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McNairy County mourns fallen deputy Janet Rail Publisher
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Fallen officer Matthew Locke, 30, of Savannah, was escorted from Memphis to Shackelford Funeral Directors in Savannah Monday evening. Officer Locke died after being shot and killed during a domestic dispute. McNairy County and Hardin County Sheriff’s departments are mourning the loss of Matthew Locke, one of their own. Locke was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, September 25. Hardin County authorities responded to a residence on Nance Bend Road in Clifton regarding a domestic disSee DEPUTY, 4
Megasite lands $5.6 Grand Ole Opry Veteran Daryl billion investment from Mosely comes to Selmer Ford Motor Company Daryl Mosely, with his Southern drawl and songs about small town life, family and faith will offer a free concert in Selmer this Saturday. A native of Waverly, Tennessee, Mosely’s countless appearances on “The Grand Old Opry” to classic shows at the famous Bluebird Cafe to a touring schedule of over 150 concerts per year will share over 30 years of songs and stories with McNairy County. The concert
will be at the First United Methodist Church, 1122 W. Cherry Avenue, Selmer at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Daryl launched his solo career in 2020. Following the success of his debut album The Secret of Life. One of the singles on the album, “In A Country Town,” is so relatable to anyone living in a small town. “This is one of my favorite songs from the albumn,” said Mosely. “I love that it brings my small town
roots front and center but it’s more than just a tribute to where I grew up. “In A Country Town” is an anthem for anyone who has country and rural living in their heart. It’s a celebration of the simple things in life that made us who we are.” Daryl has written three Song of the Year award winners, six of his songs have made it to number one, and he See DARYL MOSELY, 3
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Several local leaders attended the announcement at the Memphis Regional Megasite including John Bowers, President Pickwick Electric; Mike Smith, Executive Director Southwest Development District; Larry Smith, McNairy County Mayor; Debbie Dunaway and Joe Barker, Southwest Development District; Chelsey Scott and Tracy Exum, Tennessee Economic Development. Janet Rail Publisher
Ford Motor Company has selected the Memphis Regional Megasite for one of the largest battery and vehicle manufacturing campuses in the U.S. This was touted as the
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biggest announcement in Tennessee history. Memphis Regional Megasite is 4,100 acre certified industrial site in West Tennessee located less than an hour from Jackson and Memphis. “West Tennessee is primed to deliver the workforce and quality of life needed to create the next great American success story with Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “This is a watershed moment for Tennesseans as we lead the future of the automotive industry and advanced manufacturing.” Gov. Lee and leaders around West Tennessee joined executives from Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation in Memphis, September 28, to share detail about the multi-year project. “Tennessee is playing a key role in leading American advanced manufacturing, and we
are thrilled to make this historic investment in West Tennessee to create Blue Oval City,” said Lisa Drake, Ford North America chief operating officer. “This once in a generation investment will create thousands of high-quality jobs and support America’s transition to electric vehicles. Tennessee will play a critical role as Ford continues to lead the electric vehicle revolution, tackle climate change, and create the jobs of tomorrow, and we look forward to working to create the future together.” Blue Oval City will bring 5,800 jobs to Memphis Regional Megasite. Ford and SK Innovation will invest $5.6 billion to build a 3,600-acre mega campus called Blue Oval City on the Memphis Megasite, where proSee FORD, 3 DARYL MOSELY
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Preserved History of McNairy County
McNairy County is full of history, literature and tradition. Over the years, much has been passed down in an oral fashion. However, one local author is determined to leave a written record of our history, culture and literary traditions through preservation. John Talbott, an attorney from Finger, who practices in Henderson, has spent several years mining the county and its surrounding borders for the historical and literary gems buried beneath the surface. It has resulted in two original histories, two original military biographies, two new editions of vintage works and two works of vintage fiction that document local vernacular and past customs. He’s drawn together the threads of history,
Southern fiction, folklore and local culture so that none are comprised by the others, each standing alone, yielding a rich tradition for which McNairy County can be proud. By preserving the works of the late author Jack Boone, Talbott has succeeded in bringing parts of McNairy County from the 1920’s and 1930’s back to life. His preservation work on Boone continues preserving stories and novels about colorful characters whose peculiar speech and ways have long passed into history. Those characters were based on real people in both McNairy and Chester Counties. In addition to Dossie Bell Is Dead and Woods Girl, a third volume is forthcoming, including some fifteen short stories based on situations and people who lived in the far reaches of McNairy County. History has also been a focus, freeing it from the shackles of folklore, stating that reality is usually far more interesting anyway and McNairy County has a rich history that has only begun to be tapped. In his recent work, In the Shadow of the Devil, he exposed the desperate nature of Civil War era McNairy County. That work is leading to a broader work on the hellish local home front from 1861 and beyond. McNairy County’s neighboring counties and their natives have also affected our own history. Talbott says artificial boundaries mustn’t hinder the search for our history. His recent edition of
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Thomas Duncan’s Recollections of Thomas D. Duncan: A Confederate Memoir, has resulted in great interest. Aside from online bookstores, the book, replete with an introduction and epilogue, is available in the bookstores at Shiloh NMP, Corinth NMP, the Mississippi Final Stands Visitor Center near Brice’s
himself have added to McNairy County’s story. Some are biographical and others cover broad and specific aspects of the county’s history. All provide perspective on McNairy County providing a glimpse of a county we only thought we knew. All of these works are available in online bookstore such as Barnes and Noble,
Crossroads and Parker’s Crossroads Visitor Center. Special editions of vintage works like Wright’s Reminiscences of the Early Settlement and Early Settlers of McNairy County, Tennessee contain never before published accounts such as Wright’s own memoirs of his youth in Purdy and artist renditions of early settlers. Histories researched and written by Talbott
Books-A-Million, Amazon and Walmart. John Talbott, who reprinted the book, “Recollections of Thomas D. Duncan, A Confederate Soldier”, will have a book signing at the Corinth Interpretive Center, 501 W Linden St, Corinth, from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, October 2 and at Shiloh National Military Park, 1055 Pittsburgh Landing Road, Shiloh, on Sunday, October 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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FROM PAGE 1 duction of next generation all-electric F-series trucks will begin in 2025. In addition, the State of Tennessee intends to offer an enhanced incentive totaling more than $500 million for successful completion of the project. Economic analysis projects the Ford buildout will result in significant job and gross state product gains. The project is anticipated to generate more than 27,000 new jobs, both directly and indirectly, to support the site’s operations resulting in more than $1.2 billion in annual earnings. The project is expected to contribute $3.5 billion each year to Tennessee’s gross state product. “Today is a historic day as we welcome Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation to Tennessee,” said Tennessee Department of Economic Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe.
