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Selmer’s Joyful Christmas a success A record number of people took advantage of the mild weather for “A Joyful Christmas” with several businesses offering extended hours to welcome customers strolling the streets. The annual Selmer Christmas Parade was held last Sunday night downtown around the Rockabilly Park. Festivities including a movie at the Latta Building, train and carriage rides, face painting and more was enough to keep children and adults entertained awaiting the moment of the big parade. People were dancing at the Farmers Market while listening to R&B singer Stephanie Bolton, of Memphis, or were busy looking at wares or enjoying food

from several vendors in a fun filled afternoon. The street was filled with spectators from Selmer City Park to First Baptist Church to see the McNairy Central High School Band, Grand Marshall Edna Barnette, floats from area churches, civic organizations and businesses as well as cars, jeeps, as the parade made its way through downtown. County police, deputies, highway patrol and a large number of county fire departments drove through the streets handing our candy for the spectators. This year’s event was hosted by Mary Lou See CHRISTMAS, 2

Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoy seeing children of all ages at the Selmer Christmas Parade Sunday night.

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Sex offender arrested after failing to appear in court

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Grand Marshall Edna Barnette, LaShelle Moore of the Mary Lou Johnson, Inc. and Sybil Dancer, Selmer Parks & Recreation enjoy a carriage ride at the parade.

Veterans honored at Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance Janet Rail Publisher

It has been 80 years since the deadly attack on Pearl Harbor. Family and friends joined the McNairy County Veterans Honor Quilt Project, McNairy County Chamber of Commerce to honor and remember the more than 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,178 injured in the attack. “Thank you to the volunteers and sponsors who made this day See PEARL HARBOR, 3

McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of December 7

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Veteran Jerrold Wright, Army, Post Korea, receives his quilt from Jessica Huff, chamber & tourism director.

Total Tested 29,970 Cases 4,826 Active Cases 42 Deaths 76 Recovered 4,708

A sex offender from was arrested after failing to appear in the McNairy County Circuit Court. Zamien Lambert, 32, of Michie, was booked Thursday ….with or without bond at the McNairy County Justice Complex after he failed to appear in court regarding multiple sex offense charges involving a minor. In June, 2021, a forensic interview conducted by the Savannah Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, disclosed that a female minor had been abused by Lambert. The abuse started in MayJune of 2016 until 2019. The victim was 10-12 years old during the abuse period. Upon further investigation by Carl Perkins and an interview of Lambert conducted by the McNairy County Sheriff’’s Office by Investigators Carter and Jaco, following Miranda rights given and waived, Lambert denied any sexual contact with the minor. Lambert was asked if he would take a polygraph, he agreed to taking it and was free to leave on July 27, 2021 and was told he would be notified of the appointment date and time. Ronnie Faulkner, of Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, sched-

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uled the polygraph appointment for August 2, 2021. Lambert was notified and stated he would be at the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office contacted Lambert the morning of the scheduled polygraph to remind Lambert to be there and he stated he would be there at the designated time. Within the hour Lambert called Investigator Carter and left a voicemail stating he has contacted an attorney and was advised not to take the polygraph and stated he would not be there for his appointment. The case was referred

to the McNairy County Circuit Court. When Lambert failed to appear in court in regards to multiple sex offense charges involving a minor, the U.S. Marshalls and McNairy County Sheriff’s Department issued a Press Release stating, a man associated with the McNairy and Hardin County area, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office. The U.S. Marshals say Lambert is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery, five counts of rape of a See OFFENDER, 2

Holiday Events to do with the family December 11 Adamsville Christmas Parade – The City of Adamsville will host a Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11 starting at 6 p.m. Entries will start lining up at 5 p.m. in front of Shackelford’s Funeral Home. There are forms

at City Hall for anyone interested in the parade. The fee is a toy for a child to enter the parade. There will be judging for the entries and Santa will be on hand in the parade. Some businesses may stay open downtown for shoppers to visit.

December 11 & 12 Journey to the manger live nativity set A journey to the manger live nativity is scheduled for December 11 and 12 at Clear Creek Baptist Church. This is the 6th annual drive-thru live nativity sponsored by

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the church scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 and again on Sunday, December 12 starting at 8:30 p.m. at 1728 Lawton Road, Selmer. The nativity will feature lighted scenes with live characters depicting the events leading

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up to the birth of Christ all from the comfort of your warm vehicle. Drive through and experience the true reason for the season. The event is free but donations are accepted to go toward the church’s mission work.

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FROM PAGE 1 Johnson, Inc. a nonprofit which will be the benefactor of proceeds from the Christmas Tree’s lining Court Avenue. Each year a local non-profit is selected to partner with the Town of Selmer and Selmer Parks & Recreation Department. This year judges selected winners in a number of categories from the parade. Each will be awarded a plaque that can be picked up at the Selmer Community Center Monday – Friday

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winners were: Overall winner was Michael’s Tire Shop. Churches: 1st Place – Polar Express Selmer First Baptist Church; 2nd Place – Curtis Hill Church; 3rd Place Selmer First United Methodist Church. Civic Organizations: 1st Place – MCHS FFA/C&S Trucking; 2nd Place – 45 Off Road Jeep Club; 3rd Place – Team Soto Ramer Soccer League. Industry: 1st Place – Pickwick Landing State Park; 2nd Place – Tennessee Division of Forrestry; 3rd Place – D&T Tree Ser-

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vice. Vehicles: 1st Place – Grill 57 Monster Truck; 2nd Place – Rocking the North Pole UPS and 3rd Place – Michael Jordan Explorer. Individuals: 1st Place – Mickey and Minnie, 2nd Place – Luke Kelley and 3rd Place Ike Foster 1961 Ford Tractor. Antique Vehicles: 1st Place – Lloyd Watkins; 2nd Place – John Chandler’s 68 Barracuda; 3rd Place Danny Austin. Small Business: 1st Place – Stockdales; 2nd Place – Myra’s Cafe and 3rd Place – Cash Express. Edna Barnette won best Christmas tree.

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1st place in the church division Polar Express, First Baptist Church in Selmer.

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Overall winner: Michael’s Vacation of Michael’s Tire Shop.

Residents on horseback enter the parade.

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ROC donates Pumpkin Fest proceeds to Carl Perkins Center Janet Rail Publisher

Individual 1st Place Mickey & Minnie float.

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The Grinch enjoying a joyful Christmas in Selmer.

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FROM PAGE 1 child, and five counts of the Incest and Child Protection Act. Lambert was described as six-foot-one, approximately 210 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing glasses and is known to drive a small red pickup with a Tennessee license plate. Authorities believed

Lambert’s location may be near the Corinth, Mississippi area. The sex offender was arrested in Corinth late Thursday, December 2, and taken into custody. Lambert was charged on active warrants issued by U.S. Marshals and the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office and was taken to the McNairy County Justice Complex where he awaits trial.

