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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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.
Photo By Bryan Huff
Sex offender arrested after failing to appear in court
Photo By Bryan Huff
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
Staff Photo
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-
Zamien Lambert
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
Bible Verse
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
The entire law is summed up in a single command: “love your Neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14
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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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