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Selmer Fire Department announces open house Jack Simpson Staff Writer

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Sparky waves from the window of a Selmer fire truck. Sparky is the mascot for the Selmer Fire Department.

On August 14, the Selmer Fire Department (SFD) will open one of its stations to the public and host a number of fun, fire-related activities. Visitors can find the station at 707 Industrial Park Road in Selmer, and the event will last from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Having recently acquired new equipment and refurbished old pieces, the SFD aims to demonstrate its capabilities to the citizens whom it serves and to allow residents a peek into its daily operations. According to Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr, however, the open house will focus as much as possible on children.

“This is a day for the kids to come out and have fun,” confirmed Carr. The SFD will display its arsenal of fire trucks and trailers, some of which will be open for children to explore. Moreover, the department will roll out the first fire truck used in Selmer; it was purchased in 1937. The Tennessee Highway Patrol will have their rollover simulator available as well. Other activities will include station tours, a fire safety house, a splash zone and photographs with Sparky the Fire Dog and Cell Phone Sally. Firefighters will also provide complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks to visitors, See OPEN HOUSE, 5

Not for profit companies hold meeting Bryan Huff

Assistant Editor

Over 21 nonprofit companies met in Selmer on July 27. The purpose of this meeting was to network and build relationships with leaders within the group. Other goals were to share what is going on with each non-profit, provide training share stories and encourage others. The group also looked to recognize staff and volunteers involved and spread the messages of the non-profit work being done in the community through social media. See MEETING, 5

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From left to right: Selmer Mayor John Smith; Shelly Haynes-Girl Scouts; Lindsey Park-WRAP; Penny Hensley-WRAP; Kristen Chambers-United Way; Callie Allison-Carl Perkins Center; Farris Stout-SWHRA; Shayla Russell-WRAP; Pam West-Juvenile Justice & Recovery Court; Jerrie MooreTN Council on Children & Youth; Billy Brown-McNairy Family Center; Debra Martin-Girl Scouts; Jeannie Teuber-MDHS; Robbie Harris-McNairy County Libraries; Pamela Carroll-RSVP; Sybil Dancer-Selmer Parks & Rec; Leslie Thrasher-Jesus Cares; Dana Scroggins-RSVP; Larry BrowningLoaves & Fishes; Judy Mashburn-McNairy County Habitat for Humanity; and Jessica Huff-McNairy County Chamber & Tourism.

Non-profits discussed in budget meeting Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

The McNairy County budget committee met on July 29 in the Selmer Courthouse Chancery

McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of August 2

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Court. The committee held the meeting to discuss the nonprofit section of the McNairy County budget for 2021– 2022. All other portions of the budget for the fiscal year have been approved by the full commission earlier this year; however, questions arose about certain amounts, such as funds approved for Southwest Human Resources. After some discussion, it was discovered that the amount being paid to Southwest Human Resources was adjusted due to an error in the per-capita cost of services that are offered in McNairy County. Seventeen non-profits asked for funding from the county. Seven of these non-profits were billing for services rendered to the county. Callie Allison, Director of the Mcnairy County Carl Perkins Center, addressed the committee on behalf of the Mc-

Nairy County Carl Perkins Center. “I want to thank you for any amount you give us,” stated Allison. “Anything is appreciated, but it is astonishing to see that some other agencies do get a lot more than us. Because I will say this 100 times, that if our county doesn’t take care of our kids, who will take care of our kids?” All money raised by the Carl Perkins Center is used to service the children of McNairy County. “Covid has hurt the center tremendously,” Allison admitted. “I’m very surprised we haven’t had to cut more than what we’ve had to.” The Center has received grants to help maintain staff, but these grants do not sustain operating funds. Furthermore, the Center will remain displaced for another three to six months while their new base of operations undergoes renovation.

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Members of the community and those representing local charities attended the budget committee meeting.

County Mayor Larry Smith made the point that the county will be hosting a fund raiser for the Center in October during the 198th anniversary of the county. However, earnings from this event are not guaranteed. Billy Brown has allowed the Center the

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use of his family center in the industrial park until they are able to secure their new facility. E911, West Tennessee River Basin, Southwest Tennessee Development District and Southwest Human Resources are included in the nonprofit section of the budget even though

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they are contracted services. Some of those present proposed changing how the budget is broken down in order to make it easier to understand. Although this part of the budget has already

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Local growers arrive to set up their goods at the Selmer Farmers Market. Crowds are growing as an increasing number of crops become available.

Selmer Farmers Market: Supporting local growers Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

August 1-7 is National Farmers Market Week. This is a great opportunity to show your support to local farmers and to see how much value the market brings to the community. The pavilion of the Selmer Farmers Market originally began as an Adult Leadership project in 2009. The adult leadership class raised over $10,000 towards the completion of the project. The facility was completed with funds from the town of Selmer along with grants applied for by Sybil Dancer, Director of Selmer City Parks and Recreation. In 2018 a grant was received by Selmer Parks

and Recreation from the United Stated Department of Agriculture to build the rest rooms and concession stand. The pavilion sustained damage from recent storms. The damage totaled $10,000. Braces seen in the photo above were added to reinforce the structure. The repairs were covered under the buildings insurance. There will be free hotdogs and drinks from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Selmer Farmers Market. Jessica Huff, Director of the McNairy County Chamber and Tourism will be on hand with several giveaways for the event. The UT Extension will be on hand for the event as well.

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“Farmers markets offer a variety of fresh, healthy, and delicious products,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Supporting local growers benefits the local economy, the grower and producer, as well as the consumer since produce travels a shorter distance to reach the buyer.” Farmers Market Guidelines: *Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. *Space is available at no charge. *All products sold must be home-grown or produced by the seller. No second sales permitted. *All rubbish, discarded produce, and trash must be cleaned from the area prior to departure. *No displays, tables, etc. can be left on-site overnight. *The Town of Selmer will assume no liability as a result of accident or theft that may occur during the operation of the market. *Each producer must be certified as a grower. A “Fruit and/or Vegetable Grower Certification” statement must be completed and signed by a McNairy County Extension Agent. The certificate should be available for inspection. Contact Ricky Mathenia at 645-3598 for more information or stop by the UT Extension Office at 703 Industrial Park Road in Selmer.

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WestStar Leadership Program class graduated June 22 during a reception and ceremony at Madison Downs Venue in Jackson. Pictured following the graduation ceremony are: (front row – L to R) Shalondria Shaw, Jessi Pruett, Jennifer Bane, Katelyn Spivey, Debbie Dunaway, Teresa Russell, Wendell Wainwright and Monica Heath; (middle row) Jamey Tosh, Monte Belew, Victor Parkins, Dakota Simpson, Dr. Cheryl Browne, Dr. Jamie Mantooth, Jessica Huff, Jason Compton, Barry Hutcherson and Jennifer Perryman; (back row)Lowell Beller, Kyle East, Andy Anderson, George Leake, Lee Mills, William Wooten, Chris Donaldson, Delaney Timberman and Ty Smithson. (Not pictured are Dr. Norma Gerrell and Mike Enoch.)

