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County celebrates ag event center groundbreaking on 198th birthday Janet Rail Publisher

McNairy County celebrates 198th birthday with announcement of a Agricultural Event Center groundbreaking on October 8. “This is a special day as we celebrate our 198th birthday on the day of the groundbreaking for our new Agricultural Event Center. Happy Birthday McNairy County. We hope to have the grand opening of this facility on the 200th birthday of the county,”

said County Mayor Larry Smith. “We have some coins we had made that has the County Seal on one side and the Courthouse on the other with the County’s birthdate to commemorate this day.” “We are priviledged to have four previous county mayors, Wilburn Gene Ashe, Mike Smith, Jai Templeton and Ronnie Brooks are here today. I personally want to say thanks to each one of you for making this day possible,” said Smith.

Mayors from surrounding counties in attendance were: Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson, Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and Haywood County Mayor David Livingston and appreciate all of these men. State Representative Ron Gant, State Senator Page Walley, Assistant Commissioner Community & Rural DeSee AG EVENT, 3

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McNairy County announces new economic development director

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Former mayors Wilburn Gene Ashe, Jai Templeton, Mike Smith, Ronnie Brooks along with County Mayor Larry Smith and Senator Page Walley breaking ground.

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Selmer Park’s & Recreation shares five year plan Janet Rail Publisher

Mark O’Mell Janet Rail Publisher

McNairy County announced recently that Mark O’Mell has been hired as the county’s new director of economic development. “I was excited for the opportunity to move to McNairy County and how unique the commu-

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nity and what you have accomplished so far. You have to have the quality of life aspects and the fact that you already have the splash pad, dog parks, playgrounds, recreational opportunities and more. My wife and I are just excited to be here. I think the opportunities are tremendous,” said O’Mell. “I was excited before the announcement of the Ford Motor Company in the Memphis Regional Megasite. Following that announcement and after attending the Governor’s Rural Summit meeting in Savannah, I feel we have a tremendous opportunity to attrack indirect job creation in the supply chain as we are within a hour or transport for the site,” said O’Mell. “I think anyone within an hour to two hours will have a huge opportunity to attrack vendors or suppliers for the site. See DIRECTOR, 3

The state requires a five year master plan for Parks & Recreation in every city to be eligible for state funding for any project. The City of Selmer landed a grant for $1 million to start an initiative on the North Park to renovate ball parks, concession stand, irrigation, grounds and more.

A plan for a $10 million dollar parks and recreation project is part of a master plan with a wish list from the county toward a goal to provide a sports complex for the community. “Communities often go after Parks & Recreation funds which is a 50/50 grant. The City of Selmer, Board of Education, City of Adamsville and McNairy County were all involved in the

planning phase of the project. Each entity had their own plan in the overall master plan. This serves as virtually a dream or wish list of ideas to reach an ultimate goal. Unless the community has a five year master plan, they can’t apply for any of the funding. This plan can be changed at any time as needs change but to acquire any funding, a plan must be submitted.

The plans identify what the community wants and needs,” said Bryan Hill, ACP Community Development Partners, LLC. “I know McNairy County well and they have branded themselves around sports, park and recreation projects. It is an important part of what we do See PARKS & REC, 3

4 th Annual Pumpkin Festival scheduled Janet Rail Publisher

The 4th Annual Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for this Thursday at the Selmer Farmer’s Market from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. “Everyone on the committee has played a tremendous role in this event. I just want everyone to come out and have fun, have a good girls night bring your family and children and have fun,” said Easton Glover. This is a free event, but vendors charge for their prod-

ucts. The festival is a fall favorite among the community and this year is not one to dissappoint. A group of nine individuals make up a committee initiated by Selmer Mayor John Smith over four years ago to get younger adults involved in the community. “I am very proud of this group of young adults that work to plan a great evening for the City of Selmer. Each year the evening is a great success and I know this Thursday evening will

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be one that all will enjoy. Events like this are what the community enjoys the most,” said Selmer Mayor John Smith. Last year, the group scheduled a socially distanced Scavenger Hunt and it was not the event they hoped for but was a succcess none the less, according to Glover. “This year many of the downtown businesses have decided to stay open during the festival hours so we encourage everyone to visit the downtown businesses and shop. We will have a Passport that each

person can get stamped and they will have until October 18 to turn in their Passports. You can get it stamped and with participating businesses and turn that in for a drawing,” said Glover. The festival will showcase 31 vendors set up at the Farmers Market. Twelve of the vendors are food vendors and will be part of the festival. The festival will showcase a variety of vendors, including cofSee FESTIVAL, 4

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A view of the jail from the inside.

The Experience Center - The McNairy County Courthouse Jail The McNairy County Courthouse Jail Experience Center was an idea of Jessica Huff, McNairy County Tourism and Chamber of Commerce Director had when she was first hired as the McNairy County Tourism Director November 1, 2016. The Tennessee ECD had a grant to open called the Tourism Enhancement Grant. You could apply for a project up to $50,000.00. The county was moving several offices out of the courthouse and it was a good time to reopen the jail. The jail had been used for storage for

many years by many departments at the courthouse. This would give another layer to the Sheriff Buford Pusser experience. Many that tour the home and museum always wanted to tour the jail and office space located at the McNairy County courthouse. The only chance they got to see the space was during the Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival or a tour given by Ms. Nancy Kennedy from McNairy County Archives. This is how my Cub Scout Den was able to tour for years. Huff applied for the grant and received full funding from TN-

ECD by 2017. The project allowed a redo of the office area to resemble Buford’s office from past photos. It included floor to ceiling rare photos through out the courthouse, including the elevator that takes you to the jail. Huff added a museum piece of artifacts and clothing belonging to Buford. Opening the jail included a time line and interviews being shown through out the day. This is a free self guided tour. The project completed August 2019. The hours of operation are based on the McNairy County Courthouse be-

ing open. Sheriff Buford Pusser and the Experience Center are all part of the Pusser experience. The Pusser Museum in Adamsville along with the Experience Center add to the rich history and tourism of McNairy County. Buford Hayes Pusser was the sheriff of McNairy County from 1964 to 1970 and constable of Adamsville from 19701972. Pusser is known for his virtual one-man war on moonshining, prostitution, gambling, and other vices along the Mississippi-Tennessee state line.

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Pusser in his office in the basement of the jail.

