CSE News January 26, 2023

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Attorney Terica Smith appointed Deputy Mayor, Director of Human Resources

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OFFICERS FIRED IN DEATH OF TYRE NICHOLS

UPDATED ON: JANUARY 21, 2023 / 8:55 PM / CBS/AP

Five Memphis police officers who were involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols – who died three days after a traffic stop earlier this month – have been fired, the department announced Friday.

The five officers were dismissed following an “internal investigation” which determined that they “violated multiple department policies, including excessive force, duty to intervene, and duty to render aid,” Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said in a statement.

The five officers were identified by the department as Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith.

On Jan. 7, the 29-year-old Nichols, who is Black, was arrested after officers stopped him for reckless driving, police said.

There was a confrontation as officers approached the driver, and he ran before he was confronted again by the pursuing officers, who arrested him, authorities said. He complained of shortness of breath and was hospitalized. Officials said a cause of death has not yet been determined.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the state’s police agency, said Nichols died Jan. 10. The agency is conducting a use-of-force investigation at the request of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.

NAACP Jackson Branch member, Nicky Phillips elaborates on the organization’s MLK Day events with WBBJ-TV7 News reporter Jessica Davis. P

Autopsy shows Tyre Nichols suffered ‘extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating’

SOCIALLY SEEN AROUND WEST TN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Herbal Tea Tasting Event Stirs Healthy Interest in West TN

ALPHAS REMEMBER DR. WILLIE SHAW

Members of the Beta Upsilon Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently conducted Omega Services for the legendary Brother Dr. Willie Shaw. L-R Dr. Logan Hampton, Dr. Jerry Woods, Judge Nathan Pride,Dr. Melvin

Mslvin Hamlett

CSENews Reader of the Week

Shamsul Haque owner of Saba Food & Deli 1500 East Main Street Brownsville. “ The Crime Seen Examiner is the only Jackson News paper in the store. It is very important for the customers to have the paper in the store”

Shanika Douglas - Office Manager

Wright (holding Dr. Shaw’s Jersey), Greg Scott, Will Lovelady,

and Chapter President Byron Elam.

SOCIALLY SEEN AROUND WEST TN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Herbal Tea Tasting Event Stirs Healthy Interest in West TN

detergents release toxins that get on our skin and into our bloodstream. Tea can certainly help as a first line of defense towards good health, but it is best to couple it with a change in eating habits as well as exercise over time. Mosier’s herbal teas are Vegan friendly as well.

Derrick Mosier is on a mission to transform lives one tea bag at a time.

Last Saturday, I attended Mosier’s first Herbal Tea Tasting Gathering in West Tennessee.

The event was held at the Floral Cakes bakery in Downtown Jackson.

Attendees were invited to come socialize and sip a variety of custom herbal teas as Mosier explained the health benefits of the herbs in each cup.

Mosier, an herbalist, said his goal is to use tea tasting events as an entry point to educate communities about the practice of using herbs to help individuals improve their overall health outcomes.

Mosier said the concept of using herbs as an added regimen for more balanced health is not new. It is something that our ancestors regularly practiced. He asked the audience if they remembered hearing their grandmother mention an herb as a go-to for a natural remedy for certain ailments during their childhood. That resonated with several people in the audience who nodded their heads.

During the evening, several volunteers from the audience took part in an engaging activity where Mosier offered them a small sample of an herb and they tried to guess the name of the herb within five seconds. They sampled everything from sea moss to mint. It was quite entertaining to watch the facial expressions during the taste test and guessing rounds.

It is evident how passionate Mosier is about pouring knowledge into the current generation when it comes to the history and benefits of incorporating herbs from plants into our diets.

Mosier dedicated several years studying the medicinal use of herbal teas. The herbalist said that herbal tea can help eliminate many toxins in our body caused by popular foods and products.

“We consume 400 to 500 chemicals every day and don’t even know it,” he said, adding that certain lotions and

Tai Vaughn of Selmer, a tea tasting attendee, shared her herbal tea testimony. Vaughn said she has noticed an improvement in her skin and her overall energy since changing her eating habits and using Mosier’s herbal teas. Before she used herbal teas, she said, “my body was literally shutting down on me because it was so toxic.”

One of the teas that I sampled was called the “Immune Boosting Tea.” The herbs used to make this tea included echinacea, mullein, elderberries, licorice root, hibiscus, and cinnamon. I consider myself a tea connoisseur. I typically sweeten my tea with quite a bit of sugar. At this tea tasting event, I was introduced to a healthier way of sweetening my tea. I was pleasantly surprised that the blend of herbs and honey yielded a sweet and delicious taste. No sugar needed. Now, I look forward to my next herbal cup of tea with honey.