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McNairy County Chamber Director Jessica Huff has officially graduated from the WestStar Leadership Class of 2020. The Class experienced several delays due to COVID-19 but managed to reach completion last month. WestStar is a leadership program developed by the University of Tennessee at Martin. The mission of WestStar is to identify, encourage and equip community-minded people who want to become more involved, help West Tennessee become a better place, and accept assertive and dynamic leadership roles. Participants learn new skills and develop strategies to assist com-

munities with solving problems and maximizing potential. Moreover, they become part of a growing network of leaders who shape the future of West Tennessee through mutual support. “When you go through WestStar, the major commitment is time. To get accepted, you fill out an application and you are approved by the board to enter the program. It is two days–early in the morning to late in the evening–and on the second day it ends a bit earlier,” explained Huff. Huff visited several counties and a number of facilities, tourist sites, government entities, non-profits, and businesses to expose herself to all that makes West Tennessee a valuable asset to the state. “Due to coronavirus,

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our access to areas was limited, so we did not get to tour everything like we normally do. Things had to be rescheduled and spread out over a two-year period to meet the program objectives,” Huff recalled. “It was a great experience to be part of a team of people who all want to make things better for our communities,” Huff added. “I made friends that will be friends for life. I truly believe this experience has enriched my life and given me a great appreciation of what it takes to be a public servant. It is not only challenging, but rewarding every day.” Huff admitted that,

even though her class finished its sessions remotely, being able to bond with a team of individuals who truly care about West Tennessee is one of the highlights of her career. Finally, Huff encouraged anyone who truly wants to make a difference in their community to consider attending the WestStar training. “I have grown in ways I never realized,” Huff emphasized. “The connections, even the alumni, reach out to get acquainted and share their knowledge and offer support. We bond in ways I never imagined. It was a great experience, and I will always

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Health Commissioner Urgent plea to get vaccinated Janet Rail Publisher

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First responders help secure the victim of a car accident on Steadman Road.

Man injured in auto accident Bryan Huff

Road in Bethel Springs when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Clifton was driving a 1993 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck. First responders ar-

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A man was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Steadman Road July 26. James Harold Clifton, 66, of Pocahontas was traveling on Steadman

rived quickly to free Clifton from the damaged vehicle. Clifton was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. No charges have been filed.

Reconnect not returning for 2021–22 semesters Jack Simpson Staff Writer

According to Superintendent Greg Martin and Assistant Director of Schools Dr. Brian

Jackson, the Reconnect remote learning option will no longer be offered to McNairy County students. However, the McNairy County Virtual

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On August 2, Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey urged the public to get vaccinated due to a concerning spike in COVID-19 cases across the state. “I want to be crystal clear. The vaccine is the single tool we have to fight COVID-19,” Piercey stated. “I think the day of government mandates is over, and you’re seeing that nationally, whether that’s at the state level or the county level or even federal level,” continued Piercey. “There is just not a lot of appetite for that because people are not paying attention to that anymore.” Piercey added that people will pay attention to private businesses and employers who implement their

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On July 26, Deputy Kevin Wood responded to an Aggravated Burglary report on Sherry Road in Adamsville. According to the victim, the burglar also vandalized property during the theft. Deputy Wood noted that the burglarized home was indeed in disarray. Items stolen included a Samsung Home Entertainment System, a Samsung Smart TV, a Sharp Smart TV, a Springfield .45 XDS and a power drill. These items total an estimated $1,655.00 in value. On July 30, Sergeant Mike Shipman addressed a Theft of Property report on Highway 64 East in Selmer. The victim does not yet permanently occupy the home where the incident occurred. During the victim’s absence on July 29, an unknown perpetrator stole a Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower and aluminum ramp and rails leading to the front door. Items stolen total an estimated $2,500.00 in value.

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On July 30, Deputy Randy Collins addressed a Theft of Property report on Highway 22 South in Shiloh. According to the victim, a Can-Am Renegade 570 ATV disappeared from behind the victim’s barn between the night of July 29 and the time of the report. The ATV is valued at $9,000.00. This incident was given over to the jurisdiction of McNairy County Investigators. On July 31, Sergeant Mike Shipman responded to a Fraud report on Hardin Graveyard Road in Enville. On the day before the report, the victim received a call from Publishers Clearing House alerting the victim that he could access reward money for a $400.00 processing fee. The victim paid the first fee but later canceled it after refusing a second fee of $1,500.00. Fraudulent calls have increased in past months. If an unknown caller asks you for payment, hang up and block the number. On August 1, Deputy

Randy Collins was dispatched to Leapwood Enville Road in Adamsville on a Theft of Property report. According to the victim, the perpetrator began to drive off with the victim’s 1998 Dodge 1500 truck while in plain sight of the victim. Law enforcement had previously warned the perpetrator not to access the victim’s property, and the perpetrator had fled from law enforcement earlier on the day of the incident. The perpetrator claimed that an acquaintance had given the perpetrator permission to use the truck for a trip to the ER. In response, the acquaintance denied having given such permission for the perpetrator. Records indicate that the perpetrator never accessed a hospital on the day of the incident. The victim was borrowing the truck from its title owner. Deputy Collins estimated the truck’s value at $5,500.00. This incident was given over to the jurisdiction of McNairy County Investigators.

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able and susceptible to the deadly variant. Piercey acknowledged that there are no signs of the upward trend slowing down and warned Tennesseans to expect a hike in a matter of weeks. One bright light is that 94 of 95 counties in the state are seeing an uptake in the vaccine and that health officials are continuing to stress the importance of getting vaccinated. Over the weekend, Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order 82, which activated a limited State of Emergency due to rising COVID-19 cases. The order is an extension of a previous order mobilizing National and State Guard members to support certain health care and vaccination efforts. Governor Lee assured that he would not shut down the economy and that his order is intended as a precaution.

