealthy! #7 of 10 Articles by Well Connected Communities Coalition UT-TSU Extension Madison County By Susan Holloway, Program Assistant WCC
Have you ever wondered about those recommendations called Dietary Guidelines? You know, the ones we quote that tell which foods are best for us and how much of each we should eat each day. You can find new publications with the latest information online at DietaryGuidelines.gov and it is titled Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. It is 165 pages in length. Yes, it is rewritten every five years. This is their ninth edition meaning the government has researched, analyzed, debated how we should eat for over 45 years. Many agencies that are Agriculture, Health, Human Services, Engineering, Science, Medical, etc. designated hundreds of employees, and millions of dollars to develop these recommendations. Should we not hear what they say and try to follow their suggestions? The following are highlights of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025: 1. Foods and beverages that people consume have a profound impact on their health. 2. Scientific connection between food and health has been well documented for many decades, with substantial and increasingly robust evidence showing that a healthy lifestyle—including following a healthy dietary pattern— can help people achieve and maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of the lifespan: infancy and toddlerhood, childhood and adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy and lactation, and older adulthood. 3. The most common illnesses related to nutrition we have in America are: *¾ of us weigh too much, ½ of children, teens, persons ages 45-59 are Obese. *Heart Disease is #1 while 7% of children have high cholesterol. *High Blood Pressure and High Total Cholesterol have greatest numbers in females, blacks, elderly. *35 million people have Diabetes in America. *Most common types of cancer are Colorectal in men and Breast in women. More than 1.3 million people are living with colorectal cancer. *70 million people have reduced bone and muscle strength called Osteoporosis. Especially in the elderly. Question: How do you keep from being one of these numbers? Answer: Refer back to my first highlight -- Foods and beverages that people consume have a profound impact on their health. 4. Try the MyPlate.gov A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive effects that add up over time. It is important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy or fortified soy alternatives, and protein foods. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients. That means avoiding high sugar, high fat, and high salt foods. Make every bite count. Your body will appreciate it.
And Your Point is . . . BROOKS DELIVERS JUNETEENTH SPEECH
Jackson, TN - On June 18, 2021, five-term, Jackson City Councilman, Ernest Brooks II, District Three, served as the keynote speaker during the First Annual Juneteenth Celebration Luncheon held at the Kellogg’s Corporation. Kellogg’s, joined other national corporations, such as, Amazon and Facebook to educate their employees about Juneteenth and encourage community discussions and reconciliation. The Kellogg’s African American Resource Group (KAARG), a diverse leadership organization of professionals across the network, sponsored the event which also included poems, songs, and a brief history of Juneteenth. According to Diane Holman, a Quality Control Executive, “We would like to thank Councilman Brooks for his leadership and his engaging address to our employees as we continue our mission of educating the site, furthering the professional growth of our members, and partnering within the community”. It was a fitting celebration because President Joe Biden signed legislation into law the day beforeestablishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day -- a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Locally, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger announced that the City of Jackson wouldrecognize Juneteenth and closed all city offices. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas, in accordance with President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War. It took Union troops more than two years to finish travel throughout the southern United States to inform hundreds of thousands of former slaves of Lincoln’s executive order. The December 6, 1865, ratification of the 13th Amendment made slavery illegal throughout the nation. The holiday is the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Day in 1983. The legislation, which was passed by Congress on Wednesday, gained momentum following Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd last year. It was also spurred after Democrats won the White House and control of the House of Representatives and the US Senate.
