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McNairy Narcotics Unit seize meth and marijuana Jack Simpson Staff Writer On May 19, 2021, Investigators Jonathan Kellum and Matt Rickman arrested Dena Marie Ferrell and Jeremy Q. Ferrell on multiple charges, including (but not limited to) the manufacture, delivery, sale, and/or possession of methamphetamine and the possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
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Investigators Kellum and Rickman, acting on behalf of the McNairy County Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant against the Ferrells, who live on Morningside Drive. The Narcotics Unit was joined by the following officers: Selmer Police Chief Kim Holley; Investigators Kevin Carter, Nathan Harrison, and Dustin Jaco; and Selmer Officer Nick Inman. Investigator Kellum recovered two bags of methamphetamine, a
bag of marijuana, a bottle of Hydrocodone pills, and various drug paraphernalia. Kellum also recovered a Mossberg 935 semiautomatic 12-gage shotgun (Serial #AM021547); a Remington 514 22-caliber rifle with scope (#RM0608A); and various gun parts, including magazines, ammo, a case, and a scope. Total value of the items seized and recovered from the search were valued at an estimated $12,990.
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Feathered friend returned safely Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
Above, Carolina sits perched high above her rescuers as a drone is used to inspect the bird.
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Without a doubt, Americans will encounter the famous expression “Freedom is not Free” at least once over Memorial Day Weekend. While the statement does ring true, perhaps a more nuanced version would state, “Freedom can never be Free as long as individuals exist who take it for granted.” Frankly, until they are willing to acknowledge what their liberties cost, Americans will always take them for granted. In the United States alone, 656,000+ veterans have perished in combat since 1775; an additional 12,000+ United States officers have died due to complications caused by the
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Carolina is home safely after a five-day rescue effort. Brandy Smith was out in her backyard with her three-year-old macaw Carolina May 16. Something frightened Carolina, causing her to take flight. Smith did not stop her, in fear of injuring the bird. “Normally when she gets spooked, she will circle and come back to my shoulder.” Smith said. Carolina landed in a nearby pine tree. She was out of reach of all rescue
attempts. Several agencies offered their assistance during the rescue. The Selmer City Fire Department tried to reach the bird with their ladder truck, but she was just out of reach. The Selmer City Police Department was on hand controlling traffic to keep rescuers safe. The fire department also tried to use water to make the bird come down to a lower limb. All attempts were unsuccessful. A drone was brought in to observe the bird and to see if the noise from it would make Carolina move to a lower branch. This attempt was also unsuccessful.
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May is National Burger Month and what better way to celebrate than with a classic slugburger from your favorite diner in McNairy County.
Celebrate with a Slugburger Jack Simpson Staff Writer
The First World War; the Great Depression; NAFTA: aside from their mutual significance as major historical changes, what do they have in common? Few may realize that they each have a special connection to the story of the “slugburger,” a Southeastern food staple.
One of the earliest prototypes of the popular sandwich appeared during the early 1900s in Booneville, Mississippi, where a band of brothers–the Weeks–responded to World War I’s red meat rations by filling out traditional beef patties with potato flakes. One of the brothers, John Weeks, claimed to have adapted the idea from a potato burger recipe given to him by a German immigrant. After the “Weeks-
burger” (sold for a nickel, or “slug,” a piece) became a hit in Corinth, Mississippi, the brothers decided to take it on tour, setting up mobile stands throughout the Tennessee Valley. Fast forward to 1933, when President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal initiative to “provide for the agricultural and industrial development” of the Tennessee Valley resulted in a flux of new factories. Possibly inspired by the
Weeks’ example, rural restaurateurs used affordable and filling ingredients like bread crumbs to make burgers that workers and their families could enjoy quickly and cheaply. If the slugburger was ever at risk of becoming a novelty, that risk dissipated with the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. Opportunities for well-paying industrial careers dwindled in the
Valley; consequently, deprived denizens once again turned to the slugburger for a hearty meal at a low price. Through this history, one may recognize the immortal secret of the slugburger: it has always been here when Southeasterners have needed it most. While more fickle traditions have withered away, the slugburger has remained a trustworthy anchor to the timeless values of persis-
tence, compromise, and community.
Information adapted from https://www.southe r n f o o d w a y s. o rg / o ra l history/a-hamburger-byany-other-name/. More information on regional food traditions, including the slugburger, can be found at https://www. southernfoodways.org.
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Later that day, Carolina flew deeper into the woods, and they feared the worst. However, Carolina was found in a tree close by that evening. On the fifth day, a lady arrived with large PVC poles carrying food bowls and toys that they hoped would attract Carolina. After about two hours of shaking the food and toys and calling to her Carolina came down to the ground ending the five-day endeavor. “She came down to the
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John Vines Wright: A Participant to History, Part 2 John Talbott Contributor
As the late 1850s wore on and the nation remained embroiled in controversy and rumors of war, John V. Wright remained a busy and involved political figure. Across the country, newspapers of the period were busy reporting on his activities. Whether he was escorting the “interesting Miss Brooke” to a wedding in Virginia (as reported on by the Louisville Daily Courier in January 1857) or reporting on his nuptials
to Miss Georgia Hays down in Alabama (as reported by the Vicksburg Whig in 1858), his activities always made for good copy. Politically, he was even more active. He was often on the stump speaking at barbecues and political rallies across Tennessee, whether in Giles, Overton, Hardeman, Benton, Humphreys, Hickman, Perry, Lewis, Lawrence, Wayne, Hardin and McNairy Counties, among dozens of others, or publishing his addresses to the people. An ardent Democrat, he aligned, of course, with other Southern politicians during the great debate
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or since. The contenders that year were as radically different as the sections of the country. Those men were Abraham Lincoln, John C. Breckenridge, John Bell and Stephen A. Douglas. Wright threw his considerable weight and talent behind John C. Breckenridge. With the election of Abraham Lincoln, the young Congressman’s fate was determined. He would not remain in the Union but would follow, if not help lead, his state out of the Union and into the
Confederacy. During his years in the Congresses preceding the American Civil War, Wright had worked alongside such politicians and statesmen as Nathaniel P. Banks, Dan E. Sickles, L.Q.C. Lamar, Charles L. Vallandingham, Howell Cobb, Alexander Stephens, Schuyler Colfax, and Preston Brooks, the pro-slavery Congressman who savagely beat Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the United States Senate. In 1861, as the nation spiraled free-fall into civil war, Wright’s focus and work shifted from the hallowed halls of Congress to his hometown of Purdy, where he began concen-
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trating on leading troops in the new Confederate Army. Coming home to his relatively new and modern Purdy mansion, reputed to be the finest home in West Tennessee, outside of Memphis, Wright and his brother, Marcus J. Wright, as well as old boyhood friends, gave their loyalty and fidelity to the new Confederate States of America. Always close, the two Wright brothers’ lifelong bond would be forged stronger in the heat of battle. Their trial, and that of the Nation, was just beginning.