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own mask guidelines. She also clarified that the message in the state got somewhat lost amid recent political turmoil. The Delta variant accounts for over 90% of COVID-19 cases in Tennessee, and hospitalizations are approaching levels unseen since February. Currently, 95% of all active cases and 93% of deaths are among the unvaccinated; in addition, over 80% of all cases stem from the Delta variant. Some of the spread was attributed to the Memphis/Shelby County area as a result of its proximity to Arkansas and Mississippi. One concern is the nursing home population across the state. According to Piercey, 50% or less of nursing home staff members have received immunization. Because not all residents are yet vaccinated, moreover, both staff and residents are left vulner-

Due to increased temperatures and lower fuel moistures, the risk of fire ignition and fire spread is magnified. According to the United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Data Center, outside cooking grills cause over 6,000 fires, 5 fatalities, 170 injuries and $35 million in property loss. The following are some key points to follow to beat the heat and stay fire safe: Maintain hydration by drinking plenty of water. Caffeinated or alcoholic drinks can easily lead to dehydration. Minimize direct exposure to the sun, and wear sunscreen, preferably SPF 30 or above. Limit strenuous exercise and exertion; rest frequently, and pace yourself. Wear temperatureappropriate, lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. During the warmest parts of the day, consider opting for indoor activities. Schedule outdoor activities during cooler periods. Check on family,

friends and neighbors who may be at higher risk of heat-related issues. If you operate a gas grill, check the tank hose for leaks before your first use each year. Never overfill the propane tank. Keep grills, campfires and fireworks, as well as welding, grinding or mowing equipment, away from flammable materials, especially dry wood, grass or leaves. Grills should ideally be set at least three feet from the nearest flammable object; for campfires, at least 25 feet. Never leave a campfire unattended. Never add lighter fluid to a burning campfire. Before disposing of coals, douse them with water, stir them and douse them again. Supervise children around fire, and teach them not to touch unattended matches, lighters, flammable fluids or fireworks. Dispose of cigarretes in a non-combustible See TIOS, 5

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Waters of the United States to be defined Jai Templeton Contributor

In an announcement made last Friday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced intent under the Biden administration to develop a durable definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Defining WOTUS has been concerning to America’s farmers and ranchers since the Obama administration changed the rule after decades of consistency thru multiple presiden-

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tial administrations. Under the most recent announcement the Biden administration will revert back to preObama’s WOTUS policy. President Obama’s policy changes occurred in 2015. Last week’s announcement has relieved some fears of agricultural groups who had concerns that President Biden would embrace the Obama era rules that greatly expanded federal jurisdiction over private property. The strictest interpretations included any body or conveyance of an average of 1,200 calls per year. Of these calls, around three per month relate to structure fires, while the remainder are for medical assistance. The SFD employs 10 first responders, two paramedics, one nurse and one EMT out of two stations.

Hardin County Medical makes software investment Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

Hardin County Medical center has launched a $4.2 million investment in an electronic health record (EHR) software program. This software program will be available at the Hardin County Hospital and clinics in order to better serve the community’s needs. The EHR software from Center Corporation supports doctors, nurses and staff in documenting and accessing patient information. This will assist doctors and nurses in making better treatment decisions as well as improving the patients’ experience and improving safety. The EHR software will allow instant access to test results and allow providers to place orders remotely in a secure environment. Patients will also have access to their health records via Cerner’s secure online patient portal. Patients can also manage their appointments and make online payments to their accounts through the online portal. Jacob Bomar, Director of Information Technology Systems at HMC, stated, “The months of significant preparation and training have been beneficial, making the implementation of the new electronic health record much smoother than expected. However, as with any new computer system, there will be delays initially as our employees and the medical staff adjust to the new way of doing things.

Patients may experience slight delays during registration as staff masters the new software. Each day we will get faster, and the process will go more smoothly.” HMC Chief Executive Officer Nick Lewis said, “The upgrade to our software is very beneficial to the health and well-being of the patients we serve. Our health care providers will now have the patient’s full continuum of care together in one place. I am very proud of the efforts of our team and what this means to the future growth of our facility,” said Lewis. “HMC is committed to enhancing care and streamlining the patient experience in their community. We are proud to support their vision by providing a fully integrated EHR across the hospital, specialty clinics and cancer center,” said Randy Eggleston, senior director of client relationships, Cerner Corporation. “Working together to meet the shared goals of our organizations will ultimately increase the sharing of data throughout the hospital and improve the quality of care delivered to patients in this community” Hardin Medical Center is a not-for-profit health care provider with the primary mission of offering safe, quality and comprehensive health care services to the community; always striving for excellence and rendering service with dignity and compassion. To learn more about HMC, visit www.HardinMedicalCenter.org or call 731-926-8000.

water including puddles, cow paths, shallow field ditches as well as road ditches. Agricultural groups, developers and local government organizations found the new rules untenable. President Trump as well as multiple court decisions reversed much of the Obama era WOTUS. President Biden and the EPA have indicated commitment to ensure that America’s farm and ranchers have opportunity to weigh in on any proposed changes. Using the pre-2015 rule as a baseline EPA

assistant administrator Radhika Fox also indicated that recent Supreme Court decisions will be referenced as updates to the original rule are made. Fox announced a series of public meetings to be held in late August. Producers can sign up to attend one of the virtual meetings at www. epa.gov. Producers are encouraged to participate and share concerns and ideas as America’s water policy is debated and developed.

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informed on the services and needs of nonprofits in the county. Tina Robinson of the Carl Perkins Center suggested that the application process was the direction that the committee should take. The application would be made available online and at the mayor’s office. A special called meeting would be used to allow the nonprofits of the community to present their cases and to assist the committee with its decisions. Richard Ashe motioned to follow the process of Madison County’s application process. The motion was seconded by Anthony Carr, and it carried unanimously. Anthony Carr then motioned that RSVP, Carl Perkins, West Tennessee Speech and Hearing Center, Mary Lou Johnson, the animal shelter and WRAP receive $1,000 each. The Adamsville and Selmer Senior Centers were already budgeted for $946.25, but funding was raised to $1000. Carl Perkins Center was budgeted for $500 in the original budget but will now receive a total of $1,500. The funds for this increase will come from a fund balance of over $200,000 currently possessed by the county. The motion carried and will be brought before the full commission for final approval.

