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Government leaders and representatives, joined by GE corporate management, gathered with Monogram Refrigeration vice-president and plant manager Ray Demming and his 465 Monogram employees to announce a new product line and their latest expansion.

Monogram announces expansion Janet Rail Publisher

Celebrating 40 years as the county’s largest employer, Monogram Refrigeration adds new

product line to its growing manufacturing plant in Selmer.

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is continuing its U. S. manufacturing expansion with a $5 million investment in

its Selmer, Tennessee, Monogram Refrigeration subsidiary to begin production of new Zoneline® vertical terminal air conditioners, or VTACS, commonly used in hotels and private residential facilties.

The new product line was formerly produced in Mexico, and the decision was made to reshore production closer to U.S. customers. The new investment will create the fifth assembly line at the plant and add

33 new jobs, bringing the total to 465.

“At GE Appliances, investing in U.S. manufacturing brings us closer to our customers, making it easier to innovate to better suit their needs,” said Kristi Saa-

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Micheal Brown, right, wears a Bethel Springs Fire Department helmet while sitting with his cousin Paul Culley, left, a retired Memphis firefighter.

Dream came true for local man Janet Rail Publisher

Emergency personnel from ten states partnered to make Michael Brown’s dream come true.

Brown, a 2001 graduate of McNairy Central High School, was preparing to celebrate his 38th birthday with friends and family.

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Born with cerebral palsy, Brown had a dream of becoming a police officer or fireman or working in emergency services. However, this became impossible due to the limitations of his illness.

It has been a rough few months after the loss of his mother in January. Consequently, a cousin, Crystal Goff, made his wish known and partnered with the Independent Appeal on social media, where they reached out to emergency personnel for donations of T-shirts and patches that Brown could enjoy on his special day.

Over 37,000 people viewed the post; countless local emergency personnel, as well as others from states across the country, expressed that they wanted to help grant Brown’s wish.

“I can’t put into words how very appreciative we are for the outpouring of love in our community and beyond. A special thanks to the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department, Selmer Police and Fire Depart-

ment, Bethel Springs Fire Department and many others for making this day a success,” said Goff.

The surprise was a success: last Friday, Brown was greeted in his home by three McNairy County deputies, who provided an escort to his party at the McNairy Volunteer Fire Station. Selmer Mayor John Smith and Fire Chief Anthony Carr also arrived to present some gifts to Brown.

All of the attention was overwhelming for a few minutes, and Brown quickly began to realize that something very special was about to happen. The attention did not go unnoticed, for Brown’s neighbors began calling one another and asking about all the fuss at the Brown home.

During the escort, Brown experienced his first ride in a patrol car.

“You just can’t imagine, but that ride in the patrol car meant more than anything in the world,” Goff said. Upon arrival at the fire department, Brown was greet-

thoff, senior director of product management for GE appliances. “In moving manufacturing of this product line from Mexico to Tennessee, we shortened lead times See MONOGRAM, 3

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A ten-acre space in the Selmer North Industrial Park, pictured above, will be the focus of due diligence studies.

Selmer–McNairy IDB receives Grant Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

The Selmer-McNairy County Industrial Development Board has been awarded a site development grant.

The grant was announced on June 24 by Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Rob Rolfe. ed by numerous friends, family and emergency personnel. County mayor Larry Smith presented Brown with some special gifts, including a McNairy County flag.

Brown was all smiles as he greeted everyone, surrounded by gifts from many states, including coins, shirts, art, badges, patches, caps and even a fireman’s hat.

“I want to say a very special thank you to everyone,” said Brown.

Tammy Hardin of Burnsville, Mississippi, donated a specially decorated birthday cake.

All of this was a dream come true thanks to a loving community of caregivers.

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15 sites were chosen throughout the state, with grants totaling more than $4.6 million.

The grants are designed to help communities achieve select Tennessee site certification and prepare industrial sites for economic development projects.

“Thanks to the support of our General Assembly, I’m pleased to announce 15 more communities that will

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Freedom Fest to be held July 4th Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

The beloved Freedom Fest is returning to Selmer The town of Selmer will host the 17th annual Freedom Fest at

“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

participate in the site development program,” Governor Lee said.

“Strengthening and supporting rural Tennessee is one of my major priorities, and these grants will help our communities attract jobs and enhance economic growth.”

The Site Development Grant program is part of the Rural Eco-

the Selmer City Park on July 4.

A parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Houston Street, behind the McNairy County Courthouse.

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The Latta building has served as a cultural center in McNairy County for over 60 years.

The Latta Building: McNairy County’s Cultural Center Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

The Latta Building was constructed in the mid-1930s and was home to a local Ford dealership.

Earl Latta, a wellknown entrepreneur, built the one-story building.

The building housed a service station, an auto repair shop, and a car showroom. It was used for this purpose for over 40 years.

During this period, it would also be used as an impromptu music hall.

Many McNairy County residents remember

the Latta family’s hospitality as they opened their building’s doors to anyone interested in stopping by.

Almost immediately, the Latta building became a renowned gathering place and an entertainment venue.

Latta hosted regular jams on the weekends, when the old shop area was transformed into a music hall.

Photos from the time show large crowds gathered to enjoy music with friends and family.

Legends like Waldo Davis, Elvis Black and Arnold English graced the stage at the Latta

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during this period.

The Latta building even had a house band; its members included Rob Richard, Tom McCormack and Paul Taylor, to name a few. They were popularly known as the “Latta Ramblers.”

Carl Perkins was known to frequent the Latta buiding in his early years.

By the late 1960s, Latta found his Ford dealership in decline. It would close forever in 1975.

Fast forward decades to 2006, and a small group called Arts in McNairy was in desperate need of a headquarters.

After several meetings with local officials in the County Mayor’s office and the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce, a suggestion was put forward to refurbish the old Latta and make it a home for the Chamber and Arts in McNairy.

The Latta was perfect: with its central location, great visibility in the community and a short walk’s distance from downtown shopping and restaurants, it seemed like a no-brainer.

TDOT approved the funding for the facility, provided it would fulfill its usage as a welcome center for downtown Selmer.

The funding was part of an abandoned TDOT

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project that had been determined not useful.

After nearly five years of planning and hard work, the Latta building was restored to its former glory.

The shop that had once hosted a variety of musical acts was transformed into a state-ofthe-art theatre, complete with first-rate sound and lighting.

The theatre possesses multimedia capabilities and can comfort-

opment have their offices located in the front welcome center of the Latta.

The welcome center is also the hub of McNairy County Tourism.

It is frequently the first stop made by tourists looking for information about the county and all it has to offer.

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ably seat 200 people.

There is also a gallery in the location of the old showroom and a conference area perfect for meetings or as a display area.

The space has been used by Arts in McNairy since 2011.

Countless plays and music events have been hosted at the Latta, with more always to come.

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and collaborated with customers to improve ease of installation and add WiFi-connected and diagnostic capabilities. The engineering and manufacturing teams in Tennessee and our Louisville, Ky. headquarters continue to find better ways to solve today’s most pressing challenges.”

“I’m extremely proud of the hardworking and close-knit team that we have here at Monogram Refrigeration,” said Ray Deming, Monogram vice-president and plant manager. “Their commitment to serving our customers is unparalleled and is critical

for future growth. We are glad to be a part of the GE Appliances family, which recognizes the value we bring to the company. Our employees and the entire McNairy County Region look forward to the continued success of Monogram Refrigeration.”

“We are thankful to GE Appliances for continuing to grow and invest in the Monogram Refrigeration plant in Selmer,” said Bob Rolfe, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

“Monogram Refrigeration has been a valued corporate partner in McNairy County for nearly 40 years and as the county’s largest em-

ployer, we appreciate the company for creating additional high quality, family-wage jobs to support the community.

We look forward to seeing what’s to come from GEA and Monogram in the years ahead.”

The new product, the Zoneline® vertical air conditioner (VTAC) model Ultimate V10, was created by the engineering team through feedback from customers to include features that will maximize the owner and operator experience by making installation significantly easier. And by adding SmartHQ™ WiFi, they improved diagnostic capabilities and enabled remote product control and monitoring.

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Dr. Brian Jackson waves the banners of bygone eras at his Ramer home.

Flag Display in Ramer Jack Simpson Staff Writer

Assistant Director of McNairy County Schools and Ramer native Dr. Brian Jackson has erected a flag display as a way to symbolize and teach the ideological evolution of the United States.

At its core, history is the study of change. The period of change often varies, but the defining principle remains the same: people hold certain beliefs as truth, then act on those beliefs to enact social, political, and/or cultural change. Flags reflect not only the prevailing ideals of the time, but also the changes manifesting out of those of ideals.