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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. For America’s 15 million living wartime veterans, the brutality of combat does not remain on the field–it accompanies them daily, even as they struggle to achieve a sense of peace. A number of local venues will host Memorial Day celebrations, not only to honor the monumental sacrifices of United States military officers, but also to remind McNairy County citizens of how freedom has never been free. The McNairy County Military Park (225 Oak Grove Road, Selmer) will
hold a free “Flag Ceremony” at 2:00 on Friday, May 28. Presenters will discuss the history of the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag and each of the flags flown by the six branches of the American armed forces. They will also feature refreshments, guest speakers, patriotic music, and a slide show commemorating McNairy County’s past and present veterans. At 10:00 on Saturday, May 29, the State Department Commander of the American Legion Lou Hosenbacker and Congressman Mark Green will deliver public addresses as part of the Selmer Courthouse’s
celebration. At 2:00 on Saturday, May 29, Adamsville will hold a Memorial Day Recognition service, at which Commander Bob May will speak. The Sons of the American Legion Post 162 is currently displaying the “Flags of Honorable Patriotism” on the hill of the Presbyterian Church at 800 Polar Avenue in Selmer. All flags and crosses have been donated in honor of local, mostly deceased, veterans.
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Several other students qualified to have their hand print added to the AES AR Wall of Fame for earning 500 or more AR points in their lifetime: Lily Wood, Mary Kate Smith, Calleigh Phillips, Aleasha Tomisman, Laken Perkins (3rd grader), Maddox Gant, Riannah Foster, Madison Ruth, Mallory Dowty, Savannah Williams, Katelyn Dornan, Phoebe Boatwright (3rd grader), Maquire Luna, Brayden McLemore, and Makenzie Luna.
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AES would like to announce that Lorelai Wood has broken Dillon Johnston’s Highest AR Points Record. Lorelai Wood has earned 1,497.8 AR points in her lifetime so she has broken Dillon Johnston’s record that has stood since 2009, twelve years. “Lorelai is an avid reader with a wide variety of reading interests. She is among the first to greet me to choose a new book. She searches
carefully and likes to read complete sets of books.” reports librarian, Mrs. Sherry Copeland. “I love to see what she is interested in from week to week.” These handprints are a permanent part of our Wall of Fame going back to 2004. There are 265 other students who have earned recognition on AES’s Wall of Fame for earning 100 or more points in their life-
time. Their names will be added to our wall and will include the number of AR points they have earned. “This has been a difficult year for our students. I am especially proud of them for overcoming the difficulties we had this year. It says a lot about their ability to persevere and move forward toward their personal goals.” Mrs. Copeland added.
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the 2013 summer floods that devastated much of the crops growing in the Tennessee River bottomlands below Pickwick Dam. Impacted acres were located in Hardin, McNairy, Wayne and Decatur Counties. The local flooding was a result of torrential rains in East Tennessee and Northern Georgia that quickly made its way west thru the Tennessee River dams managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. In a twist of irony much of the flooded land in the four counties was also being impacted by drought. Affected acres had plants shriveling due
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Issue 49 May 25, 2021 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association The PawPrint is a publication of McNairy Central High School. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff. EDITOR Lisa Forsythe
Senior Spotlight: Analyn Maxedon
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Analyn says “I play softball. I’ve played for four years. I am a first baseman and a power hitter. My favorite thing about the sport is that I’ve played it since I
was 4 years old and it’s become a part of my life. It’s hard to believe that this is my last year playing.” She works at Grand Harbor Marina during the summer, where she gets to meet a lot of new people. She also works at a scrap yard with her grandpa. “After graduation, I plan to go to Jackson State Community College and then transfer to Martin. I plan to be a game warden. I’ve always loved watching my grandfather while
he was the Chief of Police [Selmer] and I love being outdoors.” Her favorite thing about MCHS is her softball teammates. “They never fail to make you smile. The memories with my teammates will last a lifetime. They’re always there for you.”
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JASMINE COOPER daughter of Tim and Elizabeth Cooper
In her spare time, Jasmine Cooper enjoys painting different canvases. She also helps
teach soccer to kids at Ramer. After graduation, Jasmine plans to go to work at Kimberly Clark. “My favorite thing about MCHS is that the teachers were always there for me; if I ever needed anything, I knew I could count on them. My favorite memory was when I got to display two pieces of my art work into the art show at the Latta building.”
McNairy County Sheriff’s Report Jack Simpson Staff Writer
On May 19, 2021, Deputy David Kelso investigated a stolen items report on Luther Ingle Road. The items listed were a Stihl Weedeater (Serial #512597963) and a Stihl Chainsaw (#527532322), both orange and white in color and formerly located under the victim’s carport. The victim stated that he was unaware of any definite suspects but had learned of two persons of interest. Investigator Dustin Jaco is currently reviewing the case. On May 18, 2021, Sergeant Ricky Finley investigated a stolen vehicle report along Highway 22 South. The victim reported having received a call explaining that a 1995 Ford
F-150, then in the process of being sold by the victim, had been spotted in a scrap yard. The victim’s client claimed to have run out of gas while driving the vehicle, departed the scene momentarily, and returned to find the vehicle missing. Paperwork belonging to the scrap yard’s owner confirmed that the suspect had previously turned over the vehicle to be scrapped. Although the suspect’s name was listed in the paperwork, no arrests were made. On May 22, 2021, Sergeant Ricky Finley responded to a dog bite report filed on Neely Sharp Road. The victim filed the report at the request of the medical clinic examining the bites. Sergeant Finley visited the suspect’s house and was bitten by a pack of small dogs multiple times. He notified the suspect
that she was in violation of Tennessee’s Leash Law and could be charged with Dogs Not Allowed at Large. The dogs may or may not have received their required immunizations. On May 23, 2021, Officer Jason Gray responded to a vandalism report on North Gin Road. The victims’ were not present during the vandalism, but a nearby witness gave a statement on the incident. The witness watched as two four-wheeler drivers approached the home; one then rammed his fourwheeler into the victims’ vehicle several times. Tire tracks and damage to the vehicle’s rear passenger quarter panel corroborate the event. This incident is still under investigation by the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department.