FROM PAGE 1 been approved, Mayor Smith reiterated that it can be amended. Linda Banks and Mary Grammer spoke on behalf of the Animal Shelter Friends Humane Society. “This county is the only one that did not have a shelter,” reasoned Grammer. “Everybody around us has a shelter.” The shelter occupies two acres of land donated by the county, has a 30x40 building and can house around 11 dogs at once. Currently, volunteers transport animals to and from the vet using their personal vehicles. “These animals are God’s creatures,” Grammer emphasized. “If we don’t look after animals, that says something about us.” Banks presented statistics to the committee showing every dog that has come through the shelter and how much it costs to process each one. The animal shelter will host a yard sale on Labor Day weekend to help raise funds for the shelter. “It would be good for you all to think of the animal shelter as part of the community,” urged Banks. The committee discussed the possibility of developing an application process for nonprofits so that the committee could be better

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July 29 to do so. The group discussed a portal that will be online soon that will allow for easier networking between the non-profits. This system will eventually allow them to share what each nonprofit does as well as give volunteers a way to find out where they can serve.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Selmer race to include three candidates for mayor, two for city aldermen Janet Rail Publisher

On November 2, the City of Selmer will elect a mayor and two aldermen. The filing period for all candidates will close on August 19 at 12:00 P.M., finalizing the 2021 ballot. Until then, McNairy County citizens must wait to see if any other candidates join the race. The race is shaping up to be a contest, however, as two first-time candidates challenge incumbent Mayor John Smith, who is seeking a third term in office. Both of the two current challengers, Sherry Inman and Mike Lambert, have stressed in their campaigns that it is time for change in Selmer. Having served the Town of Selmer for sixteen years (eight as mayor and eight as alderman), Smith pledges to continue working with his directors and aldermen, who love the community that they serve. “It is my love for the community. For more than five generations, my family served the citizens of Selmer: some as physicians, my grandfather was register of deeds and tax assessor and one a sheriff many years ago. This is my community–my home. It is where I live and where I serve, and I have a heart for the citizens of Selmer, and my passions run deep,” stated Smith in a recent interview with the Independent Appeal. Inman, on the other hand, pursues a “new direction, new vision” for Selmer. “I have lived here my entire life and want to make it a great place for each and every citizen. I have raised my chil-

dren here, and now my grandchildren are also being raised here. If I am elected, I will work hard to move Selmer forward. I want to see progress in all areas, including involvement with our youth and communication with our citizens,” promises Inman. In her campaign materials, Inman highlights her desire for visible change. Inman is a native, a business owner and a mother of two children, both of whom live and work in the community. Fellow challenger Mike Lambert claims that “a vote for [him] is a vote for change.” Lambert is a native of the community for 62 years. In a brief conversation, Lambert stated that he intends to use his position in order to make Selmer a better place to live; furthermore, he believes that, as a businessman of 40 years, he has what it takes to move the community forward. Lambert declared that he is not running against anyone else, but he sincerely believes he can do a good job and is looking forward to sharing his ideas and hearing others’ ideas for a better community. Lambert is married to Regina Lambert; they have raised two children, both of whom remain in the community. Selmer Aldermen John Finlayson and Johnny Norris are both incumbent in the office and plan to seek reelection. Finlayson has served four terms, and Norris has served three. At the moment, these races are uncontested. This is an important race for the Town of Selmer as we continue to face the fourth wave of an international pandemic. The lack of an available workforce to

fill hundreds of vacant jobs in local industries and businesses is paramount. We all want new businesses and industry; however, we just as urgently need quality applicants to fill the tremendous amount of open jobs. In addition, we must cooperate and coordinate as the Delta variant dominates 96% of COVID-19 cases in Tennessee and causes a massive surge in infections. Another major challenge faces the city: much of the infrastructure in water and sewer lines is over 40 years old and in need of major improvements, some of which are underway. Any candidate who adopts the chief executive office of the city will face an abundance of challenges, opportunities and surprises, all of which are inevitable for a full-time public servant. The public must seek accurate information about each candidate in order to make an educated decision in November. We hope to share with you their views and visions for a better city, and we have offered each candidate an interview to do just that. Government office is not an easy job; it is up to the candidates to detail their platforms in the months ahead. As city mayor, one possesses great influence in the future of the city. By charter, power lies in the board of aldermen to serve as our “Congress” at the local level. Only two incumbents, Finlayson and Norris, have filed to retain their seats on a fivemember board. In our county and city governments, ultimate power resides in the bodies of aldermen, council or

commissioners. Therefore, these positions merit much focus for the future of our community.

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Lawn Trees

Roger Howell Contributor

It seems that the older we get, the more we find ourselves at doctor’s offices. If I’m not visiting one of these places, I’m in the parking lot waiting on someone who is. It’s difficult to say which one is the most patient, the person seeing the physician, or the person relegated to a car in the parking lot with the air conditioning on. When I’m hanging out in the parking lot, I have a lot of time on my hands. Now, and then, I remember to bring a book along. Other times, I try to find some music on the radio which doesn’t interest me as it once did. Eventually, I get out of the car and walk around looking at the nice landscaping. I’m not exactly keeping score, but I’m seeing some things that would bother me if I owned the property. Clinics, hospitals, utility companies, and up scale businesses often hire a landscaping firm to make the place more presentable. Usually these landscaping firms offer a guarantee for so many weeks or months. Maybe they walk away and never come back to check on their plants, or maybe the physicians, staff, and businesses are so busy, they never pay any attention to the health of their plants. One of the more

common problems I see at almost every place of business is a tree with the bark cracked wide open. Once this happens, the owner should be calling the contractor. If the guarantee is out, they can live with a tree that most likely will die or for ever be an eye sore. I see a lot of maples, especially where the main trunk has died all the way to the ground. Somehow the roots sprout up four or five young trunks that no longer resemble the shade tree they had hoped for. Often, the problem is not just a tree, but a few shrubs die in the first year. Often there is no watering system to keep them alive during dry hot months. One solution is to quickly replace shrubbery so that it will grow to be the same size as the original ones surrounding them. If they are replaced three or four years later, they never look right alongside the original plants. As far as the tree bark splitting, the cause is easily identified. The cause is what is called sun scald. After the bark is split, there is no good outcome. The tree may even grow to maturity with the side rotting out from disease, or just eventually dies. If one observes a tree that has been damaged, one will see that the split usually occurs on the south west or west side. Since the arc of the

sun is on that side, the heat becomes so intense that the tree can’t tolerate the daily torture of the rays. Newly planted trees are still trying to send out a large root system to feed the leaves and stems. This is stressful on the tree until a good root system is established. Even one inch diameter trees are vulnerable at times. There is a simple solution, if one is willing to answer questions from prying neighbors. Newly planted trees, especially the larger ones used in commercial landscaping are more vulnerable to sun scald than smaller ones. Deep watering is necessary for these plants. In the past, I have watered a tree for a few minutes, then dug down a half foot only to find dry soil. The tree shouldn’t be drowned, but a deep watering weekly will sustain it. But the real prevention for sun scald is to find an old bed sheet, preferably white cloth and wrap the trunk from the ground upward, making sure that most of the main trunk is protected. It should be left on all summer the first year, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to leave the wrapping on for the second season. This will prevent sun scald, though you may have to answer some questions as to why you are rendering first aid to a plant.

