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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Fatal shooting deemed self-defense Janet Rail Publisher

McNairy County Sheriff’s department responded to a call in Michie that led to a fatal shooting Friday evening determined in self-de-

fense. According to a incident report, at approximately 11:42 p.m. K9 Deputy David Kelso, with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office, was dispatched to 853 Joe Dillon Road for a bur-

glary in progress. While in route to the scene, dispatch advised that the suspect had been shot by the male caller. K9 deputies Kelso and Sims made the scene at 11:49 p.m. The suspect, later identified

as Craig Malone, 34, was found lying on his side with blood on his shirt and all around him in the grass. EMS, first responders, the Sheriff and Chief Deputy were all notified. K9 Deputy Sims be-

gan chest compressions on Malone. There were no signs of life when chest compressions began. Chest compressions continued until EMS arrived on the scene and took over medical aid. The scene

was secured as the investigation began with all parties involved. K9 Deputy Kelso made contact with the victim, Christopher Angelucci, the homeowner, who stated he was the See SHOOTING, 3

Community mourns Board of Education loss of former coach presents Cledis Kiser Awards

Janet Rail Publisher

Community mourns the loss of a coach whose career spanned over 35 years. Coach Tommy Browder passed away in his home on September 15 at the age of 70. Browders career started at Michie Elementary School in the early 70’s after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. While at Michie, he coached football and girls softball. He landed his first head coaching job at Adamsville High School, he coached from 1977-84. From ‘85’88, he crossed the river to be the head coach at Hardin County High School. Browder came home in 1989, to coach at McNairy Central High School for the next 20 years (‘89-2008). Browder was a high school football coaching legend based on his building of programs at Adamsville and McNairy Central. He also served as head coach at Hardin Co. and Long

Janet Rail Publisher

The McNairy County Board of Education presented the Cledis Kiser Awards to board members in their regularly scheduled meeting Sept. 9. Board members Justin Hawkins and Ricky Whitaker, had a tie vote

The board elected officers Ricky Whitaker, re-elected school board chairman, Jarrell Stanfield elected vice-chairman and Molly Moore as the Teacher Leader Network (TLN) Representative. In other business, the See AWARDS, 4

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Former Coach Mike Jones with Coach Tommy Browder at the 2018 McNairy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Beach High (MS). He had served this season as offensive coordinator at USJ. He began as head coach at Adamsville in the early-80s where he built the Cardinals from the ground up to a state playoff team. Browder

moved to Hardin Co. where he built a dormant program before coming home to McNairy Central in 1989. Browder took over a team that had been 1-9 Staff Photo

School Board members Justin Hawkins and Ricky Whitaker tie for Cledis Kiser Award presented by Greg Martin, Director of Schools.

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Downtown Events Alliance to host Markets on the Square Janet Rail Publisher

Downtown Events Alliance of Adamsville will host Markets on the Square this Satur-

McNairy Co. COVID-19

Cases as of September 21

Total Tested 27,285 Cases 4,277 Active Cases 302 Deaths 61 Recovered 3,914

in the nominations. The Cledis Kiser award is given to the outstanding board members nominated by their peers. “I want to thank Hawkins and Whitaker for their commitment to the board and their work to improve the McNairy County school system,” said Greg Martin, director of schools.

day. Local vendors will be showcased at the fall open air Market in downtown Adamsville Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 142 E. Main Street. The Alliance of Adamsville is a community based group that was spearheaded by Robin Lees to support the local business community in Adamsville and provide events and

creativity to stimulate a vibrant Main Street. This will be a family fun day featuring the great music of Joe Cole and great food from Food Truck Stove Pipe’s Q & Stuff. The handmade market bringing artisans from all around the Tennessee and Mississippi area. Vendors will set up tents and show their wares. The Alliance sponsors

events throughout the year. The open air market is smoke free and privately owned. It is not too late for vendors, email robin@ robinleesmusic.com. For more information on this or other Downtown Alliance of Adamsville events see their Facebook page: Downtown Events Alliance of Adamsville.

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County Commission approves Families First Act benefits The McNairy County Commission met in regular session on Sept. 12 passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that the commission opted out of in their August meeting. Allen Strickland, emergency management director addressed the commission for a second time addressing the benefits of the act. The act, one of the earliest congressional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, included mandatory leave for employees impacted in specified ways by COVID-19. To help employers fund the leave, FFCRA provides employers with dollar-for-dollar refundable payroll tax credit. The tax credit was extended through

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness

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Strickland shared there were 302 active COVID-19 cases in the county and told the commission that participating in the act would open up the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for county employees affected by COVID-19. Full-time employees would receive up to 80 hours of sick leave pay, while part-time employees pay would be based on hours worked. “We have employees working paycheck to paycheck and this will affect them, they have to make a living and I don’t think we want to put those employees in a place where they have See FAMILIES, 3

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Halloween Street Party Celebrates 10th Year Janet Rail Publisher

“Attending the Street Party has become a rite of passage for people in McNairy County” The Independent Appeal’s Halloween Street Party will celebrate ten years and is the largest event of the year. As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, downtown Selmer will be transformed into a family friendly street party with enough Halloween treats for children of all ages. Every year on Halloween the community comes together to pro-

vide a special evening for all of our neighbors and friends. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. you can stroll the streets of downtown Selmer between North Second and North 3rd Streets lined with tables or vehicles full of candy or grab a goodie with a local food vendor. Climb in a police car, ambulance or fire truck and meet emergency responders, dance to the music on the stage or compete in the costume contest for prizes. Everything is free and usually we have games for the children. Due to COVID-19, we may not have the games as we strive to keep a safe distance and use our mask

with our costumes. It may be a bit different but fun all the same. It is an evening to showcase our unique personalities with costumes, cuteness and candy galore. You are guaranteed an adventure strolling through the streets and seeing all the creative costumes. You can even bring a lawn chair and settle down in front of the stage. The festival started in 2012 after discussions began when a new edi-

tor with small children came to town. When thinking about it, there were several individual events around the community but what if we all joined together. After securing the City of Selmer as a valued partner, and the event and gaining many supportive participants and vendors, the event has grown to host thousands seeking a safe haven to bring their children to trickor-treat. Our primary partners are the McNairy County

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tus yet, but we have potential. We even hosted three bands at one point and feel that two different music venues are just perfect. We aren’t the only Halloween event in the county as the City of Adamsville, City of Michie, Big Hill Pond State Park and many churches have events for area children to lift and brighten their spirits. It is a joy to see community events like this come together each year with such success. It is an example of what makes McNairy County great. Join us this year on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Selmer. If it’s Halloween, it’s a Street Party.