A self-taught flag historian, Dr. Jackson engages with America’s multifaceted history every time he sets foot in his front yard. A different angle of perspective, whether literal or metaphorical, can reveal layers of meaning lurking behind familiar imagery.

“To me, it’s come just from observing,” Jackson admitted. “I walk by and look, think, compare and contrast. I see a sequencing–a transition of thought. A lot of times, we look at our flag and think, ‘That’s a symbol of our country.’

But to think of the transformations that have taken place to get us to this point, that’s so important. We don’t want to forget it, because that’s what got us here.”

Jackson planted himself beneath the “Betsy Ross Flag,” named after the now-famous owner of a Philadelphia upholstery shop. His eyes swim with the earnest curiousity and intellectual hunger of any trained scholar. For Jackson, every detail of the flags opens a door to new discoveries and, of

course, great stories.

“The thought is that [George] Washington commissioned this flag with Betsy Ross. There’s a story about the stars–a six-pointed star versus a five-pointed star: it circulated that the reason it was five-pointed is that Betsy showed him how she could fold a piece of cloth and make some simple cuts to come up with a five-pointed star.

I don’t think that story became popular until quite a bit later, so I don’t know whether that’s accurate. But it wound up being a five-pointed star…apparently, that’s what stuck,” explained Jackson.

The display itself did not come to fruition until last year, although Jackson had been collecting flags for several years before their public debut.

“I kept thinking about what kind of format I can present them in. I needed to get them out here where people can see them…This is just a sampling of many.” Jackson related.

The format that Jackson decided on is a “T” shape. The primary line of flags reflects the artistic development from St. George’s Cross, first displayed during the 13th century by English Crusaders, to the Star-Spangled Banner of 1795. A secondary line draws the viewer out of the historical display toward the current flags of the United States–the “Old Glory”–and Tennessee.

Just as history occurs in patterns formed and broken, Jackson’s display highlights the (reoccuring) themes that disappear and reappear throughout the timeline of America.

“What fascinates me about this…is that you’ve got sets of unity,” Jackson pointed out. “At first, you’re British: still controlled by Great Brit-

ain. Later down the line, you starting getting into division and rebellion.

Then, we end up back at unity–one country, the United States–that emerges out of this conflict that’s represented throughout [the display]…”

But unity is fickle, and dissent is inevitable; resistance to the status quo bubbles beneath the surface of American history at every turn.

Those many moments of defiance have produced some iconic mementos of patriotism, including the widely flown Gadsen flag, with its rousing declaration of “Don’t Tread on Me” set above the ominous portrait of a rattlesnake.

“Initially, I had an interest in displaying a representation of transformation, so that people had an opportunity to see that transformation [for themselves]. As time has progressed, it has become more fascinating to see what circulates around each one of these flags. It’s become very interesting to learn the story associated with each one of them, because they all have their own personalities.”

Dr. Jackson cites his time of learning patriotism, citizenship, and community service in the Boy Scouts, as well as his vivid memories of the American bicentenial in 1976, as inspiring his initial fascination with the United States’ flags.

The display will remain in place through July 4, and he invites anyone out for the holiday weekend to drive down Blankenship Road in Ramer and take in our country’s colorful legacy. If available, Jackson can offer onlookers a packet of information about each flag.

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Healthy cover crops growing in McNairy County.

Local farmers practice conservation Jai Templeton Contributor

As farmers continue to face challenging times one of the most common refrains in any agricultural conversation is that the weather just isn’t the same.

New seed varieties and cropping practices are constantly under development to help compensate for the many uncontrollable variables that are impacted by the weather. While volatile weather patterns continue to develop strong wind events and massive rainfalls there are some opportunities for producers to help mitigate damage.

No-till crop production was primarily developed in West TN beginning in the 1970’s.

Today this cropping technique is viewed as one of the single most important influences for positive change in modern day agriculture.

West TN was known nationwide for its huge annual loss of soil due to erosion. No-till farming allows for healthier soils by encouraging stronger root systems and habitat for earth worms to continually work in the soil.

Looser soil structure also helps capture rainfall allowing moisture to soak into the ground and lessen conditions for excessive water runoff.

Not only does no-till crop production help

conserve soil it also reduces chemical and fertilizer run off into local streams.

Equipment technology plays an important role in conserving inputs as well.

Variable rate control on sprayers and trucks help to ensure that inputs are placed exactly where needed on a field and in the correct amount.

The technology is not only good for the environment but it is good for the producer’s bottom line. Filter strips are also employed in areas susceptible to erosion or runoff. These strips help slow down water thus keeping soil and nutrients out of drainage ditches.

Many farmer’s have also begun to use cover crops. Cover crops have the obvious benefit of maintaining vegetation on soil thru dormant winter months. However, depending on the choice of cover crops they can also help capture leftover nutrients from the year’s cash

crop and save them for the next year. Cover crops provide food and habitat for many species of wildlife. Cover crops help to pull out soil moisture in the spring allowing producers to get into fields earlier. Once the cover crop has been terminated and used in conjunction with no till farming the cover crop not only improves the soil’s organic matter but it also helps with keeping the soil cooler and moist in times of drought stress.

Proper cover crop management also assist in weed suppression which contributes to less chemical applications to control undesirable plants.

As with any crop practice or rotation these techniques have their own unique set of challenges.

However, they are huge steps in conservation efforts to allow for continued and productive crops in McNairy County.

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Areal photo of the construction underway at Patriot Park just north of Selmer.

Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

Patriot Park to get $1,000,000 remodel Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

Patriot Park is currently in the midst of a $1,000,000 renovation.

The renovation is funded in part by the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) from the state of Tennessee.

The grant is a 50/50 match, meaning that the town of Selmer will be responsible for %500,000 of the project.

The Park is getting several upgrades, which will make it a great facility for tournaments.

The existing con-

cession building was demolished to make way for a larger building, complete with ADA compliant bathrooms.

Each baseball field is getting ADA compliant sidewalks and new scoreboards, and the dugouts will be remodeled.

The drainage is being improved to prevent the fields from flooding.

The Park has four fields at this time; however, Town of Selmer Parks and Recreation Director Cybil Dancer hopes for a fifth field in the future.

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New sod will be installed on all fields after they are graded and the drainage systems are repaired.

The parking facilities will be upgraded to meet ADA compliance.

Past LPRF projects in which Selmer took part included a $256,000 grant for the community center renovations.

Two separate LPRFfunded projects were responsible for the Selmer City Park equipment and improvements.

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Those grants totaled $112,000.

The Dixie Park Splash Pad was another popular attraction that LPRF funding made possible for the Town of Selmer.

The Dixie Park dirt work and splash pad installation came from two separate grants totaling $500,000.

“The splash pad is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to the public.”

Cybil Dancer said. “If you want to have a private party at the splash pad, you can [schedule it] for $50 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.”

On October 8, McNairy County will celebrate its 198th birthday with a community emergency awareness festival at the county fairgrounds. Save the dates of Oct. 8 and 9 for two days filled with events centered around saving lives.

This year’s festival will benefit the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse’s local Angel Tree project, named “Operation: No Child Without Christmas.”

“The goal is that every child’s name on that tree can enjoy Christmas,” said Allen Strickland, emergency man-

agement director. “This is the best way we could think of to celebrate McNairy County’s birthday.”

Last year’s festival was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, but this year the festival committee plans to host the biggest Community Emergency Awareness Festival ever.

“It is important to us to make sure that children in our community know they are cared for, and we do all we can to make sure that they do not have to go without items they need and experience the joy of Christmas,” said Strickland.

The festival is sure to bring lots of family fun and a chance to meet local emergency responders.

Specific events will be announced closer to the festival date. Stay tuned, but most of all, stay safe.

A highly sophisticated type of scam call aimed at Amazon users is currently in circulation.

The call, posing as an alert of fraudulent activity on one’s Amazon account, usually claims to come from official Tech Support and may even use a number associated with the Amazon corporation. To frighten the caller, an automated voice will warn the caller that his/her/their Amazon account has been hacked and will be charged anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars for an order placed by the hacker.

The call will then be transferred to a fake Amazon representative, who will explain to the caller, often calling him/her/they by name, that their account is in the process of being charged.

Depending upon the representative, he/she/they may ask for permission to secure your account electronically using the application AnyDesk, a program frequently used by real tech support. The representative will then lead the caller through an elaborate process of confiding “necessary” information (including bank numbers), attempting to secure the account and finally instructing the caller purchase a prepaid gift card, which they claim will allow them to finish securing the account.