For more information about Mosier and his custom herbal teas, visit his website, gracefulherbalteas.com Floral Cakes at 210 East Lafayette Street in Jackson carries Mosier’s line of Grateful Herbal Teas and Essential Herbal Essentials products in their bakery. Sincerely and socially seen, Wendy Isom Mercer

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

Derrick Mosier is pictured giving a thumbs up with Tai Vaughn, who drove from Selmer to participate in the event. Tai said she has noticed an improvement in her overall health since incorporating herbal teas and changing her diet.

NAACP PRESIDENT SPEAKS ON DR. MLK JR HOLIDAY ISSUES

Attorney Terica Smith appointed Deputy Mayor,

Director of Human

Resources

JACKSON, Tenn. - Madison County Mayor AJ Massey has appointed Assistant District Attorney Terica Smith to serve as Deputy Mayor and Director of Human Resources for Madison County. In her new role, Smith will lead human resource management, activities, and staff development for the second most populated county in West Tennessee.

“My entire career has been dedicated to public service and improving the lives of residents of this community. I am honored to serve the citizens of Madison County in this role and grateful to Mayor Massey for this opportunity,” Smith said.

Carter sharing highlights of todays events with WBBJ reporter Jessica Davis Carter said “today is the day we remember and honor Dr King and his dream of equality, justice and freedom to the people of the world.” We have many challenges, struggles and problems facing us today, fair housing, public education, work place discrimination and racism continue to keep us from reaching our full potential. We continue to strive for a day when all people of all races, creeds, nationalities and colors will come together and work for the common good of all mankind,” said Carter

NAACP branch welcomes Senior Deacon Calvin Taylor

Members of the Jackson Madison County NAACP branch welcomed Brother Calvin Taylor to the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day events at the branch offices. Mr Taylor is Senior Deacon at the Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson. “We are blessed to serve the Lord God this day and have the opportunities to recognize Dr King for his work on this national holiday,” said Taylor. Pictured are Marshal Brooks, Calvin Taylor, Byron Elam and David Carter

A Jackson native and product of the public-school system, Smith received a Political Science degree from Tennessee State University before obtaining her Juris Doctor degree from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. Prior to her work as Assistant District Attorney with the 26th Judicial District, Smith was a staff attorney with West Tennessee Legal Services, and a Governor Bill Lee appointee to the Board of Judicial Conduct.

“Madison County has the good fortune of being home to a number of world-class professionals. Terica possesses managerial talent and a tested legal mind,” Mayor Massey said. “Her expertise will be valuable to my office, the Madison Courthouse, and the community,” Mayor Massey added.

In addition to advocacy and leadership roles within the Tennessee Bar Association, Smith has participated in a number of community involvement efforts through JONAH Affordable Housing, Leadership University, and the Jackson-Madison County Public Library.

“Terica’s professional and civic experience have been noted by a number of community leaders. I am impressed with Mayor Massey’s forethought in building a leadership team that reflects what Madison County is and has the potential to be,” Madison County Commissioner Joey Hale said.

Smith will begin her tenure with Madison County government on Wednesday, February 1. Residents are encouraged to visit https://madisoncountytn.gov/Jobs for full and part-time employment opportunities.

Harrell Carter President of the Jackson Madison County NAACP Branch shared with the public the days event honoring the Dr Martin Luther King Jr holiday in the area today.

OBITUARIES

CLEON MATHIS

September 6, 1982January 15, 2023

Minister Cleon M. Mathis was born to Sophelia Long and the late Jerry Lee Avery on September 6, 1982 in Trenton, TN.

Cleon accepted Christ at an early age in Mt. Vernon, IL and attended numerous churches until he joined the Jerusalem M.B. Church in Bells, TN where he served as Minister of Music, Choir Director and Keyboard Musician.

Cleon was loved by EVERYONE he met and they were blessed to have known him. He graduated from Crockett County High School in Alamo, TN in 2000 and joined the Navy where he served for two years. He also went to Job Corp and then attended American Baptist College where he graduated with a degree in Divinity, www.baskervillefuneralhome.com/obit

Departure

MS. CARRIE M. TAYLOR

Ms. Carrie M. Taylor was born on June 8, 1940 in Water Valley, MS. She departed this life on January 17, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church.

MRS. FAYE HELEN INGRAM

Mrs. Faye Helen Ingram was born on April 18, 1951 in Madison County, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 12, 2023. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. For more information, please contact Bledsoe Funeral Home at 731-427-1521.

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“Not a Day Off, but a Day On”

The Gamma Psi chapter Xinos and Kudos along with advisors had not a day off, but a day on as they visited Mission Convalescent Home on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The group presented a program with readings in observance of King’s birthday, sung spirituals, and the giving of personal care items as gifts. After the Mission Convalescent Home visit, the group did a social activity at the Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center. The group enjoyed bowling, playing games, and socializing with each other. Gamma Psi youth advisors and Hub parents were in attendance. The next activity the youth group will participate in is “Reading Across NSPDK” which is asking friends, classmates, relatives, and themselves to pledge to read for one hour by February 1st.