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FROM PAGE 1 velopment Brooxie Carlton , Tom Womack, Assistant Commission of Agriculture along with a representative from Congressman Mark Green’s office and Senator Marsha Blackburn’s office. Representative Gant “All I can say is West Tennessee is on the move. We’ve had a lot of wins over the past couple of weeks and we are on our way. I want to thank Larry Smith who contacted me and Senator Walley on this project. We are able to ask for certain projects in our district. Senator Walley worked hard on this project in the Senate and he is responsible for this happening today. We love this part of our district very much. Governor Bill Lee was also instrumental in keeping this project in the budget. I didn’t realize that Sheriff Buford Pusser took his last breaths right here on the old fairgrounds and what a fitting place for this center. McNairy County is on the move and it is important for me to support such ideas. Tennessee stands in a very good economic environment and we should be proud the funds are used for projects like this,” said Gant. Senator Page Walley, “Thank you for all that have come before and make this day possible. In 1987, Wilburn Gene Ashe was kind enough to hire me as the clinical director at Quinco. These are wonderful times, God has bountifly blessed West Tennessee. This agricenter is going to stand and is a wonderful addition to this wonderful campus. I know that Jai Templeton, as agriculture commissioner, also envisioned this center and I thank him. This center will have regional impact,” said Walley. “This will give us an opportunity to compete with North Mississippi and North Alabama for events, as well as Tennessee. This was number 98 in the budget. I called people and said “98” and it was one of 30 that got funded. I was able to all Larry Smith and say 98 made it.” “With the Megasite, we have industry and agriculture coming together. When other people see what we are doing here we will get others interested. We are attracting people from all over the country and we have great things going on in Hardin, Chester, Decatur, Henderson and Hardeman counties. In closing, keep praying over what you are seeing for God’s ongoing favor for us,” said Walley. “God has opened the door for us. What we can do to serve and collaborate on projects like this coming together. Education, commerce and administration - we have sought and fought

for opportunities. Now young people can stay at home and make good money right here at home. I look forward to being back for the ribbon cutting on the center.” Jai Templeton, previous county mayor and commissioner of agriculture gave a brief county history for the event. “The history of McNairy County is important and the significance of today is not to be missed. October 8, 1823 we were established. I want you all to thank back a couple hundred years. Some were traders, clergy and farmers. Templeton traced our roots and shared that when people came here and what brought them here. “These people were looking to the West for simple survival. The land does talk to us. When they got here, despite there hopes, what did they find. They found hardship, poverty, hunger, sickness and death. Those people came to this unsettled area and built the McNairy County that we know today. In all likelihood, they had no comprehension of the efforts that there hands and labors made in America’s greatness,” said Templeton. “Think about 1818 what the Cherokee Indians experienced in their great migration crossing Highway 64 area. By 1820 white settlers had come into the northern part of McNairy County. By 1831 Adamsville had been formed, by 1833 Michie had been settled. In the late 1840’s and 1850 and early 1860’s towns like such as Ramer and Bethel Springs had springed up around the Railroad,” said Templeton. “It was a county that was named after a great American Judge John McNairy, who was one of three judges appointed by President George Washington to serve the southwest territory. Judge McNairy was a large landowner in Sumner County and a mentor to Andrew Jackson. Our county was formed from Hardin County and includes some 564 square miles which 1/10 is water. It was a clear and beautiful day much like today. Governor William Carroll signed the legislation that created our county. Agriculture remains the greatest economic impact on our county which is fitting for this facility that we are breaking ground,” said Templeton. “The land will tell you to look forward and to an industry that will sustain us. Look f o r w a rd .” Te m p l e t o n recognized the McNairy County flag. In 1995, Cheryl Bowers, of Michie, designed the flag. Also, Templeton recognized the Independent Appeal as the oldest existing business in McNairy County. County Mayor Larry Smith closed with inviting all to a lunch pre-

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pared by the McNairy County Republican Women and shared that this grant was a direct appropriations grant from the govenors office and is the direct result of 3o years of planing. Plans are to hold a ribbon cutting on the 200th anniversary of McNairy County. It was a great day. Ag Committee members who worked on this project are Ronnie Teague, Keith Rinehart, Mitch Rinehart, Jai Templeton, Mike Smith, Sybil Dancer, Rickey Mathenia, Wes Ashe, Greg Martin, Brent Cherry and James Roy.

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FROM PAGE 1 In addition to what they may put right on the campus site, there will be opportunities.” For the past seven years, he has served as the president of Crossroads Coalition in Wynne, Arkansas charged to direct the vision, leadership and execution of the crossroads strategic plan, marketing plan and mission to advance the economic outlook of the Arkansas Delta through community. While there he served a seven county region and reported directly to the board of directors. During his tenure the coalition created over 1500 jobs and $1.25 billion in capital investment. The generation of well over 100 new project leads using a variety of marketing tools while nurturing lasting relationships at a legislative, community and industry level helped with the coalition’s success. Overseeing the mission and goal of the East Arkansas Crossroads Coalition’s Foundation was one of his tasks. Prior to his work in economic development, O’Mell was a project manager and business consultant for Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center in Little Rock. While there he researched, created and maintained project curriculum and deliverables for seven offices across the state. Recruiting community, state, non-profit, and business partners across the state to sponsor and co-market business events. Over two years, he managed 114 business-to-business events. “One thing I love to do is help small businesses. Assisting in creation of business plans, stragetic and marketing plans is something I enjoy. My background in financial services early in my career has helped me to understand the needs of small businesses.” O’Mell’s experi-

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ence has allowed him to serve as chairman of the board for Marianna Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a board member on the following: East Arkansas Community College’s Adult Education Advisory Board, Workforce Investment Board of Eastern Arkansas, U.S. Congressman Crawford’s Regional Advisory Council, Lt. Governor Tim Griffin’s State Advisory Council, Arkansas Delta Byways Tourism Association, Arkansas Community Development Society, Marianna Economic Development Commission, West Memphis Economic Vitality Council and Delta Genesis Community Development Corporation. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelors in business administration and finance, O’Mell also graduated from the Delta Leadership Institute and Community Development Institute while presently seeking a Master of Science in Mangement Information Systems. “I see many great things in McNairy County and am looking foward to meeting the people and gaining a greater insight of the resources here so we can develop plans together.” My wife Kristin and I are originally from Marianna, Arkansas. We are very excited to move and live here and raise our two children, five year old boy Jacob and three year old girl Catherine Rae in McNairy County,” said O’Mell.

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FROM PAGE 1 to assure the county understand the funding sources available. I am happy to give a presentation about the plan or Parks and Recreation Development at any time for the community,” said Hill. “The plan we set forth in 2018 was the direct result of an aspirational plan designed with multiple entities in the county. The entire plan was developed through the Department of Environment and Conservation Recreational and Resource Divison,” said Hill. The community participates in this plan and there were literally hundreds of citizens whose input were considered. Over 20172018, we published Public Notices and articles were written to encourage citizens to attend Public Meetings and submit ideas of what they would like to see in the community. In 2019, the state mandated these five year plans. Plans can be changed over time and modified based on the needs of the community but serve a purpose to identify goals and future growth in the community. These grants are only available every two years and the City of Selmer applied for a grant which would be a small part of this overall plan for the community. The input from the community lead to

the development of projects that will sustain the test of time. The State of Tennessee is concerned with being fiscally responsible and to assure the projects and funds are handled responsibly and that the management of these parks are maintained, according to state requirements. “I believe the $10 million dollar plan is one that is reasonable to accomplish. It is something we envision that you would do every two to three years or you may need to spead it out, but it is a goal to reach over time. We hope to point a city in the right direction to reach a goal. There is no reason you shouldn’t be able to work together to accomplish the goals set forth in the plan,” said Hill. As future grants are requested, the plan may require updating to meet the ever changing needs of the community and assure success but Hill feels that plans help any community strive for goals that best serve the community in the long term. The Selmer north park renovation is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

Practice for the “Community Choir” will be October 23rd at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Selmer. The second practice will be on November 6 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Adamsville and concert will be held at the First Baptist Church Adamsville starting at 6 p.m.