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nomic Opportunity Act and works alongside the TNECD’s Select Tennessee program.

TNECD has awarded 115 Site Development Grants across the state since 2016, totaling $39 million in assistance for local communities.

“Shovel ready sites are key to recruiting new businesses to our state,” Rolfe said. “The Site Development Grant program brings a community one step closer to achieving Select Tennessee site certification and strengthens it as an attractive option for economic development opportunity.”

The Selmer–McNairy County Industrial Development Board re-

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Once the card(s) have been purchased, the representative will take down the gift code(s) and request photos of the card(s) and receipt.

The confirmation text for the photos is modeled after a standard Amazon message of confirmation.

Fraudulent calls are highly deceptive; their perpetrators are intelligent, well-informed individuals with a command over language that allows them to provoke genuine fear from their victims. Those who fall victim to scamming may feel shame in reporting the incidents due to fear of judgement. However, fraud can occur to anyone, and it is crucial to take decisive action after an incident in order to protect one’s assets.

Possible steps may include: Call or visit your bank and ask that your account be frozen.

If you engage in online banking, check your recent transactions for any suspicious activity.

If you find evidence of a hack, alert your bank as soon as possible.

Contact a trusted family member or friend for guidance.

Utilize a social media platform such as Facebook or Twitter to warn others about possible or known scams.

If feelings of panic, shame or regret become overwhelming after an incident, seek out a mental health professional.

ceived $57,000 from the grant program.

The monies will be used to perform due diligence studies on a portion of the Selmer North Industrial Park.

“The completion of these studies will allow the board to apply for additional grants that will help offset the cost of clearing the property and constructing pad ready building sites,” said Robert Shakelford, President of the Selmer– McNairy County Industrial Development Board.

“The North Park is owned by the IDB and is debt free,” Shackleford said. “The North Park is the focus of a conceptual master plan that would develop as many as eight building sites capable of supporting buildings up to 100,000 square feet.”

The park has access to city water, sewer, gas and a TVA power substation that is capable of supplying any power needs for the foreseeable future.

Applications for the grants were reviewed by an advisory committee made up of TNECD, Austin Consulting, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and USDA Rural Development.

Each application was supported by the community’s senator and representatives in the Tennessee General Assembly.

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Fireworks at the Freedom Fest 2018.

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Photographing fireworks Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

Photographing fireworks can be a lot of fun, but you will need to remember a few things to get the best possible photos.

Firstly, you will need a stable tripod; this will help stabilize the camera while the picture is being taken.

Next, you will need a camera that has the capability for manual exposures.

Place the camera on the tripod to stabilize it.

Set your camera to manual focus.

Turn the focus dial, normally located on the lens, until the camera is in sharp focus in the area where the fireworks will be located.

Set your camera’s ISO setting to 200. This can be found in your camera’s menu system.

Set your f-stop on your camera to f8. This is a good starting point, although it will sometimes require adjustment depending on how bright the fireworks are.

You should start with a six second shutter speed. This will give

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enough time for several fireworks to explode in the scene and help fill the frame with light and color.

Inspect your initial photo. Is it too bright?

If so, dial the f-stop to f9 and repeat.

Is the image too dark?

If so, dial the f- stop to f 5.6.

If needed, bring your ISO up to 640 or so to help with the exposure.

ISO should be your last resort when creating a proper exposure, as it can introduce unwanted noise into the photo.

Press the shutter button slowly and try not to shake the camera when taking the photograph.

Make sure not to bump the camera while the photo is being taken.

With these simple steps, you should be taking amazing fireworks photos in no time.

You can also use these settings in very dark areas to make “light paintings” with a flashlight or glow stick.

This can be lots of fun for the kids as well, so get them involved.

Have a happy and safe Independence Day.

It was a still, humid morning when even the dragonflies seemed sluggish. The sun couldn’t make up its mind whether to rise or not as long as it got things hot. Bluegill sort of sipped at floating bugs and bass gave a plastic worm an I-don’treally-care look. For this I busted brush to get to the water’s edge, knowing all the while that there were ticks ready and willing to make a quick, unfelt assault. We have some of the most aggressive assault ticks in the world.

Since I had forgotten the bug spray secure in the door storage of the vintage (old) Toyota I would rank high on their menu. Why wait for a wandering deer, rabbit or squirrel when they could pounce upon an old pot-bellied human who refuses to wear underwear and makes a broad-fronted assault possible. I would need a counterassault known as the shower.

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From pAge 1 Vehicles will begin lining up at 1:00 p.m. The parade will end at the Selmer City Park around 2:30 p.m.

Music will kick off with Second Chantz at 3:00 p.m., followed by The Mixx at 4:30 p.m., Dawg Creek at 6:00 p.m. and Buckshot Daisy concluding.

The fireworks display will begin at 9:00 p.m.

water hitting porcelain sounded good. Having released my suspenders and kicked off the sneakers I grabbed the neck of my T-shirt and gave a tug. The neck came away with my hands! No! How many times has that shirt and I fished together? How many times had the yard been mowed?

How many chores without pay had been done by us for various relatives, friends, neighbors and a few strangers? The death of a comfortable shirt is nothing to take lightly no matter how much the partner in your life wants it buried and gone. A shirt with a few holes is comfortable’ unlike a sock with the same disease that can and will raise blisters.

Luckily my sadness was mitigated when I realized that the stretchy fabric is great for making stings to secure tomatoes, peppers, raspberry vines and such. Also good for gun cleaning rags and wiping oil from the trucks’ dipsticks.

Looks like I’m gonna be okay. After all, nothing lasts forever so we enjoy things while we can.

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A bounce house and a giant slide will be available for the entire day, free of charge.

Food vendors will be on hand to supply various fare, including cool beverages to fight against the heat.

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McNairy County Sheriff’s Report Jack Simpson Staff Writer

On June 15, Deputy Randy Collins addressed a Theft of Property report regarding a stolen Ford Edge (black, 2007).

The victim met Deputy Collins in the parking lot of the Justice Complex, where the victim recalled that the victim’s vehicle, having remained (at Dollar General) on Buena Vista Road in Bethel Springs for four weeks, had disappeared. Towing reports suggested that the vehicle had not been relocated in any official capacity. Immediately before its theft, the car was lacking a tag.

On June 16, Investigator Kevin Carter learned from the victim that the victim had found the vehicle at SMC Recycling in Selmer. The vehicle was recovered by its previous owner, who sold it to SMC by right as named title owner.

The vehicle is valued at $1,000.

On June 17, Deputy Brandon Taylor investigated an Aggravated Burglarly of a firearm.

According to the victims, their family’s leveraction 12-gauge wood stock shotgun was stolen.

The victims were moving out of their properties and refusing tours to potential buyers; however, one group was later given a tour. It is unproven if the burglary occurred during the tour.

At one point, neigbors notified the victims’ that they spotted a truck parked nearby the victims’ properties. It is unproven if the truck’s driver was involved in the burglary.

The gun is valued at $1,500.

On June 21, Sergeant Ricky Finley responded to an incident of Fraud on Henry Street in Bethel Springs.

The victim received a call from a fake member of the Bethel Springs Police Department. The suspect provided both a badge number and an associate case number before accusing the victim of possessing 40 pounds of cocaine.

Sergeant Finley advised the victim to probe any bank accounts for suspicious activity. No

further information is available on the suspect at this time.

On June 22, Johnny Huggins was taken into custody in Guys on account of Theft Under $1,000.

Sergeant Ricky Finley and Investigator Kevin Carter pulled over a silver Dodge with guard rails in the rear of the van. Huggins purported to have salvaged the rails from a ditch; he denied malicious intent.

The McNairy County Highway Department requested a prosecution against Huggins for a theft of $600 in guard rails.

On June 23, Sergeant Charles Shipman responded to Old Stage Road in Selmer on a Missing Person report.

The victim is Matthew Wood, a 27-yearold Black male who has been missing for up to one point by this time.

Wood’s fomer housemate and several family members were unable to provide a probable location for Wood. Sergeant Shipman cleared Hurts Lane and Old Stage Road as possible locations.

On June 24, the Miss-

ing Person report was submitted into the 911 system and the National Crime Information Center. Call the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office at (731) 645–1004 if you have any information regarding Wood’s whereabouts.

On June 25, Ronald Martin was arrested on account of a Theft of Property and a Criminal Trespass.

On June 23, Deputy Rachel Devine responded to theft reports from Redmon Road in Bethel Springs. The complainant reported several missing tools and displaced items. A security video showed Martin stealing various items from vehicles across the property, including impact wrenches, breaker bars, sockets and an air jack.

According to investigators, Martin stole approximately $2,980 in tools from the property.