“While I was honored to speak during the luncheon, it is not enough to just commemorate the holiday, but we must use it as a day of reflection, dialogue and civic engagement. I encourage all citizens to become more aware of the significance of this celebration in American history”, said Brooks. 07-01 -21 CSENEWS P.9
CSENews on sale now in Jackson at: Dollar General Walgreen’s Valero RaceWay Food Giant
CSE News LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD
The following vehicle will be sold by sealed bid auction on July 18, 2021 by Wilson Tires,121 N. Royal St, Jackson, TN 38301, 731-506-5722, in lieu of tow and storage. YEAR MAKE VIN 2012 Hyun Elantra KMHDH4AEXCU45678S PUBLISHED in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: JULY 1 AND 8, 2021
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 57PR1-2021-PR 18508
Estate of DALE RAYDER, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 21 of 2021 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of DALE RAYDER, who died APRIL 13, 2021, 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: 6/21/2021 DONNA JO DEVLIN Personal Representative Date: 6/21/2021 ANGELA SNIDER Attorney Published: JULY 01 AND 08, 2021
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 57PR1-2021-PR 18514
Estate of REBECCA HOOD FREEMAN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 23 of 2021 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of REBECCA HOOD FREEMAN, who died AUGUST 5, 2020, 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: 6/23/2021 WILLIAM MICHAEL FREEMAN Personal Representative Date: 6/23/2021 NANCY L, CHOATE Attorney Published: JULY 01 AND 08, 2021
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 57PR1-2021-PR 18517
Estate of JERRY J CHOATE, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 24 of 2021 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JERRY J CHOATE, who died JUNE 8, 2021, 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: 6/24/2021 JOYCE S CHOATE Personal Representative Date: 6/24/2021 WILLIAM C. BELL, JR. Attorney Published: JULY 01 AND 08, 2021
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated February 16, 2018, recorded in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee, in Book T2064, Page 1879 (“Trust Deed”), Judy D. Freeman conveyed to Investors Title Company, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and FirstBank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, has filed a “Notice of State Tax Lien” against Judy Freeman in Book L66, page 695, in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, notice of the sale of the Property pursuant to the Trust Deed was timely provided to the State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §671-1433(b)(1) by a certified letter dated June 17, 2021; and WHEREAS, the sale of the Property will be subject to the right of the State of Tennessee to redeem the land as provided for in Tennessee Code Annotated §67-11433(c)(1); and
WHEREAS, Adam C. Crider was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Book T2105, Page 1079 in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at the main door of the Courthouse in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free of all right of homestead, equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, including but not limited to, any statutory right to an elective share, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in the First Civil District of Madison County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: The property described on Deed of Trust of record in Book T2064, Page 1879, in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal description. The street address of the property is 365 Harts Bridge Road, Jackson, Tennessee and the property is shown as Parcel 23.00 on Map 109C Group A in the Madison County Tax Assessor’s Office.
Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to sell the tracts together or in separate parcels and in such manner or order deemed appropriate by the Successor Trustee. Interested Parties: Judy D. Freeman, Tennessee Department of Revenue This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. ADAM C. CRIDER, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: June 24, 2021, July 1, 2021 & July 8, 2021
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 57PR1-2021-PR 18506
Estate of JERRY BRUCE POLLARD, SR., Deceased Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 17 of 2021 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JERRY BRUCE POLLARD, SR., who died FEBRUARY 21, 2021, 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: 6/17/2021 JERRY B. POLLARD, JR. Personal Representative Date: 6/17/2021 MITCHELL G. TOLLISON Attorney Published: JUNE 24 AND JULY 1, 2021
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 57PR1-2021-PR 18515
Estate of BERNICE ELIZABETH PRICE RATLIFF, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 23 of 2021 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of BERNICE ELIZABETH PRICE RATLIFF, who died MAY 30, 2018, 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: 6/23/2021 CHERYL CHRISTINA HOPEWELL Personal Representative Date: 6/23/2021 NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney Published: JULY 01 AND 08, 2021
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CARJACKING SUSPECT HUMBOLDT MAYOR CAPTURED
Madison County Sheriff John Mehr reports that Madison County Deputies captured a suspect in a carjacking and three armed robberies on Sunday. The suspect is currently in custody at CJC. On Sunday afternoon Madison County Dispatch put out A BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for a white 2021 Lexus reportedly involved in an armed robbery in West Tennessee, near Exit 108. At approximately 4:45 pm, Madison County and Tennessee Highway Patrol spotted the vehicle near Exit 76, on I-40. After a pursuit, Madison County Deputies stopped the vehicle near 1529 Westover Road. Deputies, who observed a shotgun in the passenger seat, took the suspect into custody, unharmed, at that location. Deputies later learned that the Lexus had been carjacked in Huntsville, Alabama, and that the vehicle and suspect are believed to also have committed armed robberies earlier in the day in Fairview, Tennessee and Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, along I-40, as well as Exit 108. Antonio Carvelle Pitts, DOB June 4, 2001, is currently charged Madison County with felony evading, Possession of a Firearm during a Felony, and Possession of Schedule 1 Drug. More charges are expected in other jurisdictions.