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one who shot the gun. Sheriff Guy Buck mirandized Angelucci who stated he understood his rights. Angelucci stated that he was lying on his couch asleep when he heard someone trying to come in the back door of his house by beating the door and yelling. Angelucci stated it was his neighbor, Kristen Killingsworth. Angelucci stated he knows of Malone and Killingsworth’s fighting and arguing all the time. Angelucci stated he then grabbed both of his revolvers, a .22 caliber Heritage MFG (SN:1BH236297) and a “Standard” Cal.38 Special (SN:ST0469) that were in a kitchen cabinet. Angelucci went to his front porch window and saw Malone standing by his truck in the yard next door so he went to the door and told him that he just needed to stay over on his side. Angelucci stated that was when Malone made a comment about coming over to handle business or start something. Angelucci stated that he told Malone multiple times not to come on the property or on his porch. Angelucci said Malone kept coming and forced his way inside the house where Angelucci was standing in the middle of his living room next to his couch. Angelucci told Malone to get out of his house. Malone then grabbed Angelucci by his head, neck, and chest and starting pushing him down. That is when Angelucci pointed his .38 cal revolver upwards toward Malone’s body and pulled the trigger at least one time, but couldn’t

remember how many times right off hand. Angelucci stated that after he shot Malone in selfdefense, Malone took off running out of his front door and Angelucci did not see where he went after he left the residence. Angelucci stated that shortly after was when law enforcement arrived. Deputy Kelso retrieved two spent shell casings on the kitchen table next to the revolver he fired. Angelucci’s minor child witnessed the event and was in the living room. The minor remembered more than one gun shot and saw Malone run out of the residence and also stated that his father told Malone to stay off property and not come in the house several times. Amanda Upchurch, wife, stated that she only saw the incident when the shots were fired, but she didn’t witness Malone barging into the house without permission. EMS did observe two entry and two exit wounds on Malone’s body. One entry wound on the right side of his chest/ribs and exited the left side of his body. The second entry was into his lower right chest and it exited out of his back on the right side. Malone was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. He was transported to Shackelford Funeral Directors awaiting an autopsy. Angelucci completed an interview with Sheriff Buck and Investigator Carter at the Sheriff’s office. The story and evidence did not change and reflected and act of self-defense, according to the incident report. As of this printing, no charges were filed. The incident took place af-

ter Angelucci’s neighbor Kristen Killingsworth attempted to get into Angelucci’s back door stating that her boyfriend Malone has beaten her.

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FROM PAGE 1 in 1988 and took the Bobcats to a 9-1 season and a district championship in his first season. He led the Bobcats to two unbeaten regular seasons in 1990 and 2001. His record at McNairy Central High School was 142-82. Browder was inducted into the McNairy Central Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. He left Tennessee to coach in Long Beach, MS for three years (‘09-’11) before retiring. After a short retirement, Coach started back in Scotts Hill (‘15’16) as offensive coordinator and has been at USJ since 2017 as offensive coordinator. He was passionate about the game of football and making a difference in the lives of the young men he coached. Coach Browder won 232 games in 35 years as a coach. He was part of the staff that led USJ to a state runner-up in Div. II in 2019 and 2020. As much as he loved football, he also loved Elvis. His Elvis impersonations began with the yearly production of Hee Haw in Selmer. He would perform at local festivals, charity events, and even made it to the finals in Branson, MO. His voice and likeness of Elvis brought many smiles and laughter to his audiences. Browder enjoyed traveling to the beach, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and

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Ole Miss Rebels. He exercised regularly often running six miles before school and participated in marathons. He is survived by two sons, Bart Browder and wife Kendra of Gallatin, Tenn., Blake Browder and wife Shannon of Nashville, Tenn.; mother, Dortha Browder Naylor of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a brother, Jeff Browder and wife Mary Lu of Clarksville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Kellen and Mills Browder; companion, Marsha Milam of Lexington, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. A coach who influenced many lives in McNairy County will be surely missed.

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to decide whether or not to quarantine or come to work with COVID or having been exposed to it. I believe if we don’t adopt it, we will put employees in a bad place and put others at risk,” said Strickland. Sheriff Guy Buck relayed to the commission that 14 inmates currently had COVID-19 and jail employees are tasked with taking care of the inmates. “The jailers are being exposed every day,” said Buck. “I

believe it is our responsibility to take care of them. It is not right to expect them to work for the county when we won’t take care of them in the course of them doing there job.” Buck explained that his employees had contracted the virus, one employee testing positive twice. He further explained that the county’s budget already included salaries and this would not cost the county additional dollars. The commission approved the act retroactive to the start of the July 1 budget and will end on June 2022. Employees will be required to provide medical proof of COVID-19 to qualify for the sick leave. In other business, the commission heard from Commissioner David McCullar on the Building Committee Report. “We have $360,000 in state funding to begin the dirt work on the McNairy County AG Event Center at the fairgrounds,” said McCullar. The commission approved advertising for bids for dirt work for the center. In addition, the commission approved soliciting bids for roofing on the Charlotte Boley Adult Education Center building in industrial park and bid-

ding out the removal of a building and property clean up on Poplar Avenue. “The building committee is awaiting estimates regarding building a building similar to the former National Guard Armory property,” said McCullar. In earlier meetings the county has discussed use of the property as it remains vacant. The county approved committee minutes as well as approving Mayor Larry Smith as the Commision Chairman and Aubrey Harris as the Commission Chairman Pro Tem. The commission adopted a McNairy County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 5 year plan. Approved moving regularly scheduled meetings that fall on a holiday to the following Monday. Mayor Smith shared that a new Economic Development Director was hired and should attend the October meeting. Smith also advised that Hospital Wing is raising membership fees for the county. The county pays $26,000 annually for residents. The contract ends in December 2021.

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From pAge 1 board approved the following items: A bid for Selmer Elementary School library seating by DEMCO furniture for $13,725.60. Policy revisions for homebound instruction and virtual education programs. Virtual reality kits in the amount of $19,500 each for a total of $97,500. Surplus of excess construction materials at Selmer Elementary, as well as modular buildings at McNairy Central. Esser 3.0 Federal Relief Fund application, including 9.3 million for regular instruction, including summer school and summer programs.

1.3 million for technology, 1.9 million for maintenance and building improvements, and 1.3 million for purchase of additional busses over three years. Esser Funds are designed to address learning loss in relief funds. The funds will be stretched into 2024. Shane Stults, career and technical education director, updated the board on the criminal justice program. “The state dual credit program will give students a more hands-on opportunity by learning how to pull and holster a gun properly,” said Stults. The students will use mock Glock pistols, which are not working guns and will be locked up while not used for training.

