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Off Duty K-9 Officer Bishop Shot

Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

Pictured above, K-9 Officer Robert Heathcock IV leads the procession as K-9 Bishop is taken to his resting place. Onlookers gathered to pay their respects to the fallen K-9 Officer.

Finger Tenn., was arrested and charged to get them away from her the same day. op) was home with his handler K-9 Officer Bryan Huff According to the report Sibley said Robert Heathcock IV on the evening of the with the intentional killing of an animal.

Assistant Editor It is unclear if Sibley was jailed for the of- he went to the end of his driveway after incident. Officer Heathcock went to the fense. According to the McNairy County retrieving his shotgun and waited to see K-9’s kennel to check on him and found People gathered throughout down- Sheriff’s Report the animal involved was if the dogs would return. Upon the re- him missing. The officer located Bishop’s town Selmer the morning of April 3rd to later discovered to be K-9 Officer Bishop turn of the dogs along the road He fired body in a ditch on Finger Leapwood Road. pay their respects to fallen K-9 Officer of the Selmer City Police Department. three times. After the first shot one of the According to the police report K-9 Bishop. The procession started at ShacklSibley claimed that the dog had dogs was hit. The dog that was not struck Bishop suffered two gunshot wounds. eford Funeral Home in Savannah, Tenn. It charged him and his young son earlier turned and ran. The second shot fired The first shot seems to have struck Officer made its way through downtown Selmer that same evening. He told Deputy Kelso by Sibley missed, however the third shot Bishop while he was not facing Mr. Sibley. and on to Finger. A sea of blue is being of the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office, “dropped” the dog that was running to- The report states that one shot appeared planned and further information will be who had been dispatched to the scene, wards him. to be on the broadside of the K-9 and anavailable soon.

In a statement from the Selmer City that he had seen his neighbor screaming On March 29, 2021 Travis Sibley, 48, of at two dogs and swatting a stick at them Police Department the K-9 (Officer BishSee BISHOP, 3

McNairy County Sheriff ’s Department invest in New Technology Bryan Huff

Assistant Editor

The McNairy County Sheriff’s Office has now begun to take advantage of new technologies designed to track criminals.

Flock camera systems is a new and innovative LPR (License Plate Reader) system that can identify a car’s license plate, make, model and color. Flock developed proprietary software for just this. The system stores a database of tags that in-

vestigators can search. The McNairy County Sheriff’s Department has policies in place that require the investigators to log what they search and why. This ensures privacy of citizens traveling past the cameras and protects against misuse of the system. The database is deleted every 30 days as well. Flock cannot access the data their cameras collect, and the data is not sold to third parties.

The Sheriff and deputies have tested the system for accuracy many times.

“It works very well” said McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck, “they’re very effective.” The cameras do not track your speed or issue tickets. They are designed recognize your car and record your license plate only. The cameras are not equipped with face recognition at this time. The manufacturer has stated this addition is being considered for future upgrades.

If your car is stolen the flock system can alert officers by text message where the car is, where it is headed and the time it was spotted. It takes 7 seconds on average for the officers to get a notification from this system according to Sheriff Guy Buck “All officers

Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

Photo of a Flock Camera in an undisclosed location equipped with a solar panel to keep the battery system charged

have access to the alerts.” Said Buck.

These alerts can be tied to a stolen vehicle, but the cameras have more uses. Silver alerts which help locate senior citizens that are missing and Amber alerts, used when a child goes missing or is abducted, can be used within the system to watch for vehicles saving law enforcement critical time. Runaways, silver alert and amber alerts can be tracked as the sheriff’s office can update the database locally to search for local tag

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numbers.

Police also hope to use these cameras to study patterns in certain areas of possible high drug traffic.

They will be able to study patterns in vehicles from out of state and see if there is a need for further action. This could cut down dramatically on the trafficking of illegal substances in rural areas where police being present constantly is not possible. It is like a twenty-four-hour neighborhood

watch.

There are eleven cameras in the county so far. “I would love to have 20” Said Buck. These cameras are the equivalent to an officer being on patrol searching tag numbers 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. That comes out to about $6.85 per day for the camera to operate. That is equivalent to an officer being on duty but not

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021

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County Commission Approves New Building Joel Counce Staff Writer

The McNairy County Commission on Thursday approved the purchase of a 1,440 square foot building near the former hospital property at the 700 block of East Poplar Avenue in a special called meeting at the McNairy County Courthouse.

Fifteen commissioners - Clay Garner, Aubrey Harris, David McCullar, Ryan Sisk, Anthony Carr, Pam Carroll, Jimmy Hollingsworth, Sybil Dancer, Keith Jernigan, Jay Weatherford, Brenda Cauley, Phillip Hollingsworth, Kerry Brown, Michelle Kientz, Brad Hunt - voted yes on the project.

Richard Ashe voted no and Candy Garrison abstained.

Jimmy Ray, Doug Knight, Brent Holland, Terry McCormick were absent.

According to McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith, the building will be multifunctional.

“It’s a drive-through for the vaccine,” Smith said. “It will have roll-up doors. It will have three doors on each side of it.

We will have somewhere we can do our flu pods. We will have a place to park the mobile command trailer and the medical trailer.”

The $40,000 facility will be between the McNairy County Health Department and Mitchell Eye Clinic.

The health incident trailer – purchased by the commission with COVID-19 relief

funds last month - has a front readiness area with a hand washing station, work station, personal gear storage, air conditioning/heating, rehab/beverage station, LED TV with security cameras and a separate side door. The rear side of the trailer has a separate hand washing station, easy clean work stations, PPE storage, equipment storage, pass-through window, LED lighting, 110 power outlets and a 40 inch LED TV. “The trailer is equipped to enhance safety and security at the dispensing site,” McNairy County Emergency Management Director Allen Strickland said at the time.

“It is important that we do all we can to make conditions as safe and efficient as possible during health incidents. It provides many safety features that reduces exposure and increases safety.”

Commissioner Ashe said his concerns centered mostly around the location of the building.

“It’s in the wrong place,” he said. “That area out there could be a very useful piece of property. We don’t know what might want to come in there. This – in my opinion – is not the place to put a pole barn.”

Ashe also said the cost of the facility is a concern.

“We already have areas we can park that trailer without blowing $40,000,” he said. “I’m not against doing things, but if we’re going to spend $40,000, I think there are better uses for it.”

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having the expense of things such as a vehicle or insurance. “This is a force multiplier for us.” Buck said.

The cost to the county is $2500 per year however the taxpayers are not being burdened with the cost.

“Us and Selmer paid for them the first year from the of the drug fund” said Buck. “Going forward we have it

set to be paid for out of our restricted data processing fund which is not taxpayer money.”

Some larger cities such as Atlanta have cut crime in areas where flock cameras are located but up to fifty percent. It is too soon to know for sure the impact this has had on the county. Sheriff Guy Buck hopes to have statistics at the end of the first year of having the cameras.

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Above, Khalil J. Kelley.

Above, Lynell B. Biles.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

On April 3, 2021 Khalil J. Kelley, 23, of Aberdeen Miss. and Lynell B. Biles, 25, of Chicago, Ill. were arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses including possession of over 90 grams of marijuana. The arrest came after McNairy County Deputy David Kelso and Deputy John Sims

stopped a black 2016 Hyundai Hatchback for doing 73 in a 55 zone in the southbound lane of Hwy 45 just south of Feddie Davis Drive in Selmer, Tenn.

Upon speaking with the occupants of the vehicle Kelso could smell an odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. The back seat passenger, Kelley, admitted to smoking marijuana earlier and stated this could be the reason for the smell. Kelso observed what he thought was

a handgun in the driver’s left pocket. The driver of the vehicle, Tashawn Carter, confirmed that it was in fact a handgun and it was retrieved by deputy Sims. The gun’s serial number was checked and came back clear.

The three occupants exited the vehicle. During a cursory pat down Kelso found .7 grams of a green leafy substance in Kelley’s pocket. During the vehicle search Kelso located a black backpack belonging to Biles. The

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tablets of ecstasy weighing 1.8 grams.

Kelley and Biles were then placed under arrest and read their Miranda rights.

The two were then taken to McNairy County jail for booking.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021

The Mann Gulch Fire of 1949

Roger Howell Contributor

The year was 1949.

Montana was sweltering in ninety seven degree heat on that fateful August fifth.

Lightning had struck a dead snag on a mountain overlooking the Missouri River, some thirty miles north of Helena, Montana.

It’s common for dry lightening to cause fires in the Rockies. Often it takes one or two days for the sparks from the burning snag to light off the dry tinder below.

History records that Captions Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark brought their dugouts up through the steep canyons of the area. The day was getting late for Lewis and his crew, but there was only high walls along the river. There was no shore to pull in for the night. They, for some reason, passed what is now Mann gulch which would have been a good camp site. Three hundred yards up stream they and their crew went ashore. The place to this day is known as Meriwether Canyon.

As one travels between these twelve hundred foot walls, one suddenly finds oneself surrounded on three sides with the river abruptly blocked. Near sundown mountain goats can be seen bounding from one ledge to the next.

Lewis discovered by continuing toward the front wall, it slowly rolled back much like a titanic sliding

door allowing him to pass.

Lewis named it Gates of the Mountains.

The fire began on a high ridge between Mann Gulch and Meriweaher Canyon, and seemed to be progressing slowly on the rocky ground. The Forest Service spotted the smoke, and contacted the smoke jumper headquarters in Missoula. Within minutes the C-47 skipped off the runway with a cargo of fifteen men. Soon the plane was circling Mann Gulch, testing the wind, and how far the men might drift during the jump. The smoke jumpers called it a ten o’clock fire.

If they scraped a fire line around it, they should be finished by ten o’clock the next morning.

Mann Gulch looks like a giant trough running over a mile and three quarters perpendicular from the Missouri River to the top of a mountain ridge. It is steep, but nothing compared to the sides of the gulch, covered in dry grass and a few scrub trees and brush.

