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Walmart offers new curbside pickup in Selmer Janet Rail Publisher
Selmer Walmart customers can enjoy the same in-store savings with free pickup starting Friday. Now local customers can place an order online and choose a pickup time. Walmart will do the shopping and load the items into your car completely contact free. This includes groceries and any other item inside the store. If it is online, you can order it. Store Manager Amanda Miller is excited to offer this new service in Selmer. Miller has been
a manager for 18 years at this store and has used the service herself with great success. “It is just me and my husband so we don’t buy a lot of groceries, but I have used this at other locations and I am so excited to be able to bring it to Selmer. The Walmart app is free and easy to download,” said Miller as she proceeded to show the ease of shopping on her cell phone. “See, I just select the app and if you have ordered before you will see a history of previously purchased items. See WALMART, 4 Walmart Digital Pickup Team Associates (l to r) Analecia, Alissa, Jasmine, Hannah and Sheena.
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City of Selmer signs contract with Inet South wireless provider Quinten Brasher Staff Writer
Selmer Mayor John Smith and Public Works Director Richard Ashe signing Inet South contract
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The City of Selmer has come to an agreement with wireless internet provider Inet South, LLC. of Corinth, MS to fix antennas atop seven city water towers. The antennas will provide high-speed wireless internet for a low price, with coverage projected to be around 60 percent of McNairy County. “We expect to offer services between 25, 50, maybe even 100 mbps (megabits per second),” said Butch Evans, Inet South Network Administrator. “If you can see or have only a few things between you and that water tower... we can probably provide service to you.”
According to Evans, the antennas can be fixed to the water towers very quickly and customers can start signing up for the service within a month or two after completion; however, due to the recent shipping port struggles, Evans could not give an exact timeline for the service to begin. “A lot of the equipment we use comes through the ports which are kind of jammed up right now,” said Evans. City officials are very optimistic about the deal with Inet South. “I cannot see how it won’t be a win-win,” said Public Works Director Richard Ashe. See INET SOUTH, 4
New pastor hoping to build Meet McNairy at the community in Adamsville Expo & Job Fair in March Janet Rail Publisher
Pastor Tory Dillard is excited to be at Adamsville First United Methodist Church. It is a place where he wants to be. “I am one with a God who says that I am good: Genesis 1” Born and raised in Erin, Tennessee in Houston County, Pastor
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Dillard, 28, spent much of his life in a rural setting and sees Adamsville as the perfect setting to be a pastor and would love to be here for some time. Early in the interview, a question was raised on why young people are not attending church. From recent surveys conducted across the nation, estimates are that up to 70 percent of Americans do not attend church services.
That figure is one that closely resembles one the Selmer Ministerial Association that stated at an estimated 65 percent of county residents do not attend church. “I grew up in the church for the most part, until I didn’t. In that process, I was never your traditional youth member. I didn’t attend a youth camp or get that
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“Meet McNairy” an event where our communities come together to showcase everything good in our county. A major event “Meet McNairy” was the discussion at a luncheon October 25 at the Robert Sibley Airport on Sat-
urday, March 12, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Hanger 3. This is a new effort for area citizens to invite businesses, small and large, corporate or agricultural to an Expedition at the airport. This joint-effort expo and job fair is designed to be a win-win for all. The Expo Team is comprised of Robin Lees,
Downtown Events Alliance™ of Adamsville; Wes Landreth, Jones Exhaust, Adamsville; Sybil Dancer, Parks & Recreation, Selmer and Sherry Holsing, PCA Corporate Executive Assistant, Adamsville. “The team is holding monthly meetings to discuss how to See EXPO & JOB, 3
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US Navy congratulates newest FSO Chief Warrant Officer Payne Janet Rail Publisher
The Navy’s congratulates the newest FSO Chief Warrant Officer Veronica Sebree Payne. Chief Payne was honored recently at a commissioning ceremony at the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia. Chief Payne is a native of Selmer and entered the United States Navy through the Delayed Entry Program where she attended basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois in October 2004. Following completion of basic training, Chief Payne reported to Naval Training Center, San Antonio, Texas where she completed
Mess Management Specialist (now known as Culinary Specialist “A” School). Upon graduation, she reported to her first assignment onboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Her fleet assignments include: USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS George Washington (CVN 73) Norfolk, Va. In addition, Chief Payne completed two shore assignments, Presidential Services Naval Support Facilities (Camp David), and Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Chief Payne was selected to Chief Petty Officer on August 1, 2017 and is currently assigned to the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Navy Food Management Team as an instructor. While
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there, Chief Payne was selected for the FY-22 LDO/CWO program to be commissioned as a CWO2. Some of Chief Payne’s career and personal accomplishments follow: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist and Master Training Specialist. While onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS George Washington, her supply team received three Blue “E” awards and three Battle “E” awards for both ships. Further, while assigned to USS George Washington, Chief Payne was selected as the 2016 Senior Sailor of the Quarter as well as Junior Sailor of the Quarter in 2011 while
stationed at Camp David. Payne’s decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (seven awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Good CONduct Medal (five awards), Presidential Service Badge and various unit and campaign awards. Chief Payne is married to Kevin Payne of Brooklyn, New York, and has two children; twin girls Kiara and Kylie. Payne is a McNairy Central High School graduate and the daughter of Theadies Sebree, of Selmer, who, on the same day, was honored with a certificate of appreciation from the United States Navy for his unselfish, faithful and dedicated assistance during the naval service of his daughter.