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fee, food, wares and more. The Chainsaw artist, Hank Ivy, will do a live carving of chainsaw art. He will start his demonstration of chainsaw art from a log and donate it to be auctioned off for the Carl Perkins Center. There will be ring toss, corn hole, Pumpkin Patch tic -tac -toe and version of backyard games for the children. Balloon animals, Justin King of Big Hill Pond will be on hand with his ani-

mal pelts will set up and we will have pumpkin painting and face painting for the children. One of the fan favorite foods K&L tamales, Tennessee River Pilots with cajun foods, Circle T Grilling Ms. Carter’s Confessions with homemade pork rinds, 45 Nutrition, 7 Treat One, Cookies, Two Fifty Chicks Teas and Moondog Bakers Pizza. There will be a photo booth so anyone can take a selfie or family photo. We have many different vendors.

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MyRide West Tennessee is coming to Selmer Over 227,437 rides were provided with TCAD/Older Americans Act funding in 2017. MyRide TN is an expanding sustainable, senior-friendly volunteer transportation service that has taken root in Tennessee. Volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles to carry older Tennesseans to a variety to destinations, including medical appointments and grocery stores. Rides are provided Monday-Friday and priority is given to doctor appointments. Participants are 60 years of age and older, live independently and

walk independently (or with assistance from walkers or canes), but not to drive. McNairy County needs ten volunteers to provide transportation. Volunteers are screened, trained, coordinated and monitored to ensure safe and secure door-through door service. All MyRide drivers must have a valid Tennessee license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance. Additionally, MyRide providers purchase excess auto, medical and liability insurance for volunteers, drivers who

are also safeguarded by state and federal Volunteer Protection laws. MyRide is a membership program, and each program determines the membership fee and the per ride cost that is determined by the county. McNairy County is in the preliminary stages of this initiative and plans to have a meeting on November 3rd to determine rates, start to recruit drivers and determine the status of this volunteer based program. The service is dependent upon volunteer drivers, however the county plans to hire

one part-time driver. This service is an initiative across the state of Tennessee designed to provide reliable transportation to seniors unable to drive themselves and need assistance to doctors offices, grocery stores, or pharmacy, for example. Plans are to have memberships available. There will be a limit to rides and a small fee associated with the transportation. More information will be presented as the program develops.

An Unlikely Success Story? Contributor

It has been my great honor to write a series of articles for the Independent Appeal on the occasions of Arts in McNairy’s twentieth anniversary. Conference organizers have often invited me to offer reflections on the unlikely success of a nonprofit arts agency in a rural county like McNairy, but I rarely get to share those insights here at home. I thought a few observations on the subject would be a fitting way to bring these guest columns to a close. One reason I am fre-

quently asked to talk about Arts in McNairy’s success over the past two decades is its rarity. The speaking and writing invitations that come my way are almost exclusively directed toward assisting other rural arts developers identify and avoid common pitfalls and make the most of the cultural opportunities unique to their communities. Arts in McNairy didn’t necessarily crack the code on rural arts development but I believe there are a number of reasons the organization succeeded where others became frustrated and threw in the towel. Here are my top three:

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government and other area nonprofits. AiM’s primary mission was always about the arts, but Jai recognized the organization’s emphasis on collaborating to create a more engaged community on every front. Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion—Very early in the organization’s development it was acknowledged that creativity, in all its forms, should be respected and included in programming. It is the right thing to do, but it also helped the program committees reach underserved audiences and bring in voices and art forms that might have been neglected otherwise. Where many rural arts agencies concern themselves with a single discipline (painting, theatre, etc.) AiM functions as an umbrella arts agency offering programs in an ever-broadening variety of creative endeavor. You would be hard pressed to find many arts agencies in the rural South who have presented community programs in, music, visual arts, literature, theatre, dance, puppetry, digital media, film, folklife, culinary arts, creative writing, arts education, cultural history, spoken word, and more. Similarly, as the organization

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has grown and evolved, the leadership has constantly sought to widen its reach to ensure that all community members are represented in programming and decision making, regardless of race, age, ability or socioeconomic status. The arts are for everyone, and a dedicated committee now advises the AiM board on issues of inclusion, access and diversity. Commitment to the Cause—Space would not permit me to name the hundreds of committed individuals who have contributed their time, expertise, and resources to make Arts in McNairy a success over the years. From the first meetings held to gage interest in forming a local arts agency in 2000 and 2001, it was apparent that the community was hungry for new cultural programs, and we have never been without artists, leaders, volunteers, donors and enthusiastic audiences to make them happen. Some may have doubted that McNairy County was capable of developing and sustaining a vibrant creative community, but they severely underestimated the commitment of their neighbors to cultivate a welcoming environment for the arts and artists of every variety. We owe a debt of gratitude to a community that embraced the AiM mission from the outset, especially those who rolled up their sleeves and went to work for a cause larger than themselves. It has paid off ten times over. I sometimes hear people say nothing ever changes in Mc-

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Rural Summit Highlights Strides in Workforce Development, Drop in Distressed Counties NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee has reduced the state’s number of distressed counties to an all-time low as the Lee Administration focuses on targeted interventions for workforce development and infrastructure. “Early on, we set a goal that we would have less than 10 distressed counties by 2025,” said Gov. Lee. “By focusing on workforce development and infrastructure improvements, we are down to nine counties and will continue working to get remaining counties on the path to prosperity.” Distressed counties rank among the 10 percent most economical-

ly distressed counties in the nation according to the Appalachian Regional Commission. In the past four years, Tennessee has cut the number of distressed counties in half from 19 in 2018 to nine today . Since Gov. Lee took office, McNairy, Jackson, Fentress, Morgan, Hardeman, and Wayne counties have moved off the distressed list. In 2019, Gov. Lee’s first Executive Order directed all state executive departments to issue a statement of rural impact and provide recommendations for better serving rural Tennessee. Key workforce and infrastructure interventions include: Creating the Gov-

ernor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program and the Future Workforce Initiative to expand access to vocational and technical education. Investing $79 million to eliminate the 11,400 TCAT waiting list and increasing apprenticeships by more than 30 percent across the state. Allocating $100 million for broadband expansion in the FY21 budget which improves educational outcomes in rural communities. These targeted strategies have re-

sulted in Tennessee securing 132 projects in rural counties with over 23,000 new job commitments and $12.6 billion in capital investment since 2019. Today, the Governor’s West Tennessee Rural Opportunity Summit was held in Counce, Tenn. The East Tennessee Summit will be held in November in Newport, Tenn. The Governor’s Rural Summit focuses on at-risk and distressed counties by engaging city and county mayors, education and economic leaders, and cabinet members.

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Miracle Minute a success A fundraiser was a success last Friday evening just prior to the county rival football game. The community rallied to raise $2,100 dollars in one minute for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse just prior to the McNairy Central High School Bobcat and Adamsville High School Cardinals rival football game Friday night hosted by McNairy Central. The Miracle Minute was the brainstorm of

the Carl Perkins Board of Directors and supported by the MCHS cheerleaders who moved through the large crowd gathering donations quickly for area children in need. The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is responsible for raising most of the funds used in their fiscal budget annually. If you would consider a donation go to www.carlperkinscenter.org/locations/mcnaiy-county.