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On May 21, educators from around the county gathered in the library of Selmer Middle School to complete a training course for their upcoming “Summer Learning Academy.” In his masterwork The Art of War, Chinese strategist Sun Tzu astutely observed that “in the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Sun Tzu's aphorism resonates acutely in the age of COVID-19, more so for educators than perhaps any other group. Many teachers are scrambling to recover lost time after a year replete with disruptions. “Students and teachers would be in and out for quarantine all of the time. The consistency was broken,” lamented Sixth Grade mathematics teacher Debbie Gray. “That is why we have these [learning] gaps.” Gray explained that, since the widespread school closures last spring, McNairy County teachers have been largely unable to convene as a group. Thus, they must also grapple with a year of lost collaboration. “The gaps that have occurred cannot just be
closed overnight,” Gray pointed out. In order to begin the process, however, teachers recently ratified a “Summer Learning Academy” and dedicated their first large-scale meeting in months to planning and training for the new initiative. Participants in the Academy are expected to divide their time between weekly STEM (applied science), Mathematics, and English/Language Arts lessons. Following Tennessee's “Best For All” study program, educators have developed course models that emphasize roundtable learning and active engagement with the material. “It is very prescribed: all of our elementary schools and middle schools will be on the same page,” explained Gray. “There is opportunity for teacher personality and style… and it will not be sitting to learn only–it will be interactive, creative, and inspiring for students.” The Summer Learning Academy is open to all students, but it is especially encouraged for those in need of remedial lessons.
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History Is Never Far Away Roger Howell Contributor
Many years ago, I was suffering from severe hay fever. Someone told me about Doctor Joe Stevens Jr. in West Point, Mississippi. Since I lived in Columbus, his office was just a short drive. As he scratched seemingly five hundred places on my arms for testing, we began talking. The best I can remember, Doctor Joe stood around six feet two with delicate build, and thinning gray hair. He spoke with a soft voice that would make anyone comfortable. His movements were deliberate, but not hurried. Doctor Joe began to talk about the Nobel Laureate, William Faulkner. At the time Faulkner received the Pulitzer in 1963, Joe was a senior at Oxford High School. It just so happened that Joe and Faulkner’s daughter, Jill were co-editors for the school paper. Joe said that Faulkner hated publicity, and detested being photographed, but when he won the Pulitzer, the town of Oxford, Mississippi was inundated with reporters from the United Press, and every major city newspaper across the United States. Dr. Joe told me that Faulkner refused to come out of his house for an interview, and he certainly wasn’t going to pose for a photograph.
Days passed while reporters jockeyed for the first chance to get an interview. The writer’s front door remained closed. Eventually, they began to realize that Faulkner wasn’t coming out, so one by one they packed up and left. Young Joe, however, remained optimistic about his chances, and he would pounce when Faulkner came to pick up his daughter from school. “I was a naive kid, and didn’t know any better.” Joe said. “I walked up to his car with my little Kodak, and asked Mister Faulkner if I could get a picture for the school paper. I suppose since Jill was on the paper with me he relented,” Joe continued. In the middle of our conversation, Doctor Joe excused himself for a moment, and walked into his small library. He came back with a book in hand. It wasn’t the book he wanted to show me. He retrieved a photograph hidden within the pages, and carefully passed it to me is if it were expensive porcelain. There it was, the only photograph in the universe to immortalize this one achievement in literature. Still unwilling to fully cooperate, Faulkner had remained behind the steering wheel of his car and looked straight ahead while Joe took his picture through the passenger window. “Mister Faulkner would go for two weeks without shaving, and bathing I sup-
pose. He would walk down town all disheveled, and lean against a light pole and stare at the courthouse seemingly for hours. Then one day he would show up somewhere wearing his best clothes,” Dr. Joe continued. Faulkner’s Great Grandfather formed the 1st Mississippi Partisan Rangers in the Civil war. William got many of his stories from the old “Kunnel Faulkna, for example, General Earl Van Dorn’s raid on Holly Springs, beautifully woven into one of his novels. The Colonel was gunned down on the main street of Faulkner, Mississippi by his ex-partner, Richard Thurmond. Just before his death, he had been elected to the Mississippi Legislature. William Faulkner went to Hollywood to write movie scrip. Like many writers, Faulkner was often in need of money. One day Howard Hawks took Faulkner and Clarke Gable on a hunting trip. While riding along in the car Gable turned to Faulkner and asked, “ “Whom do you consider the best contemporary writers?” “Ernest Hemingway, Willis Cather, Thomas Mann, and William Faulkner,” replied the Mississippi novelist. Gable did a double take and asked “Do you write Mister Faulkner?” The reply came back quickly. “Yes Mister Gable. What do you do?”