So near the Capitol city of Helena, this area is a forbidding wilderness.

Only the best of hikers walk to the top from the Wolf Creek side.

They dropped their tools, food, and water can, from the plane, and hooked their static lines to wait for a tap on the calf of each man’s leg, a signal to jump. A group of men hitting the ground from

a single jump is called a stick. Their chutes were nylon since grasshoppers consider silk a delicacy.

fire was traveling six hundred feet per minute. The crew had less than three minutes to live.

They mostly landed on the upper end of the gulch.

Foreman Wagner Dodge walked over to meet with ranger Harrison from Meriwether canyon campground. He had struggled up the steep climb from his post to meet him. After a short discussion, Dodge gathered his men and tools. He decided it would be best to walk to the river and fight the fire from below. As they approached the bottom of the gulch, suddenly the wind off the river blew sparks from the ridge down into the gulch three hundred yards in front of them. The dry tinder caught quickly. Dodge and his fourteen men stopped to measure the amount of smoke rising around a curve at the bottom. Realizing he was cut off from his escape route, Dodge turned his men around and started walking up gulch still carrying their tools. Within seconds the fire blew up into a sixty foot conflagration. The men were ordered to drop their tools and walk faster, The walk suddenly became a foot race, as they ran partly up gulch and partly up the steep side on the dry slick grass. Most of them had hob nail boots, but that wasn’t enough to prevent slipping. The noise behind them made a sound like an ocean storm slamming into the shore as it rushed through the brush and tall grass. The

According to the author of “Young Men and Fire” Norman Maclean, there are few men who witness a blowup and live to tell about it. In timbered areas the fire travels slower than in a grass and brush fire they were facing. In either situation, when the blowup occurs, the fire uses up all the oxygen as it consumes everything. The smoke boils high above carrying hot gasses that are starved for oxygen, Suddenly the gasses find fresh air again.

These unburned gasses burst into huge flames that dance on top of the towering smoke causing men’s hearts to fail. Pine cones are thrown out a hundred yards or more to start another blaze. The main fire sucks all the air from the smaller fires causing them to meet so rapidly that partridges are caught crouching on the ground burned to death before they can take wing.

Dodge and his men knew that up gulch was too far to run this race, so they turned to their left praying that they could climb the slippery dry grass up the side of the gulch. Most of the men were young, in their twenties. A kid named Sallee lied to get into the smoke jumpers at seventeen. It was a smaller man’s game.

Men over six feet weren’t

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other shot was near the rear of K-9. The Broadside shot is believed to be the one that was fatal to Bishop.

A statement released

by Selmer City Police De-

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Above, K-9 Officer Robert Heathcock IV with K-9 Officer Bishop at the Selmer City Courthouse.

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Staff Photos by Bryan Huff

Pictured above, Lake Chambers and Realyn Glidewell pose with the Easter bunny outside of Ruby’s Events in downtown Selmer, Below, children race to collect eggs at the Selmer City Park.

partment read “We are very saddened by the loss. K-9 Bishop served with the Selmer Police Department for four years and will be greatly missed.”

This incident is currently under investigation.

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Pictured above, Jack Lowrance gives the Easter bunny a high five along side his father and mother Lara Lowrance and Jamie Lowrance at Selmer City Park.

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Michie Elementary School Third Quarter 2020-21 Principal’s List First Grade Ruston Coffman Will Ellis Evie Nabors Rylee Walker Kaya Rasmussen

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Jai Templeton was re-elected Chairman. Other officers elected by a unanimous vote were Gail Brooks- Vice Chair, Brenda Cauley - Secretary, Penny Carroll-Treasurer and Misty Howell- Vice Treasurer. The newly seated county delegates then heard presentations from District 26 State Executive Committeewomen Kathy Bryson and State Executive Committeeman Johnny Bellis.

The McNairy Republican Party reorganizes every two years in March of odd numbered years. The next county wide event will be a breakfast May 1 from 8-10 a.m. at the Ramer Civic Center.

Kade Blakney Gianna Hart Kaiden Cook Selvia Hannah Abel Hauser Aydian Roach Principal’s List Second Grade

Honor Roll Fourth Grade

Emma Dickerson Ava Elmore J.D. Greer Ady Hauser Lelind Henderson Landon Moore Alex Radabaugh Samuel Rinehart Jill Tucker Ryder Whitten

Anniston Choate Anna Clayton Bella Hancock Shelby Hartwick Trey Kimbley Archer Lancaster Samuel Leitschuh Grayson Lumpkin Adalyn McGee Kasi Moore Chloe Murrell Kara Standridge Sarah Swaw Kelcie Taylor

Honor Roll Second Grade Adilyn Bancroft Allie Blakney Madi Beth Drinkard Bella Harris Elly Hollingsworth Dallas Hurst Samuel Merryman Avery Sagely

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Above, aerial shot of ABB located in downtown Selmer.

ABB in Selmer: Wet but Not Washed Out friends and neighbors throughout the community have been responsible for making ABB’s Selmer facility a leading producer of busway for the U.S. and globally for years.

It is clear that ABB is committed to Selmer, Tennessee and to its customers.

Join us as our video journey of ABB Across America takes us through the Selmer facility. You’ll get a closer look at how ABB came back better after the floods of 2020: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Vi4WMKvEK6I We’re happy to schedule a site visit too. Please contact me at Melissa.london@us.abb.com to arrange.

ABB employs 250 in Selmer and 2000 throughout Tennessee.

After record rainfall in 2020 flooded ABB’s Selmar, Tenn. facility, ABB not only worked to get back online quickly for customers but went even further and invested to expand the facility’s capacity by 30%.

But that’s not all. ABB also invested in laser welding, plating systems and e-poxy insulation systems to improve upon product quality. Now the entire product line has been redesigned to include ABB’s leading low voltage circuit breaker technology. And the product is engineered and manufactured right here in Selmer.

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Principal’s List Fourth Grade Jackson Cook Hannah Fugate Adleigh Glenn Nathan Hight Aubrey Maxedon Reed Merry Bella Redmon Stella Rinehart Klaidyn Robertson Zoey Snyder

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The McNairy County Republican Party recently reorganized for 2021-2022. Precinct meetings were held in January with the county wide meeting held at the Selmer Community Center March 4. After a delicious BBQ meal catered by Smokey Joe’s the 150 plus attendees heard legislative reports from Rep. Mark Green’s office , Sen. Page Walley and Rep. Ron Gant.

Kalli Lane Kimberly Malone Tobin Provost Corbin Reed Odin Smith Gage Wadkins Aubree Waldrop River Walker

Principal’s List Fifth Grade Tyler Harbin Walker McGee Aurora Peters

Principal’s List Third Grade

Honor Roll Fifth Grade

Erianna Billups Lily Bowen Cayla Fullwood Hunter Griffen Claire Hollan Amari Howell Mason McCullar Eva McDonald Harleigh Melson Melia Moore Sam Skinner

Elizabeth Johnson John Kilingsworth Andi-Claire Ragan Keegan Shaw Justice Stringfellow Lanie Taylor

Honor Roll Third Grade Bradley Bryant Reagan Carroll Mary Johnson Alana Kanavel

Principal’s List Sixth Grade Bradley Harris Noah Hight Caleb Sides Mollie Teague Jackson Wigginton Xavier Worley

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Jai Templeton Contributor

Recent excessive rain events have redirected attention toward two of the main drainage arteries for McNairy County.

Portions of northern McNairy County are drained by the Forked Deer River and White Oak Creek. The vast majority of McNairy County’s drainage is provided from the Snake Drainage Canal in eastern McNairy County and the Cypress Drainage Canal in the western part of the county. The two canals were built in the 1920’s and financed in part by a canal tax paid for by landowners. The drainage provided by the two canals have opened up vast swaths of fertile farmland as well as provided for highly productive hardwood forests. The maintenance of these two canals as well as their many tributaries are a huge task that is performed dutifully by the West Tn River Basin Authority. The WTRBA has primary responsibility for most all of West Tennessee’s waterways. Housed within the Tn Dept of Environment and Conservation the authority is widely respected for its ability to respond to both drainage needs and environmental concerns.

Passing years and multiple weather

events have created challenges for the intended function of the canals. The Snake Canal tends to have fewer issues as it drains into the fast moving Tennessee River. Multiple issues have surfaced over the years with the Cypress Drainage Canal. It drains into the Tuscumbia River in SW McNairy County which in turn flows into the Hatchie River. The Hatchie River is West Tennessee’s only completely designated scenic river. It is a slow moving body of water which increases sedimentation issues for its tributaries.

McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith recently convened a meeting for affected farmers and landowners to discuss current issues with WTRBA’s Dustin Bennett. Over a dozen farmers attended and voiced problems with various blockages within their area. The October 2019 hurricane has created multiple blockages of trees along the Snake Canal. West McNairy Co. farmers reported continuing issues with large deposits of sediment.