Pictured above at Mission Convalescent -Mallory Chandler, Brynn Currie, M’Kayle Martin, Christian Mitchell, Dallas Weddle, Mission Convalescent Home Representative, Keevonna Spencer, Hudson King, Jayden Ganden, Tamera Harden and Shaliyah Johnson. Not pictured are Advisors: Delois Dailey, Deborah Day, Karen Phelps, and Patricia Taylor.

Begin the New Year with a New Thing”

By: Reverend Frank Thomas, Jr.

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

Servant in Christ, Reverend Frank Thomas, Jr. (731) 803-6514 Phophetess Leah (323) 316-6638.

“Let’s

WILMA JONES -

CSENews Reader of the Week

Congratulations to my friend, Ms. Wilma Jones as the CrimeSEEN Examiner Newspaper “Reader of the Week.” Ms Wilma is a loyal CSE Newspaper reader and has been faithful reading the newspaper over twenty years. “She said her favorites are the Brown Beat pages, “I love me some DTRB!”

Wilma has served as cook at the Dixie Castle Restaurant over 19 years in downtown Jackson and a welcome face to all her customers.

She is the mother of three boys and goes to Greater Visions Church on North Royal in Jackson.

“We are like family at the Dixie Castle and welcome you for lunch, dinner daily and you know how famous our steaks are,” added Jones.

DOWNTOWN RICKY BROWN JOINS WBBJ TV AND JPD TRAFFIC SAFETY

The Downtown Ricky Brown Traffic Spotters Network and WBBJ TV are joining the community in supporting the Jackson Police Department.

Our goal is to contribute to traffic safety and help reduce traffic crashes.

Chief Thom Corley of the Jackson Police Department said; “Jackson is a great city with amazing people. The safety of our residents and visitors is important to us and the Jackson Police Department ask for your help in keeping everyone safe by driving responsibly, following traffic laws and please don’t SPEED!”

Both Brown and JPD encourage people to “SLOW DOWN West Tennessee!”

The DTRB traffic spotters network is comprised of over 27,000 volunteers throughout west Tennessee who report traffic crashes, unsafe conditions and share with the DTRB Facebook page for the public and agencies to utilize.

WBBJ TV is sharing traffic safety public service announcements because “we care about peoples’ safety,” said Stan Sanders, news director at WBBJ.

The public service announcements are airing on WBBJ channels daily in efforts to help reduce traffic crashes.

Pictured: JPD Chief Thom Corley with JPD officers making the TV PSA

What Will You Achieve in 2023?

A new year, a fresh start, and for seniors, graduation will be here before you know it. If I may I would like to take a moment to gauge the landscape and then evaluate the possibilities that exist for our young folks today. I would like to start JMCSS as there are tremendous gains as well as unprecedented achievements all across the district. Leadership matters, enthusiasm matters, and realistic goals that not long ago were deemed as not feasible.

Designated as a Districtwide Level 5-Advancing District by the State of Tennessee. Forty-six Pre-K classes in operation – a historic high for JMCSS. The emphasis on early childhood learning will have lasting gains for years to come to enhance learning opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. 31 JCM-Early College High students graduated with Associates Degrees. The school board was awarded the Board of Distinction & Excellence in Education Award.

There are more avenues available for communication and information than ever before so that parents can stay in the loop on their child’s education. JASA has made tremendous strides in STEM and robotics. They have done so well that they received 10 million dollars for the innovation department. There have been gains in academics, the arts and athletics across the district. They have announced a Hub City Central Complex – new arena, stadium, and central office. To sum up; a lot can change in just ten years. We are still in the first part of that change and gaining traction and confidence each semester. Thank Dr. Marlon King the next time you see him out and about.

In Gibson County, the CTE programs are opening opportunities for students to lead successful lives without spending years in college to obtain a degree. In the hallway to Milan High School’s CTE department reads; “The Future Belongs To Those Willing To Work.” At Gibson County High School, they are learning about Ford diagnostics and processes. The prospects are bright for those willing to put in the work necessary to align with upcoming opportunities in this region. And students can attend post-secondary education opportunities with no out-of-pocket expenses with the help of Tennessee Promise and even UT Promise. Parents, students, don’t miss out on this! It Takes A Village…

I sat in on the Zoom Panel Discussion on Martin Luther King Day and there are still several areas that need attention before all needs are met for students and families to prosper and thrive. Since I have focused on the positives in this article, I must still address items of concern moving forward. In Jackson, rent claims most of a family’s earnings along with utilities. There are still food deserts in certain areas of the city. Rent has increased 33% from 2019 and earnings have not followed suit with the increase. There are still insufficient child care facilities to accommodate working parents that must work nights in order to earn a living wage. There is a shortage of affordable housing and there is a wait for Section 8 housing that many families cannot accommodate.