Gov. Lee invites Tennesseans to pick new license plate design NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to “Rate the Plates” and help choose the state’s next standard license plate by selecting their favorite design at tn.gov/ratetheplates. Per Tennessee statute, the plate is redesigned every eight years if funds are approved in

the General Assembly’s annual budget. “As Tennessee celebrates 225 years of statehood, it’s a perfect time to redesign our license plate and feature the Tri-Star that represents each of our state’s unique grand divisions,” said Gov. Lee. “We welcome all Tennesseans to cast their vote and play

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tional Suicide Prevention Hotline. The change is in preparation for the new 988 number to route calls to the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline on July 16, 2022. Even after that date, the old number, 1-800-273TALK, will still reach the Lifeline. All are encouraged to check all services and equipment that might be programmed to dial seven-digit local numbers and add the area code

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a role in choosing this piece of our state’s history.” Voting begins now and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. central time

on Monday, September 27. The winning design will be announced later this fall and available to the public January 2022. Tennessee statute requires the display of “Tennessee,” “Volunteer State” and “TNvacation. com” on the plate, as well as county name and expiration year decal locations. Statute provides that Tennesseans may select an “In God We Trust” plate option. The new license plate design will replace the current plate that launched in 2006 with modifications in 2011, 2016 and 2017. Tennesseans, we need your help choosing our state’s next standard

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Originally, gatlinburg was to be Clear Cut and Mined Hindsight’s 20/20, and humans have never been able to predict the future. Today we associate Gatlinburg with hotel rooms, kid-friendly museums, rides, tourist traps, mountain scenery and hiking. A century ago, practically no one foresaw this. Gatlinburg and the forests and mountains surrounding it were just another place for heavy industry. You see, long before there was a paved road to Gatlinburg, there was the Knoxville, Sevierville and Eastern Railroad. The KS&E connected Knoxville to Sevierville by 1909. Seven years later it announced that it would be extended to Gatlinburg. “A Knoxville to Gatlinburg railroad?” you may wonder. “Wouldn’t that have been great for tourism?” Not exactly. This was long before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Space Needle. If you read newspapers of that era, you will find that the railroad had a different purpose altogether: “It is the belief of

many, who have been in the country between Sevierville and Gatlinburg, that the line will result in great development of the timber resources of that section,” reported the Sept. 30, 1916, Knoxville Journal Tribune. “As soon as the road is completed, the iron ore land and the timber land will be worked, and that section of the country will be alive industrially as it has never been before,” said the Feb. 7, 1917, Knoxville Sentinel. “Knoxville manufacturers will be given access to some high-grade magnesium iron ore.” A few months later, the Journal Tribune published a long article about Sevier County’s business potential. It mentioned lumber, limestone quarries, the Walker Milling and Produce Company, the Sevierville Mills and the Dixie Canning Company. There was no mention of day hikers, t-shirt shops, and the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum because back then no one could foresee a time when ordinary people owned cars and took family vacations to

the mountains. By 1920 there were indications that the railroad was paying dividends in the “development” of Gatlinburg and the area around it, to the delight of business leaders in Knoxville. In 1920 the LeConte Hardwood company began clear-cutting a 20,000 acre tract of virgin forest between Elkmont and Gatlinburg. Two years later, a school desk factory called Sevier County Manufacturing was organized in Gatlinburg. “The plant is located in the great hardwood belt and has excellent waterpower for its operation,” the May 10, 1922, Sentinel reported. Also, to put this in context: heavy logging was also taking place on the other side of the Tennessee Smokies—in the area between Townsend and Elkmont. However, it was in the midst of all this “development” that people did vacation in Gatlinburg, staying at places such as the Mountain View Hotel (which opened in 1916). Many of them fished, hiked and contemplated whether it

made more sense to preserve the scenery rather than tear it down. According to Birth of a National Park in the Great Smoky Mountains by Carlos Campbell, the people most responsible for “starting the ball rolling” on the idea of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were Anne and Willis Davis of Knoxville. In 1923 the

couple vacationed out west and saw some of the early national parks. On the way back, they talked about the idea of a national park in the Smoky Mountains, an idea that they soon began introducing to civic organizations in Knoxville. The story of how their idea grew; how Anne Davis got elected

to the Tennessee General Assembly; how she helped convince Governor Austin Peay and the U.S. Department of the Interior that the Smoky Mountains would make a great national park is another column. I just want us to remember that, for a time, Gatlinburg and the area around it were viewed as place to be mined and clear cut.

Consumer alert: Independent Appeal to host mayoral debate flooded vehicles on the used car market Nashville- The Division of Consumer Affairs in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers about flood damaged vehicles that may appear in used car markets following Hurricane Ida. In the past, vehicles from hurricane impacted areas have been sold to unsuspecting consumers without proper disclosure. By law, these vehicles’ titles should indicate that they were “flooded,” “salvaged,” or “totaled.” However, some sellers may not disclose the damage on the title. A shortage of used cars for sale has created a demand for inventory -- and even flood damaged vehicles may be acquired for resale. To avoid purchasing a flood damaged vehicle, consumers should follow these best practices: Check the car’s history by going to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (www.vehiclehistory.gov) and entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A vehicle history should tell you if the car has been in a flood region or was issued a flooded or salvaged title. However, title check companies are only as good as the information collected from other sources-

and that information may be delayed. A vehicle’s flood history may take up to 30 days or longer to post on traditional consumer reporting sites. The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission recommends that individuals purchase vehicles from a licensed dealer, which can be verified at https://verify.tn.gov/. Review the title before signing anything or paying money for the car. The title may indicate the car was damaged in a flood. Look for the words: “flood”, “junk”, “salvaged”, “rebuilt”, or “reconstructed.” Examine the car for signs of flood damage which can include musty odor, water marks, rusting inside the car, or faded fabrics. New carpet/upholstery or a heavy aroma of cleaners and disinfectants in an older vehicle may be a red flag. Get the car inspected by a competent and independent mechanic. Only after an independentmechanic gives it a clean bill of health should you sign a contract or pay any money for the vehicle. To file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Affairs, click here:www.tn.gov/consumer

On Monday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m., the Independent Appeal will host a debate between the leading candidates before Selmer voters head to the polls to officially chose the next mayor. The debate will be at the Latta Theatre, 205 West Court Avenue, Selmer. This debate will precede early voting which will begin October 13-28, for a November 2 election day. The City of Selmer will elect a mayor and two aldermen. Three candidates are running for mayor includ-

ing the incumbent Mayor John Smith seeking a third term. The two additional candidates running are Sherry Inman and Mike Lambert. All three candidates are natives of McNairy County. Aldermen Johnny Norris and John Finlayson, both incumbents, are running unopposed. The debate will provide us an opportunity to get to know the candidates and hear their message prior to entering the polls. Selmer is the larg-

est city in the county and it will be exciting to hear the platforms of the candidates and how they plan to impact our city and community. The Independent Appeal has hosted debates for city and county elections for many years. The debate will be moderated by Jerry W. Porter, of The Community News Flash paper in Corinth, Mississippi. Porter will allow each candidate time to

introduce themselves, answer questions on major categories with final questions from the audience. The debate is a continued effort to educate and inform the citizens prior to the election providing a tool for an informed decision in a non partisan environment. Light refreshments will be served and all candidates and the public are cordially invited to attend.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Dare to Live Without Limits: Sacrifice Bryan Golden Contributor