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Pumpkin Fest celebrated its fourth year as one of the best community events of the year. A donation of $900 was awarded the Selmer Carl Perkins Center for the Abuse of Children from proceeds of the successful event. A group Revive Our Community (ROC) set out over four years ago to make our community one that young adults would find attractive and stay here to live and raise their families. What initiated with an idea became a group of dedicated young adults who decided to create an event that showcased all the best the city of Selmer and county has to offer. A fall Pumpkin Festival has become their major event held in early October in Rockabilly Park surrounding the Farmers Market in downtown Selmer. Selmer Mayor John Smith, after being sworn in for his second term

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as mayor, knew that Selmer needed more young adults involved in community events and invited interested persons to join a group they eventually named Revive Our Community (ROC). They immediately started discussing ideas for events and ways to attract more young adults to the area, hence the Pumpkin Fest began as a time of harvest,

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family friendly fun and fundraising for great causes. Some of the original members of ROC are Easton Knight Glover, Nick Inman, Randa Hawkins, Anna Coln Smith, Cody Butler and Hannah Weatherford Droke. Over the past four years this festival has grown to showcase area businesses, food vendors, face painting, balloon artist, music, kids game area and plenty of fun for the adults as the crowds grow each year of this much anticipated event. “The ROC works hard to give back to our com-

munity. The Pumpkin Festival is a great time to come out and enjoy the fall season with friends and family,” said Glover. “All proceeds this year were donated to the Carl Perkins Center. We could not have done it without our wonderful vendors, volunteers and community. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.” ROC has plans to host more events in the future in partnership with the City of Selmer. If you are a young adult who would like to get involved, reach out to a committee member for more information.

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possible. This is truly a community effort to honor the service of our veterans,” said Jessica Huff, chamber and tourism director. American Legion Post 162, of Selmer and American Legion Post 97 were in attendance and participated in the service. After a welcome from Huff, Pastor Barry Bishop, Life Wind Covenant Church offered an opening prayer. Post Commander Tedford Miller, American Legion Post 162 honored veterans and sons of the American Legion before the honor guard led by Danny Monroe, posted the colors followed by the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance led by County Mayor Larry Smith. The veterans, friends and families enjoyed lunch by Circle T Grillin sponsored by Magnolia Regional Health Center, Darren Bowers of Modern Woodmen of America and Rita Casey, founder and leader of the Veterans Honor Quilt Project. It was read: In 2018, the McNairy County Veterans Honor Quilt Project partnered with the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism to present patriotic quilts to the WWII and Korean War veterans. In 2019, our Vietnam Veterans received that honor. On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the group honored men and women that served from December 7, 1941 to May 7, 1975 at the Latta Building.

Eighty years ago, America was launched into war with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. During the four years of war, about 16 million Americans served in the military. They served in Europe, the Pacific and at home. When our military went to war, so did America. These brave men and women returned home, they quietly went to work, supporting their families, their communities and our country. Tom Brokaw wrote in is book, The Greatest Generation: “They married in record numbers and gave birth to another distinctive generation, the Baby Boomers. They stayed true to their values of personal responsibility, duty, honor, and faith.” The legacy left by these men of the Greatest Generation inspired veterans of future generations. Following WWII, in the 1950’s, America was once again at war, protecting the world from communism in Korea. Far fewer Americans were called into the military during that war – about 1.7 million with less than 500,000 serving in Korea. And since it ended in a stalemate and not a decisive victory, like WWII, it is often called the Forgotten War. A little more than 50 years ago, America entered the Vietnam War. Those Baby Boomers born of the WWII generation were called to action. Of the 9 million military members who served on active duty during the 11 years of

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war, almost three million Americans fought in Vietnam with 58,148 killed. Unlike the previous generation, those who returned home were not lauded as heroes by all Americans since it was an unpopular war. They put their lives on hold to answer their nation’s call. They fought the war with loyalty and perseverance. They returned home to build their futures, their families and their country. They are heroes – our heroes. “We are here to day to say welcome home to all of our veterans,” said Huff. McNairy County Veterans Affairs Officer, Amanda Fisher, recognized the veterans who would have been honored in 2020 but were not due to the pan-

demic. These men and women served during WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War. The following veterans were in attendance and received their quilts: Joe Neal Wagoner, Army, Vietnam; Jimmie Berryman, Army, Vietnam; Richard C. Groharing, Air Force, Vietnam; Earnest Replogle, Army, Post Korea, Vietnam; Jerrold Wright, Army, Post Korea and Gordon Michael, Navy. Huff and family members placed the quilts on the veterans honored. Fisher read a poem, “Quilt of Honor” - Quilt of Honor covers your body, keeping you safe from memories of war. Quilt of Honor surrounds your heart, keeping you sane when you fall apart. Quilt of Honor sewn by volunteer hands, with patience and kindness to honor

this veteran today. Quilt of Honor as tears fill my eyes, brings honor to you when morning arrives. Quilt of Honor with deep gratitude my words can’t express a way to thank you. “Gentlemen, thank you for your service to our great nation,” said Fisher. The audience stood in honor of the veterans while Jerrold Wright, American Legion Post 162, played Taps. The color guard retrieved colors and a closing prayer was offered by County Mayor Larry Smith. Others listed but not present were: Ronnie Wilkerson, Army, Vietnam; Kenneth Wayne Dickey, Army; Carl Everett Crabb, Army, Korea; Robert Wayne Moore, Air Force, Vietnam; Harold Kenneth Heathcock, Marines, Vietnam;

William Grady Phillips, Navy, Vietnam; Billie W. Hollingsworth, Army, Vietnam; Harlon Christopher, Army, Vietnam; Travis Foster, Army, Vietnam; Clyde Wayne Elam, Post Korea; John M. Moore, Army, Korea; William “Bill” Wile, Navy, Vietnam; Terry Stackens, Army, Vietnam and David Edwards, Air Force, WWII, Korea. Quilts will be delivered to the homes of the veterans not in attendance by the Chamber of Commerce. Veterans who have served from the beginning of WWII through the end of the Vietnam War can pick up an application at the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce to receive an honor quilt. It is the desire to honor all who served in McNairy County.

Over 900 families received commodities in the POD Over 900 households who qualified for commodity distribution were served last week by county employees and Southwest Human Resource Agency staff in a drivethru service at the newly built McNairy Coun-

ty Point of Dispensing building (POD) located in the medical plaza site near the ground of the old hospital. The Commodity Program is responsible for receiving, storing and distributing USDA Tennessee Emergency

Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) available foods to low-income families in Southwest Tennessee. This service is offered three times a year. The service serves between 900-1,200 hundred families at

each distribution in McNairy County. To qualify, the income level must fall under 185% of the poverty scale. A household may also qualify based upon their participation in any of the following programs: TANF, SSI,

Food Stamps, Tenn Care, Public Housing of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee. You must fill out an application

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Downtown Selmer 2nd Street Merchants to host festival Saturday

The Grinch and Stacy Thompson prepare for Saturday’s Street Party on S. 2nd Street.

Are you ready to have some fun with the Grinch in downtown Selmer? Just in time for the holiday season, shops on South 2nd Street, Selmer plan a special event. Merchants along South 2nd Street will host a Block Party on Saturday, December 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.The event is free and will feature lots of vendors, photos with the Grinch, a karaoke contest with a $50 cash prize and stores remaining open for customers. The events is sponsored by Maggie’s Consignment Store, Broken Rose Tans and Circle T Grillin & Catering who will set up a food truck. Several vendors will be set up on the street for shoppers to get some unique Christmas gifts as well as the brick and mortar shops on the

street. A variety of vendors setting up on the street include: Mary Kay with Teisha Nichols, Balloon Artist Daniel Burkeen, Callie M Designs with Meghan Kirk, Beach Camp Designs by Heather Sweat, Matilda Jane with Laura Beth Dendy, Scentsy with Erika Murray, Forever Young Designs by Adrien Young, Damsel in Defense with Savannah Zimmerman, Stockdales with Cana Smith; Jebby & Mooch handmade jewelry by Chelsea Melton and Create Happy candles by Brittany Gore. Editor’s Note: As per the Town ordinance, when hosting any events, food trucks, music outside your business or activities for the public provided on public grounds event insurance is required and was secured by the hosts.