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“We use these traditions to ground us in who we are, to ground us in the understanding they we are loved by something that goes beyond our capacity to understand. So when it comes to people leaving the church, there is no great answer. But what we are seeing is younger people who are longing for a deeper spiritual connection that allows them to love harder and to love wider.” “So when our religion creates boundaries on who to love and who to not love. Who is saved and who is not saved. Who is worthy of grace and who is not worthy of grace. Kids are smart. Young people are smart. They have in their pockets a wealth of information, it is a miracle. So when one says something, a young person says ok, I am going to look that up and they do the research themselves and they make their own decision. They can smell through the lies pretty easily.” “Young people are smart and I respect them a whole lot. They are passionate, strong and they are growing up and coming into the identity of who they
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involved in youth activities.” “I believe, though religiosity is going down, spirituality is not, and so we must remember that religion, especially Christian religion is the talk of Jesus. It is not Jesus. Christianity is not Jesus. Religion is the servants who serve Christ. For whom everything we are is for the glory of Christ and the glory of God. That is what makes us a Christian,” said Dillard. “That for all things Christ is the pointing star, the northern star but religion and the church and traditions and beliefs they are not Jesus, they are not God, they are human made. That is what we always have to remember.” Dillard continued,
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are,” said Dillard. “I am a 28 year old punk, what do I know about God, what do I know about life. The only thing I know is based on my experience. I have experienced when religion let me down, spirituality lifted me up. And what is spirituality? It is understanding that I, Tory Dillard, in all of my messiness, in all of my pain and my sorrows and my baggage. In all of my love that I can muster inside of me, that deep down in the pit of my very soul, I am one with a God who says that I am good.” “And deep down in my soul it has brought forth the lessons and understanding of Christ Jesus who understood that same pit inside himself and burst forth to create so much good in the world.” Dillard says, that when we talk about young people leaving the church, he doesn’t think it is because they don’t believe in God. Or they don’t believe in Jesus, or they don’t believe in the great ineffable, but that they want to experience love at a deeper, wider level from people that actually care. It is often attributed to St
Francis of Assisi, but I don’t believe it is true. If you don’t know him, you need to look him up. He says, and I quote, “At all times preach the Gospel and if need be, use words.” Dillard feels we are seeing young people look at the Church and say “are you being Christ?” “Is everything we are doing honoring the glory of Jesus? So when we look at a child who has seen so much hurt and pain in the world because of all this information at the edge of their fingertips, they are coming into who they are as they are growing up as people. What do they need? They need a friend,” Dillard continued. They need someone who will love them for who they are in the moment. Not for someone that we wish that they will be, but who they are in the moment. Christ never loved someone for who he thought they could become. He loved them for who they were in the moment. And in the moment is messy. So what is inside us? When all the world See PASTOR, 3
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seems so dark and we are just in the wilderness, have no direction or know what is up or down. What is that thing inside us that brings forth joy? That no one can touch. And how much different would the world be if we looked deep inside ourselves and went through all the struggles and the past traumas that we grew up with, that we were raised with and we said, that is not me. This love that I am connected to is me and that same love is in all. “And if all the people that read this newspaper could understand the joy within themselves and see it in each other they would see the joy in which Christ saw in all people. That he willingly died for on the cross because no matter what the empire could do to him, you can’t stop the message of love.” Dillard shared that once the seed of love is planted inside a person it doesn’t stop growing, it only keeps moving forward and it makes you meet people that you would never meet. It makes you talk to
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FROM PAGE 1 unify and bring all it has to offer its communities and beyond,” said Lees. To begin the launch, the team held a “Mayors Luncheon” in Hanger 3 to present their plans and outline their desire to expand the reach of McNairy with its unique communities, goods and services. As well, the group hopes to shine a light on the creativity within and beyond it’s own county line.
people that you would never talk to. It makes you go and serve people in prison. It makes you love members of the LGBT community. It will make you love people that you once hated. Love pushes you beyond that limit. Love forces us to change and Dillard thinks that is what young people are looking for. “I like to tell people to take a pause from the phone and take a pause from the scripture, even for a second and go inward. Go inside your head and your heart and understand what you are feeling and how God is moving inside you.” “How are we supposed to love others if we can’t understand ourselves? When you understand that you are worthy of love and that others are worthy of love, everything changes.” As Christians, we are to be instruments of peace. There does need to be transformation where we turn into what God wants us to be. Transformation always happens through love. “We must dissolve all of who we think we are. We are merely a servant of the one that says we The Expo will be a full day of events. One purpose, one goal – to “Meet McNairy.” In attendance at Monday’s luncheon were mayors: John Smith, Selmer; Anthony Smith, Michie; Larry Smith, County Mayor along with Chris Tull, Airport Manager, the Expo Team and others. The team plans to have an event second to none so look for more information on how you can participate in March.
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are worthy of love.” That is the good news. Twilight comes reminding us that it is a new day and to keep working. To keep going and to keep praying and to keep loving. That is how we bring people back into the church. The church also has to be willing to go in on itself too. That is transformation. “As a Methodist, I believe that the grace of God is ever flowing and it never goes anywhere and you have a right to get it or not. But God’s love, you can’t do anything about that. God loves you. Every breath you have is an example of the love of God. We are products of creation itself. We are so deeply connected to the earth. We are the voice of the earth. We are the hands and stewards of the earth. You can’t go anywhere without God touching you, without God being with you. But why do we never go inward and believe that we are worthy.” “My congregation wants to get back out into the community and show people that we love them. That we know that things are hard right now and we
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have Covid going on but that we are here for you and we love you and want you to be safe. “There is no amount of good that goes wasted. That is why this congregation wants to serve. It is not about getting people in the pews. There are people with empty stomachs, we have to fill those. Good news uplifts people and empowers people. We should never see if someone is worthy, we serve.” “There was a time in my life where I left the church. It was based on experiences within my church so I left for a while. Then I found out my home church were I got baptized had a female pastor so I had to go and listen and fell in love and went back every Sunday. She took the opportunity to find something in me that I did not see in myself. She saw that God was working through me in a way that I didn’t see. Through her guidance, through her compassion, through her example, I saw this authority of scripture and she took me aside and told me that she thought God was calling me to serve communities in love.”
INDEPENDENT APPEAL ❖ PAGE 3 It took Dillard three or four years to answer that call and is in the process. Dillard is not ordained, he is a commissioned Elder and must serve two more years before he is ordained. It will be ten years in this process before Dillard is ordained as his work continues in Adamsville. Dillard attended Boston University School of Theology and stated that it changed his world. I started at Nashville State Community College in Waverly, Tennessee and discovered my calling within my third year there and then studied at Austin Peay State University where he studied world religions. “That pastor saw something in me and I think that is what young people need. Someone that is willing to guide them and not turn them into something we want them to be. But try to guide them into what God is calling them to be.” “As a Christian, we are called to love people.
That is what I hope to do and hope to lead my church to do great work in Adamsville. I love it here and want to make this my home. “This church is already doing great work, with great people, from all different walks of life. I am not the spokesperson of this house, I just want to choose love and share what I have come to know and show that to others.” Adamsville First United Methodist Church at 206 E. Main Street, Adamsville. The church has a backpack ministry, food ministry and Mother’s Day Out program just to mention a few. Dillard says their door is open and welcomes all to come, worship, serve and allow us to show them just how much we love them and that God does too.
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From Page 1 Selmer Mayor John Smith hopes the relationship between McNairy County and Inet will grow and lead to more opportunities in the near future. Inet South, which has been providing internet service in northern Mississippi for over 20 years, specializes in rural communuties that do not have access to the internet through DSL connections, such as Michie and Ramer, where the company has previously built internet antennas. The contract between the City of Selmer and Inet South was signed on Friday, October 22. Stay tuned for more information regarding service availability and purchasing options.