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FROM PAGE 1 pute Saturday night. Todd Stricklin was at the residence and armed when they arrived. Stricklin was asked by authorities to drop his weapon and allegedly refused. Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke approached the house to assist, when Stricklin allegedly shot him. Officials say Stricklin ran from his residence into a wooded area after shooting Locke. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation took over the investigation, and law enforcement from surrounding counties came to help search for the man responsible. Officers from Wayne County, Clifton Police Department, Savannah Police Department, Decatur County, Tennessee Highway Patrol were at the scene in search of Stricklin. Locke was taken to the hospital where he later died. Deputy Locke had been with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department for three years but started his career with the McNairy County Sheriff’s department as a cor-
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rectional officer in 2014 before raising to the rank of deputy in 2015. “The community and country lost a true servant in every sense of the word. Deputy Locke was taken from us while serving and protecting the citizens of Hardin County but the citizens of McNairy County are suffering as well,” said McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck. After leaving the sheriffs department, Locke worked as a patrolman in Adamsville before finally finding his home with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, according to Buck. “Matthew’s entire adult life was spent in service to either his country of his community and he will be greatly missed,” said Buck. “Locke always has a smile on his face. Everybody loved him around here. He was well respected in the community. He was happy and friendly all of the time and I never saw when he wasn’t happy,” said Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander. Alexander says he and Locke’s fellow deputies will always remember their brother, and they were grateful for the support from their community. “We are going to work through it and be stronger for it. Our community has been behind us 110%, and we couldn’t have asked for no more than that,” Alexander said. Locke was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 with the Army National Guard. “Matt won numerous Tennessee Soldier of the Year competitions and shot competitively. The spring he went to Fort Campbell he competed against about 40 soldiers, some were active rangers, and he won that competition. Only 19 were chosen to go to Fort Smith in Arkansas and survivors of that competition got to qualify for scout sniper school. Matt also won that competition. He took it very seriously and trained constantly,” said his father Kevin Locke, of Selmer. “It was Matt’s dream to be a sniper,” said
Locke. Matt was the father of a five year old daughter, Riley. “Riley was a daddy’s girl. He had her with him constantly. Matt was her hero,” said Locke. Locke was being considered to serve full time at the National Guard Armory in Selmer, according to his father upon retirement of another officer. “Knowing Matt he would of likely still worked as an officer to keep his skills up. Everything he wanted was falling in place,” said his Uncle Tim Locke. All services will be held at the Savannah Church of Christ, 1175 Pickwick Street, Savannah, Tennessee. Visitation is Thursday, September 30 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with visitation continuing on Friday, October 1 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m.
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FROM PAGE 1 has twice been named Songwriter of the Year! His songs have been recorded by dozens of artists ranging from bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne to country star Lynn Anderson to Southern Gospel’s The Booth Brothers, and have been featured on television shows ranging from “American Idol” to “The View.” One of his best-known songs, “(Ask the Blind Man) He Saw It All,” was named one of the top Southern Gospel songs of all time! Gospel music legend Bill Gaither calls Daryl “a poet-and we don’t have many poets left!” Daryl says he just writes and sings songs about real life and real people; songs about faith and home and community are the foundation of
Clifton Man arrested, charged in shooting death of deputy Janet Rail Publisher
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Clifton man in connection to the shooting death of a Hardin County Deputy. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI special agents began investigating the on-duty homicide of a Hardin County deputy that occurred Saturday evening. Initial information indicates that just after 8:30 p.m., deputies with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the Clifton Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 3000 block of Nance Bend Road in Clifton in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Todd Alan Stricklin, who was armed with a handgun. Officers ordered Stricklin to drop the weapon, but he refused. As another Hardin County deputy approached the home to assist, Stricklin shot him. The deputy
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was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Stricklin ran from the scene into a wooded area. Numerous law enforcement agencies responded to assist in the search. A few hours later, Stricklin was located and taken into custody by troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. TBI Agents obtained an arrest warrant for Todd Stricklin (DOB 12/6/72), charging him one count of First Degree Murder. He was booked into the Hardin County Jail before being transferred to the Chester County Jail.
behind his songs, his years at the Grand Ole Opry, and his faith. The concert is free to the public but a love offering will be taken. For additional information, contact Patty Lindley at 502 262-0428.