These deposits create blockages in the Cypress Canal leading to sand deposits in fields. The overflow of sand and water regularly result in 100% crop loss in extreme cases. Bennet reiterated WTRBA’s

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 Adamsville Elementary School Third Quarter 2020-21 3rd Grade Principal’s List Andrew Alley Alia Ball Legend Banks Phoebe Boatwright Jaycee Carothers Peyton Carter Cooper Chambers Morgan Davis Rylan Ferguson Addalyn Gammill Hannah Henderson Aiden Hollins Henry Hopper Drew Johnson Austin Ladue Kindle Martin Mason McMurry Laken Perkins Mila Ramirez Leighton Ridley Atleigh Scott Landon Stanfill Gracie Williams Lilli Wood 3rd Grade Honor Roll Elijah Beddingfield Eli Clausel Ford Frank Reese Gladish Elizabeth Harbin Akera Newcomb Zane Taylor Layla Williams 3rd Grade Merit List Rylee Clay Jacob Cromwell Tyler Crotts Riely Dowdell Mckenzie Farley Damian Lard Braxton McSwain Grey Maness Lily Matlock Micah Navin Dawson Starnes Leah Wilkerson 4th Grade Principal’s List Bryce Austin Mia Burks Silas Cabler Eryn Carothers Heaven Carpenter Owen Currie Hannah Farley Chloe Gilchrist Caroline Hammock Avery Hughes Jackson Johnson Makinley Lindsey Christopher Martine Ethan Russell Taylor Sisk Mylie Stiddom Riley Surratt Lillie Ward Makenna Wenzel Colton Woods

Allie Barber Bella Bodine Grayson Bridges Bryson Gilbert Paisley Lipford Peyton Moore Jackson Oglesby Sophie Plunk Avery Story Mallory Tapp 4th Grade Merit List Eli Berryman William Carothers Brandon Davis Brandon King Brody Mast Tate Mast Brayden Sheets Karley Stutts Emery Wigginton Maci Wilkerson 5th Grade Principal’s List Taylor Bauman Levi Ferguson Preslie Gramse Rylan Moore Laiden Johnson Leah Grace Smith Abby Tallent Carly Tallent 5th Grade Honor Roll Jaina Campbell Anistyn Horner Kiana Collett Chrystal Patterson Nyla Smith Tucker Surratt 5th Grade Merit List Heath Hardin Jena Jerralds Allison Thompson Drake Wicker Weston Wilbanks Lily Wood 6th Grade Principal’s List Rush Boatwright Serenity Bryant Taylor Case Alexis Davis Elam Dierks Maddox Gant J.C. Gray Peyton Henry Caysen Hunt Calleigh Phillips Miles Preston Sarah Scudder Katie Smith Asah Story Brayden Walker Landen Walker 6th Grade Honor Roll Olivia Barber Mallory Dowty Maddie Surratt

4th Grade Honor Roll

6th Grade Merit List

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Makayla Brown Cade Gladish Addison Hardin Devon Shields 7th Grade Principal’s List Keaton Austin Ava Edwards Isaac Howard Maguire Luna Makenzie Luna Macey McMurry Kately Martindale Millie Melton Kara Powers Iras Rosson Ethan Tubbs Krista Wenzel Natilee Wilkerson Lorelai Wood 7th Grade Honor Roll Bella Bryant Allison Edwards Ryan Finley Jaxon Grant Eli Morgan 7th Grade Merit List Miley Carter Tessa Gallien Atuira Hidalgo Madison Ruth Eden Young 8th Grade Principal’s List Makenna Clayton Ryce Coffman Hallie-Kate Dierks Katelyn Dornan Charlee Harmon Avery McCormick Brayden Mclemore Mary Kate Smith 8th Grade Honor Roll Allison Anderson Case Barber Kaci Burns Ayden Finley Jamison Garner Colton Enzor Candice Krieselman Amelia Leckner Jacob Livingston Laina McGee Jacob Meeks Hudson Raines Madison Stringfellow Tabitha Walker Savannah Williams 8th Grade Merit List

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Top, Washed out culvert along Graham’s creek. Bottom, Snake canal rising out of it’s banks.

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commitment to providing assistance to keeping the water moving. Their efforts were widely praised by attendees. Currently, The WTRBA has three amphibious trackhoes that work to clear problematic areas within permitted guidelines. McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith as well as the County Commission has provided continued financial support for the authority’s efforts in McNairy County.

Baylee Burns Haley Franks Haley Mowdy Cason Niukkanen Sawyer Pickens Miley Samples Eli Stiddom Jayden Wicker Addison White

With assistance from the Natural Resource Conservation Service farmers and landowners continue to invest in erosion control structures, cover crops and technologically advanced farming methods that reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. These efforts mitigate the effects of major rain events such as those recently experienced. It will continue to be a cooperative effort by private citizens and governmental agencies to provide flood control to provide protection to both personal and

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Sweet Hellos and Squalling Cats John Talbot Contributor

During the 1930’s, novelist and short story writer, Jack Happel Boone, was busy writing short stories and teaching. One major focus in Boone’s short stories was the documentation of local culture and language. Each surviving story seems to provide insight into the times and ways of rural West Tennessee in the years after the turn of the twentieth century. His unpublished short stories, which are soon to be published after anywhere from 70 to 80 years af-

ter being written, include such titles as In A Dark Room and Sweet Hello.

Each of these four particular short stories addresses a specific cultural aspect of life in West Tennessee. In a Dark Room tells the story of a sitting up for a corpse in Melburg, Tennessee, which was Boone’s fictionalized version of nearby Henderson, Tennessee. Here, in this never before published short story, Boone explains the phenomenon of cats preying upon the dead. It is an especially dark story. Written in the mid-1930’s while Boone was living in Nashville and working for the Works

Progress Administration as editor of the Tennessee Guidebook, the tale recounts the experiences of an entomologist working and collecting insect specimens who encounters a sadistic bully while working out in the Tolby Nation. During the course of the tale, the entomologist, Pitkin, regals the reader with stories of hungry and cold-eyed cats tearing a window screens to get at corpses. It is an eerie tale about strange characters, hungry cats and cold-blooded murder.

The concept of terror de-

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On April 3, 2021, Amanda Marie Sisk, 39, of Medina was arrested and charged with domestic assault after Deputy Micheal Gilbert was dispatched to Sweet Lips Road. Deputy Gilbert responded to a call of an argument that had escalated into Sisk punching her boyfriend in the head. Witnesses on the scene stated they had seen the incident. Sisk was transported to McNairy County Jail for booking.

On March 31, 2021, Billy J. Brummett, 38, of Adamsville was arrested and charged with domestic assault after Deputy Ryan Burlesci was dispatched to Mindi Lane. The victim stated that Brummett had grabbed his cell phone and threw it in to the yard after which he forced the victim into a corner and began to choke him. Brummett was placed into custody and transported to McNairy County jail for booking.

On March 30, 2021, Deputy John Sims was dispatched to Hwy 45 S in Guys to

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investigate a possible burglary. He was met by a friend of the property owner that stated they use to live at the address and had returned to retrieve their vehicle. Upon arrival the contact noticed the sliding glass door open and called authorities. Security camera footage revealed a male cutting into a wire to another camera on the property. The footage also showed two males exiting the house carrying a suitcase and a metal detector. The total value of the goods stolen is around $1,100.

On March 29, 2021, Eric S. Irons, 34, of Corinth was arrested and charged with domestic assault after Deputy John Sims was dispatched to an apartment complex. After hearing statements Sims then proceeded to Ramer Selmer Road where he made contact with Irons. Irons was taken into custody and transported to McNairy County jail for booking.

All the World’s a Stage Shawn Pitts Contributor

We were standing in line to buy tickets when the gentleman approached us. It was, perhaps, fitting that it was a football game. Something important was obviously on his mind, and his remarks were directed more at my wife, Joanna, than me. He wanted to tell us how much he appreciated Arts in McNairy’s community theatre program. He said his son, among other kids he knew, had gotten involved with the youth theatre productions and the family had witnessed a rather remarkable change in him. Where before he lacked confidence and direction, he now seemed more selfassured, socially connected and was even doing better in the classroom.

The man went on to say he always wanted his son to play football, which he did for a time with some success, but the young man’s heart just wasn’t in it. He had the aptitude, but not the desire. The supportive father admitted he wasn’t much of a theatre person before, but he had attended all the plays in which his son was cast and found the live shows surprisingly entertaining. More importantly he realized his son had found his niche and was learning many of the valuable lessons about teamwork, discipline and leadership he hoped time on the gridiron would instill.

In twenty years of involvement with community theatre, we’ve heard countless stories like that: kids who didn’t quite fit in anywhere else finding their voice and their passion on stage; adults who always wanted to give acting a try but never did until there was a nearby outlet; people of all ages who found a welcoming community of theatre enthusiasts who valued their contributions and their friendship. The father’s experience as an audience member also echoes much of what we’ve heard

from local theatre goers: many of them didn’t know how fun and entertaining live theatre could be until it was regularly accessible in their community. Add to that, the thousands of students who had their first exposure to live theatre at one of the daytime shows staged exclusively for local school children at the Latta and I think you will see where I am going with this article.

There is a tendency in community development circles to see local theatre programs as extraneous to the “real work” of community building; it’s better to have one than not, but it’s really not essential. I remember hearing an economic development professional attempt to praise a theatre company in his region by saying, “Hey, not everybody can play sports, so we appreciate the theatre program offering kids an alternative.” He meant well, and it’s always good when someone recognizes inherent value in the arts, but that statement betrays a pitiful lack of understanding. He made it sound like people only do theatre because they can’t do sports; they would really prefer to be a pitcher or a quarterback, but they settle for a role in a play because they didn’t make the team. I used the example of the young man and appreciative father Joanna and I encountered to illustrate a point. The son was athletically gifted and had experienced success in organized team sports, but found more meaning and fulfillment in the arts. Theatre was not his second choice, it was the place he experienced affirmation through interaction with other creative people who helped his family recognize the transformative power of community building through the arts. If it’s a healthy, well rounded community we are after, that sounds pretty essential to me.

Arts in McNairy’s community theatre program has offered this region high quality, local entertain-

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ment for two decades now. Along the way adults, teens and children have acquired valuable skills in acting, directing, costuming, set design, technical production and theatre management. They have experienced the challenges of late nights and long weekends in the theatre working in concert with dozens of volunteers to bring a finely tuned production to stage and the joys of thunderous applause at the closing curtain. Audiences have enjoyed lavish Broadway musicals and austere, minimalist theatre; intense drama and side splitting comedy; original play debuts and stage adaptations from the canon of western literature; adult dinner theatre and one act plays produced, acted and directed by local youth; and the list goes on and on.

If there is one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that a robust community theatre program is more than a few people getting together to occasionally memorize and recite some lines. It’s an economic engine that pulls thousands of dollars into our local economy each year. It’s a springboard for building confidence, acquiring life skills, and enhancing academic performance for our kids. It’s a framework for exploring and understanding the wider world while bringing inspiring stories to life with and for your neighbors. It is life-changing for many individuals and, don’t let anyone kid you, it is community building of the highest order.