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From Page 1 You can just select the same items, or browse for new ones. Generally, if a time slot is available, you can just place an order and select a pickup time within three hours or the next day, it is up to you. If we don’t have an item in stock for any reason, we offer substitutes and you can accept of deny them.” Hannah Jones, of Corinth Walmart, is a Pickup Team coordinator is working with the Selmer location and shared that customers can select groceries, apparel, hardware and just any merchandise. Once the order is completed and the customer
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literacy Council donation to benefit school libraries Janet Rail
due to the recent drop in reading levels at the
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Local libraries will benefit from a donation from the McNairy County Literacy Council to the McNairy County School Board that is designated to purchase books for area school children to promote literacy at the elementary and middle school levels. The council for many years primarily dedicated its mission to adult literacy. In recent years, the council amended their charter to specify support for literacy efforts for children and adults. This, in part, is selects a pickup time. There is a three hour window between your selections and pickup times available. Customers then can just come to the south side of the Selmer Walmart building and pull into one of the pickup parking spaces (new parking spaces are allotted directly against the building) and either check in on their phone or call the phone number located on the pickup sign and a Walmart associate will deliver their orders to the vehicle. “Once an order is placed the total amount to be charged is put on “hold” with your debit or credit card. The card is not charged until you pick up your merchan-
elementary school level across the state and nation.
literacy level at third grade. According to research, from birth to
second grade a child learns to read and from third grade onward, a child must be able to read to learn. In Tennessee, about 64% of third graders have not been meeting that standard, according to state’s education agency. Pre-pandemic, several of the local elementary schools participated in a program that used community volunteers to work with second grade students often called Team Read, where the adults spent at least 30 minutes with students weekly to improve reading skills throughout the school
dise at the store,” said Jones. You can edit your order up to three hours in advance. “If you decide you need to bake a cake and need additional items, you can add them up to that three hour window. Another convenience is that this app works at any participating Walmart. If you are going on vacation and need to get groceries upon arrival, like the beach, you can place an order and pick it up without hassle before you check in,” said Miller. All you need is to download the Walmart app and have an email and register a debit or credit card. If either of those confuse you, or you are not familiar with
the process, fear not, there is a Digital Pickup Team at Walmart with associates ready to walk you through the process, you just have to ask. Walmart plans a Grand Opening on Fri-
day, October 29, at 8 a.m. to start this new service in Selmer. “We are excited and looking forward to offering this service,” said Miller. If you want the convenience of ordering
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year. This program was in it’s 4th year when the pandemic caused a halt in the initiative. Educators across the land struggle with students not able to read on a third grade reading level. McNairy County is no exception. Adult Education Director Alex Beene and treasurer of the McNairy County Literacy Council presented a check to Greg Martin, Director of Schools at the October 14 School Board meeting for $1,500. Each elementary and middle school li-
your groceries, apparel and supplies for pickup, you are now in luck. There is a team of associates is ready to serve you.
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Selmer firemen attend life saving, rescue and first aid training Janet Rail Publisher
It takes a rescue expert to safely provide assistance in times of natural disasters and destruction and Selmer firemen as other local volunteer firemen are up for the challenge. If not trained, the process of moving an injured person from a hazardous location to a place of safety may seem hopelessly complex. Therefore, there are standards to guide in the training of rescue teams. The recent historic
flooding in Waverly, Tennessee, is just an example of what can happen in an instant. Events such as this require the assistance of many. Minutes count in search and rescue efforts but trained personnel can work independently in tandem with a command post and make a difference. Four local firemen of the Selmer Fire Department recently participated in training in East Tennessee. “Our goal is to have everyone trained. I would say at least 80 percent of the department meet the Federal Emergency
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tense training in Pigeon Forge. Willie Tapp and Ashley Baker, both volunteer firemen, recently completed Swift Water Rescue Awareness and Swift Water Rescue I training on the Ocoee River in East Tennessee. The first was 4 hours
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The Field of Lost Shoes Roger Howell Contributor
The Virginia Military Institute, or VMI was founded in the fall of 1839 on the grounds of the Virginia State Arsenal. Twenty five boys made up the first class of cadets. Through the following years, most of its graduates pursued law, engineering and other non-military professions. One of the Institute’s more famous professors was Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson who taught physics and artillery tactics. Students found him to be most unqualified, especially in physics. Who could have imagined that he would become one of history’s most famous generals. Later when Colonel Robert E. Lee had captured John Brown for his crime of insurrection, some eighty seven young cadets helped
control the crowds during Brown’s hanging. At the beginning of The War of Northern Aggression, VMI loaned four smooth bore cannons to the cause. The guns were named Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They were sent to preach the gospel to the invaders. As the Civil War continued to wear down the Confederacy, Union General Franz Sigel set out to capture Staunton, Virginia, and complete the destruction of the Shenandoah Valley. Former Vice President John C. Breckinridge commanded a scratched together force of four thousand men to stop Sigel’s marauders who numbered some six thousand. Among Breckinridge’s commanders was Colonel George S. Patton Sr. of the 22nd Virginia. Due to Breckinridge’s
smaller force, it was decided that the cadets of VMI should be called out as reserves, mostly a show of force. The General never intended to throw these kids into battle. Most of the student body, two hundred and fifty seven lads who ranged in age from fifteen to twenty four, marched some eighty miles to meet up with their General. Some were excited to fight for the glorious cause. Some were frightened. Not long after the battle was joined, Union artillery had blown a deadly opening in the Confederate line, and were about to pour through. An officer urged Breckinridge to put in the cadets. The frantic General balked at the idea. As the situation grew worse, he turned and gave permission to put the boys in. “May God forgive me,” he said.
The boys rushed across the plowed field into the gap. Many of the lads lost their shoes as they ran across the sucking mud. Five of the boys were killed outright, another fifty two were wounded. Five more died of their wounds. The dead ranged from seventeen to twenty one. The Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864 was a Confederate victory. Brickinridge had five hundred and forty casualties. Sigel lost eight hundred and forty, killed, wounded, and captured. The battle hardly made headlines since Lee and Grant were slaughtering each other around the Mule Shoe near Spotsylvania Courthouse. Combined losses there were thirty thousand. Weeks later, after the boys left the academy for a safer place, Union General David Hunter
ordered artillery officer Henry A. du Pont to shell the college. Then he burned it. The school reopened soon after the war in a makeshift way, and the structures were eventually rebuilt. Perhaps it was du Pont’s conscience that bothered him. He later became a Congressman, and sponsored a bill to repay Virginia for the damages done. It’s worth mentioning here that during WWII, of all the West Point graduates in the armed forces, General George C. Marshall, a VMI graduate became Chief of Staff over all U.S. Army Forces. He became Secretary of State under Truman, and Secretary of Defense. The European Recovery Plan bore his name, “The Marshall Plan.” He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. Schools like Texas A&M among others be-
gan some of VMI’s traditions. After the the Battle of New Market, the story is winding, but eventually six of the slain cadets were buried beneath the large statue named “Virginia Mourning Its Dead,” on the grounds of the military academy. On May 15theach year all classes at VMI are suspended. Student warriors are formed up on the grounds. Wreaths are laid before the markers of the ten cadets. The commander calls the roll of the dead. One by one each fallen soldier is accounted for, Atwell, Jefferson, Cabell, Jones, Crockett, McDowell, Hartsfield, Stanard, Haynes,Wheelwright. After each name echoes off the buildings and across the parade grounds, a cadet somewhere in the formation answers, “Died on the field of honor, Sir.”