Results don’t occur by themselves. Life isn’t like the lottery. You can’t buy a ticket and then sit back and hope to win. In the real world, it’s up to you to do what it takes to achieve the outcome you want. Sacrifice always precedes success. Unfortunately, the concept of sacrifice has a negative connotation for many people. As such, it’s not unusual to hear a person declare “I’m not willing to make the sacrifice” or “The sacrifice is too great.” The variety of excuses is virtually endless. Sometimes it seems as if people put more effort into concocting excuses than would be required to reach their goals. Sacrifice is synonymous with effort. Effort is worthwhile because it leads to results. Since effort is beneficial, sacrifice is good. Sacrifice involves giving. Only by giving will you receive. Rather than shying away from sacrifice, embrace it as the opportunity it

is. It’s a chance to begin the journey to reach your destination. Sacrifice has many manifestations. In general, sacrifice entails exchanging one thing to realize something else. Sacrifice isn’t a loss; it’s a gain. You trade a combination of time, energy, or money for that which is of greater importance or value. A single parent may work two jobs to support his kids. He gives up his time to keep them comfortable. He puts his children’s needs ahead of his own. In return he gets the satisfaction that his kids are happy and well cared for. A college student may work full time while going to school. She gives up any social life in exchange for the opportunity to get an education that will serve her for a lifetime. She exchanges short-term fun and entertainment for long term benefits. A small business owner works 10 hours a day, six to seven days a week, building her business. She sacrifices all her free time to develop

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her dream. She asks her family and friends for understanding. She realizes that once her business is successful, opportunities will emerge that would have otherwise been unavailable. A young couple scrimps and saves to accumulate enough money for a down payment on a house. They cut back on or eliminate all discretionary spending. To accelerate their savings, each spouse works a part time job in addition to their full time employment. Without their sacrifice, they would never be able to own their own home. A budding high school athlete wants to be good enough to play sports in college. He practices daily, utilizing every minute of his spare time. He sacrifices time with his friends. He misses parties and dating. He realizes that if he doesn’t do what it takes today he may well miss out on future opportunities. A son, whose mother has died, takes his father into his home. He and

his family sacrifice a lot of privacy and independence to care for him. But he has the satisfaction of giving something back to his father in return for all of his sacrifices. The examples of sacrifice are endless. The people in the above illustrations were willing to sacrifice in the short term for long term gain. The desire for instant gratification is the enemy of sacrifice. If you require instant gratification and are unwilling to give up anything to reach a goal, you will never have the satisfaction of accomplishment. It doesn’t matter what you are trying to achieve. If you won’t go the distance, you will never experience the rewards. Sacrifice isn’t paying a price, it’s enjoying having an opportunity. You should consider it a joy to be able to make a sacrifice. Without sacrifice, there is no growth or gain. Be willing to sacrifice today for long term achievement tomorrow.

Senator Blackburn Introduces Legislation To Support Live Music Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) along with Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) introduced the Music Under Severe Income Crisis (MUSIC) Act to address gaps in financial support for blue collar workers in the music industry. The MUSIC Act will expand the Save Our Stages (SOS) Act to include companies and workers in the live event industry who faced significant financial hardship as a result of pandemic-related shutdowns. “In Music City — and across the Volunteer State — we know the value that service and support companies bring to live entertainment,” said Senator Blackburn. “The MUSIC Act builds on our existing work to support the recovering arts community and ensures that blue collar workers in the live events industry can thrive.” “The music and entertainment industry has an enormous im-

pact on our economy in Tennessee, but the pandemic took a heavy toll on many — not just the venues — hardworking Tennesseans who make their living from live events,” said Senator Hagerty. “I am pleased to join with Senator Blackburn to help the workers who have been hard hit by the pandemic, and give them the opportunity to once again thrive as this industry rebounds across our state.” BACKGROUND: The Save Our Stages (SOS) Act was implemented under the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) program. However, the SOS Act cast a narrow net, only benefiting a small portion of the industry by excluding many blue collar workers. The MUSIC Act aims to aid those left out of the initial program by expanding eligibility to include companies that support the live event industry.

During Family Literacy Week, Encourage Education in Your Community Alex Beene Contributor

A few weeks ago, a young man came to my office saying he desperately needed to earn a high school equivalency diploma as soon as possible. “How quickly can I start?” he asked, as sweat started to trickle down his forehead. Before I could answer that question, he followed up with “How much is this going to cost me?” His voice was shaking as he kept the questions coming at a fast pace. What was the reason for the immediacy? During the height of the pandemic, his employer had hired him and told him they were not requiring a high school diploma for entry. One year later, though, the employer was bringing back the requirement and had called him and a few other employees in to tell them they had one month to provide a

copy of their diploma or would be let go. This student’s scenario is not unique. Over the past five years with adult education, I’ve seen many enter my doors like him. And while jobs without a high school diploma requirement are plentiful at the moment, as workers return and the number of positions available dwindle down, the need for education attainment will return, leaving many employees out of work. Over 30 million Americans over the age of 25 – one out of every 10 U.S. citizens – does not have a high school diploma. That’s an intimidating statistic when you consider more and more jobs will require a higher level of education in the coming years. By 2024, 48 percent of job openings will be middle-skill and 32 percent will be highskill. Less than three

years from now, nearly 80 percent of job open-

it to move on to new jobs and higher educa-

has offered financial assistance to students.

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Alex Beene (Adult Education Instructor), Tanya Ferrell (former Adult Education student), Trish Keeton (Adult Education Paraprofessional).

ings nationwide will require a high school diploma or greater. In McNairy County, the adult education program has been working hard to meet the needs of our students and workforce. We’ve averaged over 35 students a year who obtain their high school equivalency diploma and use

tion opportunities. An education is essential in moving the lives of people in our community forward both personally and professionally; we’re trying to help that process every day. We’re also blessed to have the McNairy County Literacy Council, a non-profit that over the last 20 years

The Council has provided funding for literacy programs, materials, testing fees, and a range of other valuable items and services that have improved the lives of K-12 and adult students in our county. They continue to fund content for our students at a time when so many need additional help in

achieving their goals. This week is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, and I’d like to ask you and your family to consider the impact of education on your lives. Think of how it’s helped you to achieve personal and professional goals. Use your voice to continue to encourage local, state, and federal government programs to fund more education initiatives for our students. And if you know an adult student without a high school diploma, tell them to reach out to us! We are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Charlotte Boley Education Center. Call 731.608.2475 to schedule an appointment to come in and begin your educational journey. The complete process, including all testing, is absolutely free.