Photos above of Christmas in the Ville at the Adamsville City Park and Hometown Christmas at The Square in Adamsville.

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The 208th Medical Company (Area Support) in formation during their departure ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site, Dec. 6. The 208th deployed for a yearlong mission to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Cordeiro)

More than 50 members of the Tennessee National Guard’s 208th Medical Company (Area Support) deployed following a departure ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site, Dec. 6. The 208th, which is based in Smyrna, is comprised of medical professionals covering a wide range of specialties to include combat medics, dentists, physicians, and behavioral health specialists. “We have an excellent team of medical

professionals,” said Maj. Heather Real, 208th Commander. “We’ve been blessed with incredible leaders and Soldiers and I’m very proud of all they have accomplished. I’m confident in everyone’s abilities as we head overseas.” The 208th is deploying to five different countries in the Middle East supporting Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. Throughout the deployment, the Solders will be providing treatment to patients suf-

fering from disease and injuries as well as initial resuscitation, stabilization, and advanced trauma life support. “Our Soldiers have done an incredible job,” said Real. “We’ve trained for this deployment while staying actively engaged in the COVID-19 mission here in Tennessee; I’m confident in the abilities and professionalism of each Soldier.” Over the last two years, the 208th played a key role in the state’s pandemic response and more than half of the unit served with the Tennessee National Guard’s COVID-19 medical task

force. “We’ve asked a lot of you, and you have answered the call over and over again,” said Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s Adjutant General. “The state of Tennessee is lucky to have you, and I speak on behalf of the entire command team when I say

we have absolutely no worries that you will be successful in your mission.” The unit will spend the next two weeks at Fort Hood, Texas, completing additional deployment training before heading to the Middle East.

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Pictured with the can drive donations are Advisor Lisa Chandler, Ava Rhymer, Connor Huggins, Laurel Merry, Jaiden Hartwick, Mario Puentes, Callie Bodiford, Secretary Jacob York, Claire Talbott, Brooklyn Hopkins, Livy Hill, Vice President Abigail Hurst, Gabby Ernst, Kelly Wu, Addison Finlayson, Lillybeth Fowler, Acen Lambert, Westin Rankin, and Advisor Josh Hatchell

McNairy Central’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) organization has been involved with community and school events over the last several weeks. Members donated bags of candy for a Halloween event at Bethel Springs Elementary School. The FBLA students also brought food for a teacher’s luncheon on Friday, November 12 in honor of American Education Week.

Lastly, FBLA members participated in a can food drive for the free Thanksgiving dinner that took place downtown at the former Rockabilly Cafe, now Mayra’s Caffe, on Thanksgiving Day. Members donated cans of corn, chicken broth, cream of chicken, cranberry sauce, and green beans for the meal. The MCHS FBLA currently has 32 members. Advisors are Josh Hatchell and Lisa Chandler.

Pictured with the candy donations are Reporter Will Chandler, Treasurer Westin Rankin, Claire Morris, Jilliann Rowsey, Marion Harrison, Laurel Merry, President Willow Merry, and Livy Hill.

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Tennessee History for Kids: The Canal that Nearly Changed Tennessee History Bill Carey Contributor

Tennessee’s eighth grade students learn about the Erie Canal— the artificial body of water that connected the Hudson River to the Great Lakes. They also learn that the Erie Canal is largely responsible for making New York the largest city in America. America’s “canal era” bypassed Tennessee. But a canal very nearly changed our state’s history. The Conasauga River is the only river in Tennessee that is not part of the Mississippi, Tennessee or Cumberland River systems. It flows west through the southeast Tennessee counties of Polk and Bradley, then turns south into Georgia. From there the Consasauga River merges with two larger rivers, and eventually flows into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Before manmade dams were built in the twentieth century, there were many barriers to navigation on the Tennessee River. Downstream from presentday Chattanooga was a series of rapids and currents with names like the Suck, Frying Pan and Boiling Pot. A hundred miles further along the Tennessee River there was an even worse series of barriers known as the Muscle Shoals. While all of this may make sound like a kayaker’s paradise, the boatmen who transported

goods along the Tennessee River by flatboat and raft didn’t see it that way. In fact, the barriers to navigation along the Tennessee River were so bad that they retarded the commercial growth of the eastern part of the state. East Tennessee merchants were always looking for alternatives to the long, dangerous trek down the Tennessee River, all the way to the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and to New Orleans. In 1821, some keelboat operators tried a different route. They began taking the Tennessee River downstream to the Hiwassee, then the Hiwassee upstream to the Ocoee, then the Ocoee upstream to a point five miles south of present-day Benton. Boats and cargo were then lifted onto wagons and dragged nine miles south, where they were lowered onto the Conasauga for the long journey to Mobile Bay. For about a generation, products such as flour and whiskey were moved with regularity through the portage (which, by the way, passed through Cherokee territory). The route, though an interesting alternative, was not efficient enough from a commercial point of view. In fact, no sooner did it start becoming used than talk began of a canal connecting the Ocoee and Conasauga rivers. In 1826, the Tennessee General Assembly

granted a charter to the Hiwassee Canal Company, whose intent was to develop the canal. About that time, Tennessee Gov. Joseph McMinn petitioned Congress to obtain the permission of the Cherokee Nation to build the canal. The U.S. War Department sent two engineers to survey a potential canal. The men determined that the route was feasible and said 15 locks would be needed — 10 on the Ocoee side and five on the Conasauga. Had the OcoeeConasauga canal been built, East Tennessee might have grown a lot more prior to the Civil War. Bradley and Polk counties would almost certainly have larger cities today. However, the canal was never created. One reason was President Andrew Jackson’s lack of enthusiasm for internal improvements financed by the federal government. But the main reason appears to have been the opposition of the Cherokee Nation. Allowing goods to be transported through their land was one thing; selling land for a canal was another. When asked to sell the land through which the canal would be dug, Cherokee chiefs rejected the notion. During the 1830s, matters related to the Cherokee were centered on the Indian Removal Act and the tragic Trail of Tears that followed. By

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Matthew Rhea’s 1832 map of Tennessee shows the “proposed canal route” that might have changed East Tennessee history. Had it been dug, the canal probably would have been slightly to the east of where Rhea showed it here—off the Ocoee rather than the Hiwassee. (Library of Congress image)

the time the Cherokee left, railroads were taking over America. The Ocoee-Conasauga canal was never dug. Today, the Ocoee is known for whitewater rafting. The Conasauga River is notable for the biodiversity of its freshwater life. But it is unknown to most Tennessee residents. In fact, there is supposed to be a fountain at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for every river in the state. I say “supposed to be” because there isn’t one for the Conasauga River—the “ignored” body of water that nearly changed Tennessee history.