his music because those are the things that are most precious to him. He says, “I love songs about how it used to be, or could be still, or might have been.” Daryl is also a gifted storyteller, and he shares entertaining tales of the inspiration
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Jesus Cares plans to spread the good word through Gospel music Janet Rail Publisher
Jesus Cares plans a “Night of Glory” Worship Concert featuring a Community Choir on November 6. The word Gospel means good news. Spreading the message of Jesus Christ through a number of good works is nothing new for the organization. This evening is intended to uplift the community while raising much needed awareness of the services and offerings of Jesus Cares
in McNairy County. To date Jesus Cares has provided over $90,000 in services touching the lives of over 500 in the county ranging from financial aid, to paid utilities, water, rent payments, gas, homeless assistance while offering financial and budgeting counseling. Over 50 area churches make up the active members of Jesus Cares so organizers thought it seemed very appropriate to form a choir with a diversity of Gospel music during the Thanksgiving Season. During a
time when we face the challenges of a pandemic where loss is prevalent and many are in need of hope and faith, spreading a little joy through music will serve as there fundraiser. “Anyone can join the choir. I have one woman call and ask how strict we would be about members in the choir. The woman stated she was a shower singer, I said, come on and join in, you are just what we are looking for,” said Leslie Thrasher, executive director, Jesus Cares. “My goal is to show-
case many diverse groups who sing Gospel music. The musical program is slated to last about three hours and I hope to have music that includes Gospel tunes that span from traditional to modern songs and everything in between. We want to bring joy to all and have a wonderful evening,” Thrasher said. Most churches devote a third of their gathering time to congregational singing and invest much time and effort into their musical program. Colossians 3:16
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Henderson, Tennessee — (Sept. 23, 2021) — Freed-Hardeman University Theatre presents “The Feed” its first original new play which is set to open Sept. 30. Created by faculty
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Tennessee History for Kids: Piggly Wiggly, Sole Owner Stores and the Green Bay Packers Bill Carey Contributor
The rise and fall of Memphis businessman Clarence Saunders involves Piggly Wiggly, the Pink Palace, the New York Stock Exchange, Sole Owner Stores and (as a footnote) the Green Bay Packers. It’s hard to tell fact from fiction. Saunders learned the grocery business as a young man in Clarksville in the early twentieth century. He moved to Memphis and, in 1916, opened his first Piggly Wiggly store, changing the face of grocery stores in the process. At the time most grocery stores were owner operated. Customers would walk in the door and give their lists to a clerk, who would retrieve their items. If the clerk had six people waiting, the customer had to wait for those ahead of them in line to be served. Additionally, most grocery stores extended credit to their customers.
Saunders set up his store to be completely different. Each store was identical, with each product in the same location in each store. The stores had one-way aisles to expedite traffic. Piggly Wiggly advertised heavily, much more so than any mom-and-pop grocer could possibly do. And the stores operated on a “cash only” basis. “Your dollar at Piggly Wiggly will not help pay the BAD DEBTS of others,” one Tennessean ad said. And from where did Saunders get the name? “It took me two hours to find a name that was ridiculous enough,” he later said. As his chain and wealth grew, Saunders developed a reputation of flamboyancy in Memphis. He built a massive mansion of pink Georgian marble, appropriately named the Pink Palace. Customers flocked to Saunders’ stores, and he took his company public within a couple of years after its founding.
By 1922 there were 1,200 Piggly Wiggly locations in the U.S., about half owned by the company and the other half by franchisees. However, in 1923 Saunders lost control over Piggly Wiggly after a complicated series of events involving ownership of the company’s stock. Although the ex-
planation of what occurred is very complicated, here is a brief summary: Saunders borrowed millions of dollars in an attempt to buy control of his own stock. But on Wall Street, his plot backfired, and Saunders went from wealthy to destitute overnight. In a final effort to retain con-
Teletrac Navman Releases Infographic on Driving Dangers of Fall: Highlighting the Most Dangerous States and Cities to Drive in the U.S. Analysis also includes data on which cities have the highest fatal collision rate in autumn GARDEN GROVE, CALIF. – Autumn is here, but hidden among the fallen leaves is a plethora of seasonal driving hazards that pose a risk to unaware drivers. Teletrac Navman, a leading global mobile asset and fleet management software provider, has created an infographic containing tips on these seasonal dangers, including a breakdown of the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest rate of fatal car collisions in the fall. Between the colder weather, falling leaves and receding sunlight, fall ushers in many unique conditions that make for potentially deadly driving conditions. For instance, leaves on the road – wet from seasonal rain – can be as slick as ice. The colder weather also means that tires lose pressure faster, leading to more accidents caused by underinflated tires. Fall also hosts Halloween, when children’s costumes hamper their vision while also making them harder to see on the road while trick-
or-treating. Some cities have had deadlier autumns than others. According to the data, the cities with the highest fall fatality rates for car collisions are: Jackson, Miss. Glendale, Ariz. Tucson, Ariz. Kansas City, Mont. Memphis, Tenn. Albuquerque, N.M. Aurora, Colo. Jacksonville, Fla. Nashville, Tenn. Louisville, Ky. The top three cities far exceed the national average of 2.65 fatal collisions per 100,000 residents, with Tucson at 7.2, Glendale at 7.99 and Jackson at 9.62 – nearly four times the national average. “Overall, fall may not have as many fatalities as other seasons, but there are still many unique dangers,” said Ben Williams, director of digital and central marketing at Teletrac Navman. “We urge our customers and everyone else on the road to be aware of these hazards and take proactive steps to mitigate the risks they pose.” Over the next year, Teletrac Navman will be releasing an infographic each season highlight-
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trol over his company, Saunders and Tennessee Governor Austin Peay went to Detroit to ask Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford to intercede. Ford refused to meet with the two men from Tennessee (which gives you some idea of how important Henry Ford was at that time). Piggly Wiggly stores remained open, but no longer under Saunders’ management. For a while, the grocery store chain was led by a Nashville man named James Bradford (who later started a Nashville brokerage house called J. C. Bradford & Co.) Saunders did not quit, and later started another grocery store chain called (oddly enough) Clarence Saunders: Sole Owner of My Name. (Saunders apparently got the name because a bankruptcy judge once admonished him by saying “You, sir, own nothing. You are only the sole owner
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Blackburn, Hagerty, Kustoff Dare to Live Without Limits: What Do You Want to Be? Celebrate Ford & SK Innovations Development In Tennessee Bryan Golden Contributor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) along with Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Congressman David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) congratulate the new Ford and SK Innovations electric vehicle and battery production facility in Stanton, Tennessee. “Tennessee is leading the way for innovation,” said Senator Blackburn. “Ford and SK Innovations’ investment in West Tennessee will develop the next generation of American electric vehicles and battery production. Altogether, the 5.6 billion dollars in investment will directly create 5,800 jobs in addition to countless opportunities in supporting industries. Through this historic project, our state will gain access to trainings and workforce development for years to come. Ford and SK Innovations’ growth will transform the landscape of West Tennessee and encourage further investment in the Volun-
teer State.” “This historic investment by Ford and SK Innovations will bring good-paying jobs and incredible opportunities to thousands of Tennessee workers and families in west Tennessee, and throughout the midsouth,” Senator Hagerty said. “These two companies could have chosen any other state, but they chose Tennessee because they saw the advantages our state offers—a business-friendly climate, an incredible workforce, a logistics hub. With this investment, the Volunteer State is on the cutting edge of the automotive industry, not only leading domestically but globally. As the former Commissioner of Economic & Community Development, I applaud the leadership and tireless efforts of Commissioner Bob Rolfe and his staff who have spent a decade preparing for this day, as well as the vision of Governor Bill Lee, who along with
Commissioner Rolfe, have proven yet again that they are the best in the nation at recruiting transformational opportunities for the citizens of Tennessee.” “Today is a truly remarkable day for West Tennessee and the entire region. Ford’s investment in the Megasite will bring in thousands of jobs and will reshape West Tennessee’s economy for generations to come. I would like to thank Governor Bill Lee and his economic development team for their hard work in securing this investment. Ford’s commitment to our state reaffirms its confidence in West Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee and his leadership, as well as the economic opportunity of the Memphis Regional Megasite. I look forward to working with Ford and Governor Lee to ensure West Tennessee is a leader in our nation’s automotive industry,” said Representative Kustoff.