So, as we emerge from the shadow of a pandemic, when it’s safe to gather in large groups again, do yourself a favor and come to an audition, buy a season ticket, or just attend a show or two. You’ll be glad you did and it will be encouraging for those who work so hard to provide live, local arts and entertainment options. They do it for you, you know? It’s called community theatre for a reason.

Cats

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rived from the prospect of cats eating a corpse was nothing new in a Boone story, but it may have started with In a Dark Room. Later Boone would employ the concept in his novel, Dossie Bell Is Dead. In fact, Boone would make much use of the event of countryside wakes, often referred to as a “settin’ up” in his works. The rituals of death play a great part both Boone’s published and unpublished works. Boone seemed especially interested in death rituals and he indicates that he picked up much of his knowledge in these rituals in the old Hurst Nation.

Another facet of rural West Tennessee life that

seemed to fascinate Boone was the courting ritual.

What is more interesting about this fascination is Boone’s own apparent disinterest in relationships himself. A lifelong bachelor and a man who seems to have dated very little, he employed many courting rituals in his literary works. In his unpublished short story, Sweet Hello, Boone reports on a ritual of a woman sending out the first overture to a man by giving him a “sweet hello” or first romantic contact with her potential romantic partner. The story recounts the meeting of two young people, Mary Will McShannon and Lace Cowans.

As with almost any Boone work, the story is full of references to many cultural phenomena and the times.

With Boone, recording the events and phenomena of his times was a specialty and one for which history and culture are quite fortunate.

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Honor Roll Seventh Grade Emily Arnold Ansley Jetton Gweneth Kimbley Samuel Maxedon Daniel Walters Principal’s List Eighth Grade Jasmin Bolf Eva Dancer Alyssa Lilienthal Zach Powers Lori Strickland

Principal’s List Seventh Grade George Buhle Kennedy Cleary Cooper Davis Riley Driskell Tess Durbin Jacob Leitschuh Mollie Moore Ava Nabors Elizabeth Snyder Harrison Tucker

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allowed to become smoke jumpers. Dodge was in his thirties.

Fear turned to panic as the wall of flame pushed the heat against their backs. Dodge stopped and pulled out a pack of gopher matches and started a fire sixty feet above his crew. As the fire burned its circle, Dodge motioned for his men to join him in the burned area. It was the only way. Beneath the roar one man yelled “ to heck with that.” They all continued running, not straight up the side hill but angling up gulch.

Sallee and his young friend Rumsey were younger and faster. They ran more directly up the side slopes to a reef that ran along the top of the ridge. A reef is a long wall of rock often separating the two sides of a hill.

Luckily they found an opening in the reef and crossed into bare boulders while Dodge fell prone into the hot ashes of his fire. He covered his mouth and nose with a bandanna. Later he told rescue workers that the storm had lifted him off the ground twice as it passed, at least he believed it did.

Eldon Dietterit was behind the two young men but the fire caught him at the edge of the reef.

His boots were burned off and most of his clothes.

Burned skin was hanging from his limbs when they saw him step through the reef. He begged for water but there was only a can of potatoes. The boys tried to feed him but he drank the salt water.

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Honor Roll Eighth Grade Paige Farris Haley Harris Alex Jones Debo Kasson Mia Malone Ryleigh Monroe The rest of the crew were soon overtaken by the fast running wall of flame. Their melted watches told the time of death. One of the men was from Paris, Tennessee. Harrison from Merriweather Canyon was caught as well. Dodge found a man named Sylva alive sitting on a large rock with his boots and most of his clothes were burned away. His fingers were burned to stubs.

Dodge held a cup of water to his lips. He was not in pain. He was actually euphoric, which is common for a person sentenced to die within twenty four hours from a flame that cruelly failed to dispatch him. According to Maclean, grown men cried when they discovered the two men were still alive.

The Forest Service later determined that cool air off the river rushed and funneled up the gulch, feeding the wall of flame as it raced over the top of the men and over the head of the gulch. It was estimated that three thousand acres were burned within ten minutes.

The lesson however, was forgotten. In nineteen ninety four, fourteen Hot Shots were burned to death near Glenwood Springs, Colorado in a similar situation. They were found wrapped in their escape bags of cellophane.

If one takes a tour on Canyon Ferry Lake to the Gates of the mountains, one may get a glimpse of the tragedy called Mann Gulch. Thirteen crosses mark places where each man lost his race.

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Education Never Ends Bryan Golden Contributor

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

The right knowledge is power. A common misconception is that education ends with graduation. Just the opposite is true; graduation is when education begins, that’s why it’s called commencement.

One of the most important things that school teaches is that you can learn. To learn is to grow.

You should strive to learn every day of your life.

Not all knowledge is equal. Knowledge is either useful or useless. It’s useful if it helps you achieve your goals and get the most out of life. You must be vigilant not to fill your mental space with lots of information that isn’t useful to you.

Useful knowledge can be broken down into several categories; the knowledge needed to be successful in your occupation, the knowledge needed to function in society and the knowledge needed to achieve your goals.

The knowledge needed for your job can be found in many places. You can take classes, read books, listen to tapes, watch videos, take on-line courses or apprentice. All learning approaches are good as long as your information is accurate and current. Find and utilize the method that works for you.

Seek to become an expert at whatever you do.

Learn as much as you can about your occupation, even if you don’t get paid for it. When you learn you are investing in yourself.

Study the leaders in your field. Experts always get to write their own ticket.

Jim, a shop owner was watching one of his competitor’s employees. He had observed the saleswoman’s extraordinary level of professionalism, courtesy and enthusiasm. Jim remarked to a friend that the woman would soon be getting a raise. When the friend asked Jim how he knew, Tidd Bitts Nancy Kennedy Contributor

William Romine was born in 1861 and grew up just west of the little village called Stantonville.

The first he could remember Stantonville was a little spot of level land west of the spring branch with a store,

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Jim replied “If her current employer doesn’t give her a raise, I will.”

Regardless of your current occupation, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential. This requires a solid vocabulary and a good understanding of grammar.

Anytime you interact with others you will be judged by what you say and write.

Without these skills you severely handicap yourself.

Being able to communicate effectively will open many doors and you won’t feel frustrated that people don’t understand you. If your communication skills are lacking, improve them.

Functioning well in society is often a challenge since there are so many personalities to deal with.

You can’t control other people’s behavior; you can only control your own.

There are some simple, effective approaches that can be utilized regularly.

Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone is equal. No one is below or above you. Never be rude or impolite. Don’t get drawn into someone else’s problems or allow others to push your buttons.

One of the best ways to learn is to help others solve problems. By devising solutions for someone else you refine your own problem solving abilities.

Everyone has something to teach you. Always keep an open mind because there is always more to learn. Once you close your mind you shut out new knowledge. Be a sponge for knowledge. You learn by listening, not talking.

Watch, listen, read, learn and grow.

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E-mail Bryan at bryan@ columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2021 Bryan Golden saloon and tan yard on the north side of the road and a blacksmith shop on the south side.

With the Four-Mile Law went into effect the saloon closed and Dr. J. C. McConnell, who lived on the hill just east of the spring, opened a school in the old log house saloon and was Williams’ first school. A little later the community acquired some land at the

Letter to the Editor:

I would like to thank everyone for all the help in the aftermath of the storm damage recently.

Neighbors for checking on me and offering me a meal and a place to sleep.

My son, David, was right here (as he always is!), cutting trees and removing them and even making and bringing me much-needed coffee Sunday morning.

His fifth grade stepson, Jesse, raking debris and cleaning with the blower.

Ritchie Smith, tree contractor, who just popped by on Monday and removed the final tree which had been under the power lines to the house.

Pickwick Electric for working so hard to quickly reconnect electricity to the house. Amazing workers.

And ten minutes after PEC restored power, Spectrum came and restored internet/phone/ and television!

We are truly blessed in this area to have family, friends, and businesses to put our lives back together after a disaster.

We are surrounded by unsung angels, and you are all so very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Simms Rhea Selmer

Sunrise: Truth and Strength David Coy Contributor

As we look back at the previous year we may ask ourselves the question why has all this happened to us?

Today the whole land is gripped with fear and sadness. Many people have gone on to their reward for more reasons than the virus, yet we have been told it all has been due to the virus.

In addition to this we have been fed misinformation concerning the efficacy of wearing masks and physical distancing. This has increased our fear and sadness as death has increased and our feeling of security has decreased. We long for the day when life returns to ‘normal,’ but I

do not believe it will ever return to the days prior to this virus. What we are now experiencing at least in part is our new normal.

With so much uncertainty how do we manage and cope? We must press forward in spite of any fear we may feel and any uncertainty of the future. By moving forward one step at a time and dealing with our immediate responsibilities and delegating where necessary we can begin to heal and build anew our lives whatever our losses may be. This will require strength and resolve on our part to do what needs to be done to heal and rebuild. We would do well to be our own advocate and seek and accept only truth in all mat-

ters, which is based on facts and evidence. No matter the subject or area of our life, truth and strength for the day will see us through to a true and right destination. Of course none of us are an island to ourselves. We who revere truth, love and service to others uniting together can prevail over any struggle and loss of any kind. We should know that loss of any kind changes us and we are not the same.

The good and the not so good in our lives makes us who we are. Do not despair, we will succeed together with truth and strength. This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares.com Shackelford Corporation Sunrise Aftercare Coordinato/ Consoler-Counselor

Stantonville After The Civil War forks of the road a little east of the old building and built a better school. Elder T. B. Larimore, the famous Church of Christ minister, was the first teacher . Henry and R. P. Meeks were young men at that time and William was about ten years old.

Mr. Thomas Beck lived on the road just west of Stantonville. He would go to Purdy once a week and the first Monday of the month since he was Chancery Court Clerk and Master.