Home Country Slim Randles Contributor
Dud Campbell was at the kitchen table, contemplating what to do next on his novel, “Murder in the Soggy Bottoms.” It’s been a constant concern to him for several years now, since the idea struck him. The idea was a love affair between a duchess in a castle in Europe and an American truck driver on special assignment to her home country. Try as he might, he had yet to overcome a few roadblocks in the writing, such as what to do with the love child the duchess had from him the last time he was on special assignment, what the special assignment was, and how many murders to put in the first chapter. A guy can’t just rush into these things, of course. On top of all that, he still
had never heard of a place called Soggy Bottoms, and didn’t even know which state it was in. The guys down at the Mule Barn thought his book should be called “The Duchess and the Truck Driver,” but Dud didn’t think it was mysterious enough. And Doc thought Soggy Bottoms sounded like a diaper change was called for. But maybe he could conjure up something from his own past that at least might give him an idea of what to write next. So he took the lid off his cast-iron Dutch oven and walked into the back yard. He built a fire in his barbecue and tended it until it was down to coals, and then turned the lid over and put it on the coals. He smeared a little oil on the lid and poured pancake batter on it. After eating too many pancakes even before Anita woke up, he walked back in the house and began
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SUNRISE: Unintended Consequence? David Coy Contributor
I was speaking to a concerned citizen recently and while listening to them express the inability to breathe when wearing a paper or cloth mask, a nurse informed him and confirmed that they decrease our oxygen supply. Sure enough, when they took off their mask the nurse measured their oxygen level and it was low, having dropped into the eighties. In spite of the facts confirmed by three major studies declaring there is no difference in wearing a mask and not wearing a mask, thus zero efficacy people continue to wear them believing they are protecting themselves from a virus. This sets up
not only a delusion that they are protected when in the public, but harmful health risk as noted above. An additional and unintended consequence is that now when the mask requirements are discontinued, people continue to wear them and stores and businesses continue to require them!? This further perpetuates the paranoid grief that that the public as a whole feels in their fear of getting back to a normal routine in life. Fear is a huge factor in grief as it is one of the emotional symptoms we may experience while striving to cope with traumatic loss. The public is crippled with fear from the lack of truth being told by numerous sources. The word fear from the Greek word phobos, means to be put in fear; alarm or fright:
- to be afraid, + exceedingly fear, terror. Worry and stress (fear) can cause fatigue, appetite disruption, sleep disruption, and loss of strength. J.C. Penney amid a very strong, healthy business in 1929 was overwhelmed with the fear of death to such a degree he developed shingles, did not sleep well and wrote letters to his wife and sone because he did not believe he would live until morning. Worry (which is fear) is debilitating. Is this an unintended consequence plaguing society? This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares.com David Coy Shackelford Corporation Sunrise Aftercare Coordinator/Consoler-Counselor
Dare to Live Without Limits Declutter Your Mind
Bryan Golden Contributor
You already know the problems created by physical clutter. It takes a long time to find anything. Stuff gets lost. Efficiency drops. The mess grows on its own. Mental clutter affects you in the same way. You can’t remember things, your emotional state is dragged down, and effectiveness drops. Decluttering your mind helps you declutter your life. It’s a great habit to develop. Start by letting go of all useless mental garbage. This includes negative thoughts, fears, anger, bitterness, anxiety, and stress. Release any thoughts which don’t lead anywhere positive. These destructive thoughts undermine your
emotional state and inhibit your accomplishments. Your mental garbage is an anchor which drags you down. It clogs your mind by taking up valuable space which should be used for positive energy. Stress and anxiety are always attempting to clutter your mind. Any positive steps you take to reduce stress and anxiety go a long way to decluttering your mind. An effective decluttering action is breaking through the logjam of procrastination. Procrastination fills your mind with tasks that you can’t let go of because they haven’t been started or they have not been completed. Tackle a pesky task by working on it for just 15 minutes. This gets you started, and often finished. Once a task is completed, it can be purged from your
mind. This approach is an easy and effective method of quickly decluttering your mind. Make decisions. Indecision creates stress. Make the best decisions possible based on what you know today. Putting off decisions clogs your mind because you are worrying about what you should do. Avoidance isn’t an effective strategy. Fix problems as soon as possible. Problems tend to grow over time when ignored. Small problems are easier to deal with. Unresolved problems are a constant mental burden. There is a solution for every problem. Solving a problem provides immediate mental relief. Each resolved problem is one less mental burden.
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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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SHERIFF
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On May 21, 2021, Deputy Rachel Devine investigated a criminal trespass along Highway 57 East. While the victim pointed out a number of misplaced items, Deputy Devine confirmed that the suspect
FARMERS FROM PAGE 4
to lack of rainfall while one foot away plants were drowning in flood waters. Affected farmers and landowners felt that there needed to be improved communication between themselves and TVA in order to best mitigate potential crop damage thus forming the Tennessee Valley Farmers Association. Open communication has allowed TVA officials to better understand and respond to the needs of farmers when making decisions about water release and retention in the valley. Since that time the TVFA has become a respected participant in TVA Board of Director’s meetings offering agricultural updates to the board. TVFA Vice President and Hardin County farmer Ron Robertson serves on TVA’s Regional Resource Stewardship Council providing counsel from the agricultural and landowner communities. Due to the group’s success in bettering relations with TVA they have branched out to represent agricultural interest with the West TN River Basin Authority and the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. A major priority has been proper management of TWRA’s White Oak Wildlife Management Area. Due to multiple stream blockages encroachment of stagnant water has worsened on adjoining landowner properties killing valuable timber stands as well as making productive farmland untenable. Landowners in Hardin, McNairy and Chester County have been impacted by the blockages. The West Tn River Basin Authority received permitting allowing them with TWRA’s permission to clear blockages on mul-
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had not damaged, stolen, or vandalized any property. Furthermore, Deputy Devine found no evidence to suggest a forced entry. The incident is still under investigation by the McNairy County Sheriff’s department.
tiple drainage corridors. David Blackwood, WTRA Director gave a detailed report at the association’s meeting about the progress that had been made over the past two years resulting in work on over 54,000 feet of channel. The work has allowed the management area to maintain its own unique character while mostly improving the plight of private landowners adjoining the public land. Joe McKinnon of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation gave an ag policy update highlighting recent legislative approval for 32 additional 4-H agents across Tennessee. Nearby Chester and Decatur counties will benefit with an additional agent in each county. Other items of interest included concerns about a return to the Obama era Waters of the United States Rule, limiting local Board of Health Authority when it may be punitive to agriculture, enhancing Tn’s Right to Work laws, implementation of a farm equipment lemon law and the relocation of the Tn State Fair from Nashville to the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Comments were also given by Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis, Clifton Mayor Mark Staggs and Ramer native Paul Kennedy of AgLaunch. Membership is open to farmers and landowners in the region. Officers are Karl Forsbach-President, Ron Robertson-Vice President, Alex Forsbach-Secretary and Jim Kerr-Treasurer. The group regularly host events for agricultural enterprises and government officials. The group has held on farm meetings with TFBA President Jeff Aiken, former TN Governor Bill Haslam and former TVA President Bill Johnson.