The tools have been returned to their owner.

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Tories of The American Revolution Roger Howell Contributor

Most of us remember events of the American Revolution from our history classes.

For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, and of course the Declaration of Independence once the fighting had begun.

Countries who win wars have the privilege of writing their version of history.

The unpleasant acts can be easily glossed over. We are left to believe that there were no jealousies between Washington’s lieutenants, that there was never talk of mutiny among his troops, but unfortunately, even allies have strong disagreements.

More recent historians have sifted through the archives in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, and London, England, as well as preserved letters from that period the darker side of war became more clear.

Some put the number of Americans who supported revolution at 30%, not more than 45%.

The number who opposed war are estimated to be 25%.

They were Tories, (loyal to England.) Because of the ill feeling toward them, many tried to remain neutral or at least remain silent, however, long before the outbreak of hostilities, there were individuals who were vocal about their loyalty to King George III, and England.

They would soon come to regret it.

During that conflict, Rebels were persecuting Tories throughout the colonies.

Some were persecuted because they were suspected loyalty.

The most brutal disagreements took place in the Carolina’s. Many southern patriots were away fighting the British, leaving their families unprotected.

Southern Tories in large numbers torched the homes granaries, and fields of patriot families. Too often personal harm and molestation visited the wives and girls of those homesteads.

Years later when patriot soldiers submitted their paperwork to the government for land grants, the worst

of crimes were hardly mentioned.

There was shame even in admitting that a family member was degraded in such a manner.

The killing and burning wasn’t a one sided affair. Southern rebels gave as good as they got.

Tory homes burned the same as their own.

The situation was made worse when British soldiers promised freedom to the slaves.

Patriots who returned home for a brief stay slept in the woods for fear of being murdered before sunrise.

Blood flowed freely in the south.

Hatred was so rampant that fighting continued after the war.

Some battles in the south involved Americans fighting Americans.

King’s Mountain is one example.

In cities such as New York and Boston, loyalists were threatened and even assaulted.

Thousands of Tories were forced to leave their homes and farms after years of building their wealth. In the spring of 1883, eighteen ships, and escorts transported five hundred families from New York to Nova Scotia.

This was only the beginning, A tent city was constructed near a bay they named Shelburne.

Before long some ten thousand fugitive Americans populated the tent city among the woods, and rocks as winter approached.

The settlement eventually died away to a few residents, however, many towns and settlements in the eastern part of Canada thrive today because these banished Americans rebuilt there.

Thousands more landed in New Brunswick, where some died the first winter of exposure.

Others went to Jamaica, and sister islands in the West Indies, taking their slaves with them.

Many of whom ran away from their masters. Thousands went to England to avoid tar and feathers.

Most of those who landed in England lived out their lives broken hearted, longing for America, their place of birth.

They were treated

only a little better in England than they had been treated in America.

Some banished men took their own lives. A considerable number went to Bermuda where they outnumbered the local residents.

Other Tories escaped to East Florida, which was a British Colony until 1783.

Then it became the property of Spain. Other lands took in the refugees as well.

Congress and individual states passed banishment and confiscation laws.

Thousands of homes, businesses, and farms were confiscated by patriots or others who were looking for an opportunity to take the properties.

Few were ever compensated for their loss.

The British Navy retaliated by shelling towns and cities along the Atlantic coast.

This only made the Rebels more determined to kill Red Coats. These red clad men were not just any soldiers.

They were arguably the best trained regiments in the world.

Both George Washington and his nemesis, Cornwallis tried to kept a tight rein on their troops, England’s Hessian mercenaries were harder to control.

Washington didn’t hold Native Americans in high regard. He hardly regarded them at all until they raided settler’s homesteads.

He turned his head when his men destroyed the villages of the Iroquois, who were allies of Briton. Atrocities were overlooked.

The story is far more involved than these few words.

Several well meaning men in America tried to mend the torn fabric of their country, petitioning for reparations to the Tories who were once their neighbors.

Some more affluent Tories were eventually able to return.

Most, however, struggled to rebuild in foreign lands.

Dare to Live Without Limits: Look In the Mirror

Bryan Golden Contributor

If you want to see who is responsible for your life then look in the mirror. You are not a victim. You are in control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. If you don’t take active control of your life, you are allowing other people and circumstances to make decisions for you.

Life isn’t always fair. Unanticipated circumstances occur.

Adversity, challenges, problems, and obstacles occur. Although you can’t control external situations, your response is up to you. You decide how you handle your circumstances.

Taking control of your life is more satisfying and requires less effort than constantly struggling in reaction to what’s happening. It’s the difference between being proactive vs. reactive. Taking the initiative to get where you want to be puts you in the driver’s seat.

Eliminate excuses.

Excuses are a roadblock. Don’t waste time justifying why you can’t, or won’t be able to accomplish your objective. Instead, formulate reasons to succeed.

Every problem has a solution. There is a way around each obstacle.

Any challenge can be overcome.

Don’t blame other people or circumstances for your situation.

You have free will to choose who you associate with, along with the circumstances you involve yourself with.

You can say NO to anything or anyone that is a

negative influence.

Stop procrastinating. Don’t wait for something to happen, make it happen. Make positive decisions. Only by taking action are you able to steer your life in your desired direction.

A passive approach leaves you drifting aimlessly.

Stop worrying. Worry drains your energy with nothing to show for it. You can’t control other people or circumstances. The past is over. Replace worry with action. What you do today prepares you for tomorrow, so focus on the present.

When you look in the mirror you see who is responsible for solving your problems. Issues which are ignored tend to worsen. The best time to solve a problem is as soon as it’s identified. Small problems are easier to fix. As soon as a problem is recognized, concentrate on solving it.

Don’t waste any time complaining about a problem. Complaints drain your energy with no positive results. If you need assistance with a problem, turn to those who have successfully solved a similar problem. Following bad advice accelerates the worsening of your problem. Looking for sympathy accomplishes nothing.

Attempting to run away from, or hide from your problems doesn’t work. Your problems follow the person you see in the mirror. They go wherever you go.

Start fixing your problems right now, wherever you are.

Your perception is your reality. How do you see the person in the mirror? Do you see someone in charge of their life, or do you see a victim? Do you see a problem solver, or do you see a problem creator? Do you see a happy person, or someone who is miserable?

Changing your perception is key to changing your direction. You mind follows your selfimage.

Look for the best in yourself and your circumstances. Be solution oriented, not problem oriented. You always have a choice as to what path you take.

You are in control of your thoughts and emotions.

Don’t get offended by the actions of others and don’t take things personally. You have no control over what others say, think, or do. You do have control over your response. You are in charge of your emotions.

The person you see in the mirror has control of your life.

You determine your thoughts, emotions, and actions. You have free will to make any changes you desire. You are in charge. Use this responsibility to shape your life in the way you desire.

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.

E-mail Bryan at bryan@ columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.

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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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Holiday Closing Pickwick Electric Cooperative will be Closed on Monday, July 5, to observe Independence Day. Standby Crews are available in case of emergency. Have a safe and Happy Holiday

McNairy County Beer Board

Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

From left to right: Actress Katie Waisanen, Director Chris Mullins, Score Jackson Mullins, and Sound Nolan Bryant

Give Up the Ghost: Movie Premier Bryan Huff Staff Writer

Give up the Ghost was premiered at the Latta building in Selmer June 26.

This film was shot entirely in McNairy County.

Local viewers of the film will quickly recognize several of the locations used in the film.

The movie’s creator Chris Mullins is a graduate of McNairy Central High School.

Mullins went to the Nashville Film Institute.

Mullins has recently moved to Nashville and hopes to have another film coming out soon.

Casey Blackwood (Patient) and Jet Jandreau (Love) Star in the film.

Blackwood portrays Love.

Jet Jandreau is a German American actress known for her award-winning performance in the US drama The Trail as well as many other European and international films.

Love, played by Jandreau,

is a charismatic and relatable character that finds herself in a world of confusion and doubt as we follow the rise and fall of her and patient’s relationship.

Patient, played by Blackwood is kind and energetic, however we see the inner conflict as he battles demons and tries to come to terms with the decisions and his past.

This conflict is brought to life in a riveting scene where Patient is alone and acting out an actual fight with his past.

Katie Waisanen and Dave Frost of McNairy County also played supporting characters in the 2020 film.

“We are trying to start a bit of a film scene around here. [McNairy County]” Mullins said. “That’s the goal.”

Give up the Ghost follows a couple through their relationship through the memories of the main character.

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movie which gives you the feeling of being a silent witness to the difficulties of the main character’s life.