Uncle John Cobb, a saddler, lived across Clear Creek just north of Mr. Beck. It was common at that time to call elderly men ‘uncle.’ He had a productive pear tree in his yard that almost every year had small, delicious pears. Mr. Cobb was generous sharing the pears so the boys of the neighborhood helped themselves.

Burrell McKenzie was a slave that lived in a cabin, before and after the war, on David McKenzie’s farm. Early every morning when he left his cabin and went to the McKenzie’s barn he could be heard for a mile yodeling to signal others that worked on the farm. At the end

of the day his yodeling would give Sally, his wife, notice he was coming home for supper. He kept a pack of fox hounds and loved a fox chase. He always went on foot and when the hounds struck the fox trail he encouraged them with what everyone called his famous ‘Rebel Yell,’ When a fox was treed Burell was usually ahead of those on horseback.

Hiram Laton, a wagon maker, lived on the road east of Stantonville. After the war many families moved to Arkansas or Texas. Hiram and his family loaded wagons with their household goods and farming equipment and headed out to Comanche, Texas. Of course their large, yellow dog walked to Texas with them. Apparently the dog preferred hills and trees instead of prairies and left one morning and walked all the way back home. He beat the letter of inquiry from the Laton family.

William Bethel Romine born 1861 in McNairy County died 1942, Giles Co., Tenn. His parents James A & Elizabeth Fullwood Romine are buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison • Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes

• Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Petty Officer 1st Class Arnold Jermaine Knight • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy • Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard

• A1C Kassidy N. Mosier Deneen, USAF • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C • Veronica Sebree, Navy Chief Officer • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk

• ITS Rusty Smith, US Navy • Preston Cross Smith, U.S. Air Force • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford • USAF A1C Aidan Buck • USAF A1C Dylan Kidd EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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James Irby Evans

Robert Lynn Allen

Charles D. (Chuck) Flynn

James Irby Evans, son of the late James Joseph Evans and Mary Bevill Baxter, was born March 30, 1938, in Middleton, Tenn.

For many years, James designed and constructed swimming pools as owner of Evans Excavation in Bakersfield, Calif. Upon returning to Tenn. in 1985, James went to work as a mechanic at Hardeman County Highway Department, where he remained until his retirement. Throughout his life, he enjoyed spending time working on cars and making handcrafted furniture in the shop at his home in Middleton, Tenn.

People describe James as one of the most hardworking people they’ve ever known. He could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. Those who knew James, loved and respected him.

James departed this life on March 29, 2021, in Bolivar, Tenn. at the age of 82 Years, 11 Months, 29 Days. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lidia Haygood Evans of Middleton, Tenn. In addition, he is survived by five daughters: Gail Plater of Calif, Cheryl Hall of Calif. Beth Evans Sisco of Selmer, Tenn. Machelle (Curtis) Brush of Somerville, Tenn. Sarena Evans of Selmer, Tenn; a son, James H. Evans of Calif.; four stepchildren: Gail Whitehead, Vicki McClaughlin, Brenda Stewart, and Marlin Stewart; a brother, Larry Baxter of Corinth, Miss.; nine grandchildren: Eric Adams, Maranda Hernandez, James Joseph Evans, Dana Evans, Jesse Sisco, Cassie Sisco, Kelly Brush, Madison Howell, and Gabriel Locke; and 6 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a brother, Thaddeus “Buddy” Evans; and former wives Betty McCoy and Susan Weese.

A memorial service will be held on April 10th at 3:00 p.m at Middleton Community Center.

Robert Lynn Allen departed this life on Tuesday evening, March 30, 2021, at his home in Hornsby.

The husband of 34 years to Kellie Hamm Allen, they were married on August 2, 1986. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Tamara Allen (Aaron Tigner) of Hornsby; granddaughter, Ruby Tigner; sister, Amanda Baird (Curt) of Hornsby; and brother, Jason Newman (Tammy) of Savannah. He was the son of the late Robert Davie Allen and Minnie Carolyn Grantham Isbell and a life-time resident of Hornsby.

Mr. Allen was a ASE Certified Master Technician having worked most recently for Lofton Chevrolet in Henderson. For 10 years, he was owner/operator of Lynn Allen Auto Repair ,worked for Nelms Chevrolet, Gay’s Auto Service, and Bolivar Ford.

As a 1982 graduate of Bolivar Central High School, he was a member of Dixie Hills Baptist Church where he had been a deacon since October, 2007. He was an active member who was always ready and willing to go out of his way to help others and the church. He had been a Sunday School Teacher for many years for the 3rd and 4th graders and active in the Bus Ministry.

In his leisure time, Mr. Allen enjoyed drag racing, classic autos (including Chevy Camaros), working on cars and Christmas time. One of his favorite things to do was spending with family, especially his granddaughter, Ruby.

Services were held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Dixie Hills Baptist Church. Burial was in Wyatt Cemetery in Hornsby. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar were in charge of professional arrangements.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org) or Dixie Hills Baptist Church (http://www.dixiehillsbaptist.com/)

Charles D. (Chuck) Flynn of Shiloh Falls in Counce, Tenn. was born November 30, 1936 in Irvine, Ky. the son of the late Ralph Wesley and Orena Gum Flynn. He passed from this life on March 26, 2021 at the age of 84 years, 3 months, and 26 days.

He graduated from Irvine High School and Transylvania University where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He completed graduate studies at the University of Kentucky, University of Connecticut, and University of Chicago.

Mr. Flynn was job superintendent for HMH Construction Company of Paris, Ky. from 1957 - 1960, Quality Control Manager for Universal Wire Spring in Georgetown, Ky, Plant superintendent for Stubnitz Green Division of Hoover Ball Bearing in Adrian, Mich. and a member of the management team of Cadiz Spring Products in Cadiz, Ky. SE Manager for the Stanford Division of Hoover Ball Bearing in Peachtree City, Ga, Plant Manager for ARDCO in Elkton, Kentucky, Vice-President of McDowell Industries in Memphis, Tenn. and General Manager of Plaspack, USA in Antigo, Wis. Following retirement in 2003, Mr. Flynn completed Firefighter, Basic and Intermediate EMT training at Nicolet Community College in Rhinelander, Wis; and served as a volunteer for Langlade County and as a Paid-On-Call firefighter-EMT for the city of Antigo, Wis. Mr. Flynn was a member of the Transylvania University a Capella Choir, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of BarberShop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA), numerous church choirs and “Of Chorus”, a community chorus that performed in Carnegie Hall and made a concert tour of Russia in 1996.

He was a professional member of the American Society of Quality Control, American Management Association and past member of the Lions and Rotary civic clubs. From Eagle Scout, moved directly to the Ky. National Guard, Company H, 149th Infantry, where he served six years; receiving honorable discharge in 1958.

He and his wife, Barbara Anne (Martin) Flynn were married in 1957. They are the parents of Barry (deceased), Janet (Matt) Mulroy, Maurie Cox, and Lance (Ellen) Flynn. Grandchildren: Mallory (Carla) Cash, Nathan Mulroy, Mary (Eric) Eggburn, Harper Cox, Annalise (Will) Taylor, Cailyn, Sean, Katie, and Lauren Flynn.

Janet Marion Goad Sparks Janet Marion "Sparky Jo" Goad Sparks was born March 12, 1944 in San Diego, Calif. the daughter of the late Robert F. and Mary Magdalene Weeks Goad. She was united in marriage to Richard Sparks on August 27, 1966.

Janet was a member of the Selmer High School class of 1962. She attended Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson for two years and graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Janet taught in the McNairy County School System for 31 years, earning the moniker "Sparky Jo" from her colleagues. She also served as MCHS Football Cheer sponsor for more than a decade.

Janet touched many young hearts during her tenure as a teacher and sponsor. Reading and gardening were among her favorite pastimes, as well as long walks on the beach to collect sea shells, which she would meticulously clean and display throughout her home. Janet was a talented seamstress who could sew, cross-stitch, needlepoint, and embroider; one of the first possessions she and Richard acquired was a sewing machine.

Janet served on the Jack McConnico Library Board, volunteered with the McNairy County Election Commission for many years, and was active in her high school alumni organization.

She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer.

Janet departed this life on April 2, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 77 Years, 21 Days.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Sparks of Selmer, Tenn; two sons, Lee Sparks and wife Sabrina of Jackson, Tenn. and Rob Sparks and wife Penny Lane of Selmer, Tenn; two granddaughters, Alexis Wehn and Lily Sparks; and many extended family and friends.

Services were held on April 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Brian Stephens officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

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In Memory of Jimmy McBride Our family wishes to give our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to: Shackelford Funeral Directors, Fourth Street Church of Christ, Deaconess Home Care, the American Legion Honor Guard for giving him a military service, and a very special thank you to Mr.Robert Shackelford for officiating his service. Thank you for the flowers, cards, food, and kindness shown during this time.

The McBride Family David & Sandy McBride Coley & Charlotte Mayfield Steve & Jana McBride Randy & Sherry McBride Charles& Holly McBride Sharon Vaughn Jason, Tammy & Evan McBride Jesse & Shelia Peters

Financial Literacy Week

Ruth Trout Ruth Trout was born February 12, 1932 in Middleton, Tenn; the daughter of the late Alex and Ruby Russell Gentry.

Mrs. Trout taught piano and organ lessons from her home from 1958-2004. She was a member of the The United Pentecostals of Bethel Springs in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. She enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds.

Mrs. Trout departed this life on April 2, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 89 Years, 1 Month, 21 Days. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy McClain and wife Pam of Etowah, N.C. , Rick McClain of Selmer, Tenn; five grandchildren, Andy McClain, Tony McClain and wife Aura, Brandon McClain and wife Ashlee, Katie Turner and husband Cory, Chris McClain; 13 great grandchildren and two Greatgreat grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Trout was preceded in death by a son, Jerry McClain; a grandson, Benjamin McClain; two brothers, Clyde Gentry, Sammy Gentry; two sisters, Frances Moore, Pearl Gentry.