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Foster Parent Appreciation Jack Simpson Staff Writer
Selmer’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) hosted a drive-through dinner for local foster families on May 17. Foster children in McNairy County face a harsh reality: a lack of suitable homes. “We have lost a lot of foster homes,” admits Courtney Carney, the liaison between the CAB and the Department of Children’s Services. “We need them especially for teens and sibling groups.” In 2016, CAB and DCS were asked if they could host an event for National Foster Care Month that
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Prioritize what you need to accomplish. Eliminate non-essential activities which accomplish nothing meaningful. Create a targeted to-do list which contains just your three most important objectives. Complete your number one objective first. Maintaining a focus on what’s most important purges mental clutter. Breaking each goal into small, manageable steps helps defeat procrastination. You will more readily start something which is easy to do, versus anything you perceive to be overwhelming. Your mind becomes cluttered with incomplete tasks and expanding to-do lists. Distinguish between productivity and activity. You are productive when working towards a specific goal. You are active when you are busy with no results to show. Productivity declutters your mind. The more you accomplish, the better you feel. Each accomplishment motivates you to complete your next objective. Avoid multitasking because it erodes your effectiveness and creates stress by attempting to do many things at once. Your brain can only concentrate on one thing at a time. You
would focus on providing meals for foster parents and their children. Thus, they decided to host a dinner, complete with music, games and giveaways. Five years later, the world looks different, and so did the dinner. Instead of the usual sit-down meal, CAB and DCS handed hamburger steaks and hot dogs through the families’ car windows to reduce contact between the workers and recipients. “In years past, we have had at least 20 parents and 30 kids show up,” Carney told. She is optimistic that next year’s dinner will see the return of a larger crowd and a formal dinner.
wouldn’t want the pilot of your flight to be texting, talking, and watching a video while attempting to land the plane. Multitasking requires you to continually switch gears as you alternate between tasks. Thoroughly completing each task before moving on to the next one is less stressful than trying to do numerous things simultaneously. Stop worrying. Worry is draining without accomplishing anything. Replace worry with positive action. Do something to deal with the situation you are concerned about. Let go of any circumstances which are beyond your control. Each step you take to declutter your mind boosts your emotional state. Carrying around mental garbage is exhausting. Your mental clutter has been a companion for so long you consider it a normal part of life. As you start to declutter, you will experience an amazing feeling of relief. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www. BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. Email Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper. 2021 Bryan Golden
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Buford Pusser Festival Jack Simpson Staff Writer
Surrounding Buford Pusser’s life is enough intrigue and romance to dizzy any historian. Between three films, a contemporary remake, and local gossip, it seems impossible to untangle the man from the myth. But as a contemporary of Sheriff Pusser, Selmer Attorney Paul Simpson tends to shy away from the more fantastical legends. “As far as I knew, he was just a good sheriff,” Simpson clarified. “He was a very private person who did not confide in many people.” Having never visited McNairy County before, Simpson moved to Selmer
in April 1965 to open a law practice. One of the first people he met was Buford Pusser, who had only been serving as sheriff for about a year. Simpson describes how Pusser pulled him over one evening on Highway 142; as Simpson puts it, the sheriff was hoping to meet–and get to know–the new lawyer in town. “The next week, [former Circuit Court Clerk] Flake Smith showed me a warrant that Buford had written, charging me with crossing on a yellow line... I dismissed it, but it turned out to just be a joke,” Simpson recalled. A few years later, he and Flake would again be meeting with Buford right before one of his big “State Line” cases, during which he would travel down to the club circuits along the
Te nne s s e e -Mis s is s ip p i border–a hotbed of crime. That meeting was the first time he remembers Pusser carrying a firearm. Stories like these will
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OBITUARIES
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Charles Travis Austin
Robert Malcolm Dickson, Jr
Nancy Kennedy
Charles Travis Austin of Michie, Tenn. departed this life on May 18, 2021 at the age of 84 Years, 1 Month, and 10 Days. Mr. Austin was born in McNairy County, Tenn. on April 8, 1937, the son of the late Charles Herbert and Birdie Jewel Lambert Austin. He grew up on his family’s farms in Shiloh and Acton, Tenn. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kumiko Hori Austin of Michie, Tenn.; a son, John Hardin Austin and wife Andrea of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Gabriella Taylor Austin and John Chase Austin both of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Patsy Diane Jacobs and husband Roger of Corinth, Miss. He attended elementary school at Shiloh School located on Shiloh National Military Park, graduated from Michie High School in 1955, and continued his education at Lambuth College and East Carolina University. Mr. Austin volunteered for the United States Marine Corps MarCad Flight Program. However, an eye injury ended his hopes for a military flying career, and he served on active duty at Marine Barracks, Sasebo, Japan and in the Elite 2nd Marine Division Reconnaissance Battalion and Company. Later, after completing his military service, he served his country as Special Services Officer GS-13. His military and civilian duties took him to various countries and military bases throughout Southeast Asia from 19591971. After returning to the United States, Mr. Austin was a small business owner/operator. In his later years, he was a state employee in the maintenance department at the Pickwick Landing State Golf Course at Pickwick Dam, Tenn.. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 29, 2021 at the Liberty Cemetery in Michie, Tenn. with Ralph Lambert officiating.