There are scenes of intense action that feel very real and give the viewer a sense of the tension and stress that the main character is experiencing.

The film was created with a total budget of $3,000.

Currently the movie is not available for wide Distibution.

As of this date the film has been shown at nine

film festivals and won awards at seven of them.

Mullins hopes to have the film available on streaming platforms and on DVD and Blu Ray. A trailer for Give up the Ghost can be viewed on YouTube.

Mullins currently has a documentary filmed in Africa available for steaming on the Amazon Prime platform.

The documentary won an award at the first Arts in McNairy film festival.

Dale Rowsey Foster September 8, 1939 June 23, 2021

D

ale Rowsey Foster was born September 8, 1939 in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late William Royce and Frankie Wilma Russom Lambert.

She was united in marriage to James Edward Rowsey on October 18, 1958. Mr. Rowsey preceded her in death on September 3, 2002. On January 24, 2009, she married Henry Herman Foster.

Mr. Foster preceded her in death on August 16, 2019.

Mrs. Foster worked for McNairy County Board of Education as a substitute teacher at the high school for over 10 years. She also worked at the McNairy Regional Hospital for over 20 years. She worked in the nursery caring for the newborn babies and later worked as a pharmacy technician. She ended her career working with David Forsythe at his pharmacy beside the post office in Selmer. An active member of Falcon Baptist Church, she loved being involved in all of the church activities.

Mrs. Foster was an amazing cook, she was known for her baking, especially her butter rolls, chocolate chess pie and banana pudding. She always made two banana puddings - one with bananas and one without. A devoted mother, grandmother,and sister who loved her family dearly along with her sweet companion- Joan Joan the cat.

Mrs. Foster departed this life on June 23, 2021, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 81 Years, 9 Months, 15 Days. She is survived by a son, Eddie Rowsey and wife Anita of Eastview, Tenn.; two daughters, Angie (Rowsey) Whitten and husband Barry of Stantonville, Tenn.; Paula (Rowsey) McAfee and Scott of Guys, Tenn.; a sister, Carolyn Ashe and husband Gerald of Selmer, Tenn.; two brothers, Jack Lambert of Selmer, Tenn., Frank Lambert and wife Glenda of Adamsville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren: Easton Rowsey, Brittany Whitten, Derrick McAfee and wife Brittany, Bethany Anderson and husband Jason, Bridget Whitten, Baylie (McAfee) Rickman and husband Clint, Logan McAfee and wife Cassie, Landon McAfee; six great grandchildren: Lucas McAfee, Hadley McAfee, Kayden Whitten, Karmen Whitten, Griffin Anderson, Ivy Jo Anderson; bonus grandchildren, Brittney Price and husband Richard, David John, Chad McClinton, Serena Smith and fiance Quinton; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by three sisters: Clara Rose Johnson, Wilma Jo Cox, Joan Lambert; two brothers, Jimmy and Malcolm Lambert.

Services were held on June 27, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jay Houston, David John officiating. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

The McNairy County Beer Board will meet Monday July 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Justice Center Courtroom.

Two Beer License applications will be considered.

1. Wanda Smith McCormick to operate as Pig Pen Tavern, 1857 Sweet Lips Road, Finger, Tenn. (on and off precesses permit) 2. Phillip Eugene Sparks to operate as Rooster Run, 2456 Rowsey School Roads, Bethel Springs, Tenn. (on and off precesses permit) The public is invited to attend.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Southwest HRA Head Start Is now accepting applications for the position of:

Classroom Aide McNairy County

Salary: Based on education (minimum $9.59 per hr.)

Job Duties Include: Assist Head Start Teacher in car-

rying out a program of instruction for a pre-school classroom of up to 20 children, serve as Teacher Assistant in absence of regular Teacher Assistant, make home visits, encourage parent involvement, and work with other staff concerning enrollment and meeting the needs of families.

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required; a Child Development Associate Credential preferred. Experience/training in working with preschool children desired; must be willing to continue education.

Must pass physical exam, TB screen, drug screen, and criminal/fingerprint background check.

Excellent benefits Work schedule – 41 weeks (10 mo.) / 80 hrs. biweekly.

Applications may be picked up at: Southwest HRA – McNairy Co. Community Service Center at 701 Industrial Park Rd., Selmer, our web site www.swhrahs. org or on-line application at www.swhra.org Send resumes/applications to: Southwest Human Resource Agency P.O. Box 264 Henderson, TN. 38340 Applications will be accepted through July 9, 2021 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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OBITUARIES

Everett Albert Rebstock

Union-Jayla Lee Callins

Jewell Hollingsworth McDaniel

March 30, 1959 - June 21, 2021

December 10, 1999 June 20, 2021

June 30, 1926 - June 18, 2021

E

verett Albert Rebstock was born March 30, 1959, in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Everett Austin Rebstock and Lucy Myrick Rebstock. He departed this life on June 21, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 62 Years, 2 Months, 22 Days.

Albert worked for World Color in Corinth, Miss. and for Anvil, which was Grinnell, in Pinson for over 20 years. He spent many years with the Selmer Fire Department as a first responder.

He was united in marriage to Sandy Hatch on June 19, 1993. Mrs. Rebstock preceded him in death on October 18, 2020.

He enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, fishing in tournaments, helping his community and spending time with his grandchildren. He had a friendly spirit and was always happy.

Mr. Rebstock is survived by his children: Holly Hatch of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Hailey Rebstock of Henderson, Tenn., Jana Rebstock of Finger, Tenn., Zach Rebstock of Finger, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Lexis Wolney, Tucker Wolney, Elizabeth Rebstock, William Rebstock, Lincoln Wolney; seven sisters: Mary Hendrix and husband Lee Royce, Helen Wilbanks and husband Hugh, Patricia Lacefield and husband Michael, Darlene Young and husband Billy, Sharon Reed, Judy Harris and husband Dale, Christine Rebstock-Voyles and husband Ricky; three brothers: Benny Rebstock, James Rebstock, Terry Rebstock; motherin-law, Lillian Hatch of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; sister-in-law, China Hatch of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Patrick Hatch of Henderson, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Rebstock was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Hatch.

Services were held on June 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Woodville Cemetery.

Jimmie Dale Brown July 11, 1938 - June 25, 2021

J

immie Dale Brown was born July 11, 1938, in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late James Orlan Brown and Myrtle Dickey Brown Bennett.

As a young man he farmed but wanted a better life for his family. He went to work at the age of 19 (1957) on the river and retired twice, first retirement as Port-Captain for Inland Oil & Transport Company and second retirement as Captain for Southern Towing Company at the age of 65. He tripped for another 5 years for a total of 51 years. He loved the river starting as a deckhand, and working his way to Engineer, Pilot, Captain, Port-Captain and Trip Pilot. There wasn’t a day that he didn’t miss the river and enjoyed talking about the towboat life. He knew every inch of the river and he was well respected up and down the rivers. He knew every boat just by the sound of the engines or a silhouette in the dark. He could tell the history of almost every boat on the river, when it was built originally, who owned it and successor owners.

Mr. Brown was united in marriage to Virginia Maxine Huckabee on February 17, 1956. Mrs. Brown preceded him in death on March 16, 2015.

He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer after retiring. He loved his church and especially his men’s Sunday School Class.

Jimmie and Maxine loved to travel and visited every state except one, New Jersey. They especially loved cruises. Their favorites were the Panama Canal and Alaska. He loved to walk at the Civic Center and missed his buddies after getting sick. After his life on the river, he didn’t have hobbies like most but he loved working in the yard and it definitely showed. It was beautiful. He was an excellent cook. After Maxine’s passing, he enjoyed preparing many delicious dinners for Richard and Pam, which they loved.

Mr. Brown spent the last several years at Lynnfield Place and loved each of these special ladies who cared so much.

He departed this life on June 25, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 82 Years, 11 Months, 14 Days.

He is survived by his children: Dale Brown and wife Carolyn of Pickwick Dam, Tenn., Charlotte Stanfield and husband Arnold of Ramer, Tenn., Pam Mitchell and husband Richard of Selmer, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Nell Felts; four grandchildren: Rodney Stanfield and wife Amber, Heather Dickey, Lindsey Henson and husband Adam, Randy Stanfield and wife Molly; step grandchild, Angel Roberts and husband Tom; nine great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a brother, Wendell Brown; two sisters, Linda Kay Broadway and Jean Hallman.

A Graveside Service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Hope McNairy County Memorial Cemetery in Selmer, Tennessee with Joey Johnson officiating.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Selmer, Tenn.

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nion-Jayla Lee Callins, 21, went to her heavenly home Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born December 10, 1999, to Casey Lee Callins and Taneshia Pace.