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

OBITUARIES

James Dennis Young

Marsha Hastings

October 29, 1957 September 14, 2021 James Dennis Young was born October 29, 1957, in Memphis, Tenn., the son of the late JT Young and Louella Russom Young. Dennis was united in marriage to Terri Watson on December 12, 1987. He was self-employed in construction and mostly worked in flooring. The name of his business was Carpet Doors and More. He was a member of the Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. He enjoyed muscle cars, Tennessee football and spending time with grandkids and great grandkids. Mr. Young departed this life on September 14, 2021, in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 63 Years, 10 Months, 16 Days. He is survived by his wife, Terri Young of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two daughters, Melissa Pipes and husband Charles of Selmer, Tenn., Melanie Young of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two sisters, Wanda Harwood and husband Tom of Byhalia, Miss., Annie Chapman and husband Jimmy of Tyronza, Ark.; two brothers, Charles Scarbrough and David Frazier both of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; five grandchildren; Colton Wyte, Samantha Wyte, Averianna Wyte all of Ramer, Tenn., Nathaniel Young and Ashlynn Pipes both of Selmer, Tenn.; a great-grand daughter, Adalynn Wyte of Ramer, Tenn.; nieces: Gale Allison of Byhalia, Miss., Barbara Armstrong of Ark. and Angela Hendrix of Ark.; nephew, Shane Allison; and a host of aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, Mr. Young was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Wyte. A Graveside Service was held on September 19, 2021, at the Lebanon Cemetery in Saltillo, Tennessee David Paseur officiated. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com.

Elver Cazmo Brewer

February 24, 1938 August 13, 2021

lver Cazmo (Caz) Brewer was born February 24, 1938, in Leapwood, Tenn. the son of the late Robert K. and Ruby D. Harris Brewer. Mr. Brewer grew up in the Leapwood community of McNairy County, Tenn. He joined the U.S.Navy at 17. After leaving the service, he worked and lived in Aurora, Illinois, from the age of 21 and was employed by McKee Door Company for 23 years, Toyota West Chicago for 12 years, Dale Cox Construction for 7 and then retired from Miner Industries. He was a member of the Masons, The Illinois Carpenters Union and a lifetime member of Kishwaukee Archers and is a former winner of the Mid-Western Archery Championship and numerous archery competitions. He also introduced and taught newcomers to the sport. Mr. Brewer departed this life on August 13, 2021, in Aurora, Ill. at the age of 83 years, 5 months, and 20 days. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann (Hendon) Brewer, son Dennis S. Brewer, nephew Greg Treece, nieces Pam Bassett, Kathy (Treece) Emery and many cousins. He is preceded by his sister Myrna (Brewer) Treece and niece Kim (Treece) Robertson. A graveside service is being arranged. Details will be on the Shackelford website.

Gary Talbott Garner

November 16, 1949 September 13, 2021

ary Talbott Garner was born November 16, 1949, in Jackson, Tenn., the son of the late Jim Garner and Vonnie Talbott Garner. He was united in marriage to Wanda Kay Elliott on October 7, 1967. Mrs. Garner preceded him in death on October 24, 2013. Gary and his wife co-owned Fat Cats Cafe in Adamsville. He also drove a truck for many years. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn. He enjoyed antique cars, car shows and going to the beach with his family. Mr. Garner departed this life on September 13, 2021, in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 9 Months, 28 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Cathy Maness and husband Mike of Selmer, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Caley Burks and husband Brian of Adamsville, Tenn., Cole Maness of Denver, Colo.; two great grandchildren, Mia Burks and Brayden Burks both of Adamsville, Tenn.; a brother, Larry Garner and wife Shannon of Finger, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Juanita Elliott of Adamsville, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Molly McDaniel and husband Eldon of Adamsville, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Garner was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry and Barry Garner; father-in-law, George Elliott; brothers-in-law, Eddie and Greg Elliott; sister-in-law, Martha Cunningham and husband Jim. Services were held on September 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, Eldon McDaniel and Randy Latch officiated. Burial followed in the Good Hope Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

March 25, 1974 - September 11, 2021

arsha Hastings was born March 25, 1974. She was a resident of Bethel Springs and attended Gateway Holiness Chapel in Bethel Springs, Tenn. Marsha Hastings passed away on September 11, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Marsha Hastings is survied by her son Matthew Booth; daughters, Samantha Wilson, Kristina Hopkins, and Ashley Luther; grandchildren, Kaeleigh, Haylee, Riley, Kylie, Katelynn; sister, Christy Arnold along with other relatives and a host of friends. Marsha Hastings is preceded in death by her father, Elgie Booth; mother, Susie McCallum Booth; maternal grandparents, James and Andrea McCallum. Services was held Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. Visitation were 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. September 15, 2021 at Gateway Holiness Chapel. Her intrement was at Gateway Holiness Chapel.

Tommy Browder

June 3, 1951 September 15, 2021

ommy Browder was born June 3, 1951, in Selmer, Tenn. the son of Dortha Walker Browder Naylor and the late Bill Browder. Mr. Browder graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin with Bachelor of Science degree in Education. His coaching career spanned over 35 years and began at Michie Elementary School in the early 70’s. While at Michie, he coached football and girls softball. He landed his first head coaching job at Adamsville High School, he coached from 1977-84. From ‘85-’88, he crossed the river to be the head coach at Hardin County High School. He came home in 1989, to coach at McNairy Central High School for the next 20 years (‘89-2008). His record at MCHS was 142-82; he was inducted into the McNairy Central Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. He left Tennessee to coach in Long Beach, Miss. for three years (‘09-’11) before retiring. After a short retirement, Coach started back in Scotts Hill (‘15’16) as offensive coordinator and has been at USJ since 2017 as offensive coordinator. He was passionate about the game of football and making a difference in the lives of the young men he coached. As much as he loved football, he also loved ELVIS. His Elvis impersonations began with the yearly production of Hee Haw. He would perform at local festivals, charity events, and even made it to the finals in Branson, Mont. His voice and likeness of Elvis brought many smiles and laughter to his audiences. Mr. Browder enjoyed traveling to the beach, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Ole Miss Rebels. He exercised regularly often running 6 miles before school and participated in marathons. Mr. Browder departed this life on September 15, 2021 in Lexington, Tennessee at the age of 70 Years, 3 Months, 12 Days. He is survived by two sons, Bart Browder and wife Kendra of Gallatin, Tenn., Blake Browder and wife Shannon of Nashville, Tenn.; mother, Dortha Browder Naylor of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a brother, Jeff Browder and wife Mary Lu of Clarksville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Kellen and Mills Browder; companion, Marsha Milam of Lexington, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. Services were held on September 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Blake Carroll, Coach Michael Stroup officiating. Burial followed in the Clear Creek Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Linda Carrol Plunk

May 4, 1951 September 16, 2021 Linda Carrol Plunk was born in McNairy County, Tenn. on Friday, May 04, 1951, to William Lee and Mary Ellen Plunk. She departed this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Methodist Hospital Olive Branch. Linda spent many years working in various mission fields. She loved crafting and especially loved her dog, ‘Little Man’. Linda was preceded in death: by her father, William Lee Plunk; her mother, Mary Ellen Rudd; maternal grandparents, Wesley and Willie Dix; paternal grandparents, Acie and Winnona Plunk. She leaves to cherish her memory: two brothers, Jim (Katherine) Plunk of Twin Falls Idaho and David (Tess) Rudd; six sisters, Annette (Jim) Jackson of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Darlene Taylor of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Ruth Bryant of Holly Springs, Miss., Debi (Mike) Richardson of Mayfield, Ky., Jean Smyth of Sebring, Fla., and Robin (Chuck) Skidmore of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friend. Due to the current and various circumstances, there will be no immediate funeral. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Professional Services were handled by Selmer Mortuary.