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Sen. Walley provides an update on federal court decisions regarding the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates There were significant federal court rulings last week regarding the unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccination mandates issued by the Biden Administration earlier this fall. After being encouraged by the General Assembly, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery is challenging the unprecedented reach of the federal government alongside other state attorneys general who share similar constitutional concerns about these mandates. General Slatery, on our behalf, is leading groups of states in litigation against two of the federal mandates and is seeking to stop enforcement: the vaccine mandate through OSHA for private sector employees and the vaccine mandate for federal contractors. Following is a brief summary

of these efforts: OSHA Vaccine Mandate – On November 4th, the Biden Administration announced new vaccination policies, including a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for private sector employees through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The next day, General Slatery and six other attorneys general filed a lawsuit before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit challenging the mandate. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to stay OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on November 12th and ordered that OSHA take no steps to implement or enforce the ETS until further court order. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit now has juris-

diction over the ETS challenges, and the U.S. Department of Labor has filed a motion to lift the stay. OSHA has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation. Federal Contactor Mandate – The federal contractor mandate was issued by President Biden on September 9th through an Executive Order. The order mandated COVID-19 vaccination for employees of federal contractors and subcontractors. On November 4th, General Slatery, along with the attorneys general of Ohio and Kentucky, challenged the mandate in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. On November 30th, a U.S.

District Court in Kentucky stopped the federal government from enforcing the vaccine mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. CMS Vaccine Mandates for Healthcare Workers -- Along with the OSHA Vaccine Mandate announced on November 4th, the Biden Administration announced a requirement that health care workers at facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid are fully vaccinated. Last week, a federal district court in Missouri issues a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation and enforcement of the CMS mandate to certain states. Also, a nationwide injunction was issued this last

Dare to Live Without Limits: Perspective Bryan Golden Contributor

Is the glass half full or half empty? Does it matter? Yes! Your perspective governs your life. From getting through each day to long term strategies, how you see things has a dramatic impact on your happiness and success. People who see the glass half full experience things differently than those that see it as half empty. The half full people are optimists, while the half empty people are pessimists. Optimists see their world filled with joy and possibility. They don’t get bogged down by obstacles because they recognize problems as being temporary in nature. They are healthier and happier than their pessimistic counterparts. Whenever they are knocked down, they get right back up and keep going. Pessimists are consumed with adversity and potential problems. They see each day as a minefield of things that will go wrong. They view obstacles as a way of life rather than a temporary

state. Pessimists tend to be more depressed and suffer from more physical ailments than optimists. If you focus on your strengths, solutions, and opportunities, you see the glass as half full. If you obsess over weaknesses, always find problems, and feel you are a victim, you always see a half empty glass. Optimism and pessimism are learned behaviors. As such, pessimists can become optimists if they so desire. You can change your outlook anytime. But it takes practice, repetition, and consistency. An optimistic perspective becomes part of you. You take it wherever you go and can apply it as often as necessary. It provides you with a teflon coating that prevents problems from sticking. There were two children, Jane and Alice. Jane was an eternal optimist and Alice was a perpetual pessimist. As an experiment, Alice was placed in a room full of new toys and Jane was put into a room full of manure. Their respective re-

actions were quite surprising. Alice began playing with the toys but quickly became sullen and depressed. Jane, on the other hand, was observed happily searching through the manure. When questioned about their feelings, their answers revealed their approach to life. Alice said she became sad because she was worried that her good fortune couldn’t possibly last since she was certain someone would take away all of the toys, leaving her with nothing to play with. Jane couldn’t believe her good fortune. With so much manure in one room, there had to be a pony in there somewhere, she explained. This story illustrates the effect of your perspective. No matter what good fortune may befall them, pessimists feel they are doomed and are constantly waiting for the bottom to drop out. When presented with a solution, they find the problem. Optimists are always looking for the pony. A constantly negative outlook creates a downward spiral. Since

pessimists always find problems, they perceive circumstances as going from bad to worse. This cycle reinforces their belief that the glass is half empty. To change your perspective, look for the pony. Act the way you want to feel. Smile to feel good rather than waiting to feel good before you smile. Monitor your feelings so you can catch yourself before they turn negative. Describe problems in terms that make them appear temporary and solvable. For example, if you are laid off from work consider it an opportunity to find a better job or make that career change you always wanted. This will allow you to solve your problem much more readily than if you resigned yourself to being unemployed. Adjust your perspective to give you the results you want. Successful people always see the glass as half full. Even if there are only a few drops in it, the optimist considers that a good start.

week by the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. The Court enjoined the CMS vaccine mandate in every state including Tennessee. The court concluded that CMS exceeded its authority with the rule and did not have good cause to skip the public comment period required in such cases. The judge cited the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution and the civil liberties of individuals as being at risk. “If human nature and history teach anything, it is that civil liberties face grave risks when governments proclaim indefinite states of emergency,” the ruling said.

Acknowledging a likely challenge to the federal appeals court, the judge went on to say, “This matter will ultimately be decided by a higher court than this one. However, it is important to preserve the status quo in this case. The liberty interests of the unvaccinated requires nothing less.” I will keep you informed of future developments as these cases work their way to our nation’s highest appellate levels. As always, please contact my office and me for any need at (615) 741-2368 or sen. page.walley@capitol. tn.gov. Thank you for the privilege of serving as our State Senator.”

Home Country Slim Randles Contributor

It began the way most miracles do: by accident or the hand of God, take your pick. It might have been the weather, at least partly. For winter, the day had been almost balmy and warm. You know, sweaters instead of heavy coats. No mittens in sight. Then there were still some Christmas lights on the stores, and that little bunch of Girl Scouts out raising money in front of the Read Me Now bookstore. Jasper Blankenship was inside going through the books to fortify his cabin’s library for winter and sat, listening with a smile to the girls as they laughed and waited for customers that weren’t really coming along too briskly. “It’s a shame there aren’t more people out today for those girls,” said Sarah McKinley, behind the counter. Jasper nodded and paid for his books, then walked out to the truck. He stopped and thought for a while, then brought out his violin, rosined the bow, and walked over to the sidewalk next to the girls. “You girls like fiddle music?” he asked.

“Sure do.” And Jasper began playing fiddle tunes. Carla Martinez was driving down the street, headed for the Soup ‘R Market when she saw the Girl Scouts dancing with each other in front of their table to Jasper’s music. Before he’d had time to finish that tune, she’d returned with her guitar and joined the fun. Jim Albertson, the local school principal, showed up with a harmonica, and he wasn’t bad at it. Dud got out his accordion and joined in the fun. By this time, it was getting dark in the street, and several people turned headlights on the area in front of the bookstore. Older people had joined the Girl Scouts dancing in the streets, and Delbert Chin from the Chinese restaurant across the street sent one of his girls out with a huge pot of coffee and paper cups. The party was on. It lasted until the cars’ headlights began to wear down the batteries, but during its brief lifetime, the street dance and mid-winter party cast a blessing on us all It must have been the weather.