Former West TN Healthcare employee allegedly attempted to steal over $355,000
June 23, 2021 Diamond Williams- wbbjtv.com JACKSON, Tenn. — A former West Tennessee Healthcare employee is facing a federal indictment after she allegedly took money from a local hospital. “On May 28th, 2020, our hospital leadership here at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital was notified that an employee, Melanie Haste, was involved in some alleged misconduct. Our leadership at that point began taking immediate investigative action,” said Amy Garner, chief compliance and communications officer for West Tennessee Healthcare. Haste worked as a paralegal for West Tennessee Healthcare from 2003-2008. In 2012, she then began working in the risk management department until her termination on June 1, 2020. The indictment says during her time as Director of Risk Management, Haste had access to the West Tennessee Healthcare and hospital’s bank accounts. The indictment says she would direct payments from company accounts and insurance proceeds and deposit payments to herself and others. Direct payments were made to credit card accounts of herself and family members, including her husband. If charged with counts one through seven, Haste could face up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, a five year period of supervised release, and a special assessment of one hundred dollars.
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Eliga Glenn (pictured right) says he was choked by Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes
“I had tried several times to set an appointment with the Mayor,” Glenn stated in the report. Next, according to the report filed by Glenn, he exited the building and got into his vehicle to leave, but began a conversation with a Mr. Joshua Sparks. It was at that point when Glenn says he was approached by Mayor Sikes. The mayor approached the vehicle “in an aggressive manor” according to Sparks, who says he stepped away for the vehicle as the two men became involved in a “verbal dispute.” According to the report taken by Sgt. Laura Cano, Glenn says he was told by Mayor Sike as he approached his vehicle, that he was not going to have a meeting with him at which point Glenn as to have Mayor Sikes “put on paper that he was not going to help with the preservation of the Booker T Motel.” Sgt. Cano’s report went on to state that Glenn then exited his vehicle. That’s when he was allegedly assaulted by the Mayor. Glenn says the Mayor attempted to choke him and using both hands, shoved him into his truck. Glenn also told the officer that HPD assistant chief, Daniel Ables was present during the incident and “attempted to diffuse the situation by asking Glenn to clam down and leave the scene.” He also stated that he asked Glenn to leave the property several times “after belligerent behavior.” Glenn says as a result of the encounter, his blood sugar level elavated to 400. Sparks later informed officers that he had witnessed the entire incident, however he only had video footage of what happened after the alleged altercation. The report continued to state that a portion of the video revealed Mayor Sikes stating to Glenn “You spit in my face.” The incident is still under investigation.
DRUNK DRIVER CALLS POLICE ON HIMSELF FOR HELP WITH FLAT TIRE
06/25/2021 - Jason Steen - www.scoopnashville.com 27-year-old Nathaniel Miller had a flat tire on I-24 at exit 49 downtown. He surveyed the situation and called Metro Nashville Police for assistance. Once they arrived, he admitted he had been drinking, and it took several officers to physically pull him into the car as he refused to be taken into custody. Shortly after the “last call” at most bars on Thursday morning, police received a call for service for a stranded motorist. On arrival, they met with Nathaniel Miller, who explained he had a flat tire. During the interaction, officers noticed he had slurred speech and reeked of alcohol. He admitted to drinking prior to driving and refused all testing. Nathaniel Miller (MNPD) Once officers told Miller he was under arrest for DUI, he became combative and would not place his hands behind his back, refused to be placed in the car, and wasn’t going down without a fight, as he just wanted his tire to be changed. Multiple officers were able to get him cuffed and then pull him into the rear of a patrol vehicle in order to eventually transport him to booking. Nathaniel A. Miller, 27, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail, charged with driving under the influence, violation of the implied consent law, and resisting arrest. He is free on pre-trial release. 07-01-21 CSENEWS P.11
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The Hill We Climb
by Amanda Gorman On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/
Edge of the Wind