Mental health is the 800-pound gorilla in the room that no one likes to discuss but it affects parents first and students next, as families groan from the strain of pursuing upward mobility. Mr. Pete Johnson, the Chairman of the school board, spoke on this and indicated that education is the key to breaking the cycle of frustration as he has proposed a resolution for universal pre-school. If you have a problem with literacy, then you will struggle with financial literacy as families place themselves at the mercy of predatory lenders. I will elaborate more in other articles throughout the year. Students, learn to earn and learn well so you can enjoy what life has to offer. Better days are on the way!

Ask Yourself These Three Questions: 1) Who do I want to become in a year’s time?

2) What circles do I want to be traveling in? 3) How do I want to be creating value in the world? (From May Bush)

Don Polley | Education contributor (Contact don@donpolley.com)

JABPW

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT 20 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF WEST TN

Tawanika McKinney had a great interview with Six in the City last week( Jan 17)! The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women are looking for the next 20 Most Influential Women of West TN! Find complete details at jacksonareabpw.com #SterlingAwards2023. *Thanks for the love everyone, but I won this award in 2017! We are now looking for the 2023 class! It could be you!”

LINKS DONATE

Honoring the trailblazer who did so much for all us! Starting my MLK day of Service off with my Link Sisters by donating can foods to RIFA! Pictured left to right: Alyce Petty, Cynthia Early, Tawanika McKinney, Mechelle Moragne, Felicia Collins, Delois Dailey and Cynthia Grant

BRIGHT SPOT

FOCUS:

This lady brings the excitement to any event or dress up day at Arlington Elementary School in Jackson, TN. She loves working with kids, the Steelers, fishing, being creative and having fun! Let’s give Schwanda Watkins Montgomery her flowers while she can enjoy them. You are valued and appreciated!

Shamon Reaves, Principal

JMCSS ALUM EXCELLS

Jackson Madison County Schools Alumni, Kendarius Dupree, a 2020 JCM Early College High graduate, is finishing a three year program at Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. in New Jersey this May. He recently accepted a position at DC Comics that will start after graduation.

BROOKS SHINES

Congratulations to my beautiful niece, Trinity Brooks for being selected as Ms. Winterfest Court Princess at JCS. -Andre Darnell

WESTSTAR HOSTS ALSTAR AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP

SUMMIT JAN. 31

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program and Alex Beene, assistant coordinator for the State of Tennessee, will host the first in-person ALStar African American Youth Leadership Summit on Jan. 31 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. The inaugural summit was held in 2021, and the conference was held virtually until this year.

The ALStar Summit provides African American high school sophomores in West Tennessee the opportunity to learn from businessmen and women, including a panel of UT Martin alumni from varying fields of study. Students will also learn about Blue Oval City and the positive impacts it will have on West Tennessee.

“So many of our West Tennessee students start to form a rough idea of their life goals during their high school years but lack the information and encouragement to make those goals a reality,” said Beene. “We formed this conference to provide them access to speakers who have been down their paths before and now enjoy the success many of them want to achieve.”

The summit will feature a keynote address from Dr. Mark McCloud, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion at UT Martin. Other guest speakers include UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver; Kameron Echols, interim assistant director, UT Martin Multicultural Affairs; Mark Herbison, president and CEO, HTL Advantage; Michael Banks, attorney and CEO, Haywood Park Community Hospital – Brownsville; Sheronda Green, community engagement lead, Blue Oval City; Candice McCloud, UT Martin admissions counselor; Samuel Williams, media strategist, Droga5; Brandon Jones, communications director, CivicTN; Porter Streator, financial advisor, Northwest Mutual; Deniece Thomas, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Matt Marshall, president and CEO, United Way of West Tennessee; and Dr. Youlanda Jones, president, Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Ripley, Covington and Newbern. Students can also visit educational booths during the summit.

For more information about the ALStar African American Youth Leadership Summit, contact Jennifer Black, WestStar program manager, at jblack32@utm.edu. 01/26/23 CSENEWS P.10

Madison Area Democratic Women Accepting Applications for $2,500

Sue Shelton White Scholarship

JACKSON, TN, January 24, 2023 – Madison Area Democratic Women (MADW) announced it is accepting applications for its $2,500 scholarship in honor of Sue Shelton White, the West Tennessee suffragist and lawyer who played a pivotal role in winning the equal right to vote for women.

“This is our third time to pay tribute to our own Sue Shelton White by providing a significant scholarship to a deserving woman in our area,” said MADW President Debbie Swacker. “Education is a vital component of our mission to empower the women and girls of West Tennessee.”

The theme of this year’s scholarship is Equal Justice Under Law, highlighting the importance of cherishing and protecting individual rights.

The Sue Shelton White Scholarship is open to nontraditional women students residing in Madison County and neighboring counties. The scholarship is designed to assist women who want to complete their education while also managing the demands of work and family.