Reapportionment of state’s congressional and state legislative districts to be top issue in 2022 State Senator Page Walley
When our General Assembly meets in January, one of the top issues on the agenda will be reapportionment of the state’s House, Senate and congressional districts. It is an arduous task done every 10 years after the U.S. Census is completed. The census figures were released last month, prompting the speakers of both the House and Senate in our Tennessee General Assembly to appoint special redistricting committees to begin the process of drawing new maps. The purpose of redistricting is to ensure citizens in Tennessee have equal representation.
This right is rooted in both the federal and state constitutions and has been ruled upon by the courts numerous times. The most famous case is the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Tennessee’s Baker v. Carr, which set the “one man one vote” standard used in redistricting nationwide. Another court decision, in accordance with the State Constitution, requires the General Assembly to keep counties as whole as possible while redistricting our Tennessee Senate, using minimal variances in population to ensure equal representation requirements are still met. In addition,
there are court requirements in accordance with the Voting Rights Act to preserve majority minority districts. This is a district in which the majority of the constituents are of a racial or ethnic minority. The 2020 census saw Tennessee grow 8.9 percent over the past ten years. Comparatively, the U.S. resident population grew at 7.4%. The ideal population for the 33 State Senate districts in Tennessee is now 209,419; while the 99-member House of Representative districts should number 69,806 residents each. Tennessee’s ninemember congressional districts should be reap-
“Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation.” -Aristotle When you were young, how many times were you asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a kid, you would fantasize about the perfect occupation. There were no constraints or limitations. Reality played no role in your choice. Today, are you doing what you really want to do? Are you in the occupation you fantasized about so many years ago? Unfortunately, a majority would probably answer no. Perhaps you are among the fortunate group that can answer yes. If you’re not in your ideal job or if you are not happy with what you are doing, there are several possible reasons. You may have been dissuaded by other’s opinions. You may have decided on your own that your dreams and aspirations were not realistic. You may have had outside pressure to pursue a particular occupation. You may have felt that economic constraints prevented you from the occupation you really wanted. You may have thought you were not smart enough. You may have felt you couldn’t afford the necessary education. Charles Schulz, the
portioned to the ideal population of 767,871 for each district. Tennessee’s population growth, however, has varied greatly across the state. The most dramatic change has been the rapid growth in the ring of counties surrounding Davidson County. Some counties in our most western and eastern portions of our state have seen little to no growth. This means the General Assembly will have to make needed adjustments to district maps to accommodate this shift in population in accordance with constitutional and court requirements. So our District 26, which currently has about 194,000 residents, will need to grow in size.
creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip, discovered his passion for drawing at an early age. His high school yearbook had the “wisdom” to reject his cartoons. After graduation, he was turned down for a cartoonist’s job at the Walt Disney studio. In 1962 a budding English band was in search of a record contract. The Decca Recording Company had the insight to turn them down with the comment “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” The rejected band was the Beatles. In the 1970’s two college students designed a small computer that could fit on a desk. With limited resources they worked in a garage. Excited with their creation, they approached Atari, a leading electronics manufacturer at the time. Atari had no interest. So they took their proposal to Hewlett-Packard. Again they were turned away with the admonition that they hadn’t even finished college. Undaunted, Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak went on to start Apple Computer. Fred Smith, a business student at Yale in 1966, received a poor grade on a research paper. Fred had proposed a revolutionary overnight delivery system. His professor commented, “The concept
is interesting and well formed, but in order to earn better than a C the idea must be feasible.” After graduation, Fred went on to found Federal Express. As you can see, discouragement is not unusual. It is only a roadblock with your consent. You have the power and ability to be what you want to be and to do what you want to do. The justifications given for not doing so are all based on false premises. A person who is truly determined to reach a goal is unstoppable. Perhaps you find yourself unhappy with your current occupation. Why not change? Some common reasons given are time, money, education, age, stability, income, family, location, etc. It’s never difficult to formulate an excuse to justify not taking action. If you really want to change what you do, there is a way. You can overcome any perceived obstacle. The time to begin is now. You will never be as young as you are today. Life is not a practice run. Why not be what you really want to be? Who wants to look back and lament “I should have done it?” It does take effort to make a change, but it’s worth it. It’s never too late and you are never too old to be whatever you wanted to be when you grew up. Be creative. Be innovative. Have a great time.
Lt. Governor Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton have set up bipartisan committees to take on the task of redistricting. Both committees are committed to an open and transparent redistricting process. They have also offered the public an opportunity to use state-of-the-art software to construct their plan. Via the Senate redistricting website, members of the public will be able to access the Senate’s ESRI GIS software to create a map using the new census data. Maps created using other software solutions can be imported into ESRI for the purpose of submission. Plans must include the whole state, comply
with the Tennessee Constitution and the Voting Rights Act and stay within certain ideal population ranges. The full list of submission guidelines and training materials are available on the Senate’s redistricting page. Maps by members of the general public must be submitted by Monday, November 22, 2021. You can find the links to the Senate redistricting sites at: https://capitol. tn.gov/senate/committees/redistricting.html https://tnsen-redistricting.esriemcs.com/ redistricting. As always, please contact my office if I can be of any help to you at sen. p a g e. w a l l e y @ c a p i t o l . tn.gov or 615-741-2368.