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State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Case of West Nile Virus in Tennessee
Tennessee’s state veterinarian confirms a horse in Weakley County, Tenn. tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The horse was euthanized due to the severity of the case. WNV is a mosquitoborne virus. Mosquitoes acquire WNV when they feed on infected birds and then spread the virus to people and other animals by biting them. While humans can be infected by WNV, the virus does not pass between people and horses, and horses do not transmit the infection to other horses. The only route of transmission is from a mosquito bite. “We are always concerned when WNV is discovered in horses,” State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said. “Approximately onethird of these horses will succumb to this disease, and those that recover
can relapse and develop secondary issues. Additionally, from a One Health perspective, it alerts health officials to the presence of the virus in the environment.” For horse owners, control of mosquitoes and vaccination against WNV are equally important. Horse owners should work with a veterinarian to determine an appropriate vaccination schedule. Horses living in locations with heavy mosquito infestation or year-round presence of mosquitos may require more frequent vaccination. Eliminate mosquito breeding sites by removing standing water and regularly cleaning water containers. It is also effective to minimize horses’ exposure to mosquitoes by using equine-approved repellents and fans in stalls. The signs of WNV in horses range from mild,
flu-like symptoms to inflammation of the brain, which can be fatal. Clinical symptoms may include lack of coordination and stumbling, fever, hind-end weakness, muscle tremors, excessive sweating, lips or head drooping, and teeth grinding. Effects of the disease usually present within 15 days after a bite from an infected mosquito. Some infected horses show no clinical signs of illness and recover. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division is responsible
for promoting animal health in Tennessee. The state veterinarian’s office seeks to prevent the spread of disease through import and movement requirements, livestock traceability, disaster mitigation, and the services of the C.E. Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory. The division collaborates with other health-related stakeholders, academic institutions, and extension services to support One Health, an initiative to improve health for people and animals.
TOWN OF SELMER NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Selmer Town Election will be held November 2, 2021 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two (2) Aldermen. The polling places will open at 9:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. VOTING LOCATIONS: Courthouse SE Selmer Civic Center North East Selmer Selmer Civic Center North Selmer Selmer Civic Center You must present a photo ID in order to vote.
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AHC McNairy County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is having Halloween Trick or Treating. We are inviting children 0-12 our community to come out and window visit our residents from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 31st. We will mark the windows of the residents that wish to get a visit. Candy and refreshments will be provided on the front porch after the window visits. Our elderly has not gotten to see children in quite some time due to the pandemic. They would enjoy seeing the kids dressed for Halloween. So come out, bring signs with bold letters to tell them Happy Halloween, or Trick or Treat, or anything to brighten their day and visit our residents before the Festivities begin in town. See you there!
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McNairy County Heath Department Offering Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines The McNairy County Health Department will begin offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations, beginning Monday, October 25. For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after they complete the initial series: 65 years and older Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings Individuals who are 18 years and older and received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a booster dose is recommended at two or more months after the initial vaccine. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. More information on the CDC’s recommendation for a booster dose is available online at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-
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ncov/index.html. The McNairy County Health Department will offer COVID-19 vaccine booster doses Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to check vaccines.gov to find a location that is offering their preferred COVID-19 vaccine. Information on appointment availability at local health departments can be found at https:// covid19.tn.gov/covid19-vaccines/availability/. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Booster vaccines are also widely available from pharmacies, medical clinics, and other sites. The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/ health. This news release can be accessed online at www.tn.gov/health/ news.html. Connect with TDH on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @TNDeptofHealth!
brary will receive $250 to purchase books for students in lieu of past donations to Team Read. “The last year has been difficult for everybody and we are so thrilled to be giving back to the elementary schools. The council wants to promote literacy at a younger age and we are presenting checks for $250 each to all of our elementary
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schools in the county and we are excited about that and thank the Board for everything you do for the county” said Beene. “We are very excited to hear about the Ford/ SK Innovation expansion in West Tennessee. We are going to be rolling out new programs in the coming years for adults. The state is rolling out all kinds of new software. We hear from employers every day that they need more soft
skills and more training for workforce development and we plan to do our part to help with those initiatives. As new skills become necessary we want to be a part of that training and educational process,” said Beene. During the last year adult education has assisted 41 adults in the county achieve their diploma. The McNairy County Literacy Council is made up of local volunteers with a mission to im-
prove literacy in both children and adults in McNairy County. The Council is a non-profit 501(3)(c) and is located at the Adult Education Charlotte Boley Center, 701 Industrial Drive, Selmer. The center provides free adult education for anyone seeking a high school diploma and supports literacy projects throughout the county. Call 731-6082475 for more information.
Board of education approves personnel report On October 14, the McNairy County Board of Education met in regular session to approve personnel reports for the school district immediately following the check presentation from the McNairy County Literacy Council. Certified personnel reported employment of Donald Keith GreeneMCHS to fill Melissa Maness’s medical leave Sept. 24 – Dec. 20, 2021 and a leave request for Jennifer Hunt – SPED Supervisor – Medical leave Oct. 12 – Dec. 21, 2021. Classified personnel report employment of Shelia Ann Carnell – MCHS, custodian ef-
fective Sept. 24; Danielle Harbin – Bethel Springs Elem., custodian to fill medical leave for Lisa Graham effective Sept. 27; Michael Speed – Michie Elem., custodian – to fill leave of Perry Davis effective Oct. 11. Substitute teachers approved Ashley Venegas and Sally Wenzel. Resignations approved – Misty Moore – Adamsville High, cafeteria effective Sept. 15; Ruby Mathis – Selmer Middle, cafeteria effective Oct. 1; Raymond Faehr, bus driver, Selmer district effective Sept. 23; Shelia Carnell – MCHS, custodian effective Oct. 11. Leave Request –
Kassie Bauman, Selmer Elem., medical leave extended for remainder of 2021-22 school year. Termination – Christopher Weatherford, Selmer Middle School, custodian effective Oct. 14. In other business, the board approved the Sept. 9, 2021 minutes, financial report and expenditure report unanimously. Board approved a total expenditure of $105,455.00 for virtual reality kits rescinding action no. 4131 of the Sept. 9 meeting to reflect $105,000 from ESSER 2.0 dollars and $455.00 from Title I funds. Accepted a bid of
$39,850.00 from C and H Cabinets of Selmer to refurbish Lab and Countertops at AHS for $20,000; MCHS $18,850; AHS demolition of current lab $400 and demolition of MCHS lab $600. All total paid with ESSER funds. Electrical, sinks and faucets will be completed internally. Board approved the building report, sales tax report for schools, school nutrition report, school budget 2021-22, maintenance report Sept. 21. The school board members are all invited to the Tennessee School Board Leadership Conference November 1821.