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 • 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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021

Jim Maw

February 21, 1946 November 29, 2021

im Maw departed this life on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the age of 75 years, 9 months, and 8 days. He was born in Burbank, California on February 21, 1946, the son of the late Dale and Gladys Cook Maw. On September 3, 1982, he was united in marriage to Ruthie Kloth, who survives. Jim served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. and had worked for Sysco Foods for 26 years. He was an outdoors man, enjoyed hunting, and riding his side-by-side on his farm. Jim was a lifetime member of the NAR, North American Hunting Club. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed reloading shells. He was a member and Sunday school teacher at Living Word Fellowship. He was a prayer warrior, loved people, enjoyed teaching them, and for 10 years was a teacher with Teen Challenge. In addition to his wife Ruthie Maw of Finger, Tenn. James is survived by his children, Bryan James Maw and his wife Melody of Terry, Miss, Brent Allen Maw and his wife Felisha of Adamsville, Tenn., Nancy Jean Vogt and her husband Marc of Wellington, Colo., and Timothy Maw of Temecula, Calif.; grandchildren, Ashley Vogt, Alec Maw, Brandon Vogt, Kaley Maw, Desmond Maw, Madyson Maw, Hunter Maw, Paylin Maw, Harper aka “Boogie” Maw, Keirsten Presley, Riley Presley, Trinity Maw, and Joshua Maw; sisters, Sandra Steidley Rome, Ga., Susan Thompson of Humboldt, Neb., and Sharon Martin of Va.; and a brother, Clyde Maw of Oklahoma City, Okla. Services were held on December 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Fellowship in Savannah, Tennessee, with Ronnie Sanders officiating.

Roy Phillip Dillon July 6, 1959

oy Phillip Dillon was born July 6, 1959 in Selmer, Tenn., the son of Annie Mae Johnson Dillon and the late Roy Gene Dillon. Phillip was united in marriage to Helen Waller on May 21, 2005. He had worked at Owens Corning in Jackson, Tenn. before becoming disabled 43 years ago. He was very knowledgeable about the Bible and helped lead many people to Christ. Phillip was an encourager who never complained and always wanted to comfort others. He enjoyed reading his Bible and spending time with family. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Selmer. He is survived by his wife, Helen Waller Dillon of Selmer, Tenn.; two daughters, Amber Louise Thompson and husband Ryan of Corinth, Miss., Amanda Brooke Bradford and husband Chad of Sheffield, Ala.; mother, Annie Mae Johnson Dillon of Selmer, Tenn., a sister, Theresa Teague and husband Mike of Ramer, Tenn.; four grandchildren: Anabelle Nash Bradford, Rylee Jade Thompson, Kaison Daniel Thompson, Addison Faith Thompson; three nephews: Lain, Shane and Heath Teague; great nephews and nieces: Owen, Coy, Aspen, Stone and Quinn Teague. Mr. Dillon was preceded in death by his father, Roy Gene Dillon; and a brother, Johnny Lain Dillon. Services were held on December 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Tony Polk officiated. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Billy F. Hamm

Setember 11, 1936December 2, 2021 Billy F. Hamm was born September 11, 1936 in Selmer, Tenn. the son of the late James M. and Emma Bell McMahan Hamm. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Hicks on August 19, 1960. Mr. Hamm managed Foodland Grocery Store in Selmer for over 25 years. He also worked as a salesman with Animal Health Products. He was an avid bird hunter and fisherman. For many years, his bounty of quail blessed the Christmas morning breakfast table alongside hot biscuits, gravy and mashed potatoes. Mr. Hamm was a member of Court Avenue Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tenn. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and National Guard. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Hamm departed this life on December 2, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 2 Months, 21 Days. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann Hamm of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Craig Hamm and wife Ramel of Kingston, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Lucas Drake Hamm and wife Emily of Selmer, Tenn., Karrah Nicole Hamm of Adamsville, Tenn.; a brother, Ray Hamm of Selmer, Tenn.; stepsister, Mary Frances Denney of Memphis, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by two sisters, Faye Armstrong, Frances Robison; a brother, Will Tom Hamm. Services were held on December 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Mike Frazier officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

OBITUARIES

Owen Beauford Addington February 9, 1936 December 3, 2021

wen Beauford Addington Retired Senior Master Sergeant Owen Beauford Addington was born February 9, 1936, in Pound, Va., the son of the late John Franklin Addington and Bertha Leigh Aldrich Addington. He departed this life on December 3, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 9 Months, 24 Days. Owen was united in marriage to Hazel Waldean Gore on June 16, 1956. He served in the United States Airforce for 25 years. He was a Weather Forecaster. He was often mentioned highly about his integrity, dedication and professionalism during his military career. He was personally involved in many missions that relied on his formulated tailored forecasts of vital national interests. He enjoyed following high school, college and Pro sports. He was an avid bowler and bowled well; his best game bowled was a 298, he rolled that while stationed in Cigli, Turkey. He was a member of Ramer Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Addington of Ramer, Tenn.; a daughter, Jennifer Lee Hartt of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a daughter in law, Debbie Reno Addington of Trenton. Ill.; a brother, Vernal Eugene Addington of Merced, Calif. He was a proud Grandfather to three grandkids Nicole Lee Emig and husband Brad of Aviston, Ill.; Miles Edward Hartt and wife Colee of Montesano, Wash.; Erin Lee Bermejo and husband Jeremy of Oak Harbor, Wash. Four Great Grandkids Avery, Aften including their twin brothers Caden & Caleb. In addition to his parents, Mr. Addington was preceded in death by a son, Dane Edwin Addington; five sisters: Oma Lyell Boggs, Helen Mae Collins, Loyce Vicky Austin, Naomi Ruth Hilderbrandt, Carrie Lee Addington; Three brothers: John Burns Addington, Berlin Edward Addington, John Franklin Addington Jr. and a half brother Odas Caldwell Addington. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 1 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. all held at Ramer Baptist Church in Ramer, Tennessee, with James Young and Joe Loncar officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

Vernice Ilene Webster

September 10, 1951November 30, 2021

ernice Ilene Webster was born September 10, 1951 in Marshalltown, Iowa the daughter of the late Vernon and Evelyn Ude

Welzien. She was united in marriage to Dana Webster on September 8, 1979. Mrs. Webster was a member of Salem Christian Church in Corinth, Miss. For many years, she cared for children in her home. She enjoyed cross stitch and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Webster departed this life on November 30, 2021 in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 70 Years, 2 Months, 20 Days. She is survived by her husband Dana Webster of Michie, Tenn.; two daughters, Danielle Verderajme and husband John, Tammy Erickson and husband Rick; two sons, Derek Webster and wife Amanda, Patrick Welzien and wife Mauri; eight grandchildren, Avery Webster, Demetri Webster, Britain Thompson and husband Dreyson, Brody Welzien, Brandon Welzien, Megan Erickson, Jacob Erickson, Caleb Erickson; a sister, Ellen Hildebrand; a brother, Wayne Welzien and wife Eileen; and a host of extended family and friends. A memorial service will be set for a later date, with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer.

Katherine Marler

December 1, 1925 December 1, 2021

atherine Marler was born December 1, 1925 in Michie, Tenn. the daughter of the late W.O and Nishie Moore Cunningham. She was united in marriage to John H. Marler on November 23, 1946. Mr. Marler preceded her in death on November 12, 2009. Mrs. Marler retired from Brown Shoe Company in Selmer, Tenn. She enjoyed quilting, visiting with her family and making precious memories with her great granddaughter, Darby. Mrs. Marler departed this life on December 1, 2021 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 96 Years. She is survived by a daughter, Diane Lancaster and husband David of Corinth, Miss.; two granddaughters, Kim Lancaster of Corinth, Miss., Dana Wright and husband Michael of Clinton, Miss.; great granddaughter, Darby Wright of Clinton, Miss.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Marler was preceded in death by three brothers, Clydus, Rufus and, David Cunningham; a sister, Mae Smith. Services were held on December 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jeff Haney officiating. Burial followed in the Michie Cemetery at Michie, Tennessee.