She worked at Planet Fitness in Tupelo, where she loved her job, she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian one day. Jayla was a free spirit with a beautiful soul. She was a wonderful momma to her daughter, to whom she loved with all her heart. She was a joy to know and will be missed beyond measure by her family and friends.

Services for Ms. Jayla were held Thursday June 24, 2021, beginning at 2p.m. with her Uncle Travis Pace officiating at United Funeral Service. There was visitation from 5p.m. till 8p.m.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and another visitation was held on June 24 from 11a.m. until the start of the service at 2p.m. A graveside service was at Wells Chapel Cemetery following the service.

She is survived by her parents, her mom, Taneshia Pace and stepdad Terry Lee “Driver” Simmons; father, Casey Lee Callins, her daughter, Mckynlee Rose Callins/Jamison, three stepsiblings, Zack Simmons, Marissa Simmons, and TJ Simmons, a half-brother Devin Callins, grandparents; Rick and Sherry Pace, Debbie Pace, Nana Judy Pace, Olan Callins and Jan Callins.

Pallbearers were; Sammy Cox, Wesley Cox, Travis Pace, Hunter Hopkins, Brant Sanders, and Bradley King. Honorary Pallbearers are Zack Simmons, TJ Simmons and Cody Callins.

For online condolences please visit www. unitedfuneralservice.com United is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements.

Bernadine Price June 28, 1941 - May 18, 2021

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ernadine Price was born on June 28, 1941 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James and Mabel Skillian.

Bernadine worked as a seamstress for Blackburns Interiors and attended Childer’s Hill Pentecostal Church in Counce, Tennessee. She lived in Hardin County for 60 years and McNairy County for 5 years. She was always helping anyone in need anyway she could and enjoyed reading, puzzles, and traveling.

Bernadine Price departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 10 months, and 20 days.

She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Price of Adamsville, Tenn., Ray Price of Sheridan, Ark., Tommy Price and his wife Anna of Finger, Tenn., and William Price of Luke Wales, Fla.; daughter, Cynthia Keen and her husband Jonathan of Ft. Meade, Fla.; sister, Carolyn Smith and her husband Charlie of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by her sons, Carl Wayne Price and Bobby Gene Price; grandson, Mason Allen; and the father of her children, Carl Edward Price.

Memorial Services were held on June 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Childers Hill Pentecostal Church in Counce, Tennessee, with Patrick Terry officiating.

Patricia Ann Naylor May 30, 1948 - June 23, 2021

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atricia Ann Naylor was born May 30, 1948, in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late James E. and Nellie Jaunita Lipford Williams.

Miss Naylor worked for ITT for over 15 years, Aqua Glass for 10 years, and retired from General Electric after 18 years of service. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and tending to her vegetable garden.

She was a loving and devoted Mom, generous to everyone and always put others before herself.

She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Miss Naylor departed this life on June 23, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 73 Years, 24 Days. She is survived by special friend, Guy Ray Harris, Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a daughter, Renee Simmons and husband Ricky of Savannah, Tenn.; son, Jimmy Naylor and wife Lori of Ramer, Tenn.; two stepsons,Guy Harris Jr. of Birmingham, Ala., and Mike Harris, of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; thirteen grandchildren, Eric Hurst, Natisha Franks, Jessica Naylor, Ricky Simmons Jr., Payton Naylor, Thomas Alleva, Danielle Kiesigan, Sierra, Tiffany, Sedonna, Jolynn, Cody Harris, and Sheldon Harris; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Miss Naylor was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Diane Thompson.

Family will have a private memorial service.

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ewell Hollingsworth McDaniel of Stantonville, Tenn. was born June 30, 1926, to the late Jason and Cora Hollingsworth.

She was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was very active in everything including teaching classes and she loved singing in the choir. She was a caregiver to anyone that needed her and was always there with a smile. As many have said, she was a true “Jewel”.

Mrs. McDaniel went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021, at Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 94 years, 11 months and 19 days.

She leaves behind a daughter, Joyce Funk, and a grandson, Daniel Funk. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. She loved them all very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillmon McDaniel of almost 48 years; her son, Richard.

Visitation was held on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., at West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. with Bro. Jerry D. Woods officiating.

Ermie Opal Meek Reinhard February 22, 1930 June 23, 2021

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rmie Opal Meek Reinhard was born February 22, 1930 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Atlas and Manie Fowler Griswell. She departed this life on June 23, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 91 Years, 4 Months, 1 Day. Mrs. Reinhard was the oldest active member of the Refuge Church of Christ. She loved going to church whenever she could. She enjoyed gardening, visiting with family and friends, and having good humor with everyone she came in contact with.

She is survived by three daughters: Jo Doris Meek of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Marilyn Ann Adams and husband Stacy of Counce, Tenn., Patsy Ruth Mosier and husband Ronnie of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a sister, Doris Lipford of Selmer, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reinhard was preceded in death by her first husband, Lelon Meek; second husband, Joe Reinhard; a son, L. A. Meek; a sister, Carlie Jo Beard; three brothers: Garry Griswell, Wayne Griswell, Nathaniel Griswell.

Services were held on June 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at McNairy, Tennessee.

Ronnie Coats May 23, 1953 - June 27, 2021

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onnie Coats was born May 23, 1953 in Selmer, Tenn. the son of the late Newman and Louise Dillon Coats. He was a graduate of McNairy Central class of 1971.

He was united in marriage to Debbie Wyatt on July 23, 1971.

Ronnie was the owner of Coats Electric. He enjoyed drag racing, whether it was competing, watching, or building a car. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Lilli and Jax. A lot of time was spent in the shop building knives, lamps or just tinkering with whatever they could find. If the grands were playing ball - he was there watching.

Mr. Coats departed this life on June 27, 2021 in Hornsby, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 1 Month, 4 Days. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Coats of Hornsby, Tenn.; two sons, Josh Coats and wife Lani of Selmer, Tenn., Justin Coats of Pocahontas, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Lilli and Jax Coats both of Selmer, Tenn.; two sisters, Sherrill Plunk and husband Rod of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Brenda Horton and husband Larry of Ramer, Tenn.; special family, Wanda Rickman - thought of as sister; host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Coats was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Wilson and husband Billy, Patricia McElhenney.

Services were held on June 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with David Paseur and Terry Kesley officiating. Burial will follow in the McCalips Chapel Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

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Events and 50th Anniversary Happenings Gospel Meeting July 18-21 There will be a Gospel Meeting at the Adamsville Church of Christ.

On Sunday it will start at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday the meeting will start at 7:00p.m.

Meet the Teacher July 29 On Thursday July 29, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m., there will be an event for parents to meet their child’s teacher this coming year at Selmer Elementary School.

McNairy County Historical Society July 31 The McNairy County Historical Society is excited to announce we will have our first monthly meeting (since Feb 2020), Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jack McConnico Library, Selmer, Tennessee. Please join us as we catch up on McNairy County Historical News and Events. We are pleased to announce LaQuita Thomson will present a program titled, “Two Purdy Doctors.”

Card of Thanks

Joe and Linda Crump of Selmer, Tennessee will celebrate 50 years of marriage on July 3rd. Joe is a mostly retired skilled electrician and Linda is retired from McNairy County Schools where she was a well loved teacher at Selmer Elementary School for many years. They take great pride in their three children, their families, and of course, their grandchildren: Laura Beth, Brian, and Olive Tull; Joe, Rachael, Emma, and Ames Crump; and Michael Crump.

If you see them out while around town give them a great big congratulations! Here’s to many, many more!

Sunrise: Do Not Give Up David Coy

Crabb Family Thank You to everyone who played a part in the benefit given for us. No matter what part you played, large or small, we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you to those who coordinated the benefit, those who worked at the benefit and those that who made the donations of any kind. We are eternally grateful. Thank you to Chewalla Baptist Church for the use of your facility.

Jim and Loretta Crabb and Family

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It is well said that adding the qualities of Perseverance, endurance, and persistence to our lives will assist us greatly in overcoming any and all adverse circumstances that develop in our lives.

Galatians chapter 6:9 has the theme phrase for this idea. “Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due time, if we do not give up!“ The word ‘weary’ in this text is from the Greek word which means to be weak, to fail (in heart), faint, or be weary; to be utterly spiritless, to be wearied

out, exhausted. (Strongs Concordance, & Thayer’s GK., Eng. Lexicon) I have known many people and have myself in times’s past who felt faint of heart to the point of spiritlessness and exhaustion in the journey with grief. The principle is true no matter what our background; perseverance, endurance, and persistence will assist us greatly in overcoming the trials, tribulations, and challenges of life. No, I am not saying it will be easy, nor did Bob Spurlin who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis back around nineteen-ninetyfive and he developed a

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021

Life Tabernacle

The people of our church have been praying for revival for some time now, realizing that our country has steadily been moving away from our biblical foundation.