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.
OBITUARIES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Virgie Mae Harvell
February 4, 1927 September 22, 2021
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irgie Mae Harvell was born February 4, 1927, in Ramer, Tenn., the daughter of the late Edward Marlin Baker and Myrtle Mae Weatherford Baker. Virgie was united in marriage to E. D. Harvell on June 6, 1945. Mr. Harvell preceded her in death on September 24, 1980. She worked for ITT for 28 years and was a member of the Michie Church of God of Prophecy. Virgie enjoyed helping at church as often as she could. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting and loved spending time with family, especially all of her grandkids. Mrs. Harvell departed this life on September 22, 2021, in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 7 Months, 18 Days. She is survived by her children: Alton Harvell (Mauricette), Bernetta Wood, Dora Whittemore (Tommy), Priscilla Potts; four sisters: Jane Austin, Fran Nelms (Tony), Chloe Rose, Ann Johnson (William); a brother, David Baker (Barbara); sister-in-law, Betty Baker; five grandchildren: Amanda Caldwell (Joe), Tony Whittemore (Jennifer Reese), Christina Page (Johnny), Melissa Duncan (Tim), Shon Potts (Gidget); 8 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Harvell was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ronnie Potts; two sisters, Earline Foster, Jessie Neil; four brothers: Marlin Baker Jr., Tom Baker, Joe Baker, Paul Baker; two brothers-in-law, Lloyd Austin and Clarence Rose. Pallbearers: Brandon Duncan, Breck Duncan, Shon Potts, Tony Wittemore, Hunter King, Anthony Burkeens Services were held on September 25, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Michie Church of God of Prophecy in Michie, Tennessee, Terry Swaw, Amanda Caldwell, Roy Bennett officiated. Burial followed in the Michie Church of God of Prophecy at Michie, Tennessee.
Vickie Ann Hunter Plaxico September 6, 1966
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ickie Ann Hunter Plaxico was born September 6,1966 in Memphis Tenn., the daughter of the late George Hunter and Marie McIntyre Hunter Hayes. Vickie was a 1984 graduate of McNairy Central High School. After graduating high school, Vickie attended college at Mississippi State University. Vickie worked for a great number of years as a social security and disability consultant. She was very passionate about her work and built a great relationship with her clients over the years. Vickie loved spending time with her family and friends. She was one of the most unique, caring, and generous individuals. She was a member of Eastview First United Pentecostal Church. Vickie enjoyed helping others and taking care of children. Vickie is survived by her fiancé, Joe Tucker of Selmer, Tenn.; a child she loved as her own, Alana Pettigo of Mantachie, Miss.; her brother, Ricky Hunter of Selmer, Tenn.; her nephew, Jeremy Hunter of Milledgeville, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by her brother, Shawn “Melvin” Hayes. Services were held on September 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Gerald Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Hunter Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Sharon Francis Herrington
July 5, 1948 September 4, 2021
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haron Francis Herrington was born July 5, 1948, in Greentop, Mont., the daughter of the late Carl Leighton Herrington and Truie Leola Ashmend Herrington. She was a huge Elvis fan and loved her family. She departed this life on September 4, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 73 Years, 1 Month, 30 Days. She is survived by four daughters: Brenda Pierce and companion Roy Ward of Selmer, Tenn., Jeannie Swank of Metropolis, Ill., Tammy Miller and husband Ricky of Davenport, Iowa., and Carla Sue Herrington; a sister, Lola Mae Dry and husband Charles of Rogersville, Mont.; 21 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Louise Herrington; Carl Leighton Herrington Jr., and a set of twins (boy and girl). Services will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021, 5 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until service at 3 p.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Anthony Sweat
July 22, 1958 September 23, 2021
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nthony Sweat was born July 22, 1958 in Selmer, Tenn., the son of the late Floyd Sweat and Oma Chandler Sweat. Anthony worked many years as a painter. He departed this life on September 23, 2021, in Stantonville, Tennessee at the age of 63 Years, 2 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by a daughter, Miranda Mitchell and husband Billy of Adamsville, Tenn.; a sister, Barbara Miller and husband Vernon of Stantonville, Tenn.; a brother, Jimmy Sweat of Stantonville, Tenn.; three grandchildren: Kala McCandless and husband Dillon of Reno, Ark., Anthony Weatherby of Pocahontas, Ark., Dalton Weatherby of Adamsville, Tenn. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Randy Sweat; and twin granddaughters, Ann and May Weatherby. Services were held on September 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, Ron Lawson officiated. Burial followed in the Stantonville Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.
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Arnold Lee Cook
November 14, 1967 September 24, 2021
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rnold Lee Cook was born November 14, 1967, in Elkhart, Ind. the son of Rose Baker Cook Sorg and the late Earnest Eugene Cook. Arnold graduated from McNairy Central High School. He formerly worked for Owens Corning in Jackson, Tenn. and had served his Country in the United States Air Force. Hunting and fishing were two of Arnold’s favorite activities. Arnold departed this life on September 24, 2021, in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 53 Years, 10 Months, 10 Days. He is survived by two daughters, Amber Cook and Jennifer Sullivan, and 2 grandchildren, Jace and Jenna Belle, all of Selmer, Tenn.; his mother, Rose Sorg and husband Daniel of Adamsville, Tenn.; two brothers, Johnny Cook of New York, N.Y. and David Cook of Adamsville, Tenn.; a sister, Terrie Kaiwie of Hawaii; and many extended family and friends. Services were held on September 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Joe Loncar officiating. Burial followed in the Bethlehem Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.