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Dottie Moore Holt

June 26, 1937 December 1, 2021

ottie J. Moore Sanders Holt was born June 26, 1937 in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late Arlie Dee and Ivey (Louivie) Louise Ingle Moore. Mrs. Holt loved working on her farm, taking care of her cattle, and gardening. She always loved spending time with her family and friends. She graduated from Selmer High School and worked for Brown Shoe Company for over 38 years. Mrs. Holt departed this life on December 1, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 84 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days. She is survived by three sisters, Mildred Foster of Jackson, Tenn., Barbara Bowman and husband Mearl of Jackson, Tenn., Patricia Tabor and husband James of Medina, Tenn.; a brother, Charles E. Moore and wife Becky of Adamsville, Tenn.; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her first husband, Curtis Sanders; 2nd husband, Fay Holt; sister, Louise Isbell; infant brother, Franklin Moore. Services were held on December 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Joe Loncar officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

James Parris Petty April 8, 1946 December 1, 2021 James Parris Petty exchanged the troubles and cares of this world for the glories of heaven and eternal rest with his Savior, Jesus Christ, Son of God, on December 1, 2021. James entered this world as the son of J. Mullens Petty and Mildred Carman Petty on April 8, 1946. His paternal grandparents were John Oliver Petty and Jessie Mullens Petty all of McNairy County, Tennessee. James is survived by six first cousins: David Petty (Gail), Jesse Petty (Ann), Vicki Shelton, Avon Shelton (Belinda), Martha Shelton Gray (Brent), and Mary Shelton Frye (Dennis). He left a host of cousins, friends, and acquaintances on this earth. His desire would be for all to prepare to meet him in the future by accepting God’s free gift of salvation by acknowledging and believing in Jesus. James was an artist who developed a God-given talent into a means of earning a living. He truly enjoyed his life’s work. He worked as a commercial artist for the King & Stanley Sign Company (later OCI Sign Company) in Corinth and finished his public work at Design Team of Savannah. He enjoyed and appreciated almost all artistic productions: television, movies, music, concerts, and the local performing arts. He donated his time and talent to the Corinth Theater of Arts for many years and wrote articles for the Daily Corinthian newspaper, but James’ real passion was his own work. He wrote, drew, published, and marketed his own graphic novel, “Tandra,” under the pen name of Hanther. James’ other passion was the family farm. Like many southerners his love of the land was deep and intense. Once his education was complete, he came back to the land and never left. James was a faithful member of Chewalla Baptist Church. He especially loved his Bible study classes and the friendships that developed from them. His love was returned many-fold by his class members with an outpouring of their love by prayers, cards, visits, and food during his final illness. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Chewalla Baptist Church, with Bro. Richard Doyle officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Chewalla Baptist Church.

Rickey Lynn White

May 6, 1961December 2, 2021

ickey Lynn White was born on May 6, 1961 the son of the late Douglas and Myra Virginia Coley White. Rickey loved sports especially football, he could tell you anything about it. And loved gospel and country music. His favorite singer was Merle Haggard. Rickey departed this life on December 2, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 60 Years, 6 Months, 26 Days. He is survived by five sisters, Jewell Richards and husband Jerry of Memphis, Tenn., Carolyn Harris of Jackson, Tenn., Billie Faye King of Selmer, Tenn., Mary Joe Gray of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Wanda Kilpatrick and husband Ricky of Corinth, Miss.; two brothers, Marty White and wife Nancy of Finger, Tenn., and Mickey White of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by four brothers, Eugene White, John William White, James Harold White, Gary White; five sisters, Zeta Dickey, Geneva Howell, Virginia Walton, Marilyn Presley, and Dorothy Weatherford; two half brothers, Ernest and Frank White. Services were held on December 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021

Selmer Middle School’s November Students of the Month

Events and Happenings

Candlelight Christmas Concert December 13 You’re Invited to a Candlelight Christmas Concert, Monday, December 13th at 6:00pm First United Methodist Church. 1122 W Cherry Ave | Selmer Tenn. 38375 | 731.645.5267

Edna Mae Tacker

Edna Mae Tacker will be 104 years old on December 8, 2021. She still enjoys cooking, working in the yard and going to church, On Sunday she and all her family celebrated at her home and they would like to wish her a wonderful day filled with special blessings. Photo Submitted

First row left to right: Milee Tucker-7th; Hayes Teague-6th; Aaliyah Weekly -6th. Back row left to right: Luke Fowler-7th; Daulton Hill-8th; Matti Lott-8th. Not pictured Emma Cosby-Mr. Ricky’s class.

SUNRISE: Love and Hope David Coy Contributor

Tis the season we are told. I am going to change the sentiment a little. As we approach the near end of this year may we count our blessings for what we have received no matter how brief a blessing appeared. You cannot close your heart forever simply because you hurt from a previous loss. Sorrow

is the price we pay for love. it is also true that love makes the world go round. If we close our heart then we are not doing our part to spread love around and the world so desperately needs love spread about. You also deprive those around you from your love and you in turn are cut off from receiving their love they wish to give. Every day of the year is the season to love,

giving and receiving. Do those around you in your extended family and friends know as they are known by love from you? Two examples to illustrate: Jesus asked Peter, Do you love (Greek, agapao= to love, devotedly, morally) me more than these…? Peter responded, yes I have affection (Greek, phileo= affection or befriend toward) for (John 21:15-17). Peter’s

love would grow and deepen as he grew older and matured. Our life application of the text is as Peter’s love would deepen through the pain of loss and tribulation, it would nevertheless learn the value and importance of being open to give and receive love to and from others. We must learn this valuable lesson also. Where love exists and is exchanged with and

to others, there hope will always also live and thrive within the human heart. Love is (Greek, makrothumeo) patently endures and is (Greek, chresteuomai) kind. Do not be afraid of love, loving, or losing again and therefore isolate yourself from truly living. I Hope to see you in grief support group this week where we build one another up and where love and hope remain.

Christmas Movie Night December 18 How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be showing at Bethel Springs Community Center, December 18 at 5:30. Picture with Santa will start at 5:00 to 5:30. Hot Chocolate and cookies will be provided. Midnight Masquerade December 31 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Selmer moose Lodge 628 Moose Lodge rd selmer Tenn. is holding a masquerade ball December 31, 2021 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Please call Vicki about tickets at (731) 610-7170.