Robert Malcolm “Bob” Dickson, Jr, passed away peacefully at home in Bethel Springs, Tenn. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Bob was born January, 8, 1932 in Leakesville, Miss. He was the second child of Robert Malcolm Dickson, Sr., and Myrtis Elizabeth Pool Dickson. Bob grew up in Bethel Springs and attended Bethel Springs High School. He enlisted in the US Army during the Korean War and served as a radio operator in military intelligence in the Philippines. He left the Army in 1954 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bob earned a Bachelor’s degree from Memphis State University after the Army. Bob married Rose Wilkerson in 1955; they were married for 15 years and had one daughter, Ange. In 1971, Bob married Emi Polley Randolph and was blessed with a blended family with Craig, Kay and Jay. Bob’s calling was in the mental health field. In 1969 Bob was appointed head of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center in Midland, Texas where he led the center for almost 20 years. Texas Governor Bill Clements appointed Bob Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. He left the Commission to pursue a new technology, Neurofeedback, for addiction treatment. He pursued research and private practice in Neurofeedback, earning his Master’s Degree from University of North Texas and also serving as adjunct faculty there. He published studies on the efficacy of Neurofeedback for addiction treatment under the auspices of the Southwest Health Technology Foundation in Houston, Texas. Bob enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, reading, writing, and playing harmonica. He was an enthusiastic storyteller, and loved practical jokes. He served as an elder in the New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Bob was preceded by his wife, Emi; elder sister, Myrtis Pool Dickson; son, Jay Kent. He is survived by sisters Anna Dickson, Agnes Baker, and Patricia Bond; children, Ange Finn (David); Craig Randolph (Charmane); and Kay Paez (J.D.), and his loving grandchildren Charles Randolph, Ashley Cade, Emily Knight, Dareth Finn, and Vanessa West and their spouses, and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by loving nephews Steve McIntyre (Connie), Greg McIntyre (Sherry), and Michael Dickson. Services will be held on Friday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church on New Salem Road. Interment will follow the ceremony at New Salem Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 453 New Salem Rd, Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315; American Legion Post 162, 5184 Sulphur Springs, Tenn., 38375; or the charity of your choice.
A Memorial Service for Nancy Kennedy will be this Friday, May 28 at Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 234 W. Court Ave. Selmer Tenn. 38375. The family only visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the service will start at 11:00 a.m. Please respect this time for the family. Friends visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the service starting at 3:00 p.m. The Obituary will be online as soon as possible and in the newspaper.
Barbara Gail Stewart Barbara Gail Stewart, age 67, passed away at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on May 11th, 2021. She was born and raised in Memphis, to James and Dorothy Sweatt, on August 13th, 1953. From youth she was always the one you could rely on, a strong spirit and a soft heart, who would always go to the ends of the earth to do anything for those that she loved and cared for. She was a woman of strong faith in God, and brought life and energy to every room that she walked in, with a joyful and passionate nature that always went unrivaled. She loved art, poetry, music, nature, and was always surrounding herself with creativity. Most of all, she loved her family. She was a beautiful soul that was born to be a mother, and is survived by her four children, Christopher Michael Harris, Jason David Harris, Phillip James Underhill, and Abigail Elizabeth Harris. As well as by nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. And preceded in death both by one child, Christine Elizabeth Harris, and her husband, Randy Stewart. She was cremated on May 15th, and will remain in the loving care of her family. In this world, there was never anyone else quite like her, she was one of a kind, magical, and we are blessed to have her in our lives. And thankful for all the light, happiness, and hope that she always gave and inspired. She will forever be missed, carried in our hearts, and eternally loved.
Richard Kenneth Fleming Richard Kenneth Fleming was born July 18, 1948 in Aurora, Ill., the son of the late Delbert Fleming and Thelma Demoss Mallard. He departed this life on May 21, 2021 in Guys, Tenn. at the age of 72 Years, 10 Months, 3 Days. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He served our country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam and Desert Storm. He enjoyed going to auctions and spending time watching the antics of his three adorable great granddaughters. Mr. Fleming is survived by children: Amy Leigh Borseth of Tenn., Nancy Myers of Fla., Chad Fleming and wife Sharon of Ill. and Amy Lynn Relf and husband Mark of Texas; six grandchildren: William Myers and wife Chanda of Tenn., Cody Wilkerson of Fla., Ashlyn Wilkerson of Ga., Danny Corrigan of Ill., McKenzie Corrigan of Ill. and Carson Relf of Texas; three great granddaughters: Amalia Myers of Tenn., Raya Martin of Miss. and Ruby Wilkerson of Fla.; Sister Dianna McCallister of Mont. and 2 brothers Delbert Fleming and wife Susan of Wis. and Gary Fleming of Ill. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fleming was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Myers Fleming and a grandchild, Jessica Borseth. No service was held per Mr. Fleming’s wishes. wwwshackelfordfuneraldirectors.com
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William A. Mast William A. Mast, age 77 years, 9 months and one day, passed away at his home in Bethel Springs, Tenn. on May 24th, 2021. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at Finger Christian Fellowship, Finger, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at Finger Christian Fellowship burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. William was the third of fifteen children born to Andrew H. and Sarah (Miller) Mast. He was born in Dover, Delaware and grew up in Dover, Delaware and Kenton, Ohio. He married the love of his life, Emma S. (Troyer) Mast on April 9th, 1964. In 1976, along with his wife and growing family he moved to McNairy County, Tenn. He is best known for his faith and Christian example to all who knew him – he lived his life every day attempting to serve his maker and in furtherance of the kingdom of heaven. He was a farmer, business owner and respected leader in the community. He is preceded in death by both of his parents Andy H. Mast and Sarah (Miller) Mast, two sisters, Ada (Mast) Beachy, one stillborn, two grandchildren Weston Avery Mast and Colton Walker Mast and one great-grandchild, Grant Dawson Leid. William is survived by his loving wife, Emma (Troyer) Mast, 11 children. Simon (Katherine) of Denver, Pa., Andy (Mary) of Lynchburg, Tenn., Lydia Raber (John) of Narvon, Pa. – Norman Mast (Clara Mae) of Bethel Springs, Tenn. – Rudy Mast (Shelly) of Bethel Springs, Tenn. – Mary Tyler (Tad) of Topeka, Kan. – Barbara Wanner (Raymond) of Bethel Springs, Tenn. – Susanna Miller (Linford) of Belvedere, Tenn. Timothy Mast (Ruth Anne) of Bethel Springs, Tenn.– William Mast, Jr. (Carolyn) of Bethel Springs, Tenn. – and Irene Wanner (Jonathan) of Paris, Miss.. He was papaw to 65 Grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters and eight brothers. Henry (Mabel) Lydia Beachy (William) Raymond (Sadie) Eli (Dorothy) Andy (Judy) John (Rhoda) Sara Yoder (Herman) Elizabeth Ann Byler (Raymond) Lena Yoder (Jonas) Mahlon (Mary) Alvin (Sarah) Freeman (Ada)