Maggie Paulette Graham April 30, 1942 September 25, 2021
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aggie Paulette Graham was born April 30, 1942, in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Sam Louis Graham and Ruby H. Fore Whitaker. She founded the family Boxer Kennel and Tenn. Walking Horses, which is still in the family. She was a hardworking cowgirl, loved the outdoors and hunting. Mrs. Graham departed this life on September 25, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 4 Months, 26 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Carla Lynne Glover Sisco of Selmer, Tenn., Alana Kay Lenz of Wis.; a brother, Sam Graham of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a sister, Debra Whitaker; two grandchildren, Terry and Shawn Drew; two great grandchildren, Jocelyn and Nolan Drew. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by a grandchild, Nathan Drew. There will be private services held.
Lori Hawkins
February 20, 1966 September 16, 2021
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ori Hawkins was born February 20, 1966, in Selmer, Tenn. the daughter of Elizabeth McClain Thomas and the late Henry Clay Thomas. She was united in marriage to Daryl Hawkins on August 31, 1984. Lori graduated from McNairy Central High School and Jackson State Community College, earning an Associate of Applied Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She was employed as a PTA for Fox Army Health Center in Huntsville, Ala. where she and her husband Daryl had lived for the past five years. Prior to their move to Huntsville, Lori and Daryl made their home in Selmer, Tenn. where she worked for West Tennessee HealthCare and McNairy Regional Hospital. She took immense pride in helping her patients regain their ability to function and live a quality life. Spending time with her family and friends, taking care of her grandbabies, playing in the floor with John Thomas, baking, reading an enjoyable book, and traveling with her husband Daryl were some of Lori’s favorite activities. She was a faithful member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Lori departed this life on September 16, 2021, in Huntsville, Alabama at the age of 55 Years, 6 Months, 27 Days. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Daryl Hawkins of Madison, Ala.; two sons, John Thomas (J. T.) Hawkins and wife Randa of Selmer, Tenn. and Samuel Hawkins of Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren, John Thomas Hawkins II and Hayes Henry Hawkins, both of Selmer, Tenn.; her mother, Elizabeth Thomas of Guys, Tenn.; a brother, Lynn Thomas and wife Julia of Guys, Tenn.; three sisters: Carla Pierce and husband Bryan of Meridian, MS, Amy Phillips and husband Keith of Daphne, Ala., and Beth Wallace and husband Chad of Selmer, Tenn.; her in-laws, Donald and Doris Hawkins of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, Darren Hawkins and wife Tisa of Selmer, Tenn.; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her father, Lori was preceded in death by a son, Zachary Clay Hawkins, and a Hawkins grandbaby. A private family service will be held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Darren Hawkins, Col. Jim Botters, Army, Retired, and Jacob Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee. The service will be livestreamed for those who would like to attend virtually. The livestream link will be available prior to the service on Lori’s obituary, posted at www.sfdcares.com.
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Shirley Faye West
August 17, 1943 September 23, 2021
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hirley Faye West was born August 17, 1943, in Bethel Springs, Tenn., the daughter of the late Amos Albert and Mary Garner Lipford. She was a 1961 Adamsville High School Graduate. Shirley and her husband Bedford moved to Bolivar in 1976 where they raised a family. She enjoyed word puzzles and loved her family. She was an avid Christian with strong faith in God and a giving heart. She loved helping others. Mrs. West departed this life on September 23, 2021, in Bolivar, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 1 Month, 6 Days. Mrs. West is survived by her daughter, April Nicole Avent and husband Jeremy; step daughter, Betsy Gayle Longest; five grandchildren: Emma Claire Avent, Seth Samuel Avent, Jessica Marie Fish, Keaton Gage Massey, Dionna Faye Massey; she was a “Special Mom” to her five nieces and nephews: Rose Hardin, Dennis Young, Vickie Wilburn, Norma Robinson, Jackie Lipford; two special hospice nurses, Caroline and Shelby; special friend, Becky Swain. In addition to her parents, Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Bedford Forrest West; two sisters, Betty Sue Henry and Peggy Ruth Shull; and a brother, Charles Lipford. Services were held on September 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Matt Boatwright officiated. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.
SUNRISE: For Love David Coy Contributor
A study was done on gang activity in which noted that members had similar attributes. Most involved those who were runaways, dropouts, kids on drugs, and teens in prison. Of these, most also came from fatherless homes. It was observed that when a father is absent children are five times more likely to commit suicide and abuse drugs and twenty times more likely to go to prison. We know death is no respecter of persons, but did you realize it is also no respecter of youth, gender, or social status. Death is a painful tutor and reminder of our human physical condition (Job 7:6-7). Often when we lose someone through death we feel like we are in a dark tunnel and our feelings are all over the place. It has been described like one who has experienced an amputation, you know it is no longer there, but you intuitively behave as if it were. Will we be angry for the time we did not have
or be grateful for the time we had? What about the grief that exists in a child where the father is absent? We have just a few short years to influence a child. Do we care or are we content with just getting by as an OK father or being absent altogether? Deep sorrow comes as a result of fatherless homes and scars that last a lifetime. Prison is full of men and women abandoned by their fathers or wounded by the men who should have loved them the most. Act of violence against a child or any human being is not the act of a godly person or a person who has any relationship with divine nature. Sadly, many children follow the same or worse immoral pattern of the bad example set before them in their parent or guardian. Courage is love, kindness, gentleness in the home. Waynesboro grief support group is this week and the first week of the month is Bolivar. Please come and join us and bring someone with you.
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The leaders that accepted the trophies on the field.
Recipe of the Week SOUTHWEST POTATO LENTIL SOUP
• 3/4 c. water • 2 tsp. chili powder • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 c. lentils, uncooked
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 med. potatoes, cut into 1/2 in. pieces
In a large sauce pan, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 40-45 minutes, until Vegetable are tender. Stir several times while cooking and add small amounts of water if thinner stew is desired.
• salt to taste
• 1 c. chopped carrots • 1 c. onions • 1/4 c. chopped celery leaves • 1/2 c. chopped celery • 2 cloves chopped garlic • 2 c. tomato juice
Photo Submitted
The percussion kids with their trophy.