FHU Student Joseph Green Selected for Homecoming Court Fall 2021 As Freed-Hardeman University welcomes its alumni and friends to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration, 18 students were selected by their peers to serve as representatives for FHU’s Fall 2021 Homecoming Court. Joseph Green, of Selmer, TN, is one of the students honored. Green is earning a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in Elementary Education. Members of the court will be presented, and the queen and king crowned at FHU’s 2021 Homecoming Celebration Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at halftime of the women’s basketball game. FHU students, alumni, families and friends will participate in a week-long celebration that includes reunions,
concerts, a theatrical production, athletic competitions and club rivalries. The week’s theme is “Celebrate Me Home.” The mission of FreedHardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson, Memphis and Dickson, FHU offers bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degrees. More information is available at http://fhu.edu. NOTE: You are receiving this press release because the student or their parents are from your area. This press release above was prepared for: Assistant Editor - IndependentAppeal.
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Back row freshmen: Max Ballard, Riya Key, Reagan Malone, Cody Goodwin Sophomores: Colton Hixson, Abby Edmonds, Brinlee Benson, Joseph Green Juniors: Isaac Herod, Amanda Blakeman, Sarah Woodard, John Sadler Seniors nominees for King: Chandler Ross, Robert Young, Logan Richardson Senior nominees for Queen: Suzanna Grady, Anniston Butler, Katie Hodges.
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Sen. Walley successfully carries legislation to create Megasite Authority to oversee historic $5.6 billion investment project in West Tenn. A special session of the Tennessee General Assembly completed its work on Wednesday after approving legislation addressing funding and oversight of Ford Motor Company’s historic $5.6 billion investment at the state’s Megasite in West Tennessee. During the special session, State Senator Page Walley (R-Bolivar) successfully carried legislation through the Senate to create the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee. Passage of this legislation was critical to fulfilling commitments to Ford and SK Innovation as they prepare to build a 3,600-acre mega-campus in Haywood and Fayette Counties called Blue Oval City, which will directly create 5,600 jobs for West Tennessee. “I was grateful and proud to carry the bill
which enshrines our Megasite Authority of West Tennessee to oversee the operation of the project,” said Walley who represents Haywood and Fayette Counties, where the Megasite will be located. “The Board will work closely with our local leaders to oversee this metamorphic development which will offer hope and opportunities for thousands in West Tennessee and across the Volunteer State.” Now that a tenant for the Megasite has been secured, the legislation was needed to create a new authority to provide the services necessary for the operation and development of the Megasite. The Authority, which will be governed by an elevenmember board of directors, will develop, operate, manage, incentivize
and promote the Megasite. The Authority will oversee the remaining unused 500 acres and continue to promote economic development on the site. According to economic projections, West Tennessee will reap tremendous benefits from
this historic investment. The project is anticipated to generate more than 27,000 new jobs, both directly and indirectly, to support the site’s operations. This will result in more than $1.02 billion in annual earnings. Additionally, as a result of the project,
more than 32,000 jobs are expected to support the construction period, with around $1.87 billion in salaries related to construction activity. Construction for the project is set to begin this year, and automotive production will begin in 2025.
“Our entire area will be changed for generations to come as a result of this project,” added Walley. “It is such an honor to be a part of the team to bring this home to our State Senate District.”
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Sens. Blackburn, Cotton: Free speech is under fire on America’s college campuses. The promise of American higher education has always been that it equips young people with the skills and the knowledge to be wise, productive members of society. Today, going to college is less promising and more perilous for the thousands of young people who head to campus and immediately encounter angry activists and administrators intent on stifling the speech of anyone who dares to question liberal orthodoxy. Consider a recent story from Yale Law School, where out-ofcontrol administrators persecuted a NativeAmerican student for sending a lighthearted party invitation to his peers. The administrators pressured the student to issue a groveling apology and even claimed that his membership in the Federalist Society, a conservative legal group, had “triggered” his peers. Or consider another story from the University of Virginia School
of Medicine. After a presentation on so-called “microaggressions,” a medical student asked the presenter a series of pointed questions, arguing that the concept was poorly defined and based on feelings rather than facts. Because of that exchange, the University of Virginia subjected the student to a bureaucratic nightmare of escalating and abrupt punishments. First, a professor filed a “Professionalism Concern Card” against the student for his testy questioning. Then, the student was required to meet with a dean for a lecture about his behavior. Next, he was informed he would not be allowed to attend class without going to psychological counseling. Finally, the school suspended the student after he objected to how he was being treated. The student subsequently filed a lawsuit against the university for infringing upon his First Amendment rights. That case is pending. How-
ever, the university has denied any wrongdoing, stating that “offensive student speech does not enjoy First Amendment protection.” This student’s story is not merely anecdotal: free speech is under relentless assault on campuses across the country. Professors and administrators have become almost uniformly liberal. This near-uniformity of belief has led to arrogant demands for conformity of belief. According to a recent survey conducted by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, 60% of college students stated that they could not express their true opinions at school. Republican students were far more likely to selfcensor than liberal students. Whereas schools once prided themselves on fostering free and open debate, today they create “safe spaces” to shield students from difference, diversity of opinion, and dissent. Courts have struck down many oppressive
speech restrictions on college campuses—notably tiny “free-speech zones” that schools use to corral street preachers and protestors—but this has not stopped colleges and universities from fighting tooth and nail to preserve their speech codes. What is even more alarming, opposition to free speech is infecting the student body. In earlier eras, this trend gave rise to protest movements that vehemently opposed restrictions on student free speech; today, however, campus revolutionaries leverage everything from intimidation to character assassination to outright violence to shut down debate The FIRE survey found nearly one-third of students believe that former President Donald Trump shouldn’t be allowed to speak on a college campus. This finding, which signals younger generations’ willingness to view free speech as a conditional privilege, rather than a fundamental right, explains
the rise of so-called “shout down” or “deplatforming” incidents, where students prevent someone from speaking by drowning them out with megaphones and disruptive behavior. In one notable case, an angry mob of leftwing demonstrators prevented conservative social scientist Charles Murray from delivering a lecture at Middlebury College. The mob later physically assaulted Murray and a female professor as they were leaving campus, an attack that left the professor in a neck brace. Just a few weeks ago, a student at Washington University vandalized a 9/11 memorial sponsored by College Republicans by ripping American flags out of the ground and stuffing them in trash bags. Thankfully, the flags were returned and the campus is investigating the incident. A democracy that doesn’t tolerate free speech will not remain a democracy for long. It’s essential that we reclaim
our colleges and universities so that they provide value to future generations of Americans, not just an exclusive safe haven for Marxists and other radicals. That’s why we are announcing the creation of a new caucus in the Senate dedicated to protecting free speech on college campuses. This caucus, which already has the support of four of our Republican colleagues, will promote legislation to ensure that diverse viewpoints are respected and debated. If colleges want to fulfill their responsibilities to this country and justify the enormous public support we give them, they must lead by example. We all have a duty to help young Americans become better citizens and we should start by teaching them to respect and embrace freedom of speech wherever they encounter it.