Marilyn Gallaher Marilyn Gallaher, age 81, passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021. Marilyn was born in Chewalla, Tenn. on November 25, 1939, the only child of Margie and Hugh Fulton. She grew up in McNairy County and was the salutatorian of her class, a particularly impressive accomplishment given that she skipped a grade. She began her long and distinguished banking career at Security Bank in Corinth, Miss. In 1970, she moved to Jackson, Tenn. and began working for National Bank of Commerce at the Royal Street Branch as a teller, then a head teller, and completed her career in a new area for her -- annuity products -- for Union Planters Bank of Jackson. Marilyn was the gold standard of customer service and was truly a banker’s banker. Upon her retirement in 2002, Bank President Gary Grisham said, “If customer loyalty and appreciation were measured in art, Marilyn would be held in the same regard as Mozart, Bach, Picasso and Michelangelo.” A member of West Jackson Baptist Church, Marilyn loved a wide array of gospel music. When her health was better, she enjoyed attending concerts and collecting records. She was an avid follower of the NBA, particularly the Miami Heat. She was quite the student of the game and a bit of an armchair coach. Hands down, her favorite pastime of all was spending time with her beloved grandkids. Marilyn leaves her daughter Cindy Bennett and son-in-law Rick Bennett of Germantown, Tenn. and her granddaughter Amanda Bennett Hanrahan and husband Brooks and grandson Curt Bennett, all of Atlanta. The family had a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America Mid-South Chapter, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Room 2D-100, Memphis, Tenn. 38104 or West Jackson Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry,
Jeffrey Lee Vickers Jeffrey Lee (Jeff) Vickers was born August 9, 1961 in Memphis, Tenn. the son of Buddy V ickers and the late Peggy Jane Loague Vickers. He was united in marriage to Patty Estes on June 29, 1996. Jeff attended White Station High School in Memphis through his Junior year and graduated from Middleton High School. He was employed as a cab fabricator for Thyssen Krupp in Middleton, retiring after 32 years of service. Jeff was an avid bass fisherman and competed in many tournaments when he was younger, winning some and getting to fish with professional bass fisherman and television host Bill Dance. Working in the garden, tending the family farm and listening to his music were some of Jeff’s favorite activities, but more than anything he loved spending time with his grandchildren. When Colton was young Jeff enjoyed coaching his pee-wee football and baseball teams. Jeff was a member of Selmer First Baptist Church. Jeff departed this life on May 12, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 59 Years, 9 Months, 3 Days. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Patty Vickers of Selmer, Tenn.; three sons: Brandon Vickers of Middleton, Tenn., Colton Vickers and wife Alaina of Hornsby, Tenn., and Cannon Vickers of Selmer, Tenn.; his father, Buddy Vickers of Middleton, Tenn.; two step-sons, Matt Mitchell and Jamie King, both of Jackson, Tenn.; six grandchildren: Jake King, Fallon Mitchell, Audrey Hopkins, Adalynn Vickers, Emma Wilson, and Ava Vickers; a brother, John Vickers of Middleton, Tenn.; and many extended family and friends. Services were held on May 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Steve McKee officiating. Burial followed in the McCalips Chapel Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Events and Happenings Flag Ceremony May 28 In Celebrating Memorial Day, there will be a Flag Ceremony at McNairy County Military Park located at 225 Oak Grove Rd. Selmer,Tenn. adjacent to Jack McConnico Memorial Library. This event will take place on Friday, May 28,2021 at 2:00p.m. The ceremony will consist of the history of the POW/ MIA Flag and the six branches of the armed forces flags, patriotic music, guest speakers, slide show honoring McNairy County Veterans, and light refreshments. This event is free. Book Signing May 29 County Historian Bill Wagoner will be signing his book, “Blood and Thunder Years” about Buford Pusser on Saturday, May 29 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the museum in Adamsville. The book has been out of print for 10 years. Friends are invited to attend the signing. The Buford Pusser Festival will be held May 28-29.
nity Cemetery Clean- up will be held on May 29 at 7:30 a.m. Please bring yard tools and lots of energy. If you are unable to participate in the clean- up, donations for the upkeep of the cemetery are accepted. Please contact: Rheba Campbell at 662-665-1268 Meeting immediately after clean- up to elect officers. Finger Volunteer Fire Department June 5 Finger Volunteer Fire Department is having a fish fry and barbecue chicken dinner on Saturday June 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be all you can eat fish or chicken with all trimmings and homemade desserts. Adults are $12 and Children are $6. Please wear a mask for your protection.
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started in 1988 to accommodate the large number of Pusser fans for whom visiting the Pusser Home and Museum would not normally be feasible. The event hosts participants from as far as California, Hawaii, and Australia; oftentimes, participants are police officers who bring their patches to tack up as tribute in the basement of the museum. This year, patrons can also expect the return of Elvis impersonator Steve Warren on the evening of Friday, May 28, as well as Band of Jones. Also that evening, charter bus tours ($75 per seat) will visit the site of Sheriff Pusser’s ambush, locations of the former club circuit along the Tennessee-Mississippi border, various Chester County movie sites. The tours will run again on Saturday, May 29. Also on Saturday, the Shiloh Area Street Rods will host its 46th Annual Car Show beginning at 8:00 A.M. at the Adamsville City Park; rides, food, and vendors will be set up at the park throughout the day. That evening, musical acts will include the Wayne Jerrolds Band (4:00 P.M.), the Chris Turner Band (6:00 P.M.),
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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.