The McNairy Central Bobcat Band competed in their first competition of the season at the 7th Annual Hornet Invitational at South Gibson High School in Medina, Tenn. on September 18, 2021. The band competed in Class AAA. In
their class, the Color Guard placed 2nd, the Percussion placed 1st, the Field Commanders placed 1st, and the Band placed 2nd. Overall, the MCHS Band placed 3rd, Percussion and Field Commanders both had the top scores out of 14
bands that competed. The Overall Best Soloist Award was presented to Mario Puentes for his soprano saxophone solo. The MCHS Bobcat Band will be competing this Saturday in Huntingdon, Tenn.
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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800-900 WT 111.00-122.00 #1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 134.00-142.00 300-400 WT 126.00-134.00 400-500 WT 128.00-134.00 500-600 WT 119.00-128.00 600-700 WT 113.00-119.00 700-800 WT 102.00-113.00 800-900 WT 91.00-102.00 HIGH DRESSING UTILITY COWS 62.00 - 66.00 HIGH DRESSING SLAUGHTER BULLS 91.00-95.00
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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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Gov. Lee Announces Landmark Workforce Development Partnership Between Tennessee College of Applied Technology and Ford Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee today announced a new Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) to be developed on the Memphis Regional Megasite in conjunction with Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation’s Blue Oval City. “Leading companies select Tennessee because of our skilled workforce,” said Gov. Lee. “This unique partnership with Ford and SK Innovation will enable Tennesseans to skill up and meet the specific employment demands of Blue Oval City. Tennessee stands ready to provide a twenty-first century workforce.” The new TCAT will provide customized training developed in conjunction with Ford and SK Innovation. This high-quality training will focus on electric vehicle and battery manufacturing and repair with the curriculum concentrating on mechatronics engineering and automechanics.
Tennessee continues to develop the resources to meet increasing workforce demand and was recently named the No. 1 state in the U.S. for advanced industry job growth. Tennessee also ranks No. 1 in the Southeast for electric vehicle manufacturing, claiming nearly 40 percent of the Southeast’s electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and investment. “Technical Colleges are an integral part of Tennessee’s workforce development strategy. Through technical education, skills gaps are closed and opportunities for good jobs are opened.” Commissioner Jeff McCord, Department of Labor and Workforce Development During a challenging year for higher education when many institutions saw a decrease in enrollment, Tennessee added 1,000 students at its TCATs in the fall of 2021. This is largely due to a $79 million investment this
year from Gov. Lee to eliminate the 11,400 person TCAT waiting list in 2021. Gov. Lee has prioritized vocational education and apprenticeships, increasing apprenticeships across the state by more than 30 percent since taking office and investing over $30 million in the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) to provide career and technical education in rural communities. “Customized industry training is what the Tennessee Board of Regents does to ensure our graduates are employable and productive from day one. This new workforce training center planned for the Memphis Regional Megasite in partnership with Ford and SK Innovation will equip Tennesseans with the skills they need for rewarding careers, now and for years to come. We are extremely excited to be working alongside Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation in changing
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Hurricane Ida further impacts farmer’s key to profitability. Jai Templeton Contributor
As 2021 progressed many farmers’ prospects looked promising. The southwestern TN and northeastern MS area has also been blessed with plentiful rainfall ensuring a good crop production number. It appeared that this could also be a good financial year in view of booming crop prices. In most instances crop prices have reached numbers that are the highest in almost a decade. However, ongoing issues related to the pandemic and weather continue to batter the hopes of U.S. producers for a profitable year. U.S. farmers face burgeoning economic challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida. The storm did severe damage to major agriculture chemical plants such as
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Local Events Selmer Middle School Football 9/30 Championship Game
Central spoiled by another loss
AJHS Football 9/30 County Championship (TBD)
MCHS Lady Bobcat Soccer Schedule 9/30 @ Liberty 5:00 p.m. (Game time is 6:00 unless noted)
MCHS Football Schedule 2021 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 9/30 Bolivar (HOME) Senior Night 5:00 10/4 District Tournament
Adamsville High School Football Schedule 2021 10/1 Lewis County (AWAY) 10/8 McNairy (AWAY) 10/15 Riverside (HOME) 10/22 BYE 10/29 Hickman (HOME)
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McNairy Central wide receiver, Peyton Jones (#88) setting a block for running back Kase Wiggins (#31) during a 45-0 loss to Hardin County on Sept. 24
McNairy Central continues to struggle this season, falling to 0-6 after losing 45-0 against an undefeated Hardin County on homecoming
night. Nothing positive went for the Bobcats, both figuratively and literally. Quarterback Michael Whitten only
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McNairy Central quarterback Michael Whitten (#6) rushes for the Bobcats. He finished with 23 rushing yards in a 45-0 loss on Sept. 24
completed four of his 12 passes for -3 yards, but rushed for 23 yards on three carries. On the defensive side, he finished with seven tackles.
The only positive for the Bobcats came on the ground, where the team rushed for a combined 67 yards on 23 carries. McNairy Central
hopes to start October off on a more positive note, as it will face a winless Liberty Tech Magnet (0-5) on Oct. 1.
adamsville loses for the third straight game after falling to Kossuth 41-14
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Adamsville High’s Ty Case (#11) braces for a tackle during a 41-14 loss to Kossuth.
Adamsville High lost for the third straight time on Sept. 24, with Kossuth defeating the Cardinals 41-14. The running back duo of Ty Case and AJ
Finley struggled to get it going on the ground, as they combined for 80 yards. Josh Ginn was the team’s leading rusher for the first time this season, as he finished with
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Adamsville cornerback Carter Mclemore (#4) makes a tackle against a Kossuth player on Sept. 24.
70 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Carter McLemore was the team’s leading receiver, finishing with 108 yards and a touchdown, making him the
first player this season to have over 100 receiving yards for the Cardinals. Adamsville’s loss puts them at 2-4 on the season with just four games
left. Two of the remaining teams the Cardinals will face are currently a combined 10-2, while the other two teams are a combined 3-9.
One more to go; Bethel Springs one win away from championship after win against Selmer
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Bethel quarterback Case Stone carrying the football for the Rebels. He finished with three touchdowns in a 5224 win over Selmer.