Applications for the scholarship are available at the MADW website: www.madwomentn.org. Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2023. The scholarship winner will be announced in late March in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Above: 2021 winner Mary Priddy with Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Kimberly Martin. ABOUT MADW

The mission of Madison Area Democratic Women is to support all persons who identify as women and girls in West Tennessee. We believe that empowering women through advocacy and education strengthens the entire community. MADW is a member of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women. MADW meets at the downtown branch of the Jackson-Madison County Library on the first Tuesday of each month. New members are welcome.

Contact Email: Debbie Swacker; madwomentfdw@gmail.com Phone: 731-661-1879 - Website: www.madwomentn.org - Facebook: Madison Area Democratic Women of TN

HairTalk

CERTIFIED BRAIDER

Thanking the most high for another “break out” student. I have been praying for the opportunity to license more of our black men & help them open businesses! God is answering. Congratulations Shaquille Collins on the completion of your braider certification course! You will now become licensed with the state of tennessee! Big shout out to his sponsor... The CrimeSEEN Examiner Newspaper.

Also, Cordetta Ladycc Boyle says, “today I became a certified Perruquier Technician I made my first closure unit

Y’ALL better hit Ms Camille Shavon up for y’all certification while the state laws haven’t changed. Once again, a great experience; I did good for my first one.”

CITY WELCOMES TREJO

We’re excited to welcome Elvia Trejo to the City of Jackson, TN - Government’s Love Your Block - Jackson, TN team. Elvia will serve as an AmeriCorps Vista for the program.

with Camille Shavon

ST. PAUL CME CHURCH HONORS THE LANE COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD TEAM

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, St. Paul, traditionally known as “The College Church”, welcomed home the 2023 HBCU Indoor Classic Women’s Track & Field National Champions. The team competed in Louisville, KY on January 16, 2023 and brought home the “Crown.”

The team gathered for praise and worship service during which President Logan Hampton gave congratulatory remarks and introduced the coach, Damien Brigham. Coach Brigham gleefully greeted everyone and stated “how proud he was to be a part of this history-making moment and gave this team of young ladies high accolades for their talents, attitude and commitment to the program.”

Each “Track Star” introduced themselves and stated their home city, which represented many cities in the contiguous United States! Each team member was also presented a St. Paul ribbon necklace memento for this history making accomplishment. St. Paul’s Pastor, Rev. Dr. Claude A. Bass delivered a soul-stirring sermon entitled “Don’t Miss Your Moment.”

Following the service, a “Champion’s Fellowship Reception” hosted by the local Missionary Society was held in honor of the team and coaching staff.

LANE WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD TEAM WINS HBCU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

by Joel Worthington

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Lane College Women’s Track & Field team captured the program’s first ever HBCU Indoor National Championship on Monday.

The group collected 146 points and edged out second place Tennessee State who finished with 140 points. Bluefield State finished third.

Khamil Evans finished first in the 400m and second in the 200m while Quanisha Marshall won gold in the 600m and the 1-mile race.

Mikalyn Chambers placed second in the 800m and Trinidy Craft rounded out a great showing by the Dragons in distance running, taking second in the 1000m.

Kyra Gaston earned first in the high jump while Chambers was second in the long jump.

Diamond Richardson dominated the throws, winning first place in the weight throw and taking second in the shot put.

The women’s 4x400 relay team as well as the distance medley group rounded out the day with first place finishes to secure the team victory for Lane.

LOCAL

SQUIRRELS

One of the most plentiful game animals in West Tennessee is the squirrel and they can be found in most yards.

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

As with most people I too have a yard full of them. After watching them run up and down the trees out my window I decided I would go out an try my skills, or luck, which ever happened to work. They seem to know when you are after them or if you are just going about you normal routine.

I grabbed my firearm to start the hunt, so just as I thought they changed the game and started hiding. I managed to get the first one and things went silent for about thirty minutes before two more started to skirt around as if I was gone. With a little patience, I sneaked up on them and got them both in my bag.

Having harvested three it was now time to clean them and come up with a cooking game plan. My research lead me to narrow it down to three. They were Kentucky Fried Squirrel which really caught my attention, Squirrel Stew and Buttermilk Flavored with Southern Fried Gravy.

Although all three were good choices, I decided I’m going to try the Buttermilk Southern Fried Gravy because it just sounds right.

Regardless which recipe one chooses, wild game from the Good Outdoors of West Tennessee is a healthy treat that beats anything purchased in the local grocery stores. PHOTO IS COACH WITH THREE LOCAL SQUIRRELS.

West Tennessee OUTDOORS with Ray Jones

The Griot Collective Poetry Contest for West Tennessee Students

The Griot (pronounced “gree oh”) Collective of West Tennessee celebrates Black History Month with its annual poetry contest for all school age children throughout west Tennessee. Poems can be of any length, style or subject. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories: Grades 1 through 5, Grades 6 through 8 and Grades 9 through 12. Winners will have their entries published in the CSE, a weekly newspaper.