Services were held on April 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn; with Eric Jones officiating. Burial was followed in the Gentrys Chapel Cemetery in Middleton, Tenn.

Community Events

Teaching prudent and wise use of financial resources can have a positive effect In 2019 the Tennessee Bankers Association launched Tennessee Financial Literacy Week.

The emphasis on financial literacy is highlighted the first full week of April.

(April 5-9, 2021).

The American Bankers Association has a great resource found at aba.com/ advocacy/communityprograms/consumer-resources. This site provides information to assist individuals in money management, fraud protection and options for financials relief.

Tennessee recognized the importance of financial education in 2013 when the state became one of twenty-seven states to require personal financial education for graduation. The mandated 1/2 semester class defines the concept of personal finance, determining short and long term financial goals as well as career aptitude surveys.

Early financial education is imperative in a time when personal financial information is often at risk.

Vigilance and education can help protect consumers against common scams such as phishing, phone, Covid19, social security and unemployment benefits to name a few.

Financial education can have a meaningful impact on McNairy County.

According to the United Stares Census Bureau the median McNairy County household income is $39,161 with 17% of the population living in poverty. 13% of the county’s under age 65 population has no health insurance.

Prudent and wise use of financial resources can have a positive lasting effect on the population. A financially independent population will be more desirable to potential investment in the business and industry community.

Finger Cemetery Clean Up • April 10 The Finger Cemetery clean up day will be April 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. In case of rain, the clean up day will be April 17, 2021.

Volunteers are needed to help in the clean up.

Donations are needed for mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. Donations may be made at Home Banking Company or to any of the cemetery committee members.

Finger Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry & Barbecue Chicken Dinner The Finger Volunteer Fire Department will host a Fish Fry & Barbecue Chicken Dinner on Saturday, April 10 from 2 - 6 p.m. All you can eat fish, chicken with all the trimmings and homemade desserts. Adults $12, children $6.

All proceeds go towards the operating expenses of the fire dept.

Dine in or carry out.

Please wear a mask for protection.

God’s Way Charity Hall Giveaway April 24 God’s Way Charity Hall will be having their giveaway on Saturday, April 3 and Saturday April 24, at 111 Peach Steet, Selmer, beginning at 8 a.m. There will be clothing for all ages, household items, toys and lots of misc.

Pink Ribbon Garden Party May 1 A Pink Ribbon Garden Party will be held Saturday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at the Farmer Market - Rockabilly Park in downtown Selmer. There is no charge for this event, but must RSVP to attend and to reserve a seat. Contact Edna Barnette at 731-645-3799 or 731-610-6600 or email to womenofcourage3@ gmail.com.

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Above, Cast of Hansel and Gretel, Left to Right Ashton Dancer, Jonathon McDaniel (In Back), Caden Lyons, Rebecca Turner, Jaina Campbell (Sitting) , Shelbie Schrock, Autumn McMillen, Raelyn Glidewell (Sitting) , Madison Hatch (Sitting), Sable Gosa (Leaning), Tristan Bellinger, Pamela Silva (Sitting), Sydney Brooks, Kara McDaniel, Gabriel McDaniel, Daniel Walters

The Show Must Go On

Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

You cannot be in McNairy county for long before hearing and seeing the impact art has had. From murals, brooms, quilts and live music, art is a part of our daily lives.

During the Pandemic live performances at the Latta building came to a complete halt. Safety concerns led to Arts in McNairy to pause their season at the Latta for the first time since opening in 2012. “We were shutdown hard and fast.” Said Jared Walters. Jonathon McDaniel, a local artist, was directing Hansel and Gretel, which was posed to begin when the pandemic hit. Jared Walters was the Chair of the Performing Arts Committee and was aiding in the production of the show. “The day that they announced schools were closing we sat down with our cast that evening and said, we’re going on a hadada, we don’t know how long it will be, we don’t know what’s happening, we fully intend to comeback.”

There were two more shows planned for that season.

All those shows “went out the window” according to Walters. Hansel and Gretel came back with a limited audience in the Fall. They were able to distance and do temperature checks however half the cast was unable to perform due to the moving of the schedule.

Arts in McNairy has done well over 50 productions since 2012. This brings revenue into the county as people visit shops and restaurants. It will take time to understand the impact of the economic loss not to mention the loss of community between all the artists that have not been able to perform.

Not all is lost. The show is returning as Covid-19 slows and more people are vaccinated daily. Foot Loose the Musical is slated to begin Auditions April 19th at 6:30 p.m. this will be technically the final show from the 2020 season. “We basically decided if we had lost the whole season and could pull one show out of what we had planned Foot Loose was the one we wanted to pull out.” Said Walters. “We’re hoping that the attitude of Foot Loose the idea of getting out there and break-

ing barriers and doing the things and getting back to life will be something that will be indicative of what is to come” said Walters.

Going forward there will still be a few barriers.

There will be temperature checks, hand sanitizer and a pathway to walk to keep traffic moving in a certain direction. Masks will not be mandated but the are requested.

Arts in McNairy had a couple of small events to test these systems before going into a full season. “it worked really well” said Walters. “We’ve been practicing with smaller events to make sure our processes are functional.”

9th Grade and up is the age range the play will require. Those trying out will be asked to sing an excerpt from “the Girl Gets Around” from Foot Loose the Musical. They will also be taught a section of choreography and read from the script.

The show will go on.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m.

Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m.

BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night: 5 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m.

Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor

10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night: 7 p.m.

Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn.

Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Discipleship Training: 5 p.m.

Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m.

Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

PRIME CARE MEDICAL CENTER 270 E. Court Avenue • Selmer, TN • (731) 645-7932 710 East Main • Adamsville, TN • (731) 632-3383 426 White Avenue • Henderson, TN • (731) 989-2174

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. John Little, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

(731) 239-9691

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Only services due to Covid-19.

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m.

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Amanda Westmoreland Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m.

New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

Tony Newman, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Brunch 2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Sulphur Springs United

Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m.

Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m.

First United Pentecostal-Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church USA

800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 9 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Bible Class: Saturday 10:00 a.m.

Worship: Saturday 11 a.m.

Only services due to Covid-19.

A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m.

First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m.

Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday nights: 7 p.m.

Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 12 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn.

731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6 p.m.

Thursday Night: 7 p.m.

Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister (731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

SMC Recycling, Inc. Selmer, TN • Corinth, MS

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only

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Public Notice IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Public Notice HOUSE SELMER, TN 38375 Kim Boals, Clerk & Master 8987 (45 46 47 48)

PROBATE NO. P- 1676 Estate of HENRY LYLE LOTT, late of McNairy County,Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 9th day of March, 2021, Letters of Administration, in respect of the Estate of Henry Lyle Lott, deceased, who died January 8, 2021 , were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons residents and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required by law to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of 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 his notice the creditor recieved an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date, that is four (4) months from the dateof the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor recieved an actual copy of the Noticeless 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 decendent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 9th day of March, 2021.

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Notice Casue No. 2020-JV-54 In the Juvenile Court of McNairy County, Tennessee At Selmer Adoption of Jackson Scott Bolton, DOB: 08/15/2020 By: Kyle Lee Hamilton and Christina Renah Hamilton, Petitioners, vs.

The Unknown Father, Respondent.

In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication, that the Respondent, the Unknown Father’s, residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, it was ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks, in the Independent Appeal, to notify Respondent, The Unknown Father, to file an answer with this court and send a copy to Petitioners’ attorney, Angela Snider, whose address is 518 Carriage House Drive, within 30 days from the late date of publication, exclusive of the last date of publication, or a judgement by default may be entered against Respondent. Failure to appear may result in the termination of Respondent’s parental rights to the above-named child.

The cause is set for hearing before this Court on June 21, 2021 at 9 a.m., to provide said Respondent with an opportunity to appear and defend.

This 18 day of December 2020.

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PROBATE NO. P- 1681 Estate of MARTHA A TUCKER , Deceased Notice is Hereby Given that on March 29, 2021,Letter Administration, in respect of the estate of Martha A. Tucker, who died 4/20/2020, were issued to the undersigned by the McNairy County Chancery Court of McNairy, Tennessee. All persons resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk, of the above named Court on or before the earlier 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 his notice 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 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 descendent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 29th day of March, 2021.

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Notice Of Invitation To Bid The McNairy County Board of Education, School Nutrition Department is requesting bids for Ice Cream & Ice Cream Services & Verifiable Produce and Request for Proposals for Pest Control and Treatment and Semi-Annual Inspection and Servicing of Hood Fire Suppression Systems.

These services are for all eight (8) McNairy County Schools.

A copy of the bid documents will be available at the School Nutrition Office, 305 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, TN 38375. The bids and Request for Proposals must be mailed or delivered to the McNairy County Board of Education, School Nutrition Office, 530 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, TN 38375, by Tuesday, April 27,2021 at 10:00 A.M. CST. Bids and Requests for proposals will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. CST on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Faxed or e-mailed bids or proposals are not acceptable.

If you should have questions, please contact Gayle Brooks, School Nutrition Program Supervisor at (731) 645-7731 The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Job Opportunities McNairy County School Cafeteria Positions Available Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available for full time employees Retirement available for full time employees Convenient School Schedule for Parents including Fall, Christmas and Spring Breaks Paid Sick Leave and Inclement Weather Days for all permanent employees plus other benefits

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Local Events Adamsville Spring Tennis Tournament The Adamsville High School Tennis Team we will be sponsoring a non-sanctioned tennis tournament open to all on April 23-25 at Buford Pusser Memorial Park in Adamsville For more information or entry forms, call Michael Harvill at 731-439-4137 between 10:05 and 11 Monday through Friday, or 731-434-8960 after 6 pm. Deadline for entry is 9 p.m. April 21.

McNairy Central Summer Basketball Camps The annual McNairy Central Basketball Camps will hold their middle school girls and boys camps June 7 - 10. $35 / game. For information, call Jerry Lott 731-610-0794 or Stacy Riley 731-610-4898.