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

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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. 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. Joey Edwards Sunday Worship: 9:30 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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Cattle 2363 Goats 0 Hogs 28

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Public Notice NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 24, 2010, executed by Annette Prather, to Cleveland Home Title Agency, Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Brian A. Cole & Associates, LTD, its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on October 4, 2010, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, at Deed of Trust 400, Page 2748, and Instrument Number 74871; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually, but solely as trustee for Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2020-1, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the McNairy County Courthouse, located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in McNairy County, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of McNairy, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows: TRACT NO. 1: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE EASTERN MARGIN OF CEMETARY ROAD, SAID STAKE BEING FIVE FEEET SOUTH OF THE NWC OF LOT #7 IN HOUSTON WEST SIDE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF SELMER, TENNESSEE, RUNS IN A SOUTHERN DIRECTION, WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID CEMETARY ROAD. 45 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID ROAD, THE SOUTHWESTERN

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CORNER OF SAID LOT #7; THENCE IN AN EASTERN DIRECTION, WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT #7 TO A STAKE, THE SWC OF THE HARRIS JOHNSON LOT; THENCE IN A NORTHERN DIRECTION, WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID HARRIS JOHNSON LOT. 45 FEET TO A STAKE BEING 5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT #7; THENCE IN A WESTERN DIRECTION, PARALLE WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT #7, TO THE POINT OG BEGINNING. TRACT NO. 2: BEING A PART OF LOT #7 AND IS THE EAST HALF OF LOT #7 AND MAKING A LOT 50 FEET FACING COURT AVENUE AND RUNS BACK 95 FEET. TRACT NO. 3: ALSO ONE LOT 5 FEET FACING ON THE HIGHWAY AND RUNNING BACK 95 FEET AND THIS STRIP OF 5 FEET IS OFF OF LOT #6 OF THE HOUSTON WEST ADDITION AND JOINS THE ABOVE LOT, MAKING A TOTAL IN THE TWO LOTS OF 55 FEET FRONTING ON COURT AVENUE AND BOTH RUNNING BACK 95 FEET. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY OR A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANNETTE PRATHER BY INSTRUMENT DATED AUGUST 05, 1974 FROM JAMES PHILLIP WARDLOW AND WIFE, JACKIE ANN WARDLOW FILED AUGUST 05, 1974 IN BOOK 79 AT PAGE 871 IN THE MCNAIRY COUNTY REOCRDS. ALSO KNOWN AS: 464 PEACH STREET, SELMER, TN 38375 PARCEL NUMBER: 089C A 080O 005.00 Parcel ID: 089C A 080O 005.00 Commonly known as 464 Peach St, Selmer, TN 38375 The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control Current Owner(s) of Property: Annette Prather Other Interested Parties: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Republic Finance, LLC This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statuto-

ry rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Annette Prather; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Republic Finance, LLC. If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433. All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Clear Recon LLC Substitute Trustee 651 East 4th Street Suite 200 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403 Phone: (877) 319-8840 File No: 1341-692A Newspaper: The Independent Appeal Publication Dates: 11/24/2021, 12/1/2021 12/8/2021

(29-31)(9697) -----------------------------SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 5, 2022 on or about 2:00PM local time, At the Southwest Door of the, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by SHARRON F. KENNEDY, to Larry F. McKenzie, Trustee, on December 13, 2017, at Record Book 425, Page 815-829 as Instrument No. 105794 in the real property records of McNairy County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Mid America Mortgage, Inc. The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Block 18, said point being the intersection of the Old Bethel Springs and Selmer Road and a paved street, running East and West; thence runs North 62 degrees East 116 feet to the point of beginning, thence runs North 62 degrees East along the South right of way of a street, 93 feet to the West right of way of an alley; thence runs South 28 degrees East 116 feet to the North right of way of an alley; thence runs along said right of way South 62 degrees West 93 feet; thence runs North 28 degrees West 116 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.25 acre, more or less. Said legal description is the same description as contained in the previous deed of record. This is the identical real estate conveyed to Sharron F. Kennedy from Howard E. Ralston, III by Warranty deed dated December 13, 2017 of record in the Register`s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 244, Page 769. Subject to an easement to City of Bethel Springs, Tennessee as shown of record in the Register`s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 123, Page 136. Tax ID: 060J-B-001.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: SHARRON F. KENNEDY The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1634 Buena Vista Rd, Bethel Springs, TN 38315, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 355-101 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §671-1433. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MWZM File No. 21000012-453-1 Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s) Cool Springs Commons, Suite 273 7100 Commerce Way Brentwood, TN 37027 TN INVESTORS PAGE: H T T P : / / M W Z M L A W. C O M / T N _ I N V E S TO R S . PHP (29-31)(9696)

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new facility will replace an outdated greenhouse that was constructed almost 40 years ago. The facility is designed for schools with large horticulture programs. The frame and coverings are the same specifications used in commercial production houses. The building includes a cooling wall to assist with temperature control. It also has a state of the art iGrow 800 Environmental Controller with temperature and humidity sensors. The roll type benches were built by the agriculture students. Instructor Shane Teague oversaw the construction of the greenhouse utilizing students in the AHS Construction class. Welding instructor Wes Johnson and his

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Local Events MCHS Basketball Schedule 2021/2022 12/03/21 vs Adamsville Away 12/07/21 vs Scotts Hill Away 12/10/21 vs TCA High @Home 12/14/21 vs JCM High @Home 12/17/21 Adamsville @Home 12/20/21 vs Bolivar Away 12/21/21 vs Kossuth @Home 12/30/21 vs Scotts Hill @Home 01/04/22 Crockett Co. Away 01/06/22 vs Middleton Away 01/08/22 vs Bolivar @Home 01/11/22 vs Kossuth Away 01/13/22 vs Northside @Home 01/15/22 vs JCM Away 01/21/22 vs Dyersburg Away 01/25/22 vs Chester Co. @Home 01/28/22 vs Lexington @Home 02/01/22 vs Hardin Co. Away 02/04/22 vs Chester Co. Away 02/08/22 vs Lexington Away 02/11/22 vs Hardin Co. @Home

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Adamsville’s 25-point fourth quarter not enough to comeback against rival McNairy Central

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McNairy Central senior Rane Moffitt (#11) playing defense against an Adamsville player. Moffitt scored 22 points in a win against Adamsville High on Dec. 3

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McNairy Central shooting guard Maddie Kirk (#43) takes a shot from beyond the arc. She finished with a team-high 24 points in a win against Adamsville High on Dec. 3

Adamsville High School Schedule Basketball 2021/2022 11/29/21 vs Clarksburg @Home 12/03/21 vs McNairy @Home 12/07/21 vs Collinwood @Home 12/10/21 vs Huntingdon Away 12/14/21 vs Kossuth @Home 12/17/21 vs McNairy Away 12/20/21 vs. Clarksburg Away 12/27-28/21 Alcorn Christmas @ Alcorn Central High 01/04/22 vs. Hardin Co. Away 01/07/22 vs. Frank Hughes @ Home 01/11/22 vs. Scotts Hill Away 01/14/22 vs. Riverside @ Home 01/18/22 vs. Bolivar Away 01/21/22 vs. Madison @ Home 01/22/22 vs. Obion Central Away 01/28/22 vs. Scotts Hill @ Home 02/01/22 vs. Riverside Away 02/04/22 vs. Bolivar @ Home 02/08/22 vs. Madison Away Start time is 6:00 p.m.