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Tennessee History for Kids : When It Came to Abolitionism, Tennesseans Didn’t Have “Free Speech” Tennesseans talk a lot about the right of free speech, and they should. But it’s interesting to note that free Tennesseans have not always had the right of free speech, at least not on all topics. A couple of years ago I researched and wrote a book about slavery called Runaways Coffles and Fancy Girls. Some of what I discovered took me by surprise. Before around 1835, it was perfectly legal to broadcast an opinion against slavery in Tennessee. In 1820, the Washington County seat of Jonesborough even had a newspaper entirely devoted to the cause of anti-slavery called The Emancipator. Elihu Embree published it, and according to its masthead, its purpose was “to advocate the abolition of slavery.” However, a couple of points need to be made about this unusual footnote in Tennessee history. First of all, The Emancipator had a very short life span. Its publication ceased after only seven issues and didn’t continue after Embree’s death in December 1820, which leads to the conclusion that it suffered from lack of subscribers and advertisers.

It should also be pointed out that every other newspaper published in antebellum Tennessee—from the Knoxville Gazette of the 1790s to the Nashville Whig of the 1830s to the Memphis Daily Eagle of the 1850s—regularly published slave-related advertisements, from runaway slave ads to upcoming slave auction ads. They also had pro-slavery views which would shock people today. “It is as unnecessary as it is perilous to tamper with the relation of master and slave,” one issue of the 1854 Republican Banner opined. After the 1831 Nat Turner Rebellion in Virginia, Tennessee clamped down on the expression of abolitionist views. In March 1836, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the following law (Article VII, Section 2682 of Tennessee Code): “No person shall, in this State, write, print, paint, draw, engrave or aid or abet in writing, printing, painting, drawing or engraving on paper, parchment, linen, metal, or other substance with a view to its circulation, any paper, essay, verses, pamphlet, book, painting, drawing or engraving, calculated to excite discontent, in-

surrection or rebellion amongst the slaves or free persons of color.” The punishment for breaking this law was between 5 and 10 years hard labor. This law meant it was legal for a Tennessean to write antislavery opinions in a personal diary. But the minute a person posted them on a wall, he or she was breaking the law. The law meant

newspapers were not free to publish opinions that advocated the elimination of slavery. The law also meant that it was (technically, at least) illegal to distribute a copy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which was seen as an insurrectionist document in Tennessee. In fact, when Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel first came out, several newspapers in the north published sample chapters from

it. I have found no such excerpts published in Tennessee—only harsh criticisms of the book containing words such as “false,” “vulgar” and “disgusting.” It’s impossible to know how many times people were charged with violating Tennessee’s “incitement” law between 1836 and the Civil War, when the slavery matter was settled. But I do know that in 1846, a Maury Coun-

ty man named Alexander Billings was tried, but not convicted, for circulating a painting that was allegedly meant to incite slaves to rebellion. I bring all this up because today there is an assumption that the U.S. Constitution has always guaranteed free Tennesseans the right of free speech. Suffice it to say that the right of free speech has evolved.

Lifeline Blood Services Announces Critical Appeal; Implores West Tennesseans to Donate Blood JACKSON, TN: -Lifeline Blood Services announced today that blood donations are once again at a critically low level. “If we do not see an increase in donors this week, it is quite possible that we will run out of blood for West Tennessee’s hospitals,” said Caitlin Roach, Marketing Manager with Lifeline. “We realize that people have a lot on their minds, but we are begging those who can donate blood to make giving a priority.” The low levels look the same across much of the country. Last week, the American Association of Blood Banks and America’s Blood Centers issued a joint statement on the problem: “Blood centers across the country are current-

ly reporting low blood supplies… Fall is typically a time when the blood supply is more stable – If the nation’s blood supply does not stabilize soon, hospitals may be forced to alter treatment for some patients or cancel some patient surgeries. Blood donations are needed now to help maintain optimal care for all patients.” “We are also continuing to feel the continued impact of the current staffing shortage,” added Roach. “Prepandemic, we sent out three mobile units a day Monday-Friday. We are now down to two mobile drives a day—sometimes even one—due to our low number of staff.” “We have no substitute for blood, and we cannot get blood from

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other blood banks because the entire country is facing a shortage,” said LIFELINE Blood Services Director of Community Services, Tonya Johnson. “We are urging anyone who can to please respond by giving blood as soon as possible.” Lifeline Blood Services has two centers for easy donation opportunities. The Jackson Center is located at 183 Sterling Farms Drive and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Dyersburg Center is located at 1130 Highway 51 Bypass and is open Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. To speak with someone about donating blood, call 731.427.4431, ext. 0.

The remainder of this week’s Mobile Blood Drives are listed below: Wednesday, October 6 TVEC - Savannah from 12:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday, October 7 First United Methodist Church - Paris from 12:00pm – 6:00pm Friday, October 8 TCAT - McKenzie from 9:00am – 1:00pm Saturday, October 9 Fire Department Prevention Festival - Greenfield from 9:00am – 3:00pm Lifeline offers several suggestions for individuals who choose to donate, whether they are first-time donors, have not given in years, or donated as recently as eight weeks ago. 1. Drink a lot of water before you come by. 2. Eat a meal 4-6 hours before you do-

nate. 3. Plan to spend an hour of your time— probably less—with us. 4. To shorten your visit, fill out your medical questionnaire online (lifelinebloodserv.org) before you come. 5. No appointment is necessary for whole blood donation-- just walk in at your convenience. 6. Know that there is no wait time (also called a deferral period) between receiving a COVID-19 shot or flu shot and donating blood. 7. Know that you can donate blood whether or not you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine—this vaccine does not impact whole blood donations. 8. You can also give blood if you’ve had COVID-19 so long as you’ve been symptom-free for

14 days. 9. Bring a friend with you to donate as well—it makes the process more fun. 10. Remember that each donation saves up to three lives—what other reason could you need? Today, Lifeline provides blood services to 20 West Tennessee counties and two regional areas, supplying 17 local hospitals and 14 air ambulances. Annually, the Center collects approximately 26,000 blood products (red cell units, platelets, plasma, etc.) to meet the needs of patients. Lifeline also provides reference lab and cross- matching services to healthcare facilities.

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Your Vote Matters Early election October 13 - 28 ELECTION DAY November 2 Dare to Live Without Limits: The Ship of Life Bryan Golden Contributor

Sailing provides a variety of valuable analogies to life. Virtually every aspect of sailing has a lesson to offer. Planning, preparation, and a specific destination precede any journey. The boat must be seaworthy and all of the equipment must be in working order. Before leaving port you need to ensure all of the necessary equipment, the proper clothes, and enough food and water are on board. You want to feel confident in your ability to sail the boat in all conditions. Appropriate charts and navigation tools are essential. Anticipating the unexpected, you need foul weather gear, a first aid kit, tools, a radio, life vests, and a life raft equipped with emergency rations. Skimping on the dockside preparation puts you at needless risk. In life, you don’t want to begin a journey without being prepared. As with sailing, you need relevant skills, knowledge, and equipment. Although a mistake in life may not be as instantly catastrophic as a miscalculation at sea, preparation is as important for long term success. A ship without a rudder lacks the ability to determine direction or destination. Without a rudder you are at the

mercy of the wind and currents. If you don’t make decisions for yourself, you have no rudder. If you live your life based on the opinions of others, you have no rudder. If you change direction in reaction to criticism, you have no rudder. Intention and selfdetermination are your rudder. They enable you to stay on course and make course corrections as needed. With a rudder you can weather storms and overcome adversity. A destination is your goal and the charts are your plan to reach it. Charts provide you with information to avoid crashing into rocks. Reaching your destination is more than simply sailing a straight line. It often involves many turns and course adjustments to arrive safely. If you encounter bad weather, you must make even more adjustments to keep on track. To begin a journey without anticipating and preparing for adverse conditions is foolish. Just like the weather, you will encounter surprises and unexpected events. Anticipation and knowledge equip you to survive the worst storms. Navigation tools are vital. Radar lets you spot hazards that are invisible to the naked eye. Radar functions in darkness, fog, and foul weather. Radar picks up hazards that are too far away to see. In life, education is your radar.