by James E. Cherry In the highly suspenseful Edge of the Wind, the main character, a sensitive but deeply troubled 25 year-old black man, Alexander van der Pool, is off his meds and has begun hearing voices, especially that of his alter ego, Tobi. Having been holed up in his sister’s bedroom in southwest Tennessee for two months, Alex has done nothing but read and write poetry. Until one day, he is convinced writing poetry is his life’s calling and sets out to visit a local community college to have his work evaluated. But life takes a terrible turn when those at the college reject Alex and his work. When they try to kick him out, he takes matters into his own hands and holds the literature class hostage. Noted author James E Cherry holds nothing back as he tackles mental illness, race, poetry, art and the importance of relationships in this his second novel.. https://www.amazon.com/ Edge-Wind-James-Cherry-ebook
Poetic Expressions A Fable
BY ETHERIDGE KNIGHT Once upon a today and yesterday and nevermore there were 7 men and women all locked / up in prison cells. Now these 7 men and women were innocent of any crimes; they were in prison because their skins were black. Day after day, the prisoners paced their cells, pining for their freedom. And the non-black jailers would laugh at the prisoners and beat them with sticks and throw their food on the floor. Finally, prisoner #1 said, “I will educate myself and emulate the non-colored people. That is the way to freedom—c’mon, you guys, and follow me.” “Hell, no,” said prisoner #2. “The only way to get free is to pray to my god and he will deliver you like he delivered Daniel from the lion’s den, so unite and follow me.” “Bullshit,” said prisoner #3. “The only way / out is thru this tunnel i’ve been quietly digging, so c’mon, and follow me.” “Uh-uh,” said prisoner #4, “that’s too risky. The only right / way is to follow all the rules and don’t make the non-colored people angry, so c’mon brothers and sisters and unite behind me.” “Fuck you!” said prisoner #5, “The only way / out is to shoot our way out, if all of you get / together behind me.” “No,” said prisoner #6, “all of you are incorrect; you have not analyzed the political situation by my scientific method and historical meemeejeebee. All we have to do is wait long enough and the bars will bend from their own inner rot. That is the only way.” “Are all of you crazy,” cried prisoner #7. “I’ll get out by myself, by ratting on the rest of you to the non-colored people. That is the way, that is the only way!” “No-no,” they / all cried, “come and follow me. I have the / way, the only way to freedom.” And so they argued, and to this day they are still arguing; and to this day they are still in their prison cells, their stomachs / trembling with fear. “A Fable” from The Essential Etheridge Knight, by Etheridge Knight, © 1986. All rights are controlled by the University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Used by permission of the University of Pittsburgh Press.
ETHERIDGE KNIGHT (1931–1991) was born in Corinth, Mississippi. He dropped out of high school while still a teenager and joined the army to serve in the Korea war. Wounded by shrapnel during the conflict, he returned to civilian life with an injury that led to drug addiction. Knight was convicted of robbery in 1960 and served eight years in the Indiana State Prison. According to Terrance Hayes, Knight’s “biography is a story of restless Americanness, African Americanness, and poetry. It has some Faulknerian family saga in it, some midcentury migration story, lots of masculine tragedy, lots of soul-of-the-artist lore.” While in prison, Knight began to write poetry, and he corresponded with, and received visits from, Black literary luminaries such as Dudley Randall and Gwendolyn Brooks. His first collection, Poems from Prison (1968) included the following text on its back cover: “I died in Korea from a shrapnel wound, and narcotics resurrected me. I died in 1960 from a prison sentence and poetry brought me back to life.” Knight’s work was immediately lauded as “another excellent example of the powerful truth of blackness in art,” wrote Shirley Lumpkin in the Dictionary of Literary Biography. “His work became important in Afro-American poetry and poetics and in the strain of Anglo-American poetry descended from Walt Whitman.” Knight was married to poet Sonia Sanchez, and both were important members of the poets and artists connected to the Black Arts Movement.
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JPD STARTS NEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE
June 29, 2021 WBBJ Staff- wbbjtv.com EAST JACKSON, Tenn. — There’s a new community outreach initiative for the Jackson police department. Tuesday was the first community roll call for the police department at Saint James church. They discussed daily briefings, reports about any stolen vehicles, future initiatives and more. Chief Julian Wiser says community role call gives officers an opportunity to be engaged with the community and help build relationships. Wiser also says these relationships are very important as a stronger community means a stronger police department. “Those relationships are very important because a lot of issues that we deal with at the police department, those are issues we can’t solve a lot of times without community support,” explained Chief Julian Wiser. Wiser says they will attempt to have community roll call once per month.
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