To post a local sportsrelated event here, call the Independent Appeal at 731645-5346 or send an email to graphics2@independentappeal.com.

Deadline for all announcement is 5 p.m. each Monday.

All events must take place in - or have a connection to - McNairy County.

Local Schedule March 30 High School Tennis Liberty at McNairy Central, 4 High School Soccer Adamsville at Wayne Co., 5:30 High School Softball Riverside at Adamsville, 5 South Side at McNairy Central, 5 April 1 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Hardin County, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at USJ, 5 McNairy Central at North Side, 5 April 2 High School Softball McNairy Central vs. Waverly (at Camden) freshmen and sophomores only April 3 High School Softball McNairy Central vs. Waverly (at Camden) freshmen and sophomores only April 5 High School Softball Adamsville at South Side, 5 High School Soccer Wayne Co. at Adamsville, 5:30 April 6 High School Tennis Adamsville at McNairy Central, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at South Side, 5 McNairy Central at Riverside, 6 High School Soccer Adamsville at North Side, 6

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Wednesday, APRIL 7, 2021

Hall of Fame Coach has McNairy Roots

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Coach Marvin Williams got his roots in McNairy County.

“It’s where I got my foundation of coaching, really,” he said.

The Whiteville native on March 20 was inducted into the Jackson State Community College Sports Hall of Fame.

The honor was the fifth hall of fame honor he had received. Williams was already a member of the Bethel University Hall of Fame (1981), Bolivar Central Hall of Fame, Freed Hardeman University Sports Hall of Fame (2006) and the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA, 2016).

Williams graduated from Whiteville High School in 1955, where he once scored 62 points in one game, followed by a 29-point performance against future NBA Hall of Famer Bailey Howell.

Williams played basketball at Bethel University, graduating in 1961 before earning a master’s degree from Murray State University in 1962.

Ramer principal L.G. Vaughn hired Williams to coach boys and girls in high school basketball.

“I just applied for the job and he hired me,” Williams said. “This district down here was really tough – you had Savanah, Selmer, Adamsville.

I wanted to be at a place where there was good basketball. The kids stuck with me and really tried for me.”

Ramer integrated in 1966. Eddie Patterson and Ed Pollard joined the Eagles basketball team.

“There were never any problems with it,” Williams said. “They were both great kids and great players. I still talk to them.”

Williams coached at Ramer for seven years and took the Lady Eagles to state in both 1968 and 1969. The boys finished 29-3 in 1968.

Williams coached girls at McNairy Central in the Lady Bobcats initial season.

“We were undefeated during the regular season,” he said. “But we lost in a Christmas tournament and we lost in the regional tournament.

That was the only year they let just one team go to state.”

Williams left McNairy Central for Bolivar Central after one season.

“I owe a lot to McNairy County,” he said.

“We played that close man-to-man defense and tried to intimidate the other team. I was mostly a fundamental coach. I coached that and conditioning – I coached 2-handed rebounding, man-to-man defense all the way down the floor and try to keep the opposing team off-balance if we

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Marvin Williams served as the last basketball coach at Ramer High School and the first head coach of the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats. sippi, Kentucky and Ten- They were close to home could.” and had about 500 fans His first two years at nessee,” he said.

The Lady Green Jays there; we had five.

Bolivar, the Tigers finished 58-5 over his first two sea- lost in the regional 1980 “We lost by a point. That tournament before an ap- was my worst loss there.” sons.

“We won district, re- pearance in the 1981 naAll-Americans Diane gional and substate and tional tournament.

Jones and Helen Malone The national tourna- led Jackson State in the nawon a game in the state tournament,” he said. “Mc- ment meant playing four tional tournament.

Nairy Central was the pow- nights in a row.

Williams left Jackson “We should have won State with a 103-20 record er then.”

The Lady Tigers won it,” he said. “The first time, and departed for Austin state championships in we played a junior college Peay. He coached the Lady from New York and we Governors four years be1977 and 1978.

He left Bolivar for Jack- went over 100. The second fore returning to Bolivar son State Community Col- night, we played a junior Central in 1989. college from New Jersey lege in 1980.

He finished with a 984“We did not lose a reg- and we went over 100. 271 overall record, includular season game for our Then we had to play a team ing 771-228 on the high region which was Missis- from Moberly, Missouri. school level.

Lady Bobcats Take 3 of 4 in Camden Tourney

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Dickson County Lady Cougars took an early 2-0 lead and never trailed in a 3-2 victory over the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats on Saturday at the Diamond Classic in Camden.

McNairy Central finished the 2-day event 3-1.

The Lady Cougars took the 2-0 lead on three hits, including a double, a fielder’s choice and a walk.

Chanley Price led off the bottom of the second by reaching on an error.

Maddie Kirk singled and Price scored on a throwing error. Anna Bedwell followed with a base hit.

Pierce led off the bottom of the third with a base hit, stole second and moved to third on a Lynlee Brown ground ball sacrifice. Chloe Shelton drew a 1-out walk. Pierce scored on a Kirk base hit to tie the game at 2-2.

The Lady Coungars pushed the winning run across the plate on a pair of walks, a sacrifice and a base hit.

Kirk led the Lady Bobcats in hitting, finishing 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI.

McNairy Central 8, Waverly Central 2 The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats used a 7-run third inning to down the Waverly Central Tigerettes at the Diamond Classic on Saturday.

Waverly took an early 1-0 lead with a first inning run on two hits, including a double.

The Lady Bobcats tied the game in the second.

Anna Bedwell hit a 1-out double. Carly Maness drew a walk and Madison Montgomery plated Bedwell on a base hit.

Duey Pierce led off the bottom of the third with a bunt single, took second on a wild pitch and scored on a Lynlee Brown double to give the Lady Bobcats their first lead at 2-1. Brown stole third and scored on a Chloe Shelton base hit. Shelton moved to second on a Chanley Price base hit. Maddie Kirk doubled Shelton and Price home to push the McNairy Central lead to 5-1. Kirk scored on a Maness base hit. Kiersten Kiddy and Montgomery followed with back-toback base hits to load the bases. Maness scored on

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Kylee Brown fires a pitch home during a game earlier in the season.

Pierce’s second base hit of ished 3-for-3 with a run 1-out double and scored on the inning. Kiddy scored and an RBI. Kirk and Shel- an Anna Bedwell ground on a bases loaded walk to ton drove in two runs each, ball sacrifice against the Kirk on 2-for-3 hitting and Franklin Lady Admirals at Shelton.

The Tigerettes scored Shelton on 1-for-2 hitting. the Diamond Classic. another run in the top of McNairy Central never McNairy Central 6, trailed in the 6-3 victory. the fifth on a pair of walks Franklin 3 and a base hit.

Chloe Shelton and Maddie Kirk put the Chanley Price hit back-toEight different Lady Bobcats scored a run each Lady Bobcats on the board See LADY CATS, 9 in the contest. Pierce fin- in the second inning with a

Adamsville Wins Pair of Games in Huntingdon

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

A Lathan Morris home run was the difference.

The Adamsville Cardinals returned home on Monday to claim a 3-2 victory over Scotts Hill.

Morris’ solo shot in the bottom of the fourth was the run Adamsville needed.

Carson Plunk reached on an error with one out in the bottom of the first.

He scored when Tyler Barclay hit a single to right.

Wes Butler was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the second. Courtesy runner Alex Crane moved to second when Lathan Morris walked.

They both advanced on a passed ball before Crane scored on a second passed ball to give the Cardinals a 2-0 lead.

Scotts Hill cut the Cardinals lead to 3-2 on a

solo home run in the top of the fifth, followed by two errors and a walk.

Adamsville 7, Friendship Christian 3 The Adamsville Cardinals used a 4-run first and 3-run fourth to take a 7-3 victory over Friendship Christian in their final game at the Huntingdon Tournament on Saturday.

Carson Plunk, Jake Whitley and Tyler Barclay hit consecutive 1-out singles in the top of the first.

Harrison Way sent Plunk and Whitley home with a double to give Adamsville the early 2-0 lead. Lathan Morris walked to load the bases. Logan Luckett’s base hit scored courtesy runner Alex Crane to push the lead to 3-0. Ashton Duke reached on an error to score Way and give the Cardinals a 4-0 lead.

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Staff Photos by Joel Counce

Carson Plunk pounds a base hit against South Side at Adamsville on Friday. Plunk finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

MC Falls to Chester County

The Bobcats’ Myles Rankin singles during a game earlier in the season.

McNairy Central scored both runs in

By Joel Counce the top of the second. Jack Johnson hit a Staff Writer 1-out triple. Trey Rickman drew a walk beThe Chester County Eagles rallied in fore they both scored on a passed ball.

The Eagles scored five runs in the fifth the fifth inning against the McNairy Central Bobcats on Monday to claim a 5-2 vic- on five walks, three hits and a sacrifice bunt. tory.

Adamsville Throttles USJ

Chloe Swearingen beats a throw home during the Cardinals 17-1 win over USJ. wild pitch to push the Adamsville lead to

By Joel Counce 9-0 before Sisk drew a walk to load the basStaff Writer es. Wynn drew a walk to score Dickerson Chloe Swearingen and Shelbe Sisk and give the Lady Cardinals a 10-0 lead.

The Lady Bruins scored a run in the combined for seven runs and six hits in a 17-1 Adamsville trouncing of University bottom of the second on two hits, including a double to cut the Adamsville lead to School of Jackson on Thursday.

Swearingen and Sisk started in the first 11-1.

Luster, Ganus and Wicker led off the with back-to-back base hits. Swearingen stole second and moved to third on the top of the third with consecutive base hits Sisk hit. A Haley Combs bunt single loaded to load the bases. Luster scored by stealing the bases. Swearingen scored on a Sierra home in a triple-steal and gave the Lady Luster walk to give Adamsville a 1-0 lead. Cardinals a 12-1 lead.