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You study those who have gone before you. You study those who are successful. You study those who have failed. You study your competition. You stay abreast of trends and events that have an influence on you. Ideally, you want to become an expert at whatever you do. If you stop learning, it’s like turning off your radar. If you run out of food before you reach your destination, all of your other planning and preparation is for nothing. Because without food, you won’t make it. In life, adequate finances are the food for your journey. Many a venture has suffered a premature demise because of inadequate financing. Just as you must know how much food is required, you need an exact understanding of your capital needs. Ideally, you would like to have extra food and money just in case. Many sailors perish needlessly because they neglected one or more areas vital to the successful completion of their journey. And many sailors survive horrendous journeys because they have been meticulous in their planning and preparations. On the sea and in life, failure is not an option. Regardless of what happens, you must reach your destination. With the right knowledge, planning, and tools you can reach any destination under any conditions.

SUNRISE: Sorrow Multiplied David Coy Contributor

This week violence was inflicted again upon servants of the public that caused the deaths of innocent lives. This past week we wrote what we thought would be a one time article. Little did we know that after the recent tragic loss of life in our area we would learn of other precious souls whose lives were lost needlessly. We cannot help but be amazed at the speed of which many segments of our culture and society have descended into amorality. Someone recently commented that it seemed the Incidents of public servants being killed was exhibiting a

domino effect. This of course ought not to be. My Governor requested by way of exhortation that we all fast and pray for our nation for one day. I agree we should pray for our nation each and every day. There is a New Testament principle in Romans 12:15 that applies very well here. “Rejoice with them that rejoice, weep with those who weep.” What should be our response as individuals, patriots, and fellow human beings? If nothing is our response then maybe we have lost our humanity. There are several good examples in the pages of Scripture that can assist us with the answer to the above question. When Nehemiah learned of

the state of fellow countryman and the condition of his nation, he sat down and wept, mourned, prayed and fasted several days before Jehovah of heaven. Indeed, those who still possess their humanity do weep for others in their time of affliction or distress, yet others sadly do not reciprocate in return as is evident with the example in Psalm 35:12-15. Pray for our nation and display Mathew 7:12 before all. Selmer grief support group is coming up this Thursday at 6 pm in the Old Chamber of commerce building at 144 Cypress Avenue. Please come and be supported in your grief journey and bring a friend.

Too Much Facebook Time Is Harmful To Your Child’s Health Senator Blackburn

The girls in 17-yearold Eva’s high school class use Instagram metrics as a measure of popularity. Their relationship with Instagram is more than typical teen self-discovery; it is parasitic. They obsess over online status symbols like follower counts, “likes,” and inclusion in viral trends featuring “thinspiration” and filter-perfect faces. Eva described this toxic dynamic in a recent Wall Street Journal expose, saying, “Every time I feel good about myself, I go over to Instagram, and then it all goes away.” Stories like Eva’s are not uncommon. Recently leaked internal research from Facebook, Instagram’s parent company, revealed that the multibillion dollar tech company knew of a correlation between use of its products and deteriorating mental health in young people, but chose to ignore it. For example, executives at the highest levels were well aware that their individualized “explore” pages curated a perfect hellscape of eating disorders, anxiety, and depression for teen users. According to their own experts, 32% of teen girls struggling with body image felt worse about themselves after using Instagram. Unprompted,

teens blamed Instagram for increased rates of anxiety and depression, and among teens battling suicidal thoughts, six percent linkedtheir desire to kill themselves back to the app. These findings about young users become all the more alarming considering 40% of Instagram accounts belong to individuals 22 years old or younger. Facebook has known about this problem for years. Despite internal reports that showed mental health declining as a result of Instagram, the company remained dedicated to expanding profits, noting that “There is a path to growth if Instagram can continue their trajectory.” They recognized their platform created a “perfect storm” of harmful content for young users, but couldn’t stop from homing in on a better bottom line. Rather than reevaluating their tactics, Facebook leaned in, conducting advertising research on children as young as eight years old and exploring “playdate” features for Messenger Kids. Facebook has now embarked on a PR campaign to revive its image. They paused the Instagram for Kids project and reduced advertising for teenagers, but their lackluster

response doesn’t make up for the fact that Facebook kept the parasitic relationship between their platforms and underage users private for years. They researched the consequences but covered up the findings when they realized it would get in the way of making a quick dime. To Facebook, the wellbeing of our kids wasn’t worth sacrificing the “growth” of the platform. This is nothing less than predatory. Facebook didn’t create the problem of teen anxiety and depression, but they knowingly exploited it for profit. They preyed on our children’s deepest insecurities and threw them into an algorithm tailored to make them feel even worse. Halting a few pilot programs or advertisement options is not enough to undo the systemic prioritization of profit above all else. Facebook consciously decided that advertisements, new platforms, and growth were worth the mental anguish of millions of young people. Facebook’s time of reckoning is now. Parents and teens deserve resolution before this spiral becomes irreversible.

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

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rian (BK) Fox was born July 8, 1964, in Seaford, DE the son of Valvert Lucius Fox and the late Gayle Virginia Purse Sears. Brian lived in Delaware until he joined the Navy as an electrician’s mate at age 18. He then transferred to the Army, serving in the Old Guard and Infantry before settling on Aviation. He was an Air Assault and SERE instructor when he wasn’t flying helicopters. In his 22 years of service, Brian saw the world, keeping our country free as a defender of liberty. Brian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he faithfully served for 31 years as a missionary, teacher, Elder and clerk. He enjoyed serving in scouting and working with youth. Solving crossword puzzles, reading, shooting, painting, play acting, gardening, and playing computer games with his kids were some of Brian’s favorite activities. He always had a smile and was friendly to all he met. Brian earned a bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics, a Masters in Herbal Medicine, and served as a Spanish Linguist. Following his retirement from the military, Brian and Karen spent the last 15 years running their own business, Fox Kits Survival, using his life acquired skills as a Wilderness Survival Instructor and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician. He also worked in Iraq as a range master and provided security for the Department of Defense. Brian departed this life on September 27, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 57 Years, 2 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by his wife Karen (Woodbury) Fox of Selmer, Tenn.; two sons, Kevin Fox and wife Kathryn and Joseph Fox; a daughter, Shelby (Fox) Brown and husband Jacob; his father, Valvert Fox; two sisters, Angela Fox and Valerie Foxmoore; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his mother, Brian was preceded in death by his stepmother, Dorlene Ann Fox. A Graveside Service with full military honors were held at 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2021, at the Fox family farm in Selmer, Tennessee with Bishop McGaughy officiating.