The Griot Collective is a 501c(3) literary arts organization that sponsors monthly poetry workshops for adults and high schoolers, poetry contests, open mics and a Visiting Writers Series. Contest guidelines are are as follows and are also available on the Griot Collective’s website and Facebook page:

1) Open to all students throughout West Tennessee

2) Poems may be on any subject, length or style 3) One poem per student

4) Poems must be typed or legibly printed

5) All poems must include in the upper right hand corner: student’s name, address, home phone number, school name and teacher’s name

6) Poems should be emailed to: thegriotcollective@yahoo. com.

7) Contest winners will be selected from grades 1-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9- 12. First place winners in each category will receive $35, second place winners in each category will receive $25 and third place winners in each category will receive $15

8) Contest opens Feb. 1 and ends Feb. 28. All poems must be emailed by Feb. 28. Entries received after Feb. 28 are ineligiblê

9) Winners will be contacted the second week in March 10) Contest winners will be published in the CSE weekly newspaper.

11) Contest will be judged by poet Richard Boada, author of three collections of poetry and professor of English at Lane College.

12) Contest guidelines are also available at: thegriotcollectiveofwesttennessee.com or on Facebook at: The Griot Collective of West Tennessee

Poetic Expressions

GRIOTS HOST TEEN POETRY WORKSHOP

James E Cherry and the Griot Collective of West Tennessee hosted a Teen Poetry Workshop on Saturday, January 21 at the downtown library in Jackson.

Cherry, president of the Collective introduced participants to the makeup of poetry and poetic terms and phrases.

“Poetry contains a number of elements such as imagery, and metaphors,” Cherry. “A poem must have tension; whether implicit or explicit. What’s at stake?”

When you start writing, putting words on paper, you open yourself up to vulnerability, added Cherry because you bear your feelings, you’re exposed.”

Cherry also had the participants read “We Real Cool” and discussed the poem by Gwendolyn Brooks.

Above,

Griot member Alicia Armour explains poetic rhythms to Northside High School students Kris’shaun Murphy and Tiara Grimes.

Left: Griot Collective member Chandra Mclin read the poem ‘Phenomenal Woman’ by Mya Angelo

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.

01/23/2023

WILEY, KENJI MARTAY -Age 26 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION GAINES, QUINTERIUS -Age 27 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS

WEEKS, KEION JOULE

-Age 26 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY 01/22/2023

LIGHTFOOT, JACQUELINE SHAUNTA -Age 44 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CRIMINAL TRESPASS HARRISON, DONNA S -Age 60 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS

TUCKER, SHERESSE SHAUNTE -Age 39 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY PATTERSON, ANGELA LYNN Age 37 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges HARASSMENT (NON-VERBAL THREAT)

MENDEZ, JONATHAN ELIMILES -Age 25 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges DRIVING WHILE

SAULT (x2) BOWEN, HOBSON AARON -Age 57 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

UNLICENSED OSORTO VALLE, NISSON -Age 23 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED GOMEZ, RICARDO -Age 24 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION

JOHNSON, QUINCY ANTWOIN -Age 36 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -ChargeDRIVING ON REVOKED/ SUSPENDED LICENSE, INTENT TO MANUFACTURE METHAMPHETAMINE, MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/ POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SU, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, VIOLATION OF WINDOW TINT LAW WILLIAMS, RODERICK MAURICE -Age 49 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE IRWIN, JEREMIAH TYSHUN -Age 23 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION 01/21/2023

JACKSON, DEEUNTAYE KENTRALE -Age 29 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED AS-

BROWN, JAMES ALEXANDER -Age 33 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

HOUSTON, TEDRICK CARLMINE -Age 37 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

WATKINS, WILLIE LAKEITH -Age 40 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

MITCHELL, AMARION - Age 19 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (SERIOUS INJURY OR USE OF A DEADLY WEA, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS

GLOVER, JOSEPH -Age 27 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION MURPHY, JABARI JAWAUN -Age 22 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION WILLIAMS, KIERRA SHUNNA -Age 33 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA VAUGHN, ROBERT LERAIN -Age 53 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CONVICTED FELON, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, DRIVING ON REVOKED/

SUSPENDED LICENSE

MCKINNIE, REGINALD

Age 32 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SCHEDULE I DRUG VIOLATIONS, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, ILLEGAL POSSESS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, VIOLATION OF WINDOW TINT LAW BAILEY, DAIVON TERRELL -Age 22 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CONVICTED FELON, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, THEFT $1000>$9,999, THEFT FROM BUILDING SHOATE, BRITTANY NICOLE -Age 34 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION 01/20/2023

WEST, BYRON FULLER -Age 53 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

PRESLEY, DEANNA K -Age 35 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY BYRUM, JOHNATHON LYNN -Age 32 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER