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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Debunking myths about the COVID-19 vaccines

Vaccinating a high percentage of individuals against COVID-19 is a key component of the global strategy to diminish the effects of the virus that first appeared in late 2019. Since the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines began in the United States on December 14, 2020, more than 294 million doses have been administered, and more than 135 million people, or 41 percent of the total U.S. population, have been fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in May 2021. As vaccine eligibility continues to open up and now includes children as young as 12 for certain vaccines, public health agencies are urging eligible people to get vaccinated. However, with myths continuing to circulate, individuals may need a little more reassurance that vaccination is the smart and safe choice. The following information, courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine, the CDC, the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic Health System, can clear up some misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines. Myth #1: Because COVID-19 vaccines were rushed, they’re not safe and can’t be trusted. Fact: The vaccines

were developed in record time but not because there were shortcuts in the process. Certain red tape was navigated more efficiently than it had been with past vaccines. Plus, the new technology at the center of the mRNAbased vaccines has been in development for more than three decades. The vaccine developers put the vaccines through rigorous clinical trials involving tens of thousands of volunteers. Myth #2: The vaccines affect fertility. Fact: COVID-19 vaccines encourage the body to create copies of the spike protein found on the surface of the coronavirus and “teach” the immune system to fight the virus that has that specific spike protein. There was confusion when this spike protein was mistakenly reported as the same as another spike protein that is involved in the growth and attachment of the placenta during pregnancy. During the Pfizer vaccine tests, 23 female study volunteers became pregnant. The only one to suffer a pregnancy loss had received the placebo and not the vaccine. Myth #3: COVID-19 vaccines will change my DNA.

Fact: Both mRNA vaccines and viral vector vaccine, which is the technology for the Janssen vaccine, deliver genetic material to cells to start virus protection. The material never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where DNA is stored. That means these vaccines do not alter or interact with DNA in any way. Myth #4: These vaccines have severe side effects. Fact: Side effects to the vaccines are shortterm, mild or moderate reactions that often resolve without complication or injury and include things like headache, body aches, fatigue, or mild fever. The Janssen/ Johnson&Johnson vaccine has been linked to blood clots in a very small percentage of vaccine recipients, but the risk was so minimal that the vaccine was cleared for use after a brief pause. Myth #5: The vaccines were made using controversial ingredients. Fact: The COVID-19 vaccines were not developed using fetal tissue, eggs, latex, or other allergens. In addition, they do not contain microchips or tracking devices. Millions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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er it be with a teacher or school, and… see if they can reengage with the system.” On the other hand, Reconnect was instituted when the pandemic initially began to pose a danger for students and their families, necessitating a uniform remote learning option. The statewide Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) provided for each school district to implement remote learning according to its particular needs. In McNairy County, school officials required participation in Reconnect during periods of high transmission and made it optional when

transmission was low. Dr. Jackson explained that, because state legislators have reversed the CLP, he and Director Martin cannot revive Reconnect unless Governor Bill Lee issues a State of Emergency. Director Martin assured that his department will continue to monitor the situation and adjust protocols accordingly. At the moment, all schools in the county are requesting teachers and students to social distance as thoroughly as possible while attending class and engaging in extracurricular activities.

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if a burn requires immediate medical attention. If a fire does break out that cannot be extinguished in a safe or timely manner, call the nearest fire department and wait for assistance. Being prepared and proactive can decrease the likelihood of fires starting and spreading. Take time to review your family’s fire evacuation plan and emergency preparedness supplies, and discuss basic safety tips for staying cool.

FROM PAGE 5 ashtray, or extinguish them in water or sand. Refrain from overloading electrical outlets with portable fans, air conditioners or extension cords. Never use extension cords with air conditioners. Keep a fire extinguisher, water hose or bucket on hand in the event that a fire occurs. Know how to Stop, Drop and Roll if clothing catches fire, and call 911

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Carol Ann Dixon Lococo November 13, 1951 July 28, 2021

arol Ann Dixon Lococo was born November 13, 1951, in Selmer, Tenn. to the late Ernest and Virginia Dixon of Bethel Springs, Tenn. She died on July 28, 2021 in Bells, Tenn. with her son and sister at her side. Carol is survived by two sons, David Dixon and wife Tracey of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Chris Nance and wife Angela of Tupelo, Miss.; a sister, Barbara Park and husband Jerry of Jackson, Tenn.; a brother, Wayne Dixon of Saltillo, Miss.; two grandsons, Dallas and Dakota Dixon; two great granddaughters, Atleigh and Caroline all of Bethel Springs; as well as grandchildren, Drew and McKenzie Holland of Tupelo; two aunts; an uncle; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Dixon; sister, Ruby (Tina) Dixon; and nephew, Cecil Sanders Dixon. Pallbearers: Tate and Seth Gann, Dennis Miller, Ronald Wayne Vandiver, Hunter Dixon, Dallas Dixon; Alt: Dakota and Jacob Dixon Services were held on July 31, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Prospect Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Terry Wayne Derryberry

Billy Ramer

James Harmon Ferguson

Lloyd Ray Ragan

July 2, 1940 July 30, 2021

loyd Ray Ragan was born July 2, 1940, in McNairy County, Tenn. the son of the late Eugene Roy and Ollie Tee Dix Ragan. He was united in marriage to Doris Jean Elam on June 10, 1960. Mr. Ragan worked on the railroad for 41 years. He started with Corinth Counce Railroad which sold and became Kansas City Southern Railroad. At his retirement in 2002, Lloyd was the most senior employee in the KCS Railroad system. He was passionate about his job and trains. Lloyd Ray was an avid gardener, horticulturist, and a craftsman of furniture. He enjoyed traveling whether it was by train, boat or car. As much as he loved to travel, he always loved coming home. He was proud of his 1928 Ford truck and often drove it in local parades. Mr. Ragan was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer and an honorary deacon. He was dedicated to the Lord, his wife and family. He enjoyed spending time with his family, church family and friends. Mr. Ragan departed this life on July 30, 2021, in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 28 Days. He is survived by his wife Doris Jean (Elam) Ragan of Ramer, Tenn.; a son, Joel Ray Ragan and wife Lee Ann of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Robin Leigh Ragan of Corinth, Miss.; three grandchildren, Jessica Elsworth Duncan of Corinth, Miss., Dustin Britton and wife Stephanie of Guys, Tenn., Elizabeth Webb and husband Brent of Dalzell, S.C.; five great grandchildren, Riley Kate Webb of Dalzell, S.C., Wesley Britton of Ramer, Tenn., Tennessee Britton of Ramer, Tenn., Landin Lankford of Ramer, Tenn., Cameron Britton of Ramer, Tenn.; three brothers, Larry D. Ragan, Scotty W. Ragan, Tommy Ragan; a sister, Gertude Sumler; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ragan was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Jimmy Ragan. Services were held on August 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Ramer, Tennessee, with Joey Johnson, Jetta Forsythe, Mark Pendergrass officiating. Burial followed in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