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 • Jack H. Smith E5 US Navy, Sasebo, Japan EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.
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uanita Elliott was born November 6, 1926, in Parkin, Ark., the daughter of the late Carlie Barnett and Bessie Morgan Barnett. Juanita was united in marriage to George Elliott on November 29, 1940. Mr. Elliott preceded her in death on December 4, 2010. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, tending to her roses and spending time with her family. Mrs. Elliott departed this life on October 20, 2021, in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 11 Months, 14 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Molly Elliott McDaniel (Eldon) of Adamsville, Tenn.; four grandchildren: Mike Cunningham (Debra), Keith McDaniel (LeAnne), Joey McDaniel (Michele) all of Adamsville, TN, Cathy Maness (Mike) of Selmer, Tenn.; six great grandchildren: Caley Burks (Brian) of Adamsville, Tenn., Kyle McDaniel (Emily) of Adamsville, Tenn., Jill Hollingsworth (Aaron) of Ramer, Tenn., Cole Maness of Denver, Colo., Kameron McDaniel of Adamsville, Tenn., Lindsey Steen (Tyler) of Ramer, Tenn.; seven great great grandchildren: Mia and Brayden Burks, Jaxon Steen, Blair Hollingsworth, Mila McDaniel, Landry McDaniel Due in Nov and Baby Hollingsworth due in May of 2022. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Elliott was preceded in death by children: Martha Cunningham (Jim), Eddie Elliott, Kay Garner (Gary) and Greg Elliott. three brothers: Leroy, Guy Junior and Billie Eugene Barnett; a sister, Mildred Fletcher. Services were held on October 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Adamsville, Tennessee, Eldon McDaniel and Randy Latch officiated. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.
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anda Sue Crowe Prince was born on January 10, 1954, in Colorado . She passed away October 22, 2021, at Savannah Hospital. Wanda was the oldest daughter to the late Mick Crowe and Late Ellen Ferguson. Wanda is survived be two sisters, Betty Graham and Leslie Brown and one brother, Wayne Crowe all of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; Her companion Tommye Robertson, Sr.; along with nieces and nephews. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and Wanda always loved animals and helping others.
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obert Lynn Gladish was born October 11, 1971, in Jackson, Tenn. the son of Robert O. Gladish and Linda Kay McClain. He departed this life on October 21, 2021, at the age of 50 Years, 10 Days. Robert was an avid Alabama Football fan, “Roll Tide”. He had a heart of gold and loved his family. He is survived by his mother, Linda McClain; father, Robert Gladish (Elaine); children: Hunter Gladish, Mikayla Burgess (Taylor), Jordan Gladish; stepchildren: Cody Peterson, Madison (Bug), Bryson; brother, Michael Gladish (Dani Leigh); nephews, Ethan and Gunner Gladish; aunts, Cindy McClain, Theresa Sadler (Mike); and many cousins. He is preceded in death by an uncle, Thom Mullen and his grandparents. A Graveside Service was held on October 26, 2021, at the Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville, Tennessee, Tony Polk officiated.
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aul Terry Johnson was born January 2, 1954, in Selmer, Tenn. the son of Imogene Plunk Johnson and the late James Paul Johnson. Terry worked for many years in Memphis, Somerville, and Selmer as a master barber. He loved playing the piano, guitar and was a huge Elvis Presley fan. He loved singing Elvis songs. Mr. Johnson departed this life on October 24, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 67 Years, 9 Months, 22 Days. He is survived by his mother, Imogene Johnson of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; three sisters, Paulette Trammell of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jeanette Sitzes and husband McRae of Memphis, Tenn., Debbie Church of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two brothers, James Leroy Johnson of Finger, Tenn., Richard Thomas Johnson and wife Janette of Murfreesboro, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews.and extended family. Services will be held on October 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Rev. Taylor Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
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arion McDonald (Mack) Coyle was born April 17, 1949 in Bastrop, LA the son of the late Marion Coyle and Elizabeth Mae Raymond Harris. He departed this life on October 19, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days. Mack was a roofing contractor for many years. He was a hard-working man that never gave up while facing adversity. Love, laughter, and wisdom that flowed from his heart for God, family, and others shined brightly and beautifully wherever he was and in all that he did. This best showed in his servant’s heart to help others, no matter who it was, where they were, or what they needed. His way of life and humor were bar-none, and his hilarious stories captured and filled a room with joy and laughter. This impact was true both in the stories that he told during his life, and in the story that his life told. He is survived by the love of his life with 45 years of marriage, Lori Coyle of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; his children: Tammie Robinette of Greeley, Colo. children, Blake and Dustin; Janie Coyle Owens of Greeley, Colo. children, Ashley and Christian, grandchild, Lily; Melissa Coyle of Platteville, Colo. children, Kayla, Addison and the late Austin Graves; Mac Coyle (Aleshia) of Orange, Texas children: Pepper, Morgan, Cherish, Keara and Karma; Damon Coyle (Amanda) of Jackson, Tenn. children, Riyah, Michael, Elise and Gemma; Amanda Sickler (Nathan) of Medina, Tenn. children, Gabe and Arabella; Jeremiah Coyle (Kesha) of Bethel Springs, Tenn. children: Bradley, Hailey, Aiden, Gabe and Timmy; Elizabeth Coyle of Bethel Springs, Tenn. children: Lori Beth, Joseph, Alana, Houston and Hudson; Sarah Rudd (Blake) of Bethel Springs, Tenn. children Chloe and Josh; Abigail Coyle of Selmer, Tenn. children: Sean, Addison and Chase; Isaiah Mack Coyle of Selmer, Tenn. and his child Matthew; Grace Coyle of Selmer, Tenn.; Abraham Coyle of Selmer, Tenn.; Hannah Coyle of Bethel Springs, Tenn. children Jayden and Riley; Jesse Coyle of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; Michaela Coyle of Selmer, Tenn.; a sister, Ida McGuffee of Aimwell, La.; a brother, Buddy Coyle and wife Gail of Denison, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Coyle was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruthie Weatherford, Helen Christeol; and several children and grandchildren who are now in his arms. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mr. Coyle will be held in a few weeks, and the family hopes that you all attend. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions toward his celebration of life service. Please feel free to contact his family members to find out more information on what type of contributions may be made to help with his service.