Annie Rosmond Farrow Casey September 12, 2021 - September 29, 2021

rs. Annie Rosmond Farrow Casey passed away to her heavenly home on September 29, 2021 in Alamo Tennessee. Funeral Services for Mrs. Casey were at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday October 2, 2021, at the Alamo Church of Christ with Bobby Rawson and William Norrid officiating. Burial followed at the Alamo Cemetery with Larry Harper officiating. Visitaions were held on Friday October 1, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Alamo Church of Christ. Mrs. Casey was born on September 12, 1925. She was a retired employee of Kellwood where she worked for 32 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and spending time with her dog “Runner.” She was known for her famous caramel pies. Mrs. Rosmond was an active member of the Alamo Church of Christ and was the oldest member of the church. Mrs. Rosmond was the daughter of the late Horace Jackson Farrow and Annie Blondell Hopper Farrow. She is survived by her son Nicky Casey (Rita) of Stantonville, Tenn.; one daughter Sara Agee (Danny) of Alamo, Tenn.; one daughter in law, Martha Lax Casey of Bolivar, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Brandy McKinnie (Steve) of Jackson, Tenn., Jessica Soares (Matt) of Jackson, Tenn., Sarah Harrison of Selmer, Tenn., Jada Hillard (Allen) of Bells, Tenn., Stephanie Strickland (Marty) of Stantonville, Tenn., and Everett Agee (Jennie) of Alamo, Tenn. She also has 13 great grandchildren: Casey, Kyle, Aston, Jackson, Caley, Mason, Marion, Lennox, Caleigh, Wade, Kaylee, Auston, and Braylynn. One sister Peggy Selph of Olive Branch, Miss. and one uncle Doyle Hopper of Alamo, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years Everett J. “Buck” Casey, her son Jackie Casy, a sister Martha Boone, and a grandson in law Wes Harrison. Pallbearers will be Aston Martin, Jackson French, Matt Soares, Steve McKinnie, Casey McKinnie, Kyle McKinnie, Mason Harrison, and Marty Strickland. Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Selph and Bobby Gill.

Aliyah Faith Doyle

April 17, 2020 October 2, 2021

liyah Faith Doyle was born April 17, 2020, in Savannah, Ga. and passed away October 2, 2021. Aliyah brought joy to everyone around her, and she was a precious gift to her family. Aliyah means “My God is Yahweh,” and her life reflected the greatness of the One True God. Her middle name “Faith” came after she was born because she was a miracle baby for her parents. She is the daughter of Stuart and Natalie Doyle and is the youngest sister of Mayah, Gabriel, and Aiden. Stuart Doyle is the senior pastor at Southside Baptist Church, and her sweet life was celebrated there October 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. A graveside service was held on October 11, 2021 at the Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger, Tenn. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

Travis R. Foster

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ravis R. Foster was born May 7, 1948, in Arkansas the son of the late William Taft and Ida Pearl Lowrance Foster. Mr. Foster attended Ramer High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a tool and die fabricator for Harman in Bolivar for approximately 19 years. Fishing, eating fried chicken, and spending time with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews were some of Mr. Foster’s favorite activities. He was a member of Piney Grove Church of God. Mr. Foster departed this life on October 7, 2021, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 73 Years, 5 Months. He is survived by a daughter, Kim McAnally and husband Karey of Booneville, Miss.; a son, Kevin Foster of Selmer, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Logan McAnally, Brittany Montgomery, Kaiden Foster, Kyleigh Foster, and Kenzli Foster; his companion of 10 years, Lorene Puckett of Selmer, Tenn.; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Foster was preceded in death by two brothers, T. R. Foster and Charles Foster. Services were held on October 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Church of God in Selmer with Aaron Moss and Tim Foster officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the Reaves Cemetery at Middleton, Tennessee.

Carolyn Ann Sanders

arolyn Ann Sanders was born December 25, 1939, in Ramer, Tenn., the daughter of the late George Carroll Gann and Ora Opal King Gann. She was united in marriage to Billy Joe Sanders on June 28, 1958. Mr. Sanders preceded her in death on March 20, 2010. She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. She enjoyed reading, cooking and traveling. Mrs. Sanders departed this life on October 4, 2021, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 81 Years, 9 Months, 9 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Penny Denise Gage and husband Greg of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two brothers, Jerry Gann and wife Becky of LaFayette, Tenn., Kenneth Gann and wife Patsy of Bartlett, Tenn.; four grandchildren: Danielle Gage Harben, Ethan Gage and wife Hailey, John Thomas Davis and wife Kayla, Joshua Tyler Davis and wife Kaitlyn; four great grandchildren: Ryker Harben, Regan Harben, Luke Davis, Miles Gage; and soon to be great granddaughter, Heidi Bess. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by two daughters, Perry Danette Davis and Pamela Dawn Sanders. A Graveside Service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, Tennessee with Gregg Worthey officiating. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

Evan Lee Dickey

October 21, 1982 October 7, 2021

van Lee Dickey was born October 21, 1982, in Selmer, Tenn. the son of Ronald Neal and Judy Lynn Davis Dickey. In Evan’s earlier years he was involved in scouting, where he attained the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Anyone who knew him well knew he was an avid Tennessee Titans fan. He was employed by Lee Company in Nashville, Tennessee as an electrician. Evan’s fiancee was Mackenzi Langley, who is mother to Brynlee, her young daughter. He had been staying at the home of two close friends, Jerry and Kristy Vincent, who had come to love him as a son. Evan always seemed to make a very positive impact on those with whom he came in contact. Many of his friends and acquaintances have expressed how greatly Evan will be missed. Evan departed this life on October 7, 2021, in Alpharetta, Georgia at the age of 38 Years, 11 Months, 16 Days. He is survived by his parents, Ronald Neal and Judy Lynn Davis Dickey of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Ryan Neal Dickey and wife Gina (Brown Barnett) of Jackson, Tenn.; his fiancee, Mackenzi Langley and her daughter Brynlee, both of Columbia, Tenn.; special friends Jerry and Kristy Vincent of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Services will be on October 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Ben Martin and Bob Brooks officiating and Lisa Martin providing special music. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.

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ottie Jean Taylor was born on September 24, 1936, in Corinth, Miss. the daughter of the late Raymond and Opal Sanders Bonds. She was united in marriage to Jerry Neil Taylor on August 2, 1958. Mrs. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. She loved taking care of her family, traveling to the beach, and spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor departed this life on October 7, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 85 years, and 13 days. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jerry Taylor of Selmer, Tenn.; one daughter, Kim Smith of Selmer, Tenn.; 2 grandchildren, Taylor McMurry and husband Ty of Memphis, Tenn., Rylee Smith of Selmer, Tenn.; one great grandson, Bennett McMurry of Memphis, Tenn. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by a brother, Junior Bonds. A Graveside Service was held on October 11, 2021, at the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, Tennessee with Jetta Forsythe, Joey Johnson officiating.