July 16, 1953 July 27, 2021

illy Ramer was born July 16, 1953, in Scooba, Miss. the son of the late Wessie Lee Ramer and Lula Bell Ramer Johnson. Billy served our country in the United States Army and in the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Diane Baldwin on January 18, 1974. He retired 28 years after working from Caterpillar in Corinth. He also was a 30 plus year cattle farmer and had passion for it. He enjoyed building things, wood working and cutting hay. Mr. Ramer departed this life on July 27, 2021, in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 11 Days. He is survived by his wife, Diane Ramer of Ramer, Tenn.; two daughters, Vanessa Ann Fortune of Ramer, Tenn., Amanda Carden and husband Gary of Corinth, Miss.; a son, Richie Hilburn of Corinth, Miss.; son by choice, Tommy York of Ramer, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Colton and Alyssa Fortune; uncle, Leon and Mary Ruthledge; nephew, Barry Thacker and family all of Ramer, Tenn.; and a host of other relatives. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ramer was preceded in death by four sisters: Louise Mars, Daisy Stauter, Annie Jo Green, Bertha Effird; five brothers: Clyde Ramer, John Ramer, Curtis Ramer, Edward Ramer, Junior Ramer. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jesse Petty and Richard Doyle officiating. Burial will follow in the Indian Creek Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

March 14, 1944 July 27, 2021

erry Wayne Derryberry was born March 14, 1944, in McNairy County, Tenn., son of the late Willie Clyde and Icie King Derryberry. He departed this life on July 27, 2021, in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 77 Years, 4 Months, 13 Days. Terry owned and operated Ramer Get-N-Go and later the Ramer Quick Stop for approximately 40 years. He enjoyed going on annual Elk hunts in Colorado, hunting for coins with his metal detector, and most importantly spending time with his great grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Derryberry and her son, Michael Moore; a granddaughter, Amelia Young Sanders and husband Timmy; two great grandchildren, Melinda Hope Sanders and Sylvester Wayne Sanders; a sister, Jeanette Icenburger. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Carolyn Derryberry; a daughter, Melinda Carol Derryberry Young; a sister, Joyce Barnes; two brothers, Pete and Bud Derryberry. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 5 - 8 p.m. and on Friday, 3 p.m. until services at 5 p.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with John Coleman officiating. Burial will followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

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OBITUARIES

August 3, 1948 July 28, 2021

ames Harmon Ferguson was born August 3, 1948 in Henderson, Tenn. the son of the late Dee Ferguson and Lavounia McNeil Ferguson. He departed this life on July 28, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 11 Months, 25 Days. James was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Armour on April 10, 1971. He was co-owner of Dixie Drywall with his brother for many years. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching and was great at barbecuing. He was a good husband, father and brother. James loved his nieces and nephews, and his great nieces and nephews like they were his grandbabies. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ferguson of Hornsby, Tenn.; a daughter, Cindy Gee and husband Randy of Hornsby, Tenn.; a brother, Roger Ferguson of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; four sisters: June Cox of Hornsby, Tenn., Nadine Russom of Hornsby, Tenn., Sylvia Ingle and husband James of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Annette McDaniel of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by a sister, Addise Smith; four brothers: Ralph, Quinton, Lonnie and Prentice Ferguson. Services were held on July 31, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Woodville Cemetery in Chester County, Tenn.

Pamela S. Akers December 11, 1949 - July 29, 2021

amela S. Akers was born December 11, 1949, in Memphis, Tenn. the daughter of the late Marion Houston Deffenbaugh and Maggie Ruth Lancaster Deffenbaugh. She departed this life on July 29, 2021, in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 7 Months, 18 Days. She is survived by her children: Lawrence Akers and Tracy Harris both of Lutts, Tenn.; a brother, David Deffenbaugh of Coldwater, Miss.; and 3 grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on August 4, 2021, at the Memphis Memory Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

SUNRISE:

Safe and... David Coy Contributor

We are living in increasingly troublesome times. There is a song that even begins with that idea. “Troublesome times are here, filling mens hearts with fear, freedom we all hold dear now is at stake…” (1942, Winsett) I heard one person say recently they longed to feel safe and normal. That is a powerful statement in their world. What about yours? Do you feel unsafe and out of sync with ‘normal?’ I have met a number of people over the years who in the midst of their journey with grief struggled so intensely to figure out who they now were, or where they now fit in life, or even what there purpose in life now was, that they were floundering aimlessly just barely existing from day to day. This is when they need constant unwavering support from those around them. Be it family, friends or others outside these circle of associates. As society seems to unravel, splinter and divide it is important we help those who are

walking the journey with grief, sorrow, or tribulation that they do not feel alone, unsafe and abnormal. Feeling included in a routine of daily life that has hope for the future as it faces and deals with their struggles will begin to give them the feeling of safety and normalcy. Grief support groups are provided in Bolivar, which meets now at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the 2nd floor lounge of CB&S Bank. Selmer, which meets at 6 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the lounge area of the old Chamber of Commerce building. Savannah, which meets at 6 p.m. in the Tennessee Valley Electric Co-Op conference room on the third Thursday. Henderson, which now meets at 6 p.m. in the lounge at the rear of The Johnson funeral home. Waynesboro, meets at 6 p.m. in the Tennessee Valley Electric CoOp conference room on the last Monday of each month. Please come and join us where we support each other in a safe, normal environment.

Jesse Cole Jordan

April 3, 1990 July 29, 2021

esse Cole Jordan was born April 3, 1990 in Corinth, Miss. the son of Justin Wayne Jordan and Janet Renee Matlock Nixon. He departed this life on July 29, 2021, at the age of 31 Years, 3 Months, 26 Days. Jesse met Kara Stevens on October 14, 2008, and they were united in marriage on May 18, 2012. He graduated from McNairy Central High School in 2008 and later from TCAT in 2015 with his CDL. He then started working in logging before starting work at PCA in Counce six months ago. Jesse was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and arrowhead hunting. He liked to laugh and live life to the fullest. Everyone that knew him, loved him. He loved spending time with his daughter, wife, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Kara Jordan of Stantonville, Tenn.; daughter, Averi Elaine Jordan; mother, Janet Nixon (Jordan) of Guys, Tenn.; father, Justin Jordan (Debbie) of Selmer, Tenn.; brother, Stevie Jordan (Michelle) of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; grandparents, Durrell and Steward Jordan of Henderson, Tenn., Barbara and Wayne Matlock of Lexington, Tenn.; uncle and aunts: Jason and Tammy Jordan, Shannon and Brent Lambert, Marty Matlock and Gary Matlock; cousins: Alesha Jordan, Megan Nevis and Jordan Flanagan; nieces and nephew: Charlotte Neill, Ansley and Avery Jordan; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by great grandparents: Ophelia Jordan, Lucille and Raymond Hunt; great great grandparents, Jesse and Willie Jo Hurst. Services were held on August 1, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Kerry Stevens officiated.