AGENCY

YARBROUGH, MORGAN

ELIZEBETH -Age 23 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT JONES, STAJA -Age 20 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK

MALE Race WHITE -Charges

CONTEMPT OF COURT PRICE, ROBERT LEON

-Age 58 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL TRESPASS, VANDALISM 1/19/23

OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

SKELTON, AIRICA -Age 37 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges Description PUBLIC INTOXICATION 1/19/23

SCOTT, LISA ANN -Age 61 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -FUGITIVE - HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY, CRIMINAL TRESPASS HOLCOMB, MELVIN THOMAS -Age 54 Gender

LEAL, CANDICE RANA

-Age 52 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION LEAKES, DARYL LEON -Age 24 Gender MALE Race

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

HOLCOMB, MELVIN THOMAS -Age 54 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

THRASHER, BRANDON LADELE -Age 33 Gender

MALE Race WHITE -Charges SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY VIOLATIONS MCLAURIN, GENE ANTHONY -Age 34 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, VIOLATION OF WINDOW TINT LAW THOMAS, BRITNEY

BRATAY -Age 32 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CRIMINAL TRESPASS

MURPHY, DESIREE S -Age 28 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE 1/17/23

CRAWFORD, SAVANJA -Age 29 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

ANDERSON, CAMERON RAY -Age 29 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY FOWLER, LANEY HAZE -Age 38 Gender MALE Race

WHITE -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

RAY, RICHARD LYNN -Age 35 Gender MALE Race

WHITE -Charges PUBLIC INDECENCY, INDECENT EXPOSURE

WAYNE, MARIE -Age 32 Gender FEMALE Race

WHITE -Charges FUGITIVE, HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY, SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY NIMMO, KEVIN DWAYNE -Age 39 Gender MALE Race

WHITE -Charges SCHEDULE IV DRUG VIOLATIONS

SCARBROUGH, SELENA MERCEDES -Age 24 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA GRAY, JEREMIAH HENRY -Age 22 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CONVICTED FELON, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, CRIMINAL TRESPASS, SIMPLE POSSESSION, CASUAL EXCHANGE BURNETT, ALIYAH LASHAUN -Age 26 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN - Charges THEFT OF PROP

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. 01/16/2023

ALLEN, TRISTAN DARNELL B/M Domestic Assault HAMMAN, TRENT MICHAEL W/M Public Intoxication 01/18/2023

JOHNSON, ANITA N W/F Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

NICHOLS, JOSEPH SCOTT W/M Identity Theft, TheftCrim Simulation

PETTIGREW, VEVELYN RENA B/F Identity Theft, Theft of Property 01/19/2023

TURNER, MARQUISE ANTONIO B/M Picked Up for Other Agency 01/20/2023

CURRY, VALERIE LYNNETTE B/F Picked Up for Other Agency 01/22/2023

HAYES, DYNASTY MARIE B/F Picked Up for Other Agency HAYES, MEKYLA SHANEA B/F Aggravated Assault LANIER, DALAYSIA A B/Fu Speeding, DUI, Violation Open Container

Madison County Sheriff Names New Training Director

Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser (r) has named Lieutenant Joe Gill (l) to be the new Director of Training for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

Lt, Gill has over 40 years of combined law enforcement experience spanning multiple divisions within the law enforcement purview. His formal education is in Criminal Justice- Police Administration and in addition, he also holds instructor certifications from the United States Attorney General’s Office. Please join us in welcoming Director Joe Gill to his new position!

SEARCH FOR KEVIN WATSON ENDS WITH ARREST

January 20, 2023 Michael Mills

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett says that Kevin Watson has been found.

The sheriff reported on Friday that Kevin Watson had been found alive and healthy, and has been taken into custody.

The sheriff reports that Watson will be charged with first-degree murder of his ex-wife Britney Anderson Watson. Both have been missing for more than a week.

Britney Watson’s friend, Cindy Rich, knew that something was not right between them.

“She was my best friend. I lived with them since October, but even before then, I was constantly over there. I knew something wasn’t right,” she told us.

Rich says that he has threatened her friend in the past.

“People say a lot of things and do not necessarily mean them, but he did say if he ever caught her and somebody out, and them together, he would kill them,” Rich said.

News for the

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

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

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19147

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

Date: 1/23/2023

Date: 1/23/2023

BETTY MCNEAL Personal Representative

CHARLES C. EXUM

Attorney

Published: January 26, 2023 and February 2, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by

TCA §30-2-306

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

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19138

Estate of FRANCES B. WILLIAMS, Deceased

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

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

WILLIAM C. BELL, JR. Attorney

Published: January 26, 2023 and February 2, 2023

Attorneys: Autopsy shows Tyre Nichols suffered ‘extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating’

by: Autumn Scott

Posted: Jan 24, 2023 / 02:50 PM CST

NOTICE OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD

The following vehicles are to be sold by sealed bid auction on February 3, 2023 by Integrity Auto & Diesel Repair, 2100 Hwy 70 E Jackson, TN 38305. PHONE· (731) 298-1061, in lieu of tow and storage. YEAR MAKE MODEL VIN 1997 Ford RV Fleetwood 3FCMF53G2VJA1215 engine 460 7.5l

PUBLISHED in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: JANUARY 26, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — An independent autopsy indicated that Tyre Nichols suffered “extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating”, according to attorneys representing his family.