John Robert Burns

December 25, 1939 October 4, 2021

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June 17, 1968 September 30, 2021

ohn Robert Burns, Jr, 53, of Ramer passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Visitation was on Friday, October 8, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Patterson Memorial Chapel in Corinth. Graveside service was held on Saturday, October 9, at 3:00 p.m. at Adams Chapel Cemetery with burial following. Rev. David Curry officiated. He was born June 17, 1968, to John Robert Burns, Sr., and Mary Katherine Burns. He graduated in 1986 from McNairy High School and attended Wades Chapel Church. He is survived by a daughter, Tracy Sebree; his mother; Mary Katherine Burns, siblings; Mary Robinson, Cheryl Prather, Jacqueline Burns, Carolyn Simmons, Aretha Caruthers, Byron Burns, Amy Burns, Jeffery Burns, Melanie Herrera, and Terrance Burns, grandchildren; Jaylin Sebree, Keliceia Sebree, Jourdan, Jamia and I’yana, step children; Juanita Kirk and Jose Kirk. Preceded in death by his wife; Urbana Burns and father, John Robert Burns, Sr.

Brandon Keith Harbin

September 11, 1981 September 28, 2021

randon Keith Harbin was born September 11, 1981, in Ocean Springs, Miss., the son of Jimmy and Georgina Kirk Harbin. Brandon attended Evans High School in Evans, Ga. He enjoyed sports, playing on the baseball and tennis teams. At the age of 16 Brandon began working at Waffle House, which lasted for 16 years. He continued working as a cook in several other restaurants in Martinez, Ga., where he lived at the time of his death. Brandon enjoyed watching football games; his favorite team was the Georgia Bulldogs. He also liked fishing, catching fish, having a fish fry with family or friends, and riding four-wheelers. Brandon loved his two sons, Payton and Brett, and enjoyed spending time with them. Brandon departed this life on September 26, 2021, in Martinez, Ga. at the age of 40 years, 15 days. He is survived by two sons, Payton Harbin and Brett Harbin, both of Martinez, Ga.; his parents, Jimmy and Georgina Kirk Harbin of Counce, Tenn.; a brother, John David Harbin of Counce, Tenn.; a sister, Whitney Harbin of Counce, Tenn.; several uncles and aunts: David Harbin of Pickwick Dam, Tenn.; Randall and Mae Harbin of Iuka, Miss.; Billy and Verna Harbin of Pickwick Dam, Tenn.; Mike and Sandra Singleton of Jackson, Tenn.; Michael and Sue Harbin of Selmer, Tenn.; Janice Harbin of Selmer, Tenn.; Henry and Regina Burch of Trenton, Tenn.; and Kenneth Parmely of Pocahontas, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. Brandon was preceded in death by a sister, Ginger Harbin; paternal grandparents Reverend Herman and Sadie Harbin of Selmer, Tenn.; maternal grandparents William Eugene Kirk of Pocahontas, Tenn. and Melvin and Louise Yarbrough of Ramer, Tenn.; an uncle, Wayne Harbin of Selmer, Tenn.; and his aunt, Eugenia Parmely of Pocahontas, Tenn. A Memorial Service will be held on October 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until service time.

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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 raise money for children with autism. Everyone is invited. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Thriving Thursdays October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 Join Mt. Zion Baptist Church for their Church Revivals at 146 Litt Wilson Rd. Bethel Springs, Tenn., 38315. Each service will be held on October 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone Welcomed. Coat Give Away October 16 At Selmer City Park on October 16, from 10:00

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. there will be a free give away of coats for the entire family along with other fun activities. Free hotdogs will be handed out. Everyone welcomed. Country Kitten Care Adoption Day October 16 Country Kitten Care is hosting an Adoption Day, Saturday, October 15 at the Selmer City Park from 12:00 to 3:00. Everyone welcomed! Halloween Dance October 22 Halloween Dance on Friday, October 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bethel Springs Civic Center. $5 per person for grades 5th to 8th. Costumes welcome and a winner for Best Dressed. Concession stand, prizes and live DJ. All students invited to attend. Dance sponsored by Ramer Soccer League.

Drive Thru Truck or Treat October 23 Union Grove United Church, 85 Pleasent Site Rd. Selmer, Tenn., is hosting a Truck or Treat Event October 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. There will be frre candy and hotdogs. Forty Forks Baptist Church Fall Festival October 23 Forty Forks Baptist Church is having a Fall Festival, October 23 at 672 Ed Barham RD, Bethel Springs, 38315. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be indoor games, candy, treat bags, fun, & fellowship. Everyone is welcomed. For more information please call 731-610-9652 / 731-439-0552. 1971 McNairy Bobcats 50th Reunion October 23 MCHS 1971 Class will hold their 50th class

reunion October 23 at the Selmer Civic Center, 230 N. Fifth St. Selmer, Tenn. at 1:00 p.m.. Please bring a potluck dish and a plus one. Drive Thru Pumkinfest October 30 Selmer First UMC, 1122 W. Cherry Ave., will be hosting a Drive Thru Pumpkinfest, October 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free candy, chili, and hotdogs. McNairy County Historical Society October 30 Please join the McNairy County Historical Society for our October meeting, on Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jacks McConnico Library, Selmer, Tennessee. Tommy Ross will be our guest to talk about his new book, “Tommy’s Tall Tales from Adamsville.” Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

John Thomas Knight

April 20, 1944 October 10, 2021

ohn Thomas Knight passed away Sunday morning, October 10, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. John was born, April 20, 1944, in Corinth to the late J.C. and Jewell Smith Knight. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church where he was deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, morning coffee with his buddies at Lonnies, and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene; daughters Allison Templeton (Jai) and Mandy Castile (Shane); grandchildren Mycaela Rhodes (Alex), Canon Smith (Allie), Liza Smith, Alise Castile, Mazzie Castile, and Charlie Castile; great grandson Griffin Rhodes; his brother James Knight (Rose); his sisters Judy Trimble (Roger) and Linda Floyd (Larry) and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. John was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law Jim Smith. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to care for the family of John Thomas Knight. Funeral services for John Thomas Knight, of Corinth, are set for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home- East with interment at Magnolia Gardens. Bro. Keith Hayes will officiate the services. Visitation was Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and will be on October 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home- East.

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APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m. Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor

10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

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

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn. Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. Discipleship Training: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m. Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs 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.

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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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MARKET REPORT October 6, 2021 Total HD 748

Last Week 914 Last Year 1302

Cattle 746 Goats 2 Hogs 0

#1 STEERS & BULLS 200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT

155.00-163.00 148.00-155.00 148.00-154.00 138.00-148.00 129.00-138.00 122.00-129.00

800-900 WT 114.00-122.00 #1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 134.00-144.00 300-400 WT 128.00-135.00 400-500 WT 126.00-142.00 500-600 WT 124.00-132.00 600-700 WT 118.00-124.00 700-800 WT 102.00-118.00 800-900 WT 93.00-102.00 HIGH DRESSING UTILITY COWS 61.00 - 69.00 HIGH DRESSING SLAUGHTER BULLS 88.00-94.00