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Events and Happenings Ramer Soccer Sing-Ups August 7, 14, 21, 28 Regular Soccer sign ups will be July 31, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Ball Feilds inside the concession stand located at 143 Jackson St. Bethel Springs. Ages 2 to 14 welcomed. For more information call Elizabeth at (731)6106063 or Tom Court at (713)610-5750. Chapel Hill Baptist Church August 7 There will be a singing Chapel Hill Baptist Church at 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd. near Pocahontas, Tenn. on Saturday night August 7th .A meal will be served at 5:00 p.m. and singing will begin at 6: p.m.. The old town tradition with B.B. Young from Savannah Tenn. will be singing. Everyone Welcomed Lip Sync Battle August 7 On August 7th there will be a lip sync battle at Corinth VFW. It starts at 8:00 p.m. Registation

Fees for solo is $10 and for a group $25. This is open to the public. UT Extension in McNairy August 12,19, and 26 UT Extension in McNairy County is offering a FREE program for adults. It is designed to teach individuals and families how to make healthy foods choices within a limited budget and to choose physically active lifestyles You will learn and obtain recipes that are healthy, tasty, inexpensive, and kid friendly. Classes will include food demonstrations, giveaways, and an opportunity to taste a variety of dishes. This 3-week class will be offered August 12, 19, & 26 at 5:30 p.m.at the UT Extension Office. Registration is required. If you have questions and/or need to register please contact Kim Smith at 731-645-3598. McNairy County Retired Teachers August 19

The McNairy County Retired Teachers Will Meet on Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Conference Room of the Jack McConnico Library in Selmer. All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Business items to discuss will be the work of the various committees, including the Scholarship Committee, Legislative Committee, and the president’s charges to other committees as needed. Also, programs for the year will be revealed. Light refreshments will be served. If willing, please bring canned soup for Jesus Cares. New retirees are invited and will be welcomed. McNairy County Historical Society August 28 The McNairy County Historical Society is excited to announce we will have our monthly meeting. Saturday, Aug 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jack McConnico Library, Selmer, Ten-

nessee. Please join us as Emily Harris presents a program titled, “Selmer, A Mesker Town” Bethel Springs Alumni Reunion September 5 Bethel Springs Alumni Reunion will be held Sunday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunck served at 12:00 noon. Please bring your oun dish and enjoy visiting with friends and classmates. Hope to see you there. nessee. Please join us as Emily Harris presents a program titled, “Selmer, A Mesker Town”

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Frankie Henry

Friends and family of Frankie Henry are invited to help her celebrate her 90th Birthday on Sunday, Aug. 8th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McNairy at 2:00 p.m. She is a special part of her church and the McNairy community. She has asked no gifts please. For any more info., please call 731-645-1500.

McNairy County Senior Center, 408 Park Avenue, Adamsville, is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is served on Thursdays for seniors to dine-in or pick up and go. Tai Chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Day trips are being planned for some Fridays. Staff at the Senior Center are available to help seniors with things like energy assistance, signing up for commodities, telephone reassurance calls and grocery shopping. Masks are available for seniors to use, but not required. “We are planning a motorcoach to Cape Cod for Oct. 13 to Oct. 20 this year,” said Cindy Thrasher, Director The McNairy Senior Center is also already planning their 2022 excursions, including a Spring trip to Italy and late Summer trip to Alaska. For further information call the Center at 731-632-0302.

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. West Shiloh Baptist 282 West Shiloh Baptist Rd. Stantonville Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 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.

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. 5 p.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.,

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. 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. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 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. United Methodist Church 8173 Finger-Leapwood Rd. FInger, TN 38334 Pastor Howard Russom Contact info: 731-610-7638 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) Maggie Jones 11 a.m. MT. Vinson Service 9 a.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.

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Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 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.

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

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.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m. Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday nights: 7 p.m. Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn. 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Night: 6 p.m. Thursday Night: 7 p.m. Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister (731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m.

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES PETITIONER vs. CRYSTAL BRIANNA STIDDOM, MATTHEW THOMAS SHIELDS RESPONDENTS NO: 2020-JV-36 IN THE MATTER OF: Lillian Faye Stiddom, DOB: 06/19/2020 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE Order of Publication It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the whereabouts of the Respondents, Crystal Brianna Stiddom and Matthew Thomas Shields, are unknown and that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon them, It is, therefore, ordered that Respondents, Crystal Brianna Stiddom and Matthew Thomas Shields, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Independent Appeal, a newspaper circulated in McNairy County, Tennessee. TO CRYSTAL STIDDOM and MATTHEW SHIELDS:

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Public Notice The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Lillian Faye Stiddom on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned this child and for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of McNairy County, Selmer, Tennessee. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be 8/4/21. You must appear in Court on 9/13/21 at 9:00 a.m. to appear and defend, or file an Answer within 30 days, or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/ or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the clerk.

Public Notice ENTER this the 7th day of July 2021. /s/ Van McMahan, Juvenile Court Judge PREPARED FOR ENTRY: /s/ Amanda S. King, BPR #028022 Attorney for the State of Tennessee Dept. of Children’s Services 225 Martin Luther King Drive Jackson TN 38301 (731) 421-2000 9545 (10,11,12,13) IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES PETITIONER vs. CYNTHIA MICHELL HERRINGTON LAYZER GOMEZ RIVAS ELIJAH BOND RESPONDENTS NO: 19-JV-51 IN THE MATTER OF: Liliana Ann Michelle Herrington, DOB: 10/17/2007 Joseph Alexander Herrington, DOB: 09/23/2009 Jeremiah Lee Herrington, DOB: 04/27/2016 Selena Bree Herrington, DOB: 06/21/2019 CHILDREN UNDER

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EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE Order of Publication It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Layzer Gomez-Rivas, are unknown and that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him, It is, therefore, ordered that Respondent, Layzer Gomez-Rivas, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Independent appeal, a newspaper circulated in McNairy County, Tennessee. TO LAYZER GOMEZRIVAS: The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Liliana, Jeremiah and Selena Herrington on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned these children and for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you.