Open Hands Food Ministry strives to spread the love of Christ Former State Senator Roy Herron to Discuss New Book Nov. 2 Janet Rail Publisher
Former Tennessee state senator and Dresden, Tennessee, native Roy Herron will discuss his latest book publication at a public event at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, in UT Martin’s Paul Meek Library. The book, entitled “Faith in Politics: Southern Political Battles Past and Present,” was recently published by the University of Tennessee Press and provides a selection of his writings over four decades as a legislator, attorney, teacher and Methodist minister. A graduate of UT Martin, Herron served as Tennessee state representative from 1987 to 1997 and state senator from 1997 to 2013, representing Weakley County and West Tennessee. During this work, he published op-ed essays and articles in Tennessee’s leading newspapers and publications from “The Japan Times” to “The Wall Street Journal” on various topics including constitutional liberties, economic justice, health care, politics and more. This new volume collects many of these pieces and investigates how faith and politics are not mutually exclusive, as well as Herron’s belief that faith and spirituality should affect
decision making and advocacy in public life. The event is sponsored by the Paul Meek Library and will be held in the library’s north reading room. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of Herron’s book will be available for purchase, and the author will be available to sign copies. Parking for the event will be in the Paul Meek Library parking lot on Wayne Fisher Drive off Mt. Pelia Road. Parking permits are available online at www.utm. edu/departments/publicsafety by selecting the “Online Visitor Parking Permit” link. For more information, contact Dr. Erik Nordberg, dean of the Paul Meek Library, at 731-881-7070. The book signing will be preceded with a 5 p.m. presentation by Herron titled “Faith in Politics” to UT Martin students in Campbell Auditorium located in the Holt Humanities Building. This 5 p.m. presentation is sponsored by the university’s Department of History and Philosophy and Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Political Science. The presentation is open to all UT Martin students.
Since September the First United Methodist Church decided to start a food ministry. In many sermons Brother Chris Thompson, spoke about helping others in our ministry and giving of ourselves to others. Thompson quoted Methodist founder John Wesley, “Let me do all the good I can to all the people I can for I shall not pass this way again.” “
This was the inspiration for our Open Hands Ministry,” said Pam Wheeler, hospitality committee for the church. “The committee and our entire congregation became ignited and united in this ministry with all of our members participating with either preparation of the food, funding of the food or serving of the meals in the Selmer Farmers Market,” said Wheeler. The ministry seeks to foster good will in the community. “Not only
by meeting the physical needs of food, but also the need for companionship and interaction in the people in our community. Throughout our contacts, we have been able to identify other avenues of service and those have been open to us so we can help people as an ongoing effort throughout the entire year. We hope to spread the love of Christ to others through this mission,” said Wheeler. The Open Hand Food Ministry will be at
the Farmers Market on the third Thursday of the month. Their next event will be Thursday, November 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with white beans and cornbread offered. To fund missions, the church is offering items for sale for Thanksgiving which need to be ordered by November 10 with pick up on Sat., Nov. 20. Call 731-645-5267 for more information on their Facebook page, Selmer First United Methodist Church.
Members of the Selmer First United Methodist Church volunteers for the food ministry.
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SUNRISE: Comforting Words David Coy Contributor
Dear mother, in that country To which your child has gone, There are no scenes of sorrow, No night succeeds the dawn; But radiantly happy
Forevermore they stay, Who dwell among the angels, Where tears are “wiped away.” Christ mourned at the tomb of Lazarus, He realized the loss— The darkness of “the valley,” The shadows of the cross,
The bitter grief at parting, The pain that mothers feel; He wept, though he was ready The human grief to heal. Oh, there are tears for dying, And heartbreak by the grave; There’s a loneliness
and sighing; But Christians should be brave. For One who passed before us Came back that we might see That soul-life is eternal; Let this your comfort be.
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Recipes of the Week CROCK POT CANDY • 1 (16 oz.) jar dry roasted unsalted peanuts • 1 (16 oz.) jar dry roasted salted peanuts • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips • 1 (4 oz.) bar German chocolate • 3 lbs. (2 planks) white bark
Put peanuts, chocolate chips, broken pieces of German chocolate and pieces of white bark into a 4 or 5 quart crock pot. Cover and cook 3 hours on low heat without removing cover. Turn off and cool. When cool, lightly mix thoroughly and drop by teaspoon onto wax paper. Let cool thoroughly. Yield: 170 pieces.
MAMAW HELEN’S FUDGE • 3 c. sugar • 3/4 c. oleo • 1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips • 1 (7 oz.) can marshmellow cream • 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
Combine sugar, oleo, and milk in a heavy sauce pan. Bring to a full boil and boil for 5 minutes over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, vanilla and nuts. Pour into dish and let cool. Slice and serve.
DIRTY TRASH kinds of cereal, pretzels, and pecans ( that have been heated in 2 T. of butter in oven for 5 minutes). Melt white almond bark in microwave. Pour over cereal mixture. Mix well. Spread thin on wax paper.
• 4 c. Golden Grahams cereal • 4 c. Rice Chex cereal • 2 c. pretzels (small) • 2 c. pecans, toasted • 2 T. butter • 1 lg. pkg. white almond bark
In large bowl, mix two
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 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. 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.
Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.
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.”
Drive Thru Trunk or Treat October 30 God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St. Selmer, Tenn. is hosting a Trunk or Treat event October 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. There will be free candy for kids 12th Annual McNairy County Humane Society 5K”Run for the Paws”
November 6 The 12th Annual McNairy County Humane Society 5K”Run for the Paws” will be on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Meet at he Marty Community Center Park Avenue Adamsville, Tn. (Near Adamsville City Park) Registration: 7:45 a.m.--8:45 a.m. at race site Further info: Betty Cross 731-632-0391.
November 13 The Class of 1958 of Adamesville High School will celebrate their reunion on Saturday, 13th of November. We will meet at 3:00 p.m. and eat at 4:00 p.m. at the Sawmill Restaurant in Adamsville, Tennessee. Spouses and guest are invited. Please try to attend. For more infomation call Joan at 731-439-0495.
Adamsville Class Reunion
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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.
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. Troy Dillard 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 Jackie Gardner, 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 Howard Russom 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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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES The McNairy County Board of Education, in compliance with P.L. 105 - 17, provides a free and appropriate education for all disabled children residing in McNairy County. All disabled children who are 3 - 22 years of age will be provided an educational program to fit their individual needs. If you have a disabled child not attending school, please contact the McNairy County Board of Education, Special Education Department at 645-6010 for further information. Children with disabilities attending non-public schools in McNairy County may receive some services. A “Birth through Two” hotline has been established by the Tennessee Department of Education to help families of children with delays locate and learn more about appropriate intervention services. The number, which may be called weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., is (731) 7846603 or 1-800-852-7157.