Shelbe Sisk led off the top of the fourth Sisk scored on a walk to Khloe Ganus.

Combs scored on an Emma Wicker base by reaching on an error, but was thrown out on a fielder’s choice that put Wynn at hit to push the Lady Cardinals lead to 3-0.

Swearingen led off the second with a first base. She moved to third on a Combs solo home run. The blast kick-started an base hit. Luster drew a walk to load the 8-run inning for Adamsville. Sisk followed bases. Wicker drew a 2-out walk to load with a base hit, Jada Wynn walked and the bases and score Combs. Pinch hitter Combs was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Cecelia Maxey scored Luster and Ganus Sisk scored on a Luster base hit to push the on a base hit to push the Lady Cardinals Adamsville lead to 5-0. Wynn scored on a lead to 15-1.

Swearingen and Sisk led off the top of Ganus sacrifice fly. Luster scored on a pair of wild pitches to give the Lady Cardinals a the fifth. Swearingen scored on a Jessica 7-0 lead. Leah Owens and Chloe Dickerson Harpole ground ball sacrifice. Pinch hitter drew back-to-back walks. Wicker scored Hayley Finley drove Sisk home with a base on a wild pitch before Swearingen drew a hit to right and set the score at 17-1. walk to load the bases. Owens scored on a

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Morris led off the fourth with a base hit, before courtesy runner Crane stole second, followed by a Luckett walk. Kaleb Graham reached on an error to load the bases. Crane scored on a passed ball to push the Cardinals lead to 5-0. Luckett scored on a Sanders sacrifice fly. Graham scored when Plunk reached on an error to set the Adamsville lead at 7-0.

The Commanders scored on a walk and an error in the bottom of the fifth.

They added two more runs on three walks, two hit batters and a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the sixth.

Plunk led the Cardinals in hitting, finishing 2-for-4.

Way drove in two runs for Adamsville.

The Cardinals threw four pitchers in the contest, led by Morris who threw three shutout innings and gave up two hits.

Adamsville 6, Huntingdon 4 The Adamsville Cardinals plated three first inning runs in the top of the first and never looked back in a 6-4 victory over Huntingdon at the Huntingdon Tournament on Thursday.

Chaz Sanders hit a

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leadoff double, followed by back-to-back base hits

by Carson Plunk and Jake Whitley. Sanders scored on the Whitley single. William Heath drew a walk to load the bases. Plunk and Whitley scored when Luke Lacey ground into a fielder’s choice to give Adamsville the 3-0 lead.

The Mustangs cut the Cardinal lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the first on a hit batter, two errors and two fielder’s choice plays.

Ashton Duke drew a leadoff walk, but courtesy runner Harrison Way was picked off at first base.

Sanders walked and took second on a wild pitch.

Sanders scored when Whitley reached on an error to give Adamsville the 4-1 lead.

Kaleb Graham reached on third strike wild pitch with one out in the top of the third. He moved to second on a passed ball and scored on a Sanders single to give the Cardinals a 5-1 lead.

Huntingdon scored a pair of runs on three hits and an error in the bottom of the third to cut the Adamsville lead to 5-3.

They added another run in the fifth on a couple of errors to get within 5-4.

Carson Plunk doubled to lead off the sixth and gave the Cardinals an insurance run off a Whitley

base hit to push the Adamsville lead to 6-4.

Sanders, Plunk, Whitley and Graham each hit 2-for4 for Adamsville. Sanders scored twice. Whitley and Lacey scored two runs each.

South Gibson 6, Adamsville 1 The Adamsville Cardinals fell 6-1 to South Gibson at the Huntingdon Tournament on Thursday.

South Gibson scored two runs in first, second and fourth innings.

The Hornets scored two runs in the first on a walk and two base hits.

They added two runs in the second on three walks and an error. South Gibson scored in fourth on two hits, including a double.

The Cardinals stopped the bleeding with a double play. Centerfielder Logan Luckett caught the fly ball for the first out, then threw to third baseman Lathan Morris, who tagged out base runner Jacob Bryant.

Jake Whitley led off the bottom half of the sixth with a double. Luke Lacey was hit by a pitch. Whitley moved to third and courtesy runner Kaleb Graham took second on a William Heath ground ball sacrifice. Pinch hitter Eli Lambert scored Whitley on a sacrifice fly to cut the Hornets lead to 6-1.

Cardinals Track Finishes in Top 5

Adamsville’s Jamal Stigers (left) passes the baton to Dakota Hendry during competetion at University School of Jackson on Thursday. ished first in the 110 meter and fourth, respectively, in

By Joel Counce high hurdles and fifth in the discus.

Staff Writer the 300 meter hurdles.

Hayden Phillips finLogan Spencer and Eli ished third in the 300 meThe Adamsville Cardinals finished in the top Fowler finished second ter intermediate hurdles. five in every category at the and fourth in the shot put, McCreary finished fifth.

“We did awesome,” AdUniversity School at Jack- respectively.

Tucker Johnson and amsville track coach Janice son on Thursday.

Taylor McCreary fin- Fowler finished second Jones said.

Wade-Warren Signs with Bama

Staff Photos by Joel Counce

McNairy Central’s Khyla Wade-Warren drives around a Scotts Hill defender in 2019.

Wade-Warren signed with Texas Tech out of high school, but transferred to Alabama last week Warren also had seven asan SEC school.

By Joel Counce In Lubbock, she played sists, three steals and 14 Staff Writer in 24 games for the Lady blocks on the year.

The Lady Tide are comKhyla Wade-Warren is Raiders, starting two. She averaged 2.4 points and ing off their first NCAA Bama bound.

The 6-2 forward en- two rebounds per game. tournament appearance tered the transfer portal She shot 49 percent from since 1999 after finishing after one season at Texas the field and 30 percent 17-10 (8-8, SEC). Alabama Tech and will become the from 3-point range for the finished seventh in the first Lady Bobcat to play at 10-15 Lady Raiders. Wade- SEC.

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back doubles to lead off the fourth. Price plated courtesty runner Mollie Isbell to give the Lady Bobcats a 2-0 lead. Price moved to third on a Kirk ground ball sacrifice and scored on an Anna Bedwell base hit. Bedwell took second on a wild pitch and scored when Carly Maness reached on an error to push the Lady Bobcats lead to 4-0.

The Lady Admirals cut the McNairy Central lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the fourth on a hit and a walk.

Lynlee Brown’s leadoff home run in the fifth grabbed the run back and gave McNairy Central the 5-1 lead.

Franklin pulled within 5-2 on a base hit and a pair of walks in the bottom of the fifth.

Kirk and Bedwell led off the top of the sixth with back-to-back base hits. Kirk scored on a Maness ground ball sacrifice to push the Lady Bobcats lead to 6-2.

The Lady Admirals cut the McNairy Central lead to 6-3 in the final frame on an error, a base hit and a pair of walks.

Madison Montgomery pitched 5 1/3 innings and gave up three runs – one earned – on four hits and six walks. She struck out four.

Kirk led the Lady Bobcats on offense, hitting 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored. She finished the day with a double.

McNairy Central 3, Montgomery Central 2 The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats rallied to take a 3-2 victory over Montgomery Central at Camden in the Diamond Classic.

The Lady Indians struck

first, plating a run in the first inning on a hit, two walks, an error and a wild pitch.

Montgomery Central pushed its lead to 2-0 in the second inning on a pair of base hits.

The Lady Bobcats scored three in third inning of the shortened tournament game. Kylee Brown and Duey Pierce led off the inning with back-to-back base hits. They pulled a double steal before Kylee Brown scored on a Lynlee Brown ground ball sacrifice to cut the Lady Indians lead to 2-1. Pierce moved to third on the ground ball and scored on a Chloe Shelton base hit. Chanley Price doubled to move courtesy runner Mollie Isbell to third. Isbell scored on an Annalyn Maxedon base hit to give McNairy Central the 3-2 lead.

Pierce finished 2-for2 with a run scored. Kylee Brown finished 1-for-1 with a run scored. She also threw all four innings and gave up no earned runs on three hits and three walks.

She struck out nine.

McNairy Central 20, North Side 0 McNairy Central’s Lily Strickland worked through three innings of no-hit ball to lead the Lady Bobcats to a 20-0 victory over the North Side Lady Indians on Thursday.

Neely Hodum hit 3-for4, including a triple, and drove in five runs to lead McNairy Central on offense.

The Lady Indians committed nine errors in the three inning game.

Lynlee Brown touched home first for the Lady Bobcats after she reached on an error, then stole second and third before scoring on a Madison Montgomery

ground ball sacrifice.

McNairy Central added eight runs in the second Mollie Isbell drew a leadoff walk and scored when Strickland reached on an error. Bailey Rodgers singled to score courtesy runner Kiresten Kiddy. Rodgers stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a Molly Kennedy base hit. Kennedy to moved to third on a Brown base hit. Montgomery reached on an error to score Kennedy and give the Lady Bobcats a 5-0 lead.

Brown stole home to score.

Neely Hodum tripled to score Montgomery. Hodum scored an error to push the Lady Bobcats lead to 8-0 before Allie Hickman tripled. Isbell drew a 1-out walk and moved to second on a wild pitch that scored Hickman.

Brown led off the 11-run third inning with a triple She scored on a Montgomery base hit. She scored on a Montgomery base hit to push the McNairy Centra lead to 9-0. Aspen Teague singled to send Montgomery to second. They both scored when Hodum reached on an error. She scored when Isbell reached on an error. Courtesy runner Allison Griswell scored after three straight singles

by Strickland, Rodgers and Kennedy to give the Lady Bobcats a 14-0 lead.

Kiddy, a courtesy runner for Strickland, and Rodgers scored on a Brown base hit to push the McNairy Central lead to 16-0 Montgomery reached on an error to load the bases Kennedy scored when Teague reached on an error. Brown and Montgomery scored on a Hodum base hit. Hodum scored on an Isbell base hit to put the score at 20-0.

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