We are not wanting just another revival that would be forgotten in a few weeks. We want to see and experience life change.

God is still God and he REALLY can fix any problem that you might have.

I know that are many who do not think they need help with their life,but if you think you may need a little help, and you do not know anybody who can help with your problem, I know a man who can, His name is Jesus.

God has sent a precious couple to our church that have woken up something inside us. They are Patrick and Tracy Quick from Tulsa Oklahoma. They have traveled around the world and seen many miracles as they brought the Good News (THE GOSPEL IS STILL GOOD NEWS) to many in other countries. They came in response to our prayers and Brother Patrick and I talked about America’s need for revival. We felt that Selmer needed a tent revival.

Brother Patrick and Sister Tracy have been tent revival preachers for several years and he and I agreed on a 17 day revival beginning the first day of July.

The tent will be set up behind our church

Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142 Selmer Tenn.

(across from the McNairy Central Road)

REVIVAL JULY 1 - 17 Please come as you are. Services will be held each night at 7 p.m.

series of books based on the title, Don’t Ever Give Up! Another writer says, “Be not weary…refers to the will; ‘faint not’ to relaxation…as in an earthly harvest sometimes happens” (Jamieson-FaussetBrown).

Additionally too a persistent will is a strong positive support system beside and behind each individual who is walking in the journey with grief, tribulation or hardship of

any kind. We should not minimize the value and importance of support from family, or friends, or others who desire and are willing to walk with another in the journey. This is why Sunrise Aftercare provides the opportunity for grief support groups in all of our five counties.

Please spread the word helping us to support as many people as possible. surnrise@sfdcares.com

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.

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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.

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HARDIN COUNTY STOCKYARD 3350 Hwy 226 Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 925-3287 (931) 224-2247

MARKET REPORT June 23, 2021 Total HD 1021

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on July 30, 2021 at 10:00AM local time, at the center of courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by George W. Liggett, to Tom McCroskey, Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Urban Financial Group, Inc. on April 10, 2013 at Record Book 409, Page 1021, Instrument No. 85977; conducted by LOGS Legal Group LLP, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Finance of America Reverse LLC, its successors and assigns.

The real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee,and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended.

Street Address: 380 Masseyville McNairy Road, Finger, Tennessee 38334 Parcel Number: 030 018.05 Current Owner(s) of Property: The Heirs of George W. Liggett This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate

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survey of the premises might disclose.

The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, through, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; All parties claiming by, through, or under of George Liggett.

Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of George W. Liggett, and those claiming through him/her/it/them.

Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted.

To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted.

Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse.

Once the purchaser ten-

ders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title.

This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the frist publication (or posting) as dicribed in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death

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LOGS Legal Group LLP Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone (704) 333-8107 Fax (704) 333-8156 File No. 21-121323 (6,7,8) NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA 30-2-306 Case Number P-1699 Estate of Estell Ray Mills, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 10, 2021 Letters Testamentary ( or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Estell Ray Mills, Who died March 7, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk & Master of McNairy County Tennessee. All Persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, aginst the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first

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Southern Wireless Telecom Southern Wireless Telecom, LLC is proposing to construct a 295-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure at Moore School House Road, Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee (N35° 12’ 13.5”; W88° 40’ 27.4”). Southern Wireless Telecom, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Annamarie Howell, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@ecausa.com.

Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number P-1698 Estate of Cletus Wayne Nixon, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of June, 2021, Letters Testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the Estate of CLETUS WAYNE NIXON were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Division of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the date 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 of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s death.

This the 8th day of June, 2021.

CINDY NIXON CALDWELL Personal Representative NICHOLAS L. SURRATT Attorney for the Estate KIM BOALS Clerk and Master

(8,9)

Town Guys, Tennessee Town ofofGuys, Tennessee General FundBudget Budget General Fund July 2021 - June 2022 July 2021June 2022 2nd READING 2nd Final READING

Budgeted Amount

REVENUE Taxes 31600 33535 33000 Intergovernmental Revenues 33320 33400 30005 33410 33420 33415 33510 33515 33520 33530 33560 35000 35500 36500 Other Revenues 36210 36100 33540 37950 37000 38000 38100 38200 EXPENSES General Government 41171 41172 41234 41235 41237 41252 41257 41280 41310 41510 41600 41610 41700 41800 41900

Local Sales Tax Wholesale Beer Tax Cable TV Tax

$ $ $

7,500.00 10,000.00 3,000.00

TVA Payments in Lieu of Taxes State- Reimbursed Check State Gas Tax Grant - CDBG Grant- COVID Relief TML State Sales Tax State Telecome Tax State Income Tax State Beer Tax State City Streets/Transportation FEMA Revenue Election City Income Tax

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

5,500.00 18,000.00 116,613.11 500.00 40,000.00 50.00 5,000.00 7,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 500.00

Rent Interest Earnings Beer Permits Donations Miscellaneous Fire Donation FD Fundraiser Sportsbetting

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,000.00 100.00 600.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 2,200.00 1,000.00 100.00

Fees of Officials Payroll Tax Expenses Donations Memberships and Dues Public Notices Legal Services Election Expenses Postage Office Supplies/Maintenance Insurance CMFO Program Salary Travel Flower Fund Miscellaneous Total

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,800.00 3,500.00 750.00 1,200.00 400.00 5,000.00 500.00 100.00 250.00 18,000.00 500.00 500.00 300.00 300.00 250.00 36,350.00

FireFireFireFireFire-

$ $ $ $ $ $

4,000.00 350.00 650.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

70,000.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 300.00 2,000.00 1,300.00 116,613.11 202,213.11

$ $ $ $

1,000.00 8,500.00 1,500.00 11,000.00

$ $

226,163.11 257,563.11

Public Safety 42260 42310 42330 42331 42333

Repair/Maintenance Office Expense Training/Meetings Gas/Diesel Utilities Total

Streets & Works 43120 43160 43165 43200 43300 43400 43600 43610

Street Repairs Street Lighting Street Labor Sanitation Maintenance/Supplies Street Gas/Diesel Capital Outlay- COVID Relief Capital Maintenance- Local Gov Total

Health & Welfare 44100 Community Center cleaning 44200 Utilities 44300 Repair/Maintenance Total Total Income Total Expenditures

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Town of Guys, Tennessee General Fund Budget General Fund Budget July 2020 - June 2021 July 2020 - June 2021 2ND/FINAL READING 2ND/FINAL READING

Town of Guys, Tennessee

Budgeted Amount

YTD

Remaining

REVENUE Taxes

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31600 33535 33000 Intergovernmental Revenues 33320 33400 30005 33410 33420 33415 33510 33515 33520 33530 33560 35000 35500 35510 36500 Other Revenues 36210 36100 33540 37950 37000 38000 38100 38200

Local Sales Tax Wholesale Beer Tax Cable TV Tax

$ $ $

6,500.00 15,000.00 3,000.00

$ $ $

TVA Payments in Lieu of Taxes State- Reimbursed Check State Gas Tax Grant - CDBG Grant- Local Gov Support TML State Sales Tax State Telecome Tax State Income Tax State Beer Tax State City Streets/Transportation FEMA Revenue Election Insurance Claim City Income Tax

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

5,500.00 18,000.00 5,000.00 39,820.00 500.00 40,000.00 50.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 6,133.74 500.00

$ 5,326.64 $ $ 8,029.90 $ 39,820.00 $ $ 622.00 $ 47,849.13 $ $ $ 8,696.40 $ 925.00 $ $ 30.00

Rent Interest Earnings Beer Permits Donations Miscellaneous Fire Donation FD Fundraiser Sportsbetting

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,000.00 100.00 600.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 2,200.00 1,000.00 162,403.74

$ 260.38 $ $ 225.00 $ 54.97 $ 800.00 $ $ 2,148.00 $ 2,181.00 $ $ 172.20 $ 137,489.08

Fees of Officials Payroll Tax Expenses Donations Memberships and Dues Public Notices Legal Services Election Expenses Postage Office Supplies/Maintenance Insurance CMFO Program Salary Travel Flower Fund Miscellaneous Total

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,900.00 3,800.00 750.00 1,150.00 400.00 8,500.00 500.00 100.00 250.00 17,200.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 300.00 250.00 36,800.00