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Invitation to Bid The McNairy County Board of Education is seeking bids for the paving of parking lots at the following schools: Selmer Middle School, McNairy Central High School, Adamsville Elementary School Bid specifications include the following: all prep work required, paving, sealing and re-stripping on each parking lot. Bids should be delivered or mailed to: McNairy County Board of Education 530 Mulberry Ave., Suite 2 Selmer, TN 38375 Deadline for bids to be submitted is Monday November 8, 2021, by 12 noon. Bids should be in a sealed envelope with “Parking Lot Paving Project”, the company name, address and phone number on the outside of envelope.Bids will be opened on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the MCBOE Office. The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
HARDIN COUNTY STOCKYARD 3350 Hwy 226 Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 925-3287 (931) 224-2247
MARKET REPORT October 20, 2021 Total HD 1370
Last Week 1034 Last Year 804
Cattle 1335 Goats 0 Hogs 35
#1 STEERS & BULLS 200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT
160.00-175.00 150.00-165.00 135.00-155.00 130.00-155.00 130.00-145.00 125.00-135.00
800-900 WT 120.00-125.00 #1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 130.00-140.00 300-400 WT 125.00-135.00 400-500 WT 125.00-130.00 500-600 WT 125.00-140.00 600-700 WT 110.00-125.00 700-800 WT 110.00-115.00 800-900 WT HIGH DRESSING UTILITY COWS 58.00 - 62.00 HIGH DRESSING SLAUGHTER BULLS 90.00-93.00
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC McNairy County Special Education student records dated prior to the 20142015 school year will be destroyed without further notice. If you have interest in any of these records, please notify the Special Education Department, in writing, by November 30, 2021.
The address is: McNairy County Extended Services Building 535 E. Poplar Ave. Suite B Selmer, TN 38375
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and ranch production in 2021. It is a similar situation in other major cattle producing countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Drought and Covid19 are severely impacting cattle production and processing. According to sources with Rabo AgriFinance Argentina is contributing to world supply issues by curtailing beef exports in hopes of stifling growing inflation concerns within their country. New Zealand has implemented an aggressive environmental program
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that is aimed at reducing livestock production in the country. A growing world population is pressuring for more beef and consumers are paying record prices. However, cattle producers are not realizing a windfall. Fertilizer costs are exceeding upwards of a 70% increase in 2021 prices over 2020. Feed costs have increased near 12% in 2021 over 2021. Cattle producers are facing cost increases in all areas of production from fuel to equipment. Positive profit margins for cattle production will be narrow if not totally erased for the current production cycle. NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Superior Traffic Control, LLC PROJECT NO.: 98400-4117-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNT192 COUNTY: McNairy The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 372430326, on or before 12/10/2021.
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UT Plateau AgResearch Fall Heifer and Cow Sale More than 90 bred heifers and bred/open cows will be offered at the annual Fall Cattle Sale presented by the University of Tennessee Plateau AgResearch and Education Center. With the help of Tays Realty and Auction, LLC., the auction and all bidding will be online. “Utilizing online bidding technology allows buyers the convenience of bidding on cattle without physically attending on the day of the sale,” says Walt Hitch, director of the UT Plateau AgResearch and Education Center. “Anyone who has bought from us in the past will recognize the auction setup, as it is very similar. We will assist any bidders who need help during the registration process.” An open house and preview will be held
Monday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST at the Plateau Center. At the preview, representatives will be available to show the cattle, assist in bidder registrations and give instructions for bidding. Lunch will be provided for all preview attendees. Cattle may also be previewed on Tuesday, November 16, prior to 10 a.m. The online auction can be found at taysauctions.com. You may register to bid at any time. The auction will be live starting on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Auctions will begin to close at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. All heifers and cows to be sold are registered Angus and part of the UT herd. Animals will be grouped similar to previous sales. Animals will be sold by the pen, and pens will be made up of
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Local Events MCHS Football Schedule 2021
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Wednesday, OctOber 27, 2021
McNairy Central football finishes with worst record in 20 years after loss to Millington
10/22 Millington (AWAY) 10/29 Bye Week Game Time is 7:00 p.m.
Adamsville High School Football Schedule 2021 10/22 BYE 10/29 Hickman (HOME) Game Time 7:00 unless noted
In its final football game of the 2021 season, McNairy Central lost 47-6 to Millington Central on Oct. 22, dropping their record to 1-9 for the first time in school history. The Bobcats had their first 100-yard rusher of the season in after running back Kase Wiggins rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on six carries. His longest run of the night came on an 80-yard rush that went for six after the Trojans were ahead 47-0. Quarterback Michael Whitten finished the game with 35 passing yards on six of his completions, and also rushed for 50 yards on nine carries. With only one win this season – a 42-6 win over Liberty Tech on Oct. 1 – the Bobcats finished under .500 for the
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second straight season, with this season under new head coach Wes Johnson. In all of their nine losses, the Bobcats scored 26 total points and averaged 2.9 points per game. They also gave up 364 total points to their opponents, averaging 36.4 points allowed per game this season. The good news for the Bobcats, however, is they did not finish as the worst team in the 4A Region 6 standings. After defeating district opponent Liberty Tech, the Crusaders finished their season 0-4 in the district and fell to last place. The winner of the 4A Region 6 belongs to an undefeated Hardin County, which finished its season 9-0 and will play a 9-0 Tullahoma on Nov. 19.
Adamsville High suffers second loss to Madison in Region 6A Final Mallory Pickle was the lone goal for the Adamsville High girls soccer team after a 2-1 loss to Madison in the Region 6A Final. Goalkeeper Jada Wynn did the best she could to keep Adams-
ville in the game after stopping seven of Madison’s shots, but it proved to not be enough as their two goals was the difference maker in the loss. It was the second time the Cardinals lost to Madison, with the
first – and first loss of the season - coming on Sept. 21. The loss puts them at 10-2-2 on the season, but will still have a chance to defeat Huntland in the Substate game on Oct. 23.
Adamsville High girls soccer does not advance after losing to Huntland in Substate game In its last game of the season, Adamsville High soccer lost to Huntland 2-1 in a Substate game to determine who advances to the state tournament. The Cardinals finished the season 10-3-2 after losing its second
straight game to Huntland last week. Their only goal of the game came from Mallory Pickle, while goalkeeper Jada Wynn saved five of the seven goals that were attempted by Huntland. While the season is over for the Cardinals,
they finished 5-0 in their region for the fifth straight year. The girls scored 53 goals and allowed 13 in their 15 games this season, and were on a nine-game winning streak before losing to Madison on Sept. 21.
McNairy Central girls soccer loses second straight game to South Gibson McNairy Central girls soccer suffered another loss after losing 4-0 to South Gibson on Oct. 19. It was the Lady Bobcats second straight loss of the season, and
their first loss where they did not score a goal. “South Gibson has a really good defense,” McNairy coach Jerry Lott said. “We had some shots but
couldn’t put any in the net.” Gibson’s offensive attach was too much to handle for the Lady Bobcats either, as the Hornets attempted 16 shots on goalkeeper El-
lie Hall. She did, however, manage to save 12 of those shots. It was the most shots on goal the Bobcats have had all season, which proved to be the difference maker.
The Lady Bobcats end their season 102-3, which included a 10-0 run before their last two losses to Lexington and South Gibson. “We had a really
good season winning 10 games,” Lott said. “Thanks to the leadership of our five seniors: Rane Moffitt, Audrey Pierce, Jasette Flanigan, Allie Hickman, and Nakya Lusk.”