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Day of Sale? Time of Sale? Address of Sale? Items for Sale? List Name & Phone Number: Will not appear in ad, unless you request it. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project No. 13272 Selmer-McNairy County Industrial Development Board (Owner) Separate sealed bids for the Monogram Refrigeration Connector Road Project for the Selmer-McNairy County Industrial Development Board will be received by the Selmer-McNairy County Industrial Development Board at the office of the Selmer-McNairy IDB (McNairy County Chamber & EDC), 205 W. Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375 until 10:00 A.M. C.S.T. on Monday, November 8, 2021, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Information to Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: West Tennessee Plan Room, 439 Airways Boulevard, Jackson, TN 38301; or online at www.wtplanroom.com Hub City Blueprint, 158 Airways Boulevard, Jackson, TN 38301 or online at www. hubcityblueprint.com Copies may be obtained at the office Hub City Blueprint, 158 Airways Blvd, Jackson, TN 38301 - to order contact Amy at 731-424-2583 or amy@hubcityblueprint.com upon payment of $56.60 plus tax. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning each set promptly and in good condition, will be refunded his payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning such a set will be refunded $0.00. The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. All bidders must be licensed General Contractors as required by the Contractor’s Licensing Act of 1994 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, and qualified for the type of construction being bid upon. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Robert Shackelford, IDB Chairman October 13, 2021

SELMER POLICE DEPARTMENT is Accepting Applications

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Beer Board Meeting

The Selmer Beer Board will meet in Selmer City Hall following the 7:00 p.m. regular board of Mayor and Alderman Meeting November 9, 2021 to consider approving a beer permit application of Ketan Patel for Neel Land LLC. / DBA Jim’s Best Stop, 633 Mulberry Ave. Selmer, Tenn. 38375 for off premises consumption as a Convenient Store.

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Harvest aids ensure a more timely harvest Jai Templeton Contributor

Defoliation is a natural process in the life of any plant. In the world of agriculture defoliants have been developed to assist in speeding up the process. These aids are necessary to ensure that harvest is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Cotton defoliants and boll openers have a multi-purpose. The primary purpose is to stimulate the plants maturing and causing the cotton bolls to open. Once bolls are open and moisture levels have decreased it make for the harvesting of the cotton much more efficient by machine. Quality and quantity can spiral quickly downward once rainy conditions move into an area. Having well opened bolls also improves the harvest by causing more of the crop to be grabbed and collected by the machine’s harvesting mechanisms. Fully opened bolls also improve the quality of the

crop as weather conditions generally deteriorate as the fall approaches. Other aids used include inhibitors which create barriers to regrowth of the plant after defoliants have been used. This is particularly helpful in a year such as this one where conditions have remained warm and moist. Materials known as desiccants are also used to severely impact the cotton plant so that the vegetation will quickly dehydrate. Most often these products are used after an initial round of defoliant. Many people have observed that chemical defoliation of soybeans is becoming a more common practice. This is primary due to the advent of early maturing soybeans as well as research that shows that earlier planted soybeans have a potential for better yield. To capture the opportunities of an earlier soybean harvest producers can no longer wait on the season’s frost to make

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Local Events MCHS Football Schedule 2021 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.

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021

Shutout at McNairy Central as Adamsville defeats the Bobcats 33-0

Adamsville High School Football Schedule 2021 10/8 McNairy (AWAY) 10/15 Riverside (HOME) 10/22 BYE 10/29 Hickman (HOME) Game Time 7:00 unless noted

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Adamsville High running back Ty Case rushes the ball for the Cardinals. He finished with 83 yards in a 33-0 win over McNairy Central on Oct. 8

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Adamsville High running back A.J. Finley carrying the ball for the Cardinals. He finished with 89 yards in a 33-0 win against McNairy Central

Adamsville High School is back in the win column after a 33-0 shutout over rival McNairy Central on Oct. 8. After starting the season 2-1, the Cardinals lost four straight games, averaging 15.5 points per game during that span. The Cardinals more than doubled

that score in Friday’s win over the Bobcats, however, due to the efforts from running backs Ty Case and A.J. Finley. Both running backs rushed for over 80 yards each and finished with a touchdown. Quarterback Carson Plunk also added a pair of passing touchdowns despite

having just three completions, with one going to Hayden Phillips and the other going to Luke Helton. Despite defeating Liberty Tech in their last matchup, the Bobcats are back in the losing column, falling to 1-7. Quarterback Michael Whitten five of his nine

passes for 22 yards before Nate Palmisano took over and finished 1-of-6 for 13 yards. The ground game was somewhat effective for McNairy Central, however. Bryce King rushed for 42 yards on eight carries, while Whitten added 32 yards on 18 carries.

While the Bobcats have yet to win a home game, they look to turn that around against Jackson Southside (2-5) on Oct. 15. For Adamsville (3-5), it will host a 6-1 Riverside team that is currently 3-0 on the road.

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McNairy Central’s tight end, Donald Buffkin, looking for blockers as he carries the ball.

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McNairy Central defenders swarming the Adamsville ball carrier during a 33-0 loss on Oct. 8

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Congratulations to Jr. High Football for a great season

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Congratulations to Jr. High Softball for a great season

Southern TN STAR Rodeo Finals

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Back Row left to right: Cooper Griswell, Mary Ella Griswell, Kristin McDonald, Dani Hunt (Manager Stockdales) Addi Day, McKinley Dean, Molly Brock Dean, Russ Day. 2nd Row left to right: Drake Locke, Houston Dean, Madibeth Drinkard, Madi Rose Locke, Fisher Ann Rinehart. Front Row: Maelyn Drinkard and Halle Pete Rinehart.

The STAR Association recently sponsored a rodeo for area youth. STAR Association stated they believe that the young people of the Association are the future of rodeo and the future of our country. They shared views and the importance of parents and guardians on the contestants to realize how much the children learn from watching the example of the parents attending the rodeo. They state, we are the teachers and the youth are watching and learning from the adults and their examples. That all make a promise to think before they act and to show the children that we respect the sport of rodeo and the people of the Southern Tennessee All-Star Rodeo Association to set a good example for the youth.

Young minds look to us every day for guidance, strength, support and understanding. With that said, the rodeo was a great success and area children enjoyed the competition. Winners were: McKinley Dean 9-12 group, 3rd All Around, Reserve Champion Poles, 3rd Place Barrel Racing, 3rd Place Goat Tying; Molly Brock Dean - STAR Princess Miss Rodeo, Horsemanship Award, 6-8 group Goat Tying Champion; Houston Dean, 3rd Place Flank and Ty, 4th Place Ground Goat Tying; Justin Locke was awarded the Top Hand; Maddie Rose Locke 6-8 group, 6th Unmounted Goat Tying; Drake Locke 9-12 group, Dummy Roping Champion, 8th Flank and Ty; Addi Day 13-15 group, 2nd Goats, 9th

Barrels and Poles; Russ Day 9-12 group, 6th Plank in Ty, Steer Roping, 10th Heeler Team Roping; Madi Beth Drinkard 6-8 group, 9th Unmounted Goat Tying; Maelyn Drinkard 1-5 group, 6th Dummy Roping, 5th Ribbon Pull; Cooper Griswell, 4th Chute Dogging, 4th Steer Stopping, 6th Heeling; Mary Ella Griswell, 2nd Barrels, 3rd Poles; Sam, 6th Chute Dogging, 10th Flank & Tie, 6th Breakaway, 10th Heading, 7th Calf Ropingk 7th Steer Stopping; Fisher Ann Rinehart 1-5 group, Dummy Roping Champion, Ribbon Pull Champion, Barrel Racing Champion, Pole Bending Champion and Girls All Around Champion; Halle Pete Rinehart 1-5 group, competed in Lead Line in Barrels and Poles.