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Billy Wayne Parmely

July 26, 1947 September 16, 2021

illy Wayne Parmely was born July 26, 1947, in McNairy County, Tenn. the son of the late Issac Parmely and Ilene Littlejohn Parmely. He was baptized at Eastside Church of Christ. He worked 30 plus years for Harman Automotive in Bolivar. He enjoyed square dancing, gardening and baseball. Mr. Parmely departed this life on September 16, 2021, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 74 Years, 1 Month, 21 Days. He is survived by four sons: Kevin Parmely and wife Denise, Shane Parmely and wife Bonnie Kennedy Parmely, Tommy Parmely, Adam Parmely all of Selmer, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Kylen Hilliard, Taylor Hawkins and husband Easton, Dylan Parmely, Tanner Parmely, Ayden Parmely; a great grandchild, Danari; two sisters, Carolyn Hensley and husband Russell of Ramer, Tenn., Mary Thacker of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; three brothers: Bennie Parmely of Selmer, Tenn., James Parmely and wife Beverly of Selmer, Tenn., David Parmely and wife Bonnie of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Parmely was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Sue Saxton and Kathryn Adkins; a brother, Bobby Parmely. Services were held on September 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Chris Dancer officiated. Burial followed in the White Oak Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

George Ronald Buhle

April 20, 1941 September 16,2021

eorge Ronald Buhle was born April 20, 1941, son to George Buhle (Mildred) and Lottie Maciejewski DuMey (Cleo). He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church and was a custodian at Cicero IC Public Schools. George Ronald Buhle passed away in Michie Tennessee, September 16, 2021. He is survived by a son, David Buhle of Michie, Tenn.; a daughter, Karen Uher (Mitch) of Michie, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Lindsey Darr (Josiah), George Buhle and Easton Buhle; two brothers, John Buhle (Heather) and Donald Buhle; a sister, Marianne Duran (Anthony) and other relatives and a host of friends. In additon to his parents George Ronald Buhle is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Beth Smith and Jane Strugala (Donald) Visitations was Monday, September 20, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church. Services were held Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Booneville, Miss., Officiated by Father Curley.

SUNRISE: Loss is Normal David Coy Contributor

Throughout our life whether we have ever realized it or not, we have been taught and trained to acquire. In their book The Grief Recovery Handbook, John W. James and Frank Cherry make the very excellent point that society is taught to acquire material and non-material things. I would add also ways of thinking. It is the ways of thinking that I am focusing on now. We seek to obtain approval, acceptance, from our parents, in school, in our work place, from early childhood up through our adult years. This is not bad at all, but it is incomplete. There is of course a danger of acquiring too much, but that is a subject for another time. The area that causes the imbalance is not learning to accept loss. We have learned to accept receiving and obtaining all our lives, but have not learned to accept losing or loss. As a result of this

skewered way of thinking we think loss is abnormal. Equalizing, balancing, and righting what has not been. Loss is normal. Loss is healthy as we have the opportunity to learn humility and wisdom, and character. We loose things, people, health, routinely. We do not like it because we have somehow embraced the false belief (delusion) that once we obtain something (things, life, skill, etc.) we should possess it for life. The truth is nothing in this material world lasts for ever. Our life span in general terms is 70-80 years (Psalm 90:10). This is not a guarantee, but a general principle. Our life span can also be cut very short as an infant in or out of the womb (James 4:14), for our life is like a vapor (Gk. atmis, denotes a swirl of smoke). While time is ours, come to grief support group, Henderson meets this Thursday at 6 p.m. for one hour at 619 East Main Street in the rear lounge.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

County Juniors and Seniors Career Day Last Thursday high school juniors and seniors from both county high schools spent time with representatives from colleges, universities, businesses and industries getting first hand information about possibilities to build their future. Career Day is an annual event hosted by McNairy Central High School and well received by students.

Events and Happenings Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast First Saturday of the Month There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Masonic Lodge located at 157 4th Street in Selmer the first Saturday of each month. The event is held to rasie money for children with autism. Everyone is invited. Revival Services at Center Ridge Pentecos-

tal Church of God September 19-22 Revival services will be held at Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God, 948 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs, Tenn. beginning Sunday Morning, September 19th at 11 a.m. and continue on Monday through Wednesday night September 20 September 22 at 6:30 p.m. each night. For more info, call Pastor Moore 731-609-3510.

McNairy County Historical Society Meeting September 25 The McNairy County Historical Society is pleased to announce we will have our monthly meeting. Saturday, Sep 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jack McConnico Library, Selmer, Tennessee. Please join us as Michelle Richards, of Mammy’s Soap Co, shares on the art of soap making.

Recipe of the Week BACON TOMATO CUPS • 8 Slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled • 1 med. Tomato, seeded and chopped • 1/2 sm. Onion, chopped • 3 oz. Cheddar Cheese, grated • 1/2 c. Mayonnaise

• 1 tsp. basil • 10 oz. Can of Refrigerated Flaky Biscuits

Fill cups with bacon mixture. Bake 10 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Preheat oven to 350º. Combined bacon, tomato, onion, cheese, mayonnaise, and basil. Mix well. Separate each biscuit into three thinner biscuit. Using a small scoop, lay each biscuit over a mini-muffin cup.

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 Jacob Brimm, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. West Shiloh Baptist 282 West Shiloh Church Rd. Stantonville Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.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. 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

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. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.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 8173 Finger-Leapwood Rd. FInger, TN 38334 Pastor Howard Russom Contact info: 731-610-7638 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Services 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 5:00 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.

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. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.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

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.

Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m.

Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday nights: 7 p.m. Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn. 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Night: 6 p.m. Thursday Night: 7 p.m. Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister (731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m. City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, September 30, 2021 commencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of McNairy, State of Tennessee. BEING Lot No. 3 of the Country View Estates Subdivision, a plat or plan of which is of record in Plat Book A, Slide 93 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and reference is here made to said Plat, and to the book and page where recorded for a more complete description of said lot No. 3, and the description, location, and designation as there given and shown are incorporated herein by this reference thereto as fully and to the same extent as if copied in full herein. This property is subject to any restrictions in Plat Book A, slide 93, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. This property is conveyed subject to certain restrictive covenants, limitations, restrictions,

and declarations pertaining to the Country View Estates Subdivision, filed and recorded on August 7, 1992, in Deed Book 136, page 123, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and the same are incorporated herein by reference thereto as fully and completely as if copied in full herein. Tax Parcel ID: 054P-A003.00 Property Address: 214 Edgewood Drive, Adamsville, TN 38310 Interested Parties: Southwest Human Resource Agency All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 22, 2011 by MARION NATOMIA HUDSON, a single woman, to John Clark, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed of Trust 403, Page 2952, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is

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#1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 142.00-153.00 300-400 WT 135.00-142.00 400-500 WT 128.00-135.00 500-600 WT 121.00-128.00 600-700 WT 116.00-122.00 700-800 WT 108.00-122.00 800-900 WT 98.00-108.00 HIGH DRESSING UTILITY COWS 71.00 - 76.00 HIGH DRESSING SLAUGHTER BULLS 95.00-98.00

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Invitation to Bid The McNairy County Schools Board of Education is seeking bids for a intercom system for McNairy Central High School. The system would need to cover the entire school to include headend equipment, administrative phones, software, switches, call stations, cabling, labor/ installation and programming and testing. For questions or inquires call 731-645-3267.

Bids should be submitted to the McNairy County Board of Education, 530 Mulberry Ave, 2 Selmer, TN 38375 no later than 12 noon on Monday , Sept. 27, 2021. Bids should be in a sealed envelope with “MCHS Intercom Bid”, company name, address and phone number written on the outside of the envelope. The MCBOE reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE

Sale at public auction will be on October 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the southwest door of the McNairy County Courthouse, 170 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375, pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by John F. Copeland for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Fortune Financial Corporation, as Beneficiary, dated July 25, 2018, of record in Instrument Number 108509, Book 427, Page 1331 in the Registers of Deeds Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, (“Deed of Trust”), conducted by James E. Albertelli, P.A. d/b/a ALAW, a Florida corporation duly authorized to conduct business in Tennessee, having been appointed Trustee, all of record in the Register of Deeds Office for McNairy County, Tennessee. Default in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust has been made; and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party entitled to enforce the debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Other Interested Parties: N/A The hereinafter described real property located in McNairy County will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: BEGINNING AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE REEDIE HERRING DRIVEWAY (REMAINDER OF THE LAND HERRING ACQUIRED IN DEED BOOK 49, PAGE 592, POINT OF BEGINNING BEING THE SEC OF SAID REMAINDER), THENCE RUNS EAST WITH MCNAIRY AND COFFEE ROAD (NOW KNOWN AS BEAUTY HILL ROAD), 254 FEET TO A STAKE ON VICTOR WILLIAMS (NOW EDITH SELLERS, SEE DEED BOOK 157, PAGE 302), THENCE RUNS IN A NORTHERN DIRECTION 244 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE IN A WESTERN DIRECTION (WITH ROBINSON, DEED BOOK 164, PAGE 455), 176 FEET TO A STAKE JOINING REEDIE HERRING, THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET WITH HERRING LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN F. COPELAND BY RODNEY J. HORNER, JR. BY WARRANTY DEED EXECUTED JULY 25, 2018 AND OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 247, PAGE 451 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Street Address: The street address of the property is believed to be 6662 Beauty Hill Road, Adamsville, TN 38310, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property. In the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. Map/Parcel Number: 034-003.03-000 Current owner(s) of the property: JOHN F. COPELAND This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plat or Plan; and unpaid taxes and assessments; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; rights of redemption, equity, statutory or otherwise, not otherwise waived in the Deed of trust, including right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any and all prior deeds of trust, liens, dues, assessments, encumbrances, defects, adverse claims and other matters that may take priority over the deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is conducted or are not extinguished by this foreclosure sale. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO TITLE, MARKETABILITY OF TITLE, POSSESSION, QUIET ENJOYMENT OR THE LIKE AND FITNESS FOR A GENERAL OR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. The title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another time certain or to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication upon announcement on the day, time, and place of sale set forth above or any subsequent adjourned day, time, and place of sale. If you purchase the 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 check made payable to or endorsed to Albertelli Law Trust Account. 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 by the Trustee at any time. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. James E. Albertelli, P.A. d/b/a ALAW, Trustee 401 Commerce Street, suite 150 Nashville, TN 37219 PH: (615) 265-0835 FX: (615) 265-0836 File No.: 19-021457

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As Covid19 continues to ravage the country and debate surrounds government economic relief efforts supply chain issues are impacting almost every component of everyday life. Agriculture is certainly no exception. In many ways agriculture’s position is worsened by an ongoing crisis in international shipping. These disruptions can contribute to a major economic loss in McNairy County. The top revenue generation crop in McNairy County in Tennessee is soybeans. Tennessee’s soybean export market is valued at almost $370 million. Soybeans topped the United States ag exports with a value of over $26 billion. China is the largest buyer of U.S. soybeans accounting for 55% of total soybean exports. The 2017 Census of Agriculture placed McNairy County’s soybean acreage at 24,000 acres. Using conservative numbers the potential impact of delayed shipping could well be costing local producers and landowners hundreds of thousands of dollars. Feedstuffs which is a leading source of ag news reported that foreign owned and operated shipping lines have increasingly been denying ag exports to be shipped. Over 70% of containers that leave the west coast are empty. Access to Asian markets are critical to the continued viability of U.S. agriculture production. Ag exports have for years narrowed the gap between inequitable trade policies that have negatively impacted the U.S. economy. Tightening shipping avenues further

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Season-high 156 yards for Ty Case not enough for Cardinals in second straight loss Adamsville High had back-to-back losses for the first time this season after losing to East Hickman 53-27 on Sept. 17. A 21-point first quarter by the Eagles (3-2) was all they needed to put the game out of reach for the Cardinals. Adamsville (2-3) scored as many points as East

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Hickman in the second and third quarter, however, but were outscored 12-0 in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. Despite the loss, it was Ty Case who put the team on his back and kept the Cardinals in it for as long as he could. He finished with a sea-

son-high 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the loss. The other touchdown came from quarterback Carson Plunk, who connected with receiver Colton Mowdy on a 16-yard pass that went for six. Plunk finished with 106 passing yards while throwing 8-of-14.

MCHS Lady Bobcat Soccer Schedule 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)

MCHS Football Schedule 2021 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 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 9/24 Kossuth (AWAY) 10/1 Lewis County (AWAY) 10/8 McNairy (AWAY) 10/15 Riverside (HOME) 10/22 BYE 10/29 Hickman (HOME)

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Adamsville High quarterback Carson Plunk (#13) pitches it to running back AJ Finley (#17) during a 53-27 loss to East Hickman on Sept. 17.

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Ty Case (#11) and Josh Ginn (#10) try to scoop up the ball for Adamsville after a bad snap.