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McNAIRY COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 4684 HIGHWAY 64 E, SELMER TN 38375 731-645-3651 INVITATION TO BID The McNairy County Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids on: • Liquid Asphalt (CRS-2, RS-2) delivered to yard • Crushed Limestone (#4, #6, #7,#8,#10-both washed and unwashed) 33C (base material), Filter Stone, Rip-Rap and waste Rip-Rap • Hot Mix per ton (to be picked up at plant by our patching & paving crews) • Hot mix to be supplied and laid per ton • 14 Gauge Corrugated Metal Pipe of varying sizes & lengths • Corrugated Plastic Pipe with liner of varying sizes & lengths • Plastic slip liner for repair of metal pipe in varying sizes & lengths Bids are for fiscal year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 A copy of the bid specifications will be available at the McNairy County Highway Department, 4684 Highway 64 E, Selmer TN 38375 All materials must meet Tennessee Department of Transportation specification. Please mark envelopes “Bids” along with the item that is bid on. Sealed bids will be opened in the office of the County Road Superintendent at 10 am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The McNairy County Highway Department reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Harvey N. Smith Road Superintendent
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Creating a space of safety is Priority One for school counselor Mica Rickman. During eighth grade graduation at Bethel Springs Elementary School, the beloved counselor was bombarded by students running up to say “I love you” and stopping to take selfies on their way to their commencement exercises. “I love my babies,” affirmed Rickman, who has offered guidance and support to many of the graduates for the last seven years. Rickman believes that making sure children know they are loved is key to their overall mental health. Studies show that many students spend more time in the classroom than they spend with their parents; as such, counselors, teachers and staff are among the first to notice the changes in behavior that signal underlying mental health issues. School counselors are crucial members of the education team, collaborating with teachers, administrators, parents and social workers to ensure that each student receives the care and resources they need to succeed in their academic and personal lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, students have frequently mentioned feeling isolated from the peers and schools that they love. School counselors allocate much of their focus to designing and implementing programs which promote the mental, academic and personal success for all of their students. As a licensed counselor with a masters in community counseling, Rickman focuses on teaching life skills with her students from Pre-K to Eighth Grade. “My goal is to provide a safe space for students to
open up and talk. I want children to know that what they are feeling is OK and real–it is how they handle and react to those feelings that is most important. I strive to teach them coping skills on a level that they can understand,” said Rickman. Rickman is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, having graduated with a Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of North Alabama and earned an educational specialist degree from the University of Alabama in Counselor Education. She has also taken classes with Freed Hardeman University. “If you are a mental health specialist, you can be a school counselor, but there are many requirements. I completed those to become a licensed professional school counselor,” said Rickman. In the county, she is one of three others who have a similar degree. “Those of us with clinical backgrounds look at it from a clinical approach. With a Master’s in Counseling, you can diagnose.” The prevalence of mental illness in children has reached an all time high; until recently, however, this mounting public health issue has been widely ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in five children are diagnosed with “mental disorders such as ADHD, Tourette syndrome, behavioral issues, mood and anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or substance abuse disorders.” Left undiagnosed or untreated, children’s mental disorders can affect the way children learn, behave and handle their emotions, which then leads to problems in the home and classroom. “I would say at least half of the students may need support. We work to teach children the appropriate way to act, types of
teaches over 34 classes a week and deals with a wide range of issues, including parental separation, death in the family and life skills. “We even take grocery inserts and plan all there meals for a week–all the ingredients and the cost. I have students plan out a budget for groceries and their regular bills,” Rickman detailed. “I use a program called SPENT that allows students to choose three different jobs. They choose where they are going to live, if they have a car, what type of health insurance, etc. The software throws some curves, and the children have to navigate and change to meet their budgets… “I try to make them think. I also take the students on virtual field trips to visit colleges and universities. We talk about trade schools and apprenticeships as we talk about careers. I used to work at a university, so we look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Students look up there job and if it is projected to grow fast and if the job will be here in a few years,” Rickman listed. There is little material not covered when she gets
coping skills to deal with issues.” In addition to physical exercises like deep breathing, Rickman employs methods that engage her students’ intellectual and emotional intelligences. “The main thing I like to use is bibliotherapy: using books as therapeutic tools to get on the child’s level and share whatever I am trying to get across,” Rickman explained. “I help children understand that it is OK to cry. It is OK to be mad, sad or happy… I teach them how to express anger because some people don’t know; they may not know what is and is not appropriate.” Bethel Springs schedules counseling in the same rotation as art, music, library and STEM classes. Some children need individual counseling that is provided as much as possible. “Each school in the county is different, but fortunately for me, I get to see the kids once a week in class for 25 minutes, so I see every child,” Rickman said. In middle school, the classes are divided into boys and girls, which allows Rickman to focus on sensitive topics like hygiene. She
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The Adamsville boys varsity soccer team ended their season in their first ever state tournament. Adamsville faced off against Valor College Prep Varsity May 22 in Nashville. Valor Prep scored their first goal only 3 minutes into the match. This goal was followed by a second one at the eight-minute mark. The score was 5-0 in Valor Prep’s favor at the half. Coach Noah Evans rotated in players to help
them get experience playing against a strong team. Each player got an average of 10 minutes of playing time. The Adamsville Cardinals ended their season 135-1 which included their second district championship in a row. This was the team’s first ever trip to a sub-state game. This leaves some big shoes to fill for the Cardinals coming in next season, however the team has a very strong core of players returning for the 20212022 season.
Adamsville boys varsity soccer team played for the region championship May 19 against Madison County. This game came just after a double overtime game that Adamsville played in the rain. The Madison squad got their first goal on a penalty kick from a hand ball in-
ute mark. Adamsville responded with a corner kick that appeared to score at the 36-minute mark. Madison county scored once more before the half on a cross making it a 2-0 game at the half. The Cardinals fought hard through their exhaustion in the second half. The Adamsville coach put the junior varsity team in play after Madison county scored two more
Madison scored five goals against the junior varsity team in the later part of the second half. The jv team did manage to score against Madison on a long pass from Cameron Graham to Jacob Bowles. Bowles headed in the pass from Graham for the goal. The Cardinals will play in their first ever substate game against Valor College Prep May 22.
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Tristen Graham passes the ball up field to his teammate in regional play against Madison County.
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Jakob Oldham defends the ball against Madison County during the regional match.
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Mike Mullins strikes the ball long to a fellow teammate during regional play against Madison County.