Nichols died on Jan. 10 after he was involved in a traffic stop that left him critically injured three days earlier. Five Memphis police officers involved in his arrest were fired.

Attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci confirmed the findings Tuesday in a statement saying: “On January 23, 2023, our legal team had its own independent autopsy performed on the body of Tyre Nichols by a highly regarded, nationally renowned forensic pathologist. We can state that preliminary findings indicate Tyre suffered extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating, and that his observed injuries are consistent with what the family and attorneys witnessed on the video of his fatal encounter with police on January 7, 2023. Further details and findings from this independent report will be disclosed at another time.”

The news comes as the Department of Justice, FBI, TBI and district attorney’s office continue their investigation. At the request of the investigating agencies, the video of the incident will be released to the public in one to two weeks.

Above: RowVaugn Wells, the mother of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, cries as she is comforted by Tyre’s stepfather Rodney Wells, during a news conference on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Gerald Herbert/AP

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

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

Case Number 57PR1-2022-PR 19112

Estate of FRANKLIN D. MORGAN, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 12 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of FRANKLIN D. MORGAN, who died JUNE 13, 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: 1/12/2023

Date: 1/12/2023

RONALD MORGAN Personal Representative

NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Published: January 19, 2023 and January 26, 2023

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

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

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19134

Estate of KAREN MECHEL CAMP, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 11 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of KAREN MECHEL CAMP, who died SEPTEMBER 9, 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: 1/11/2023

Date: 1/11/2023

WILLIAM JEFFREY CAMP AND SHERMAN VICTOR CAMP Personal Representative

NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Published: January 19, 2023 and January 26, 2023

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO MADISON COUNTY TAXPAYERS

ALL 2021 UNPAID PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAST DUE/DELINQUENT

You are advised that after February 1, 2023 additional penalties and costs will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for property taxes for prior years; until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office.

On March 27, 2023 the unpaid 2021 property taxes will be filed in Chancery Court.

Billy Burkhead, Madison County Trustee

Docket No.: 22-19104

In Re: The Intestate Estate of Larry Junior Morris, Deceased.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

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

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

Honorable Christy R. Little

Date: 1-12-2023

Published: January 26, 2023

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

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

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19133

Estate of FRED OWEN BROWN, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 5 of 2023 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of FRED OWEN BROWN, who died APRIL 14, 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: 1/05/2023

Date: 1/05/2023

CLEMENTINE BROWN Personal Representative

NATHAN B. PRIDE Attorney

Published: January 12, 2023 and January 19, 2023

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

IN RE:

FEMALE AND A MALE CHILD, (Whose names for purposes Of this adoption are): MYA NICOLE SWOVELAND, DOB: 10/17/2011

MASON DRAKE SCOTT, DOB: 10/10/2012

NO. 4633

BY: JESSICA ANN WILLIS SWOVELAND AND MICHAEL DALTON SWOVELAND VS. KASSIE NICOLE SCOTT COE RESPONDENT.

ORDER OF MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

It appearing to the court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination and Adoption, Motion

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

NOTICE

Kassie Nicole Scott Coe

The Petitioners, Jessica Swoveland and Michael Swoveland, have filed a petition against you seeking to Terminate you parental rights to children, Mya Swoveland and Mason Scott. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to Appear in the Chancery Court of Benton County, Tennessee in Camden on February

13th at 9:00 a.m. to defend the allegations or a default judgment may be taken against you. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Chancery Court of Benton County Clerk’s office in Camden, Tennessee.

Entered this the 9th day of January, 2023.

Vicki H. Hoover Chancellor

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

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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

This 9th day of January. 2023

Angela Mueller, 018297

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

Approved for Entry:

David N. Arnold (#24294)

376 Perkins Extended, Suite 200 Memphis, Tennessee 38117 (901) 677-0701 (901) 910-4960 (fax)

Counsel for Petitioner

CONGRATULATIONS

JCM Middle School Teacher of the Year, Science Teacher, Ms. Tekia Buntyn!

Project:

“Help our students Learn and think like a scientist, Experience learning out of their normal environment, Advocate for themselves, Dream big, and Serve the community of Jackson through the lens of science! This grant will help our science teachers have the supplies needed to implement better hands on experiments and jumpstart our science club initiative to expose our students to various science field career paths.”