McNairy Central is off to its worst start since 2012 after losing 41-0 to Lexington on Sept. 17. The Bobcats (0-5) lost their first seven games in that 2012 season, averaging nine points per game during that stretch. Nine years later, the Bobcats have only scored 14 points through five games and are still trying to find their groove under new head coach Wes Johnson. In their loss to Lexington (2-3), the Bobcats struggled once again to get the offense

going. Quarterback Michael Whitten did not complete a pass, but was the team’s second leading rusher with 21 yards on 13 attempts. Running back Bryce King led the team in rushing yards, with 25 yards on six carries. It does not get better for the Bobcats this week, as they will take on an undefeated Hardin County (5-0) on Sept. 24.

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McNairy Central quarterback Michael Whitten (#6) carrying the ball with blockers ahead. He finished with 13 carries for 21 yards in a 41-0 loss to Lexington on Sept. 17.

Jackson’s 260 yards not enough for win this time after Selmer falls to Michie

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McNairy Central running back Kase Wiggins (#31) breaks a tackle for a short gain against Lexington on Sept. 17.

Despite another high rushing performance from Selmer’s Avion Jackson, this time would not be enough for the Eagles to defeat Michie, as they lost 40-28 on Sept. 16. Jackson rushed for 260 yards and three touchdowns in their loss to the Blue Devils. Jerdarin Campbell was the team’s

second leading rusher (60 yards) and only other score of the night. While the game was close in the beginning, tied at eight heading into the second quarter, Michie started to run away with the game after scoring 32 points to close it out. Avery Burks also rushed for over 200 yards

for the Blue Devils, while adding four touchdowns. Ty Whitten was a contributor in the run and passing game, where he caught four passes for 39 yards, and rushed for 22 yards on six carries. “We are happy to win, but know we could still play better,” Michie coach Michael Cleary said.

Bethel Springs wins again on 8th Grade Recognition Day Not only did Bethel Springs win another game, but the Rebels won it on 8th Grade Recognition Day, en route

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to a 38-8 victory against Pickwick Southside. The Rebels have been on a rampage since the start of the season, and

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Selmer’s Avion Jackson carries the ball for the Rebels. He rushed for 260 yards in a loss to Michie on Sept. 16

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Bethel quarterback Case Stone (#16) rushing the ball for the Rebels. He ended with four total touchdowns in a 38-8 win.

have showed no signs of slowing down. Head coach Clay Shirley said he gives credit to his eighth graders for the great start. “I want to personally thank each one of those guys for the work they have put in this year,” he said. “We have had a lot of success, and a lot of that is due to the leadership of my 8th Graders.” One player who has carried the Rebels throughout the season

for Shirley is quarterback Case Stone, who had four total touchdowns - three passing and one rushing - in their win. He also finished 9-of-13 for 103 yards, and rushed for 62. Stone also had a defensive touchdown, where he recovered a fumble and took it back for six. He ended the game as the team’s leading tackler as well with five.

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Cardinals soar past Eagles for second straight win in dominating fashion Adamsville Junior put up another 30-point victory on Sept. 16 after defeating Ramer 36-6 for its second straight win. D.J. Jones and Ben Hill combined for five touchdowns for the Cardinals, despite combining for only 151 yards. It would be the defense, however, that put the Cardinals in perfect field position

to put up easy points. Isaac Howard and Jones each had a fumble recovery, while Howard had an interception. “It’s always a hardfought game when we play Ramer, and this was no exception,” Cardinals head coach Michael Harvill said. “We will enjoy this win, but next week we will have to be super focused as we prepare

to play a great Michie team in the semi-finals.” Ramer, who has not won a game since the end of August, struggled to push the ball all game. Running back Radarius Patterson was the team’s leading rusher with 66 yards, but it was Jake Wardlow who was the only score of the night for the Eagles.

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Ramer Eagles running back Radarius Patterson (#2) fights off Cardinals defenders. He finished with 66 yards in a 36-6 loss on Sept. 16.

One hitter from Bingham propels Bethel past Michie in softball matchup Bethel’s softball team scored 10 runs in a one-hit shutout win against Michie on Sept. 14. The Rebels finished with seven hits and seven RBI en route to their win, but it was another

strong performance from Kenli Bingham on the mound that was the deciding factor in the win. She threw five innings and allowed just one hit, striking out six batters and walking five.

Errors were the biggest problem for Michie on its end, where the Blue Devils finished with seven errors in the game. Killingsworth was the lone hit in the game for Michie.

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Adamsville’s Heath Hardin making a tackle during a 36-6 victory over Ramer.

Coke Zero Lady Cardinal soccer player of the week

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Bethel’s pitcher, Kenli Bingham, threw six strikeouts in a one-hit game for the Rebels on Sept. 14

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Junior Forward Madison Wilson scored 4 goals to help lead the team to a 7-1 win against District opponent Wayne Co. On the road. She has 7 total goals in the season.

Michie’s pitcher #11 Sophie Edwards at the mound.

Selmer Lions narrowly lose despite one-hit performance to Lexington Despite only having one hit, Selmer’s softball team lost in a one-run game to Lexington on Sept. 13. Errors played the biggest factor in the Lions 2-1 loss, as they had three in the game that ended up helping the Ti-

gers score runs. None of those runs were earned by Selmer’s pitcher Linlee Davidson either, as she pitched a scoreless game. Davidson finished with seven strikeouts as well. The team’s lone hit was from Allie Maxe-

don, who also scored the Lions only run on a sacrifice fly from Elaina Harris. “We didn’t play well tonight, but we were still in position to win the game,” Selmer assistant coach Andy Alexander said. “A couple throw-

ing errors, and not being able to make adjustments at the plate, cost us a win.” Selmer’s loss drops the Lions to 2-7 on the season.

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McNairy Bobcats end their season at Adamsville

Lady Cats win District Title and the Bobcats are the District Runner Up

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Girls win District Title! Marion Harrison Wins Medalist with a sudden death playoff over Willow Merry. Both tied with 79 after 18 holes. Laurel Merry shot 89 for the Lady Bobcats.

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The boys finished with 333 to take the District Runner up. Both teams advance to the Region tournament in Clarksville next Monday at Swan Lake GC.

The MCHS Bobcat Golf teams finished up their season in convincing fashion September 16, 2021 at host Adamsville. The Cardinals, Tigers and Hawks saw the Boys post 160 and the Girls put up 82. For the boys, Southside had 172, Hardin County 195 and Adamsville had 200. On the girls side, Adamsville and Hardin County tied at 104. The Bobcat trio of Will Huddleston, Jackson Overton and Acen

Lambert each turned in 39, Will Chandler added 43 and Carter Howell had 45 for the varsity. In JV action, Westin Rankin had 47, Bryce Whitten 50 and Ben Brush had 56. The Lady Bobcats were paced by Marion Harrison with 40, Willow Merry 42 and Laurel Merry at 46. The teams will play again September 20, 2021 at the District 14 championship held at Pickwick Landing Golf Course. Tee time will be 9a.m.