$ 2,770.50 $ 3,255.16 $ 750.00 $ 1,137.00 $ 235.50 $ 8,500.00 $ 350.00 $ $ 211.29 $ 15,120.00 $ $ $ $ 209.88 $ $ 32,539.33

FireFireFireFireFire-

$ $ $ $ $ $

4,100.00 350.00 550.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $

3,763.60 76.00 304.41 945.93 5,089.94

$ $ $ $ $ $

63,200.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 300.00 2,000.00 1,300.00

$ $ $ $ $ $

5,452.46 3,675.75 5,528.25 156.00 1,687.15 291.00

$ $

39,820.00 118,620.00

$ $ $

1,000.00 10,000.00 1,800.00

$ $ $

$

12,800.00

Total EXPENSES General Government 41171 41172 41234 41235 41237 41252 41257 41280 41310 41510 41600 41610 41700 41800 41900

9,253.33 8,179.15 2,915.98

Repair/Maintenance Office Expense Training/Meetings Gas/Diesel Utilities Total

Streets & Works 43120 43160 43165 43200 43300 43400 43600 43610 Health & Welfare 44100 44200 44300 44400

Street Repairs Street Lighting Street Labor Sanitation Maintenance/Supplies Street Gas/Diesel Capital Outlay- CDBG Grant Capital Maintenance- Local Gov Total Community Center cleaning Utilities Repair/Maintenance Insurance Repair Total

(2,753.33) 6,820.85 84.02

$ $ 173.36 $ $ 9,970.10 $ (34,820.00) $ 39,820.00 $ (122.00) $ (7,849.13) $ 50.00 $ 5,000.00 $ (3,696.40) $ 75.00 $ $ 470.00 $ 6,133.74 $ 239.62 $ $ 775.00 $ 45.03 $ (200.00) $ 5,000.00 $ (1,148.00) $ 19.00 $ 1,000.00 $

25,086.86

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

129.50 544.84 13.00 164.50 150.00 100.00 38.71 2,080.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 90.12 250.00 4,260.67 336.40 274.00 550.00 695.59 1,054.07 2,910.06 57,747.54 324.25 2,471.75 144.00 312.85 1,009.00

803.01 7,879.11 1,764.47

$ $ $ $ $ $

62,009.39 196.99 2,120.89 35.53

$ 10,446.59

$

2,353.41

Public Safety 42260 42310 42330 42331 42333

$ $ $

$ 39,820.00 $ 56,610.61

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Earl Latta Earl Latta name is, quite literally, set in stone.

As you come into this building from Court Avenue side, you will observe “LATTA” prominently carved into the facade above the main entrance. It is a reminder of who built a successful business in this beautiful art deco structure and many people still remember buying their first Ford Fairlane from Latta Motor Company, having their Galaxie serviced in the space were we now stand, or ogling those shiny Thunderbirds and Mustangs in the showroom window.

Great memories, one and all, but by inducting Earl Latta into the McNairy County Music Hall of Fame, we solidify the entrepreneur’s reputation for something more than savvy business dealings. Tonight we honor him for significant, and perhaps lesser known, contributions to our regional music heritage.

Latta was one of the most influential figures in McNairy County for almost half a century.

Born in the Gravel Hill community, he began working for the local Ford dealership as a young man before shipping off for active military duty in the Great War. Returning to McNairy County, Latta resumed his job and was successful enough to purchase the franchise in the mid 1930s, rebranding it Latta Ford Motor Company.

The business operated on these premisses for roughly forty years.

But for our purposes this evening, what set Latta apart from many other local business owners

Lindsey Patterson from Bethel Springs also sat in with Perkins from time to time.

Earl Latta’s house band The Latta Ramblers are also thought to have collaborated with Perkins on occasion.

Tom McCormack and Paul Taylor, who formed the core of the Ramblers were employed at Latta Ford Motor Company and they, along with legendary bassist Rob Richard, served as the sessions band for Stanton Littlejohn. It is likely that Littlejohn made the first audio recordings of Perkins’s storied career.

Some astute obser vers believe i t

was his deep love and appreciation for traditional music and his willingness to use his resources to promote it.

A mandolin picker and guitarist from a musical family, Earl Latta was steeped in the oldtime music traditions of the region.

His mother was a gifted dulcimer player; one brother was a fiddler; another a banjo picker. In his growing up years, Earl’s family regularly participated in musical house parties, known locally as frolics or musical. McNairy County was a hot bed of such activity and there was no shortage of quality pickers to join in the

World War change was in the air. Mass media consumption was replacing many forms of traditional entertainment. Even in rural areas like McNairy County, radio and TV were widely available in the postwar period making homegrown entertainment options like the musical frolics seem quaint or antiquated to some. It was in this rapidly evolving cultural environment that Latta’s garage jamborees took shape.

What started as an informal jam with a few of his employ-

these exact terms, traditional music making persisted for another generation or more in our region, at least in part, because Earl Latta intervened to offer a performance venue at a moment when live, local music making was imperiled by massive cultural and social shifts. Two of tonight’s talented inductees can trace the origins of their music back to mentorship and collaboration with the men and women who participated in the Latta jamborees.

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fun. So it was quite natural when he decided to expand the concept to host a regular jam session in the garage of his Ford dealership. Little did he know a common pickin’ session would have an outsized impact on our region’s musical history.

It was a smart business move to invite the community into his place for an evening of quality music making, but it was far more than that.

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ees and friends quickly evolved into one of the largest and most anticipated regular live music events in Southwest Tennessee. The weekend jams turned into popular shows that were attended by hundreds of music lovers and attracted some of the region’s top talent. They reached their high-water mark in late 1940s through the mid 50s as they became an important breeding ground for emerging artists to rub elbows with the older generation of musicians who preserved treasured repertoires from a bygone era. Photos from that period capture moments when old-time masters such as hall of fame inductees Waldo David and Elvis Black played alongside up and coming artists like Pap Whitten and Arnold English. The mentorship that took place in that setting was vital to the preservation and continuity of local music traditions at a pivotal point in history.

Even as local music traditions began to die out in many communities they remained strong in McNairy County as others in the region emulated Earl Latta’s successful weekend events on various scales. While no one may have expressed it in

well known that a young Carl Perkins frequented Earl Latta’s weekend jams in the late 1940s and early 50s. At the time he was just a hungry kid in search of his own sound and a desire to make a name for himself in the music industry. He found eager collaborators here. Several local pickers who played in

was the Latta Ramblers who appeared on at least one of Perkins’s Littlejohn sessions. While it’s impossible to say that with certainty, one thing is sure: Perkins’s deep ties and long running association with local musicians began with encounters at Earl Latta’s legendary jam sessions.

Today, the name Latta is widely associ-

the various iterations of Perkins’s earliest ensembles were undoubtedly first encountered at a weekend show in downtown Selmer. McNairy County musicians like Hall of Fame inductees Benny Coley from the McNairy community, Arnold English from Mud Creek, and Rob Richard of Selmer made live appearances and played radio gigs with Perkins before the Perkins Brothers Band was firmly established.

ated with the McNairy County Visitor’s and Cultural Center where Arts in McNairy continues the legacy of musical excellence that began on these premisses so many years ago with Earl Latta. Residents of the county and visitors alike enjoy live concerts and musical theatre performances in this space which fittingly bears Mr. Latta’s name. As this evening’s audience will attest, the Latta, as the building is now af-

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fectionately called, also serves as the venue for all McNairy County Music Hall of Fame events, as well as the trailhead for The McNairy County Trail of Music Legends.

And we are proud to report that just this afternoon, The Tennessee Department of Tourism Development dedicated their latest Tennessee Music Pathways marker just a short walk away at Rockabilly Park. It details, in part, the role that Earl Latta played in preserving some of the history we have just covered, and features a period photo of the Latta Ramblers playing a weekend jam in this very room. If you haven’t seen it, or the latest Trail of Music Legends installations, put that on your list of things to do this summer. You’ll be amazed and delighted.

By providing a consistent venue for traditional musicians in a rural region that lacked a performance hall or concert stage, Earl Latta created an informal hothouse for musical crosspollination. While he almost certainly did it for the sheer joy of music making and the positive associations the jams brought to his business dealings, the upshot was a rare and incredibly rich environment that bred fruitful musical collaborations, preserved locally treasured repertoires for another generation, and kept music at the forefront of social life in McNairy County at time when corporate media encroachment threatened to push it away for

good. It is not overstating the point to say that it’s hard to know what the traditional music of the region, as we’ve come to know it, would sound like without Earl Latta’s influence.

It is only fitting that Earl Latta should be inducted to the local music hall of fame, here, in this building that bears his name and in a room that still resonates with the music of the past and present.