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

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Adamsville High point guard Jada Wynn (#42) attacking the basket with McNairy Central’s Willow Merry (#13) defending. The Bobcats defeated the Cardinals on Dec. 3

A 22-point performance by McNairy Central’s Madison Kirk helped the girls basketball team secure a 66-59 victory over rival Adamsville High on Dec. 3. The Lady Bobcats had a comfortable lead heading into halftime, up 40-23. However, a 25-point fourth quarter from Adamsville saw the lead cut down to single digits late in the game due to three doubledigit performances from the Cardinals. Jada Wynn (13 points), Chloe Swearingen (12), and Kyla Sanders (13) combined for

eight 3-pointers for the Cardinals in their comeback attempt. They also combined for nine of the team’s 25 fourth-quarter points. For the Bobcats, the Rane Moffitt was second on the team with 22 points on 4-of-7 shooting. Most of her damage came in the first quarter where she had seven of the team’s 21 points. Next up for the Lady Bobcats (2-2) is an undefeated Scotts Hill (50) on Dec. 7, while the Cardinals (2-4) are back home to face a Collinwood team they lost to earlier in the season.

McNairy Central’s dominant 4th quarter leads Bobcats past Adamsville in rivalry game 31 second half points for McNairy Central’s boys basketball team propelled the Bobcats to a 53-36 win over Adamsville on Dec. 3. The game was close heading into halftime, with McNairy Central leading 21-17. After the third quarter, the Bobcats extended their lead to 32-25 before going on a 20-11 run to finish the game and improve their record to 4-1. Nate Moore led the Bobcats with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting. Tanner Kirk and Andrew Stewart tied for second on the team with eight points on a combined

5-of-9 shooting. The Cardinals (2-4) only had one player finish in double digits, with Jacob Bowles scoring 11 points on 2-of-3 shooting. Hayden Phillips was second on the team with eight points, shooting a perfect 3-for-3 from the field. McNairy Central travels to Scotts Hill on Dec. 7 to take on an undefeated Lions team, while Adamsville will also play on Dec. 7 against Collinwood. The Cardinals defeated Collinwood earlier this season, which was also their first win on the year.

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McNairy Central’s Eli Yopp (#15) attacking the basket during their rivalry game against Adamsville High on Dec. 3.

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Adamsville High center, Hayden Phillips (#10), attempting a layup during the Cardinals game against McNairy Central on Dec. 3.

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McNairy Central sophomore, Tanner Kirk (#11) looking to attack the basket during their game against Adamsville High. The Bobcats defeated the Cardinals on Dec. 3.

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Adamsville Junior High falls to Adamsville Junior High girls basketball Savannah Christian on Dec. 2 struggle in loss to Savannah Christian 13 points for Aidan Jones were not enough for Adamsville Junior High to defeat Savannah Christian, as the Cardinals fell 49-34 on Dec. 2. The Cardinals had an early lead after the first quarter, up 17-11 against Savannah. That would be the last time Adamsville had a lead,

however, as Savannah went on to outscore the Cardinals for the remainder of the game. The Cardinals only had five players who scored in the loss, and Jones was the only one in double digits. Their second leading scorer was Isaac Bowles, who finished with eight

points. “We played hard all four quarters. Savannah is a strong opponent who keeps the pressure on you both offensively and defensively,” Adamsville Junior coach Jason Foley said. “We will continue to improve each week.”

13 points for Aidan Jones were not enough for Adamsville Junior High to defeat Savannah Christian, as the Cardinals fell 49-34 on Dec. 2. The Cardinals had an early lead after the first quarter, up 17-11 against Savannah. That would be the last time Adamsville had a lead,

Selmer Middle boys basketball drops to 0-9 after loss to Michie Several players from Selmer Middle School did not see much action in their game against Michie, resulting in a 3812 loss to the Blue Devils on Dec. 2. Just five of the 16 players scored for the Lions in last Thursday’s loss, with Heisman Gray leading the team with four points. While Michie also had five players who

Selmer Middle girls basketball loses to Michie on Dec. 2

scored in their win, two players finished with double-digit points. Burks (14) and Whitten (10) combined for 24 points in their win for the Blue Devils, dropping Selmer’s record to 0-9 on the season. Selmer looks to get its first win against Adamsville Junior on Dec. 9, which is also homecoming night for the Lions.

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Michie center, Kennedy Cleary (#20) jumps with Selmer’s Allie Maxedon (#23) during the opening tip. Cleary finished 14 points in a 32-22 win over the Lions.

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Michie Elementary guard Avery Burks (#21) attacking the basket during a Dec. 2 game against Selmer. He finished with 14 points in a 38-12 win against the Lions.

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Michie Ty Whitten (#10) and Selmer Middle’s (#23) Grant Wallace await a rebound.

Ramer boys basketball comeback comes up short against Bethel Springs A 20-point second half comeback was not enough for Ramer Elementary to defeat Bethel Springs, as the Rebels survived 40-30 in a nail-biting finale. The Eagles had a comfortable 20-10 lead heading into the half, and were up 27-14 going into the fourth quarter. Ramer did not back down, however, and scored 16 points in the fourth to try to cut the

deficit. Bethel put up 13 of their own points in the fourth to maintain their lead and secure the victory. Case Stone was the leading scorer for Bethel Springs with 13 points, while Kendall Kiestler was second on the team with 11. Ramer’s Ian Berryman led his team with 13 points, while Konner Shelton finished second on the team with 12.

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Bethel’s Kendall Kiestler (#10) looking for an open man during a Dec. 2 game against Ramer. The Rebels won 40-30 against the Eagles.

Selmer Middle School girls basketball fell to 1-8 last Thursday after a 32-22 loss to Michie on Dec. 2. While the Lions never took the lead throughout the game, they kept it close heading into halftime, with Michie leading 15-12. The fourth quarter was the difference, however, as the Blue Devils went on a 17-10 run to end the game. Kennedy Cleary led all scorers with 14 points

in the game for Michie, while teammate Ava Nabors was second on the team with nine points. Selmer only had five players who scored in last Thursday’s loss, with Addi Day leading the Lions with eight points. Callie Finlayson was second on the team with six points. The Lions look to get their second win of the season on homecoming night on Dec. 9, where they will take on Adamsville Junior.

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Selmer’s Addi Day (#25) attacking the basket against Michie’s Katie Driskell (#3) during a Dec. 2 game against Michie, where the Lions won 32-22.

Shelton cousins combined 29 points help Ramer Elementary defeat Bethel Springs Beth McIntosh

Ramer’s Ian Berryman (#11) attempting to score after a hard foul by a Bethel defender. The Eagles lost 40-30 to the Rebels on Dec. 2

Only four players needed to score for Ramer Elementary to get the job done against Bethel Springs, as the Eagles defeated the Rebels 45-23 on Dec. 2. The Eagles went on a 16-6 run to end the

third quarter after being up 21-9 heading into the half. The Rebels’ best quarter was in the fourth, where they scored eight points and held the Eagles to eight as well. Bailee Shelton was

the leading scorer for the Eagles with 16 points, while Carlee Shelton was right behind her cousin with 13 points. The Rebels had seven players who scored last Thursday, but none

reached double digits. Their top scorer, Karlee Mullins, finished with eight points, while Neerajah Wade finished with four. Four players finished with two points.

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Bethel Springs’ Neerjah Wade (#2) attacking the basket against Ramer’s Bailee Shelton (#22). Wade finished with four points in a 45-23 loss to the Eagles.

Ramer’s Carlee Shelton (#33) going for a rebound over Bethel’s Neerjah Wade (#2) and Macee Gilbert (#25) during a Dec. 2 game. Shelton finished with 13 points during a 45-23 win over the Rebels.