A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of McNairy County, Selmer, Tennessee. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be 8/4/21. You must appear in Court on 9/13/21 at 9:00 a.m. to appear and defend, or file an Answer within 30 days, or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/ or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the clerk. ENTER this the 7th day of July 2021. /s/ Van McMahan, Juvenile Court Judge PREPARED FOR ENTRY: /s/ Amanda S. King, BPR #028022 Attorney for the State of Tennessee Dept. of Children’s Services 225 Martin Luther King Drive Jackson TN 38301 (731) 421-2000 9546 (10,11,12,13)

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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The Bobcat golf teams got off to a good start before the weather cleared players off the course in Lawrenceburg Monday. The boys squad included Seniors Will Huddleston and Will Chandler along with three sophomores, Jackson Overton, Carter Howell and Acen Lambert. All of them had a solid start playing 9 holes and carding scores at or below their summer averages. The Lady Bobcats, led by 4 year starter Willow Merry along with Juniors Laurel Merry and Marion Harrison were possibly on their way to claiming some hardware. Willow finished her first 10 holes at even par with the Junior duo both at 9 over through their 10 holes.

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SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021

Local Events Selmer Middle School Football 8/5 @ Hardin County 8/12 @ Adamsville 8/26 @ Bethel Springs 9/2 @ Ramer 9/9 @ Henderson 9/16 @ Michie 9/23 Playoff Game 9/30 Championship Game MCHS Lady Bobcat Soccer Schedule 8/17 @ Scotts Hill 5:30 p.m. 8/26 @ Fayette Ware 8/31 @ Hardin(HOME) 9/2 @ Wayne(HOME) 9/7 @ Adamsville 9/9 @ Northside 5:30 p.m. 9/14 @ Adamsville(HOME) 9/16 @ South Side(HOME) 9/21 @ Lexington(HOME) 9/23 @ Chester County 9/27 @ Sacred Heart (HOME) 9/28 @ Hardin County 5:00 p.m. 9/30 @ Liberty 5:00 p.m.

(Game time is 6:00 unless noted)

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MCHS Golf

The McNairy Central golf teams teed it up in the WTJGA Preview golf tournament at Chickasaw Golf Course in Henderson. Both teams ended up in the middle of the field for the event. The boys totaled 345 strokes to finish in 4th place while the ladies turned in a score of 181 to grab a podium finish in third place. The tournament was won by South Gibson boys with 314. On the girls side, TCA grabbed the gold with a 165 total. Individually, Will Huddleston had 80, Carter Howell and Jackson Overton both had 88, Acen Lambert had 89 and Bryce Whitten See GOLF, 11

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Willow Mary won first place in the skills competition.

Marion Harrison posted a 96 for the day.

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MCHS Football Schedule 2021 8/12 Jamboree Hundington 8/20 Riverside (AWAY) 8/27 Fayette Ware (AWAY) 9/3 Chester County (HOME) 9/10 Waverly (HOME) 9/17 Lexington (AWAY) 9/24 Hardin County (HOME) 10/1 Liberty (AWAY) 10/8 Adamsville Pink night (HOME) 10/15 South Side Senior Night (HOME) 10/22 Millington (AWAY) 10/29 Bye Week

Game Time is 7:00 p.m. MCHS Volleycats Schedule 2021 8/2 Aggie Jamboree (AWAY) 3:00 p.m. 8/12 Kossuth (HOME) 5:30 8/19 Middleton (HOME) 8/21 Alabama Tournament 8/24 Hardin County (AWAY) 5:00 8/26 Chester County (HOME) 5:00 8/28 Alcorn Tournament 8/31 Scotts Hill (Home) 5:00 9/2 South Side (Home) 5:00 9/7 Scotts Hill (AWAY) 5:00 9/9 Hardin County (HOME) 5:00 9/14 South Side (AWAY) 5:00 9/16 Lexington (HOME) 5:00 9/21 Middleton (AWAY) 5:00 9/23 Chester County (AWAY) 5:00 9/27 Lexington (AWAY) 5:00 9/28 Kossuth (AWAY) 5:30 9/30 Bolivar (HOME) Senior Night 5:00 10/4 District Tournament

Adamsville High School Football Schedule 2021 8/20 TCA (HOME) 8/27 Hardin (HOME) 9/3 Scotts Hill (AWAY) 9/10 Chester (HOME) 9/17 East Hickman (AWAY) 7:30 9/24 Kossuth (AWAY) 10/1 Lewis County (AWAY) 10/8 McNairy (AWAY) 10/15 Riverside (HOME) 10/22 BYE 10/29 Hickman (HOME)

Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

Jeremiah Newcombe defends the ball against Palal Fagan during 3v3 action July 31.

3v3 soccer tournament held Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

“Man I Love Football” hosted a 3v3 tournament at the Selmer Middle School field July 31. 3v3 is a faster version of soccer with a smaller field and goal size. There is a small goal box in which no contact with the ball is allowed. Two 10-minute halves make up a game.

There are kick ins in place of throw ins as well. No slide tackling is allowed in this version of soccer. “It’s really good for the kids because it gives them a lot more touches on the ball,” Matt Doyle said. “There is no break on the field,” Alek Floyd said. “You’re moving the whole time and if you don’t its your fault if the other team scores.”

The final game was won 6-1. Alek Floyd, MCHS Soccer Coach Nick Cook, Palal Fagan and Matt Doyle were the winning team for the event. The runner up team was Sailor Kinkennon, Braden Kirk, Trevor Wilson and Grant McMahan. The aces were Mario Puentes, Daniel Way, Reed Youngerman and Angel Gutierrez.

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Carter Howell posted an 88 during play at Chickasaw.

Game Time 7:00 unless noted

To post a local sports-related event here, call the Independent Appeal at 731-6455346 or send an email to editor@independentappeal.com. Deadline for all announcement is 5 p.m. each Monday. All events must take place in - or have a connection to - McNairy County.

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Laurel Merry scored a 102 in play at Chickasaw.

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Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

Braden Kirk heads the ball to a team mate as Leonard Phegley defends his teams goal in 3v3 action

posted 108. For the Lady Bobcats, Senior Willow Merry had 85, Marion Harrison had 96 and Laurel Merry posted 102. MCHS had one win-

ner with Willow Merry claiming the 1st place medal in the Skills competition. Both teams will play again on Thursday at Foxchase in Counce where they will host county rival Adamsville at 4pm.

Meet the Cardinals

Come out and meet the football, band and cheer leaders of the Adamsville Junior High School and High School. TIckets are $5 and the gate will open at 6:15 p.m. The event will begin on 7:00 p.m. Staff Photo by Bryan Huff

Jakob Oldham striking a goal against the opposing team during the 3v3 tournament held at Selmer Middle School. The teams played the tournament in 95 degree plus temperatures July 31.