After defeating Selmer 52-24 in the Junior High County playoffs last week, Bethel Springs will have one last team to face before capping off an undefeated season with a championship trophy. Four different players for Bethel scored at least one touchdown, with Quarterback Case Stone leading the team with three total touchdowns – two through the air and one on the ground. Kendall Kiestler also had two touchdowns, and
ended with 138 rushing yards. Rebels head coach, Clay Shirley, said he was mostly worried about stopping Selmer’s run. That did not seem to be an issue throughout the game, however, as the Rebels held Selmer’s top rusher, Avion Jackson, to 184 yards on the ground. Jackson had two 200yard rushing games over the last few weeks, and Shirley was happy to see his team slow him down. “We knew that stopping Selmer’s speed
would be a task, and I am proud of the way our guys stood up to the challenge,” he said. Bethel will play against Michie on Thursday, Sept.30. Despite steam rolling through the competition during the season, Shirley said the Blue Devils are not to be taken lightly. “I know that Michie will present a challenge, and I am looking forward to playing the Championship game next week,” he said.
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Michie Blue Devils heading to championship after defeating Adamsville Junior High
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Michie’s Avery Burks (#27) looking to break a tackle during a 20-8 win against Adamsville Jr High on Sept. 23
Adamsville Jr High quarterback faking the hand-off to his running back during a 20-8 loss to Michie on Sept. 23 The Junior High like we’ve improved a While he finished County playoffs kicked lot since the beginning with 96 yards on offense, off last week, with the of the season,” Michie he finished with a teamunderdog Michie Blue coach Michael Cleary high nine tackles on the Devils coming away with said. “Very proud of defensive side. a surprising 20-8 victory these guys for executing “We knew it was goover Adamsville Junior the game plan coach Wil- ing to be a tough game liams and I gave them.” High. going into it,” Cardinals The Blue Devils de- head coach Michael Michie was carried by Avery Burks, who rushed fense also played a big Harvill said. “Michie for 222 yards and two role in the win as well, came to play, and they touchdowns in the win. with the team coming played very well moving His two touchdowns away with two fumbles and protecting the footwould be the difference which halted any mo- ball, and playing tight maker in Michie’s win, mentum the Cardinals defense.” as Adamsville could not had. Brilee Ritter did Michie will move on recover after only scor- his best to put the team to face an undefeated ing once in the second on his back, but his Bethel Springs in the only score would not be championship game on quarter. “We like the under- enough to bring Adams- Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 dog role, and we feel ville back into the game. pm.
McNairy Central dominates South Side to stay unbeaten Lady Bobcats are still undefeated
McNairy Central’s girls soccer team still has yet to lose a game this season, improving to 8-0-3 after defeating South Side 6-2 on Sept. 27. The Lady Bobcats went into the half with three goals scored, each
coming from Rane Moffitt, Jasette Flanigan, and Carissa Moore. Moffitt finished with two goals on the night, leading the team. She also finished with eight stops on the defensive side. “We had a lot of shots on goal, with four long
shots in the net,” McNairy coach Jerry Lott said. Ellie Hall once again proved she was difficult to score on, as she saved two of the four shots attempted from South Side.
despite going to double overtime against Lexington
Despite a defensive battle in the first half, McNairy Central scored twice in the second half to defeat Lexington 3-2 in double overtime on Sept. 21. The score would be 1-0 in favor of the Lady Bobcats heading into the half, but two goals
from Kyndal Adams in the second half and overtime was enough to improve McNairy Central to 6-0-3 on the season. “This was the most exciting game of the year,” Bobcats coach Jerry Lott said. “We made a good comeback
after being down 2-0.” The comeback kept the team undefeated through nine games this season, and will hope to continue it on Sept. 23 as the Lady Bobcats will face off against Chester County.
These 9 athletes have compiled a 62-21 record this season. The Girls squad led by 4-year starter Willow Merry claimed the District championship and finished the season undefeated in district play. Their match record was an impressive 327. Individually, they grabbed 3 of the 5 medals with 1st, 2nd and 4th. Junior Marion Harrison posted her career best tournament round
of 79 leading to a playoff win over her teammate Willow Merry. Arguably, the strongest Lady Bobcat Golf team ever assembled with a team scoring average of 83.6. On the Boys side, with strong leadership from Senior Will Huddleston, a talented group of sophomores helped grab the District Runner-Up trophy. With a season record of 30-14 and a team
scoring average of 85.4 this group of Bobcats is the strongest from top to bottom that I have ever had. Please take a moment to recognize and congratulate a group of the best golfers to represent McNairy Central High School in many seasons. Both squads will look to extend their season Monday Sept. 27 in Clarksville at the Region Championship.
McNairy Central girls soccer remains undefeated in OT thriller Bobcats and Lady Cats head to the Region Championship
McNairy Central girls’ soccer continued its dominance with a 4-3 win against Chester County on Sept. 23. The win moved the Lady Bobcats to 7-0-3, but Chester County did not make it easy for McNairy Central as it forced overtime, which was the second overtime game for the Bobcats that week.
“This was our second overtime win this week, which keeps us in first place in the district,” coach Jerry Lott said. Both Jossalyn Forsyth and Rane Moffitt each scored one goal, which came in the first half. But it was Kyndal Adams’ two goals that proved to be the deciding factor, as her second goal was the game win-
ner in overtime. “Kyndal had another good offensive game,” Lott said. “Rane Moffitt had another good defensive game with 12 stops and nine steals.” Goalkeeper Ellie Hall also had a good game, where she made five saves on eight shot attempts.
The Region Championship results The Bobcat golf teams bowed out of post season competition today. The boys had a 5th place finish and the Girls were 4th in the Region. No Bobcat golfers qualified to advance as individuals. The boys had a 344 with Will Huddleston’s 80 leading the crew, Acen Lambert had 84, Jackson Overton 86, Carter Howell 94 and Will Chandler posted 110. Dickson County too the boys title shooting 307. On the girls side, the Lady Bobcats posted 180. Willow Merry’s final round was an 85, Laurel Merry had 95 and Marion Harrison had 96. The Clarksville HS Wildcats punched their ticket posting a team total of 149. Both teams had amazingly successful seasons and are very proud of their accomplishments all.